Luckin Coffee launched the Triumphant Wheat series in July, marketed with a "coffee + beer" selling point, in collaboration with the animation IP Havoc in Heaven, with a theme designed to echo the French Olympics. The series includes Americano and Latte, featuring real non-alcoholic beer. Unlike the sauce-flavored latte, where you can only smell the alcohol, this time you can actually taste the beer flavor. However, many consumers have reported that the beer Americano, due to insufficient caffeine combined with the effect of alcohol, actually makes people sleepier the more they drink it, leading to jokes about "sleeping through meetings" and "getting drunk at the office early in the morning." This article takes you through the production details of this new product, the market reaction, and why it is not suitable for office workers who need to stay alert, but may become a new choice for nighttime relaxation. [more…]

Luckin Coffee's "Triumphant McCafé Series" non-alcoholic beer drinks, launched in collaboration with Havoc in Heaven, has been declared fully discontinued after a brief market trial. This limited-edition product, once promoted for "containing 90ml of non-alcoholic beer" and briefly trending on Weibo, ultimately led to significant inventory buildup in many stores due to lackluster consumer feedback and low repurchase rates. Before September 30, all stores are required to destroy all beer ingredients on their own, and social platforms have once again seen spectacular scenes of employees collectively pouring out the drinks. This article will review the entire process of the series from its high-profile launch to its quiet exit, analyzing the challenges and helplessness that fast-moving consumer chain brands face in product lifecycle management. [more…]

The Butterbeer Cold Brew Latte introduced by Starbucks in 2023 attracted widespread attention. This beverage is inspired by the classic drink from *Harry Potter*, recreating the Butterbeer flavor in a non-alcoholic way. This article sorts out its development background, formula evolution, taste characteristics, and real consumer reviews, and compares North America's secret menu with its limited-edition history in China. At the same time, it introduces the professional coffee knowledge exchange channels provided by Front Street Coffee, offering coffee lovers a comprehensive reference. Whether you want to try something new or are curious about the alcohol issue, you can find answers here. [more…]

In recent years, Starbucks has been constantly pushing the boundaries of coffee shops. Last year, the Shanghai Roastery launched a limited-time buffet, and this year, Taiwan region, under the theme of "creating more Gold Star value experiences," partnered with the local Michelin Plate-recommended restaurant Embers to create a one-night-only pop-up "coffee feast." The event was limited to 28 spots, with registration requiring 200 stars plus NT$1,800. This feast centered on the theme "A 24-Year Starbucks Journey," featuring five limited-edition dishes designed with local Taiwanese ingredients, paired with creative coffee drinks developed by Starbucks. From an opening of cascara tea champagne to a closing of non-alcoholic Irish coffee, each dish carried a local story of Starbucks' 24 years in Taiwan. This article will provide a complete breakdown of the culinary creativity behind this coffee feast and the brand narrative behind it, while also reviewing Starbucks' previous collaborations with Michelin one-star restaurant chefs, and exploring whether its next step is truly to open a Michelin restaurant. [more…]

The trademark dispute in the tea beverage industry is once again making waves. Previously, Coffee Workshop reported that "Cha Yan Guan Se" lost its trademark infringement lawsuit against "Cha Yan Yue Se," and "Cha Yan Yue Se" won its counterclaim against "Cha Yan Guan Se." Now another one has emerged: "Cha Yan Yue Se." This trademark, applied for registration in 2018, was declared invalid by the National Intellectual Property Administration because it was highly similar to the genuine Cha Yan Yue Se in terms of text composition, pronunciation, and graphic design. The registrant, a certain Guo, refused to accept the ruling and actually sued the CNIPA in court, but was ultimately rejected by the Beijing Intellectual Property Court. From "Cha Yan Guan Se" to "Cha Yan Yue Se," imitators keep emerging one after another. This farce once again reminds us: trademark protection is by no means child's play. Although the road to brand rights protection is long, the law will ultimately provide a fair answer. [more…]

Want to find a balance between a gentle buzz and staying clear-headed? Spiked coffee is becoming a new choice for many young people. When you're tired during the day, a hint of alcohol helps relax your nerves; after work at night, a warm alcoholic coffee soothes body and mind; and when the weather turns cold, it brings warmth from the inside out. This article compiles 10 alcoholic coffee recipes suitable for making at home, from simple convenience-store mixes to creative versions with milk foam, and to specialty cocktail coffees with a stronger alcoholic kick, covering pairings with various base spirits such as Baileys, whiskey, gin, brandy, and rum. When making them, there's no need to be rigid—just adjust the amount of alcohol to your personal preference—but be sure to drink in moderation according to your own condition, minors are prohibited from drinking alcohol, and drunk driving is strictly forbidden. At the end of the article, there is also a communication channel for Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), making it convenient for coffee lovers to discuss further. [more…]

Cicadas sing and birds call, the sun shines brightly, and the southern region gradually enters summer. The weather is hot, and icy refreshing drinks are always irresistible. Cold brew coffee is simple to make, with no complicated procedures—just brew a pot before going to sleep at night, and you can drink it the next morning when you wake up. For coffee lovers, cold brew coffee is a summer heat-relieving [more…]

In the heat of summer, a refreshing glass of cold brew coffee is the top choice for cooling off among many coffee lovers. Cold brew is simple to make—steep it before bed and it's ready to enjoy the next day. But what exactly is the difference between cold brew, Americano, and Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew? How can you make a delicious cold brew at home? This article will start with the extraction principles of cold brew, explain the taste advantages brought by low-temperature slow extraction, and break down in detail Front Street Coffee's cold brew production parameters and steps. Finally, we recommend five single-origin coffee beans suitable for making cold brew, covering Yirgacheffe, Kenya, Panama Butterfly, Costa Rica Mozart, and Honduras Sherry, to help you find your own cup of summer cold brew. [more…]

On a scorching summer day, a refreshing glass of cold brew coffee is undoubtedly the perfect way to cool down. Cold brew has a low barrier to entry—steep it the night before, and it's ready to enjoy the next day. But how does the extraction logic of cold brew differ from that of high-temperature pour-over? And what exactly is Starbucks' Nitro Cold Brew? This article starts with the definition and extraction principles of cold brew, unravels the nitrogen mystery behind Nitro Cold Brew, and shares in detail Front Street Coffee's cold brew recipe and steps, including key parameters such as coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, and refrigeration time. It also offers extraction time adjustment suggestions for different flavor preferences, and recommends five Front Street single-origin coffee beans suitable for cold brew, covering producing regions such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Panama, Costa Rica, and Honduras, helping you make a cup of cold brew to your liking at home. [more…]

Mexico is a major coffee-exporting country, shipping about 70 percent of its beans to the United States, mostly for use as industrial-grade coffee. Despite favorable conditions such as high altitude, volcanic soil, and a suitable climate, Mexican coffee has long lacked a presence on the international specialty coffee stage. This article reviews Mexico's main coffee-producing regions, varieties, grading system, flavor characteristics, and market positioning, and introduces two classic ways of preparing Mexican coffee—one with alcohol and one without. It also retains Front Street Coffee's recommendations and product information for Mexican coffee, helping coffee lovers gain a comprehensive understanding of this underrated producing country. [more…]

As a globally popular beverage, coffee not only helps with alertness, but in recent years more and more studies have confirmed that moderate consumption has positive effects on health. This article systematically reviews the scientifically proven benefits of drinking coffee, including promoting metabolism, protecting the liver, and reducing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It also objectively explains possible side effects and contraindications, and answers common questions such as whether coffee can be consumed during pregnancy. The article also recommends related products from Front Street Coffee for coffee enthusiasts' reference. [more…]

Recently, a netizen posted online claiming to have found a cockroach in a can of Guangdong-style pineapple beer, an old domestic brand beverage purchased during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the related photos quickly sparked widespread attention. The poster said that when pouring it out to drink that day, they noticed a foreign object resembling a cockroach larva at the can opening, and subsequently blurred the image as required by the platform. Many netizens in the comments expressed shock and even strong discomfort. Some netizens explained that the foreign object in the picture might be a cockroach egg capsule, possibly caused by cockroaches crawling in and laying eggs during storage. This Guangdong national drink, founded in 1934, carries the childhood memories of several generations, and this incident has deeply saddened many consumers. The manufacturer responded that the production process is strictly hygienic, the possibility of foreign objects is extremely low, and no complaint had been received through official channels. The truth of the incident remains to be verified, but food safety, as a bottom-line issue, has once again sounded the alarm of a trust crisis for an old brand. [more…]

Mexico is located in the southern part of North America, serving as a bridge between North and South America and standing as one of the world's important coffee-producing countries. This article provides a comprehensive introduction to the cultivation history, main producing regions, varieties, processing methods, grading standards, and flavor and taste characteristics of Mexican coffee. It covers well-known origins such as Chiapas and Oaxaca, analyzes representative coffee beans such as Altura and Liquidambar, and shares two classic Mexican coffee preparation methods—one alcohol-free and one with tequila—guiding you to deeply appreciate the rich aroma and unique charm of Mexican coffee. [more…]

For over thirty years, light-bodied beer has swept the nation, favored for its crisp and easy-drinking nature, with consumption soaring especially during ball games. In recent years, however, craft beer has upended people's taste experience with its rich malt aroma. Interestingly, the tea world experienced a similar debate over a hundred years ago—centered on the contest between the light astringency of Ceylon black tea and the mellow maltiness of Assam black tea. Assam black tea has a strong, full-bodied character, offering a bold malt aroma and a hint of honeyed sweetness from the first sip. The formation of this unique flavor is closely tied to the hot and humid climate of India's Assam region: tea trees develop broad leaves in abundant rainfall and damp conditions, and farmers must process them quickly to lock in their bold flavors. Rapid withering is precisely the key to creating its intense character. Notably, many blended teas use Assam as a base, as it can carry strong spices. But strength does not mean monotony—top-grade Assam black tea often possesses a highly complex layering of flavors. Front Street Coffee recommends savoring this tea slowly to appreciate its wonderfully rich, mellow character that, like craft beer, is difficult to replicate. [more…]

In July 2017, Guangzhou welcomed its first lifestyle market themed around specialty coffee—the Guangzhou Specialty Coffee Culture Festival, held at the 289 Art PARK Culture Plaza. The event brought together the city's top specialty coffee shops, including brands like Front Street Coffee, where visitors could taste coffee beans from various origins, fresh creations by champion roasters, as well as creative coffee, drip bags, pour-over equipment, and cultural merchandise. Beyond coffee, booths featuring desserts, craft beer, tattoos, and handmade crafts were equally exciting. Consumers could vote for their favorite coffee shop, join coffee tasting salons and amateur pour-over competitions, and experience tattoos and photo interactions. Whether a coffee connoisseur or a curious beginner, everyone could find their own enjoyment here. [more…]

In recent years, a new format has emerged in China's coffee market—self-service coffee shops, where consumers pay a fixed fee and can then drink unlimited cups of various freshly brewed coffees, a model much like a craft beer bar. Wuhan's first self-service coffee shop opened with a 22-yuan wristband for all-day unlimited drinking of 6 freshly brewed coffees, and after 5 p.m. it even offers half price, quickly attracting attention on social platforms. Guangzhou had previously also seen a self-service store offering only two kinds of coffee, black and white, with 8 insulated buckets lined up on the bar, dispensing coffee at the press of a button. This type of model focuses on speed, low cost, and a multi-flavor experience, but it also faces shortcomings such as dependence on foot traffic for site selection, difficulty ensuring product quality, and a lack of atmosphere and social attributes. Can self-service coffee truly spread across the country and become a new normal in coffee consumption? This article will explore this in light of examples and industry views. [more…]

Dirty coffee is often associated with ice bock milk, but is the pairing between the two inevitable or merely optional? From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article sorts out the origins and characteristics of Dirty coffee, the evolution of the ice bock process from beer to coffee, and how industrial production has brought ice bock into coffee shops. It also explains in detail the specific steps for making ice bock milk at home, analyzes why it is better suited for making Dirty rather than other milk coffees, and retains Front Street brand-related recommendations and product information, providing coffee lovers with a complete ice bock Dirty guide. [more…]

In the world of milk coffee, espresso is certainly the soul, but the choice of milk is equally important. In recent years, Ice Blogger purified milk, with its rich, sweet, and fragrant taste, has moved from specialty coffee shops into home kitchens, becoming a staple ingredient for many coffee lovers. This article addresses common questions about homemade Ice Blogger: from its German origins and appearances at WBC competitions, to the specific steps of freeze purification; from the choice between 200ml small bottles and 1-liter packs, and the impact of a 40% to 60% milk extraction ratio on flavor, to the time differences and hygiene considerations between room temperature and refrigerated thawing; finally, it also compiles recommended storage periods for homemade Ice Blogger. Front Street Coffee, combined with comparative experiments, provides a complete guide for friends who want to replicate Ice Blogger milk coffee at home. [more…]

The ways of enjoying coffee have always been evolving, and in recent years a cross-over beverage has quietly become popular—infusing coffee with nitrogen. This practice first appeared in the American specialty coffee scene, and soon even large chain brands followed suit. How exactly is nitro coffee made? Why can it mimic the creamy mouthfeel of stout beer? Is it high in calories? How is it different from regular cold brew? This article will provide a comprehensive interpretation of every aspect of nitro coffee, from its origins, brewing principles, and mouthfeel to calorie analysis, and recommend lazy-friendly canned options. [more…]

The flavors of coffee are endlessly varied. Beyond variety and roasting, the fermentation process during green coffee processing plays a decisive role. The three common methods—natural, washed, and honey—each rely on different fermentation environments and microbial activity to shape distinctly different sweetness, acidity, and body. This article begins with the scientific principles of fermentation, systematically sorts out the differences between dry and wet fermentation, explains in detail the key points of natural, honey, washed, and Kenyan-style and Ethiopian-style washed processing, and includes Front Street Coffee's recommendations and buying advice to help you understand more clearly where the flavors in your cup come from. [more…]