Wednesday, September 16 2026

Step-by-step Iced Latte Tutorial | What coffee beans to use for iced latte? What milk-to-coffee ratio tastes best? What to note when making iced latte at home?

Iced latte coffee seems like a very simple thing to make, [put ice, pour milk, pour coffee] and it's done. Though the operation looks simple, making a delicious iced latte still requires a good deal of mental understanding. First point: choose suitable materials. Why is iced latte so simple, yet basically every coffee bean menu has [more…]

Pour-over Coffee Characteristics | How Do Beginners Choose Coffee Equipment for Pour-over Coffee? How to Brew Delicious Black Coffee with Simple Pour-over Drip Bags?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In an era where all kinds of coffee machines are blooming everywhere, pour-over coffee, with its simple equipment and emphasis on hand feel and technique, is like a clear stream returning to nature. Spreading out from Japan, which pursues refined culture, it has allowed many coffee [more…]

Coffee Grounds Brewing Guide | What Equipment Is Needed to Make Pour-Over Black Coffee? What Are the Flavor Characteristics of Pour-Over Coffee? A Simple Pour-Over Tutorial Using Freshly Ground Coffee

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee In an era where all kinds of coffee machines are blooming everywhere, pour-over coffee, with its simple equipment and emphasis on hand-feel technique, stands out as a refreshing return to simplicity. Spreading from Japan, which pursues a refined culture, it has won over many coffee [more…]

Choosing beans by roast level for home cold brew—just a simple soak is all it takes

The charm of cold brew coffee lies in the long contact between cold water and coffee grounds, producing a smooth, low-acidity cup that's perfect for summer drinking. You don't need specialized equipment at home—a lidded glass jar, a digital scale, and filter paper or a fine mesh strainer are all it takes. The real key to the result is whether the bean's roast level suits [more…]

Simple Latte Art Illustrated Guide | What is the principle behind coffee latte art? Which kind of milk is used to make latte art? Is it hard for coffee beginners to learn latte art?

Many people ask Front Street, how long does it take to learn latte art? If we're just talking about producing a good-looking pattern, with a bit of luck it only takes one day. If we're talking about truly mastering a pattern, it takes at least 4 days. So many people ask, where do these 4 days come from? It's simple: Day one, read this article from Front Street; day two, practice; day three, [more…]

French Press Coffee Bean-to-Water Ratio|What is the extraction principle behind brewing coffee with a French press? Which coffee beans are suitable for brewing with a French press?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The French press originated in 19th-century France; in English it is called French Press, and in Chinese it can also be called "French press pot." Although the exact time of its appearance is unclear, in 1852, the French [more…]

What is a simple home method for cold brew coffee: balancing budget and drinking frequency

Home cold brew coffee isn't just about memorizing a few names. When buying beans for everyday use, you need to consider how quickly you'll drink them, how much to buy at once, and whether your household mainly drinks black coffee or milk coffee. What's truly worth referencing is the sweet-to-sour ratio on the palate, the body's thickness or thinness, and the lingering aftertaste once it cools—then, combined with your brewing habits, your range of choices will gradually [more…]

Moka Pot Coffee Grind Size | Comparison of Grind Size Differences Between American Coffee Maker and Espresso Grind and Moka Pot Coffee Grind Settings

Experienced coffee enthusiasts are deeply impressed by the espresso at cafés—rich crema, beautiful latte art patterns—every detail draws coffee lovers to dive into the world of espresso. Making it is easy, but the machines are expensive. Compared to espresso machines that start at tens of thousands, a moka pot costing just over a hundred [more…]

French Press Construction | What Coffee Grounds Are Used in a French Press? How to Brew Coffee with a French Press? An Introduction to the French Press Method and Extraction Principles

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The French press originated in 19th-century France. In English it is called French Press, and in Chinese it can also be called "法式压滤壶". Although the exact time of its appearance is unclear, in 1852, the French [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Bean Recommendations | How to Make Cold Brew Coffee? Cold Brew Coffee Extraction Time, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, and How Much Ice to Use?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When it comes to iced coffee, the first thing that comes to mind for many might be methods like ice drip or cold brew. Today, Front Street is sharing another very simple iced coffee method: ice extraction. [more…]

Cold Brew Bean Recommendations for Beginners | Are Floral and Fruity Coffee Beans Suitable for Cold Brew? How to Make Delicious Yirgacheffe Cold Brew at Home?

Whenever the perceived temperature rises above 25°C, people start looking for refreshing iced coffee, and cold brew is one of the most popular homemade iced coffee options, because it is easy to make with simple equipment—as long as you have a bag of fresh, good beans, you can effortlessly make delicious coffee at home. If you were to recommend one suitable for begin [more…]

Iced Latte Beginner's Guide | What's the Right Ratio of Milk to Coffee for an Iced Latte? What Should You Watch Out for When Making an Iced Latte at Home?

Making espresso is an essential skill for every barista, and nearly every coffee shop serves espresso-based drinks. What we commonly call espresso drinks are a series of coffee beverages made with espresso as the base. Today, let's make the easiest milk coffee among espresso drinks—the iced latte. The iced latte may seem like a [more…]

Illustrated Guide to Brewing Freshly Ground Coffee | How to Brew Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans? Flavor and Taste Comparison of Espresso, Pour-Over, Moka Pot, Siphon, French Press, Ice Drip, and Cold Brew Coffee

Front Street Coffee has recently welcomed many new faces to its stores. People are no longer just drinking coffee—they're also learning different brewing methods. The simplest brewing method is none other than pour-over coffee. Compared to the expensive and space-consuming espresso machine, a simple [more…]

How to Make Drip Bag Black Coffee | How Long Should You Brew Filter Coffee? Can You Reuse a Drip Coffee Bag? What Flavors of Drip Coffee Are There?

With the widespread promotion of specialty coffee culture, drip bag coffee—made from freshly roasted coffee beans ground to a certain coarseness—has become a must-have coffee product for office workers and home dwellers alike. Compared with pour-over coffee, drip bag coffee is convenient and simple to make, allowing you to easily brew a cup full of aroma and [more…]

Coffee Latte | What are the methods and techniques for making a latte? Which espresso beans are suitable for making a latte? Introduction to the latte milk-to-coffee ratio and espresso extraction recipe

Making a latte can be said to be a skill for every barista: first extract the espresso, then prepare the milk, and let the two achieve a perfectly balanced taste. But many friends say that when they make lattes at home, they always fail to achieve the effect of a coffee shop, so they ask Front Street Coffee for tips on making latte coffee. Iced latte coffee see [more…]

How to Make Coffee at Home | Pour-Over Coffee Gear: Hario V60 Dripper, AeroPress, Moka Pot, Capsule Coffee Machine — Which One Suits Coffee Beginners?

For more specialty coffee knowledge and tips, please follow Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Making coffee at home to drink is actually not a very complicated matter; it basically depends on your needs and budget for coffee. Coffee is a beverage, almost the same in nature as tea. Many of us [more…]

Coffee Equipment | Why don't coffee shops use moka pots to make single-origin coffee? What is the principle behind moka pot coffee extraction?

As coffee has entered people's view and gradually become a part of life, the ways of enjoying coffee are no longer limited to the joy brought by pour-over. There are many ways to make coffee; besides the simple pour-over, there are also espresso, cold brew, siphon, and other methods~ Perhaps you often [more…]

How a Moka Pot Works | What Are the Pros and Cons of a Moka Pot? Does Brewing Black Coffee with a Moka Pot Produce Crema?

As coffee has entered people's lives, it has gradually become a part of everyday life. The enjoyment of coffee is no longer limited to the pleasure brought by pour-over. There are many ways to drink coffee; besides the simple pour-over, espresso-based coffee is everyone's favorite. Perhaps you often hear people say in a coffee shop: "I'll have a [more…]

Drip Bag Black Coffee Recommendations | What Water Temperature Should You Use to Brew Hand-Drip Drip Bag Americano Black Coffee? What Are Some High-Value Specialty Drip Bags Suitable for Beginners?

If you have no idea about pour-over coffee but still want to drink coffee, what should you do? You might want to try drip bag coffee, which is convenient, quick, and simple. But a reminder: don't just throw the drip bag into water, or soak it together with the paper tag on top, because that way the coffee will not only lack flavor but also taste bad. In addition, [more…]

French Press Coffee | What coffee-to-water ratio and water temperature are suitable for making French press coffee? What are the steps for immersion brewing black coffee with a French press?

"What coffee brewing equipment is suitable for coffee novices who don't know how to do pour-over?" Faced with this question, Front Street Coffee first recommends the French press, which is simple to operate and convenient. What exactly is the charm of the French press that can win over coffee lovers who don't know how to do pour-over? French press [more…]