Wednesday, September 16 2026

6 Ways to Drink Cold Brew Coffee, Rotate Through Them All Summer

After you've made cold brew coffee, don't rush to drink it straight—though it's already quite refreshing on its own, cold brew is actually a highly versatile base. It has low bitterness, plenty of sweetness, and clean flavors, so it pairs well with anything. With just a little effort, you can whip up an entire summer drink menu. This article rounds up 6 ways to drink cold brew, from simple [more…]

Why isn't cold brew bitter? Understand the principle and choose beans more wisely in summer

The same bag of beans, hot-brewed, comes out bitter and astringent, but made into cold brew, it's clean, sweet, and delicious. This isn't an illusion—it's determined by the principles of extraction. Once you understand "why cold brew isn't bitter," you'll know what kind of beans to choose for summer, and you'll never have to worry about buying "cold bitter water" again. Where does coffee's bitterness come from? The bitterness in a cup of coffee mainly comes from [more…]

For making cold brew in summer, these 6 floral and fruity coffee beans are the right choice.

As soon as summer arrives, cold brew becomes a regular on many people's coffee lists. Coffee slowly brewed at low temperature has less bitterness, a more pronounced fruity aroma, and a smooth mouthfeel, like a cup of juice infused with coffee fragrance. But whether cold brew tastes good depends on the beans. Choose the right ones, and a cold-water steep alone brings out the flavor; choose the wrong ones, and no matter how long you steep it, it is still just a cup of" [more…]

The Complete AeroPress Coffee Brewing Guide: From the Invention Principle to Inverted Method Practice and Summer Iced Coffee Solutions

The AeroPress looks like an oversized syringe, and at first glance it's hard to associate it with coffee brewing, yet it happens to have its own world-class competition. This article begins with the story of the AeroPress's invention, then breaks down its structure into three main parts: the chamber, the plunger, and the filter cap, and explains how it combines immersion extraction and pressure extraction in one device. It then focuses on the more stable inverted brewing process, from Front Street Coffee's Papua New Guinea · Bird of Paradise bean selection, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and water temperature, to the timing of each step—adding grounds, stirring, flipping, and pressing—reconstructing step by step the process of making a full-bodied cup of coffee in 1 minute 30 seconds. Finally, it includes adjustment ideas for a 1:8 iced coffee. [more…]

Summer Iced Coffee Making Guide | How to Make Iced Coffee at Home? Which Coffee-Producing Countries' Beans Are Suitable for Brewing Iced Coffee? What Is the Method for Making Cold Brew Coffee?

“Coffee is my life! And iced coffee is what keeps me going!” While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, there's no denying that during the hot season, iced coffee is truly a fantastic way to beat the heat! Before the weather fully hits its peak temperatures, Front Street Coffee has put together a few super simple iced coffee recipes that are perfect for making at home or in the office. [more…]

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Introduction to Iced Coffee | Are Cold Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee Extraction Principles the Same? What Affordable Specialty Cold Drip Coffee Beans Are Recommended for Beginners?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In the scorching summer, listen! The cicada on that tree is chirping! The cicada on the other tree is also chirping! In Guangzhou, this damn summer is neither steaming, nor roasting, but boiling with falling water. If only there were a cup of ice-cold [more…]

Cold Brew on Ice: A Pairing Guide by Region

Think of cold brew as an "iced map of coffee origins," and the way you choose beans suddenly opens up: the character each origin shows under cold extraction is far more sharply defined than when served hot. Take a lap along the Coffee Belt and map out how well each major origin suits cold brew—brew by the map this summer, and every cup will surprise you. First stop, [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Zero-Basics Tutorial: Easily Brew Great Taste at Home

One of summer's greatest pleasures is sipping a cold, smooth glass of cold brew in an air-conditioned room. It doesn't scald your mouth like hot coffee, nor is it bitter like traditional iced coffee—what greets your palate is clean fruit notes and a gentle sweetness. Many people think cold brew is a fancy "coffee shop only" specialty, but it may actually be the easiest of all coffee [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Recipe | Which single-origin coffee beans are suitable for cold brew? What are the taste differences between cold brew coffee, cold brew coffee, and iced pour-over coffee?

As soon as summer arrives, for coffee lovers, nothing is better than a refreshingly icy cold coffee. If you reject high calories, care about mouthfeel and lingering finish, and love to explore and try new things, in summer you can try the goddess-level drinks in the iced coffee world, "Ice Drip Coffee" and "Cold Brew( [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…]

Immersion Coffee Extraction | How to Brew Cold Brew Coffee So It Tastes Good? What Is the Flavor of Cold Brew Coffee? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Brewing Cold Brew Coffee?

In recent years, with the strong promotion of the specialty coffee industry in Europe and America as well as Starbucks, Cold Brew has become a popular contender in the iced coffee world. On a scorching summer day, you can not only go to a beautiful coffee shop to enjoy a cup, but also brew a batch at home yourself, which has become a stylish and relaxing new coffee choice. Cold brew coffee [more…]

Coffee Brewing Equipment | What is an AeroPress? Where did the AeroPress come from? How can coffee beginners brew coffee with an AeroPress?

"Boss, the funnel you use for pouring beans looks pretty unique—where'd you buy it?" "It's just something that came free with the AeroPress." Only then did I remember that in a corner of Front Street Coffee, there was a long-dust-covered AeroPress. Its syringe-like shape makes it hard to imagine that it's a brewing device. There's even a dedicated AeroPress brewing competition, which [more…]

Cold Brew Black Coffee Recommendations | What Is the Extraction Principle of Cold Brew Coffee? How to Increase Cold Brew Coffee Concentration? Is Dark Roast Mandheling Suitable for Cold Brew?

The happiness of summer is probably being able to stay indoors, enjoy the air conditioning, and still sip a cup of cold brew coffee that beats the heat. Because it's so easy to make, even those who don't know how to brew coffee can effortlessly whip up a smooth, rich, full-flavored, clean and refreshing iced coffee that's perfect for summer. Another [more…]

Cold Brew Iced Coffee Recipe | Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Make the Best Cold Brew? What's the Difference Between Starbucks Cold Brew and Americano Black Coffee?

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…]

Cold Brew vs. Ice Drip Comparison | How to Tell Ice Drip Coffee from Cold Brew Coffee? What Coffee-to-Water Ratio and Grind Size Should You Use to Make Cold Brew at Home?

The distant cicadas are chirping nonstop, the dog days of summer have just begun, heat waves are rolling through the streets, and the tap water at home is running hot. A barista at Front Street Coffee had just opened the door when a friend walked in right after and asked if there was any cold brew coffee. To get through the hottest forty days of the year, without a cup of ice-cold coffee, it really [more…]

Ice Drip Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio | What Are the Steps and Brewing Parameters for Making Ice Drip Coffee? Which Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Ice Drip Cold Brew?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The cicadas in the distance never stop chirping, the dog days of summer have just begun, heat waves roll through the streets, and the tap at home runs hot water. No sooner had Front Street's barista just opened the door than a friend stepped into the Front Street shop to ask [more…]

Easy Iced Coffee Recipe | Can Cold Brew Coffee Be Made with Drip Coffee Bags? What to Watch Out for When Making Hand-Pour Iced Coffee with Drip Coffee Bags?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Scorching summer days, summer days scorching. For coffee lovers, the ritual sense of midsummer often originates from a refreshing cup of iced coffee, so recently Front Street has been sharing various iced coffee recipes, even [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 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…]