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Cold Brew Coffee | How Long Should Coffee Grounds Be Steeped When Making Cold Brew Coffee? Does Steeping the Grounds Longer Make the Flavor Stronger?
In Front Street's view, cold brew coffee is one of the best iced coffees to make at home, because it not only works with the vast majority of coffee beans, but also has a very low barrier to entry—even without any specialized brewing equipment at home, you can still make a pretty good-tasting iced coffee, which is quite convenient. Because it is steeped in a low-temperature environment [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Grind Size | Does Cold Brew Steeping Time Affect Coffee Flavor? What's the Right Cold Brew Coffee Water-to-Coffee Ratio?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Front Street believes that cold brew coffee is the most suitable type of iced coffee to make at home, because its extraction is highly forgiving—even without professional equipment, you can still make a decent iced coffee. Plus, the most [more…]
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…]
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…]
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 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…]
Choosing Beans for Cold Brew Based on Roast: Finding Fruity Notes, Sweetness, and Body at Low Temperatures
The charm of cold brew coffee lies in how low temperatures and prolonged contact soften the palate: acidity feels less sharp, and bitterness is less likely to dominate your attention. Different roast levels leave different focal points in the final cup: light roasts lean toward bright fruit notes, medium roasts more readily achieve a sweet, well-rounded balance, while dark roasts rely on cocoa, nuts, and a hefty body. [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee | How to Make Super Sweet Cold Brew Coffee in a Short Time? What Is the Flavor Difference Between Pressure Cold Brew and Immersion Cold Brew?
Cold brew coffee, put simply, is coffee extracted with cold water. Because it is very easy to make and has outstanding flavor and mouthfeel, cold brew coffee has always been a favorite that most people keep on hand at home. But cold brew coffee is not without its drawbacks; for example, the long time required to make it is [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Beginner Tutorial | What Are the Right Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Grind Size, and Time for Cold Brew Coffee? Introduction to the Method, Principles, and Taste Characteristics of Cold Brew Coffee
As the days go by, it is already June, and the weather has started to get hot. Friends in the south say they can no longer stay outdoors for 2 minutes. Whenever the weather is hot, people can't help but want a refreshing iced coffee. Among them, the coffee that must be drunk every year is none other than cold brew coffee. Cold [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Water Temperature | Can Hot Water Be Used to Extract Coffee for Making Cold Brew? Which Types of Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Cold Brew Coffee?
Besides being extracted with hot water, coffee can also be made with cold water. Coffee made with cold water is called "cold brew coffee," and it has a distinct character compared to hot-brewed coffee. Cold brew coffee is divided into cold brew steeped coffee and ice drip coffee; cold brew steeped coffee is made by soaking coffee grounds in cold water, while ice drip coffee refers to the use of a drip filtration method. [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Beans Recommendation | Are Medium-Dark Roast Single-Origin Beans Suitable for Cold Brew? Can Cold Brew Coffee Be Made with Hot Water? Guide to Cold Brew Grind Size, Steeping Time, and Coffee-to-Water Ratio
Besides being extracted with hot water, coffee can also be made with cold water. Coffee made with cold water is called "cold brew coffee," and it has a distinct charm compared to hot-brewed coffee. Cold brew coffee is divided into cold water brew and ice drip coffee; cold water brew involves soaking coffee grounds in cold water, while ice drip coffee refers to the use of a drip filtration method. [more…]
The Origin Story of Cold Brew Coffee | What Makes Cold Brew Coffee's Flavor Unique? How Does Cold Brew Coffee Differ from Pour-Over Hot Coffee in Taste and Mouthfeel?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Iced coffee has a refreshing and palate-cleansing taste; even in the dead of winter, some customers come to Front Street to order this kind of iced coffee. Because iced coffee and hot coffee differ in extraction principles, the flavor of the coffee also differs. [more…]
French Press Recommendations | Which Brand of French Press Is Good? Is a French Press Suitable for Coffee Beginners? An Introduction to the History, Origins, and Extraction Principles of the French Press
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). WBC World Barista Championship competitor Suzuki Itsuki once said that the advantage of the French press is that its brewing principle is very simple, anyone can master it, and the coffee flavor will not vary due to different brewing techniques. [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…]
French Press Coffee Brewing Guide: A Complete Analysis of Grind Size, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, and Steeping Time
The French press is simple to operate, yet it fully preserves the coffee's oils, aroma, and depth—making it the immersion brewing tool that comes closest to cupping. This article systematically walks through how to use a French press, from bean selection, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and water temperature control to the specific brewing steps, along with practical tips from Front Street Coffee. Whether you're a busy office worker or a beginner pour-over enthusiast, you can use these methods to easily brew a rich, smooth cup of breakfast coffee. [more…]
Cold Brew Coffee Making | Can Espresso Grounds Be Used for Cold Brew Black Coffee? What Is the Water-to-Coffee Ratio and Steeping Time for a Cold Brew Coffee Maker?
Cold brew coffee is arguably the easiest of all coffee extraction methods and requires no technical skill whatsoever, making it a way for any coffee novice to easily brew delicious iced coffee. Front Street Coffee has shared quite a few articles about various aspects of cold brew knowledge, and has also conducted studies of various scales on the parameters involved. [more…]
The Origin Story of the Clever Cup | What parts make up the Clever Dripper? What is the coffee extraction principle of the Clever Cup? How do you use the Clever Cup to brew black coffee?
The Clever Coffee Dripper is a coffee filtration device invented by the Taiwanese company EK INTL. The bottom of the dripper features a controllable switch valve, allowing free adjustment of the steeping time for extraction. It is convenient and easy to use, hence the name "Clever Cup." On the market [more…]
Choose Cold Brew Coffee Beans by Roast Level Like This
The refreshing, sweet, or full-bodied character of cold brew coffee is closely tied to the roast level of the beans. Long, low-temperature extraction softens the acidity and amplifies the aroma and sweetness profile. When choosing beans, first check the packaging for light, medium, or dark roast, then consider whether you want to drink it black, over ice, or with milk—this will make your choice much more [more…]
Choose cold brew coffee beans by roast level like this
The refreshing, sweet, or heavy character of cold brew coffee is closely tied to the roast level of the beans. Long, low-temperature extraction softens the acidity and accentuates the aroma and sweetness. When choosing beans, first check whether the packaging says light, medium, or dark roast, then consider whether you want to drink it black, over ice, or with milk—this will make your choice much more [more…]
French Press Recommendations | What is the historical origin of the French Press? Which brand of French Press is more affordable and better value?
WBC World Barista Championship competitor Suzuki Shiki once said that the advantage of a French press is its very simple brewing principle—anyone can use it, and differences in brewing technique won't cause variations in coffee flavor. A French press can very directly express the coffee's own flavors, and at the same time is not affected by filter paper altering the coffee's flavor. [more…]