The coffee chain brand NOWWA recently teamed up with Jindi, a brand of Houttuynia cordata mixture, to launch a Houttuynia cordata Americano, and the news immediately took many netizens by surprise. Houttuynia cordata, also known as fish mint, has a distinctive fishy and bitter aroma that has always inspired strong feelings of love or hate. Is this special drink made with real ingredients or is it just a gimmick? Judging from feedback on social platforms, no medicinal ingredients were added to the drink, only fresh chopped Houttuynia cordata and lemon slices, but the soaked Americano still carried an unmistakable herbal flavor. Some people said after one sip that they were "almost carried off," while others picked out the herbs at the bottom of the cup and chewed them carefully, exclaiming that it was addictive. This article takes you through the real taste of this collaboration coffee, customer reviews, and the brand's drinking reminders. [more…]

Ice brewed coffee and cold brew coffee are often confused with each other, but the two actually have their own nuances in terms of extraction method, time control, and flavor presentation. Ice brewing, or ice drip, uses a mixture of ice and water for slow drip filtration, takes several hours, and requires sealed aging; cold brew, on the other hand, uses cold water immersion, has simple equipment, and produces a mellow flavor. This article compares the key production points and taste differences of the two in detail, and answers the question about refrigeration storage time—ice drip is recommended to be consumed within three days, while cold brew can be kept for up to five days. At the same time, combined with Front Street Coffee bean recommendations, it helps enthusiasts choose beans such as Butterfly, Sherry Barrel, or Sun-Dried Huakui according to their preferences, making satisfying iced coffee at home with ease. [more…]

You might not have thought of it, but a coffee machine can do more than brew coffee—it can also whip up an egg dessert on the side. In fact, back in the 1950s in Colombia, people were already using the steam wand to make an egg dish called Huevos Al Vapor and turning it into a signature item in their shops. Now Front Street Coffee is also trying to recreate this steamed egg pudding with a home espresso machine—all you need are eggs, milk, butter, and sugar, and it's done in a few steps. This article will break down the steps in detail, the ingredient ratios, and two ways to present it with coffee flavors, while also reminding you about cleaning the steam wand and milk pitcher, to help you successfully make this impromptu dessert with caramel-coffee notes and low sweetness. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). "What is the difference in taste between cold brew coffee and ice drip coffee?" "Which is simpler to make, cold brew coffee or ice drip coffee?" Guests visiting Front Street Coffee (FrontStr [more…]

Both cold brew and iced drip are cold-extraction iced coffees, yet they differ in preparation method, taste profile, and suitable bean types. Drawing on Front Street Coffee's practical experience, this article systematically sorts out the definitions of cold brew coffee and iced drip coffee, their operating procedures, recommended coffee-to-water ratios, and the differences in flavor between the two, and offers recommendations for light-roast single-origin beans suitable for making iced coffee, helping coffee lovers make a refreshing, smooth cup of iced black coffee in summer. [more…]

Cold brew coffee and ice drip coffee are both cold-extracted iced coffees, but their production methods and taste profiles differ. Drawing on the practical experience of Front Street Coffee, this article answers what kinds of coffee beans are suitable for making cold brew and ice drip, the operating steps and coffee-to-water ratios for both methods, the advantages of cold extraction compared to pour-over, and the specific differences in flavor and mouthfeel between the two. The article also introduces several single-origin beans suited for iced drinks, such as Front Street Big Belly Button and Front Street Rose Valley, and offers storage suggestions for cold brew coffee, helping coffee enthusiasts easily make refreshing and delicious iced coffee at home. [more…]

Many coffee enthusiasts have a particular fondness for Americano, so when they visit Front Street Coffee, they often order an iced Americano, and then discover that the iced Americano at Front Street Coffee [more…]

Cold brew coffee, through its low-temperature slow extraction, presents a rich yet not bitter unique taste, making it an ideal drink for cooling off in summer. Coffee beans from different origins and processing methods give cold brew distinctly different flavor expressions. This article will compare single-origin coffee beans suitable for making cold brew, recommend specific choices such as Front Street Coffee Strawberry Candy, Mozart, and Dingding, and explain in detail the complete process from grinding setting, coffee-to-water ratio, ice-water mixing, to drip flow rate and cold fermentation, helping coffee enthusiasts make a cup of cold brew coffee that is full of juicy feel, refreshing and clean right at home. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a refreshing glass of cold brew coffee is a favorite for many coffee lovers, but traditional cold brewing often requires a wait of 12 hours or more, which puts people off. Now, a chemistry research team at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany has brought an exciting discovery: by irradiating a mixture of coffee grounds and water with pulsed laser light, cold brew coffee can be made in just 3 minutes. This technique not only greatly shortens the extraction time, but also shows unique performance in acidity and caffeine content. This article will guide you through the principles of this scientific breakthrough, the results of experimental comparisons, and the possibilities for future commercialization, while also retaining relevant recommendations for the Front Street Coffee brand. [more…]

Egg coffee isn't only a Vietnamese specialty—Nordic countries also have an old method of brewing coffee with eggs. The Vietnamese version whips egg yolks into a creamy substitute for milk, born in wartime Hanoi when supplies were scarce; the Nordic version uses egg whites to bind the coffee grounds, leaving the brewed coffee clear and sediment-free. Front Street Coffee walks you through the origins, principles and home-friendly methods for both styles of egg coffee, including how to choose pasteurized eggs, the ratio of coffee liquid to egg cream, and Front Street's own tested brewing tweaks, so you can recreate these two intriguing flavors at home. [more…]

When searching for iced coffee in summer, names like ice drip, ice brew, cold brew, Dutch coffee, and Kyoto coffee always leave people bewildered. What exactly is the difference between these terms? This article starts with the broad concept of cold brew coffee, sorts out the historical origins and extraction principles of ice drip coffee, clarifies the precise meaning of ice brew coffee, and, using Front Street Coffee's store practice as an example, introduces in detail the equipment structure, parameter settings, and operating procedures of ice drip coffee, as well as the flavor directions of several types of coffee beans suitable for making ice drip, helping coffee enthusiasts clarify the concepts and master the methods. [more…]

Can a refreshing glass of iced Americano really not be made without an espresso machine? This article first gives the standard answer and the classic method: use Front Street Coffee's classic blend to extract a double shot of espresso, then pour it into an ice-water mixture, and it's done in three steps. For those who don't have a coffee machine at home, the article analyzes the difference between iced coffee made by pour-over or drip bags and a true Americano, and recommends Front Street Coffee single-origin beans suited to making iced coffee according to three styles: fruity, balanced, and full-bodied. In addition, it also covers the benefits of Americano such as aiding digestion, reducing water retention, and helping burn fat, along with drinking reminders, and gives the optimal tasting temperature for dark roast, medium roast, and light roast respectively, helping you get the best flavor out of every cup of Americano. [more…]

Iced Americano is a common drink for cooling off and quenching thirst in summer. Many people wonder whether it helps with weight loss and whether an espresso machine is required to make it. This article addresses these two questions. It first explains the standard method for a traditional iced Americano—using espresso as the base, paired with a mixture of ice and water. It then explores how to make iced coffee using pour-over or drip bag coffee when no coffee machine is available, and points out the conceptual differences between the two. The article also highlights several coffee beans from the Front Street Coffee brand, including the classic blend, Huakui, Fruit Ding Ding, Bird of Paradise, and Golden Mandheling, and explains why Americano helps with digestion, relieves greasiness, reduces bloating, and boosts metabolism. Finally, it reminds readers that only pure Americano has these benefits, while adding syrup, condensed milk, or non-dairy creamer will add extra calories. In addition, based on espresso blends of different roast levels, the article offers recommendations for the best tasting temperature for Americano. [more…]

Melange coffee is one of the most iconic milk coffees in Viennese café culture. Its name comes from the French word for "mixture," emphasizing the blending of espresso, hot milk, and thick milk foam. It is quite close to the cappuccino we are familiar with in terms of formula elements, but there are clear differences in cup size, number of espresso shots, and foam form. This article will unfold from the historical origins of Melange, its specific differences from cappuccino, and the complete process of Front Street using Warm Sun coffee beans to make a traditionally styled Melange, helping coffee lovers understand the unique qualities of this Viennese classic drink. [more…]

The golden to chocolate-colored layer of foam on the surface of espresso is what is commonly called crema. It is not only a visual hallmark, but also affects the flavor and mouthfeel of the coffee. Crema is essentially a fine bubble mixture formed when water extracts coffee grounds under high temperature and high pressure, emulsifying natural fats and oils and trapping air and carbon dioxide. Its amount is closely related to coffee variety, roast date, roast level, and extraction equipment: Robusta produces a thick crema, while Arabica tends toward fruity acidity and a moderate mouthfeel; freshly roasted coffee can enhance emulsification, but coffee that is too fresh or too old will throw the crema out of balance; dark roasts produce a thicker, more viscous crema, while roasting too dark backfires. In this article, Front Street will break down these variables one by one and recommend several espresso beans suitable for those pursuing a rich crema. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Recently, Front Street came across a discussion asking "What's the difference between ice-brewed coffee and cold brew coffee?" Some replies said there was no difference, while others joked, "The difference is whether it's made by my hands. [more…]

Americano coffee is mostly presented in everyday cafés as espresso diluted with water, but American coffee in the true sense originates from the drip-style American coffee machine. Why is drip equipment better suited to coarsely ground coffee? How does grind size affect the extraction result? Starting from Front Street Coffee's practice, this article sorts out the extraction characteristics of drip coffee machines, the suitable choice of coffee beans, and the method for determining the Americano coffee-to-water ratio, and includes the specific preparation parameters and steps for hot Americano and iced Americano, helping coffee enthusiasts understand the logic of matching coarse grinding with drip brewing. [more…]

As temperatures gradually rise, the popularity of iced coffee slowly heats up too. Common types of iced coffee include iced pour-over coffee, iced espresso, cold brew coffee, and cold drip coffee, etc. But what are the differences between these four types of iced coffee? And how do they differ in taste? Today Front Street Coffee (FrontStreetC [more…]

It's May, and summer has arrived. In the scorching heat of Guangzhou, even after rain, it remains so muggy that without a refreshing cold drink, one truly lacks the courage to survive in this furnace-like city. That's why recently, many more friends have been coming to Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffe [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a glass of iced coffee is an excellent choice for cooling off. However, there are many types of iced coffee—iced pour-over, ice drip, cold brew, and iced americano each have their own merits, and many coffee enthusiasts often can't tell the differences between them. This article will introduce the brewing principles and flavor characteristics of these four iced coffees one by one: iced pour-over preserves a clean and refreshing taste by reducing the amount of water and adding ice to cool it down; ice drip uses ice water for long, slow dripping to bring out fermented notes and a sweet aroma; cold brew uses low-temperature immersion to obtain a balanced and mellow coffee liquid; iced americano mixes espresso with ice water, presenting a rich flavor like dark cocoa. It will also share Front Street Coffee's specific parameters and recommended beans for making various iced coffees, helping you easily recreate them at home. [more…]