Wednesday, September 16 2026

Homemade Cold Brew Step-by-Step Guide | What is the difference between room-temperature-steeped and cold-steeped cold brew coffee? How should the flavor characteristics of cold brew coffee be described?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. As soon as summer arrives, cold brew coffee becomes the hottest topic of conversation among coffee lovers, with everyone sharing their tips for making cold brew. Why has cold brew coffee become so popular in recent years? [more…]

Espresso Coffee Brewing Methods | Why Is an Iced Americano from a Coffee Shop Warm After Removing the Ice? How Do You Make a Delicious Ice-Free Americano?

I wonder if any of you have ever ordered an "iced Americano without ice" at a coffee shop. If you have, then Front Street believes you were most likely puzzled by the coffee that was served. Why? Because the iced Americano without ice made by the vast majority of coffee shops differs somewhat from what you'd imagine. Regarding iced Americano without ice, what you'd imagine is [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Bean Recommendations | What Is Cold Brew/Cold Brewed Coffee? What Is the Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Making Cold Brew at Home? An Introduction to the Flavor Characteristics and Mouthfeel of Cold Brew Coffee

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As soon as summer arrives, cold brew coffee becomes the most frequently discussed topic among coffee enthusiasts, with everyone sharing their experiences in making cold brew coffee. Why has cold brew coffee become so popular in recent years? [more…]

Homemade Iced Coffee | How to Easily Make Delicious Cold Brew Coffee? Can Cold Brew Be Extracted at Room Temperature? How Long Does Prepared Cold Brew Stay at Its Best?

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). For more specialty coffee beans, please add our private WeChat: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), WeChat ID: qjcoffeex. Under the scorching weather [more…]

Americano Water Temperature Comparison | What Are the Taste and Flavor Characteristics of Americanos at Different Temperatures? How to Make an Americano and How Much Iced Water to Add to Espresso

Whether Americano tastes better hot or iced is just like whether tofu pudding should be savory or sweet—it splits coffee lovers into two camps. At times like this, there are always onlookers who say: it's clearly just espresso mixed with water, so isn't iced and hot the same? Actually, it really isn't! What is Americano? Americano originated during World War II. [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Tutorial | How Long Does It Take to Make Cold Brew Coffee? Can Soaking Coffee Grounds in Warm Water Shorten the Cold Brew Making Time?

As one of the representatives of iced coffee, cold brew is usually made with room-temperature water (around 20–30°C), but because the extraction efficiency is low, a long steeping time is needed to extract more flavor compounds, so as to highlight the coffee's sweetness and body. Experienced friends know that making a pot (cup) of cold brew quickly [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Extraction Rate | How to Increase Cold Brew Coffee Concentration? What Is the Brewing Ratio for Cold Brew Coffee? Cold Brew Coffee Bean Recommendations for Specialty Coffee Drinks

Before writing this article, Front Street asked several coffee professionals/enthusiasts: "Under normal circumstances, when making cold brew coffee, if you use the same water, coffee beans, amount of coffee grounds, brewing container, and brewing time, how would you increase the extraction concentration of the coffee?" I believe everyone, like the interviewees, would [more…]

Types of Black Coffee | Which Has More Caffeine and Is More Refreshing, Iced Coffee or Hot Coffee? Iced Americano or Hot Americano—Which Tastes Better? How Does Temperature Affect the Flavor and Mouthfeel of Americano?

Which has more caffeine and is more invigorating, iced coffee or hot coffee? Many people would answer that hot coffee is more invigorating. But in fact, whether coffee is invigorating has little to do with it being cold or hot; it depends more on the caffeine content of the coffee variety and the amount of caffeine extracted during brewing. If the same coffee beans are used, extract [more…]

Iced Coffee Beginner's Guide | For Kenyan Cherry Cold Brew, should you steep at room temperature or in the fridge? How long should cold brew coffee steep? How do you make cold drip coffee?

For more professional coffee knowledge and more coffee bean information, please follow Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As handsome guys and pretty girls living in cities like furnaces, cold drinks are a must-have in the fridge. Cold brew coffee can satisfy both the handsome guys' and pretty girls' craving for cold drinks and their desire for coffee. [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Tutorial | How Should Coffee Beginners Choose Cold Brew Coffee Beans? An Introduction to Cold Brew Coffee Bean Grind Size, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Water Temperature, and Steeping Time

Many well-known brand coffee shops have already launched summer-exclusive "iced coffee" new products, such as affogato made with coffee and ice cream, iced drip coffee brewed with ice water, and cold brew coffee made by directly soaking coffee grounds in cold water. Cold brew coffee, whose English name is ColdBrewCoffee, is [more…]

Cold Brew Guide | How to Make Cold Brew Coffee Without a Fridge? How Long Can Cold Brew Coffee Last at Room Temperature? Which Coffee Beans Are Best for Cold Brew?

It sounds like a cliché, but this summer really is scorching hot! There are many ways to beat the blazing summer heat, and in the coffee world, the best solution is of course the wildly popular cold brew coffee of recent years. If you also want to easily make authentic and delicious cold brew coffee at home, then please follow Front Street Coffee and learn well. [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee | What are the differences between hot-brewed and cold-brewed coffee? Why does iced coffee taste better? Which coffee beans are suitable for cold brew?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Tea is part of Chinese culture, while coffee has also gradually come into people's view and become one of the three major beverages, becoming an indispensable part of people's lives. As for the love of coffee [more…]

Coffee Types | What Are the Differences in Taste, Mouthfeel, and Characteristics Between Ice-Brewed Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee? How Long Can Ice-Drip and Cold-Brew Coffee Concentrate Be Stored in the Refrigerator?

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…]

Cold Brew Coffee Shelf Life | Why Is Cold Brew Coffee Less Acidic? How Long Can Cold Brew Coffee Be Stored? How to Make Standard, Delicious Cold Brew Coffee at Home?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) If someone hands you a cup of hot coffee and a cup of iced coffee, you will taste two different flavors, because when making coffee, changing the temperature affects how much soluble material water extracts. Compared with high-temperature hot [more…]

SOE Bag-Opening Rhythm: From Roast Date to Peak Flavor

SOE beans need to go through a degassing process from the completion of roasting to the unfolding of flavor. Freshly roasted beans contain a lot of carbon dioxide, so when brewing, the contact between water and coffee grounds can be uneven, and the aroma may also seem closed off; after proper resting, the acidity, sweetness, floral notes, and finish will gradually come together. Therefore, the closer the date does not necessarily mean the cup [more…]

The Ideal Drinking Temperature for Coffee | Why Should Black Coffee Be Drunk Hot? How Does Temperature Affect Coffee Flavor? Can Espresso and Pour-Over Coffee Be Reheated?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee The temperature at which coffee enters the mouth is crucial for taste perception. I believe everyone knows that when tasting coffee, it needs to be tasted at high, medium, and low temperatures. What a cup of coffee expresses at different temperatures [more…]

Iced Black Coffee Preparation | How to Make Iced Coffee with Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans? Introduction to Cold Brew Coffee Grind Size, Extraction, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Taste, and Flavor Characteristics

In this scorching summer, a glass of iced coffee instantly refreshes you. Today Front Street wants to talk to you about cold brew coffee. Cold brew coffee has become a favorite among office workers. Why do we say that? Front Street believes that the reason cold brew coffee is so popular is mainly because it is very simple to make, compared with pour-over coffee. [more…]

Cold brew coffee grounds-to-water ratio | What are the flavor characteristics of cold brew coffee? What kind of water should be used to brew cold brew coffee grounds? What grind size is suitable for making cold brew coffee?

When summer arrives, the internet-famous iced coffee comes to mind. Indeed, in this scorching summer, a glass of iced coffee instantly makes you feel refreshed. Today, Front Street Coffee is going to talk about one such iced coffee: cold brew coffee. Cold brew coffee has become a favorite among office workers. Why is that? Front Street Coffee believes that cold brew coffee [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Practical Guide: Ratio, Time, and Storage Explained Clearly

When the weather gets hot, many people crave cold brew. But buying a cup at a coffee shop easily costs twenty or thirty yuan, and drinking it every day adds up to a considerable expense. In fact, cold brew is a coffee with a very low barrier to making at home—no professional equipment needed, just a sealed jar at home. Soak it the night before, and you can drink it the next morning. This article covers how to make cold brew [more…]