As the world's largest coffee chain brand, Starbucks consumes an astonishing amount of materials in its daily operations, with plastic products being a significant component. In recent years, Starbucks has continued its transformation into an environmentally friendly brand, constantly introducing new initiatives in resource recycling. Starbucks Japan recycles discarded tumblers into coasters, while coffee grounds are used for composting to grow carrots and make cakes for sale; Starbucks China processes coffee grounds into cold drink straws. Additionally, Starbucks is accelerating the opening of "Green Workshop" stores, using discarded items from other stores for creative upcycling. These practices not only reduce carbon emissions but also demonstrate to consumers more possibilities for waste recycling, offering considerable inspiration to the coffee industry. [more…]

The coffee cup and saucer—a pairing we now take for granted—actually hides a fascinating history spanning hundreds of years. Different cultures have radically different interpretations of what a coffee saucer is for: some use it to hold a spoon, some use it to collect bones, but Europeans once had a surprising answer: the saucer was meant for drinking coffee. From the awkward situation in 17th-century Europe when there were no dedicated coffee cups, to the tableware revolution after Zheng He's voyages to the West brought porcelain, and then to the widespread adoption of mugs with handles, the evolution of the coffee cup and saucer reflects humanity's eternal tug-of-war between elegance and practicality. This article takes you back through this amusing history, complete with hilarious comments from netizens and a hands-on test by Front Street Coffee. [more…]

The world of coffee is far more than a cup of Americano or latte. From Irish whiskey coffee to Mexico's Huastec layered coffee, every specialty coffee drink hides a story of regional culture and history. This article systematically sorts through 26 classic specialty coffee drinks from around the world, covering their names, origins, ingredient ratios, and detailed brewing steps. Whether you are a coffee enthusiast or a barista, you will find a recipe worth trying. The article also retains relevant recommendations from the "Front Street" brand for daily bean selection reference. [more…]

Manner is about to surpass a thousand stores, and more and more office workers can enjoy affordable specialty coffee right outside their door. The five-yuan discount for bringing your own cup has sparked endless creativity among netizens. From plain and simple travel mugs to hilarious "magic tools"—old tea urns, gourds, clay pot soup containers, baby bottles, even watermelon rinds—there's nothing you can imagine that they won't pull out. Faced with these bizarre containers, baristas either get caught off guard or handle it with composure, showing their professionalism. This article takes you through those laugh-out-loud BYOC moments, to see how this generation of netizens uses a single cup to "outsmart" baristas. [more…]

A single mug holds a memory; thirty thousand mugs make a spectacle. In Clemmonsville, North Carolina, there is a house covered with tens of thousands of coffee mugs, known as the "Mug House." Although the owner has little interest in coffee, a chance encounter at a flea market started a collection journey spanning more than twenty years. From interior walls to exterior walls, from fences to gates, almost every upright structure is studded with nails and hung with cups, totaling more than thirty thousand. Every year it attracts hundreds of tourists who come out of curiosity, and visitors are even allowed to hang their own personal mugs on the walls. This article will take you into this one-of-a-kind mug building and introduce its origin story and visiting details. [more…]

The English name for drip bag coffee is Drip Bag Coffee. It seals ground coffee inside a filter bag, which hangs on the rim of a cup via paper tabs on both sides to complete the extraction. Known for its convenience, it is deeply loved by office workers, home drinkers, and travelers. This article covers the English origins of drip bag coffee, purchasing advice, recommendations for Yunnan small-bean flavors, and brewing methods when no equipment is available. It retains the brand and product information of Front Street Coffee, introduces the flavor characteristics of Front Street Yunnan Small Bean Drip Bag Coffee and Front Street 2013 Sun-Dried Typica Drip Bag Coffee, and explains that because the pre-ground coffee in drip bags tends to lose its aroma easily, it is best to drink it as soon as possible to enjoy a better flavor. [more…]

Today, a coffee cup and saucer are mostly just a coaster and a decorative item. But in Europe before the eighteenth century, the saucer was the "star" of coffee drinking. In 1640, the Dutch brought coffee from Mocha in Yemen to the Netherlands, and from there it spread throughout Europe, quickly making coffee drinking a fashion among the upper classes. At that time, Europe had not yet mastered porcelain-making technology and could only import thin, light porcelain cups from China—yet these cups had no handles, making the freshly brewed coffee too hot to hold. So people poured the coffee into the saucer to cool it, then sipped it the way modern cuppers do. It was not until the eighteenth century, when the Germans mastered porcelain production and handled porcelain cups became widespread, that the habit of drinking coffee from the saucer gradually faded away. This history has also been recorded in many paintings, so let's look together at the coffee stories in those still lifes and figure paintings. [more…]

Drip bag coffee: Drip bag coffee is coffee ground into coffee powder and packed in a sealed filter bag. It is called drip bag coffee because during the brewing process, the small paper tabs (little ears) on both sides of the filter bag need to be opened and hung on the cup for extraction. Because its main feature is that a cup of black coffee can be enjoyed very conveniently, it has become many [more…]

Drip bag coffee is made by grinding coffee beans into coffee grounds and packaging them in sealed filter bags. The reason it is called "drip bag coffee," or Drip Bag Coffee in English, is that during the brewing process, the small paper tabs on both sides of the filter bag (the little "ears") need to be opened and hung on the rim of the cup for extraction. Because its main selling point is that it is very [more…]

The G318 Sichuan-Tibet Highway is known as "the Chinese people's scenic avenue," with magnificent views along the way, but enjoying a freshly ground coffee during the long drive has always been a luxury. Now, Starbucks has officially opened at the Tianquan Service Area in Ya'an, Sichuan, bringing classic drinks such as lattes, Americanos, and Frappuccinos to travelers on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, along with drip bags, the VIA portable series, and exclusive special blends. The Tianquan Service Area itself is already a popular check-in spot for Sichuan-Tibet road trippers, and Starbucks' arrival makes travel refueling even richer. Drivers have been sharing their surprise encounters with the new store on social media—some drew fun coffee catchphrases, and some became the 318th lucky customer. From now on, driving the Sichuan-Tibet Highway means you can wake up your caffeine anytime and enjoy a cup of hot, freshly ground coffee. [more…]

In April of this year, Yunnan's coffee industry was overshadowed by rumors of "unsold coffee beans," which once made coffee farmers and industry insiders uneasy. But what is the truth? The main production area of Pu'er has only 3,000 to 4,000 tons of coffee beans left, including some of poor quality. Truly high-quality beans are still in short supply, and quality is the most worrying issue behind this storm. This article takes an in-depth field visit to Pu'er, sorting out the quotation trends for small-bean coffee, the ins and outs of the unsold rumor, and the real situation of intermediaries and coffee farmers amid this price fluctuation, and talks with "Coffee Madman" Liu Minghui to restore the current situation and future of Yunnan coffee. [more…]

Recently, many friends have purchased drip bag coffee and asked for brewing recommendations. Although drip bag coffee is convenient, it can feel unfamiliar to those who have never encountered it before. Front Street is here to share how to brew drip bag coffee! The history of drip bag coffee: In 2001, Japan's UCC Ueshima Coffee invented drip bag coffee. [more…]

Recently, many friends have been buying drip bag coffee and asking for brewing recommendations. Although drip bag coffee is convenient, those who have never encountered it before may find it unfamiliar. Front Street is here to share how to brew drip bag coffee! The history of drip bag coffee: In 2001, Japan's UCC Ueshima Coffee invented drip bag coffee. [more…]

Drip bag coffee has become a popular choice in offices, homes, and during travel thanks to its convenience, but many people wonder: can it be brewed like pour-over? Can simple steps recreate the flavor layers of pour-over coffee? This article focuses on the brewing methods for drip bag coffee, breaking down everything from coffee powder amount, water temperature, and water-to-coffee ratio to specific steps, and recommends several drip bag products from Front Street Coffee's bean lineup for different taste preferences. It also reminds everyone that because drip bag coffee is pre-ground, its aroma fades relatively quickly, so it is best to drink it as soon as possible. If you are after a fuller flavor, Front Street Coffee recommends buying whole beans and grinding them fresh right before brewing. [more…]

Recently, Manner Coffee has drawn widespread attention after suddenly cutting the hourly wages of its part-time employees. Some part-timers discovered that, even with the same number of scheduled hours for the coming month, their daily income was nearly forty yuan less. It is understood that this wage cut affects multiple regions, with reductions ranging from 1 yuan to 6 yuan, including Shanghai dropping from 28 yuan to 24 yuan and Shenzhen from 28 yuan to 22 yuan. After the news spread, discussions in part-time worker groups became heated, and the brand at one point restored the original hourly wage, only to cut it again less than two hours later, leaving many employees caught off guard. Coming right at the peak summer sales season, whether this move will affect store operations and the stability of the part-time team is worth continued attention. [more…]

Drip bag coffee has become the top choice for many people when going out or traveling, thanks to its portability and flavor performance. But many people wonder: can you just dip the coffee bag in water like a tea bag? Front Street Coffee points out that while this is feasible, it comes at the cost of taste. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the correct brewing process for drip bag coffee, including key steps such as tearing open the bag and hanging it on the cup, blooming, and extraction. It also recommends several specialty drip bags from Front Street for different flavor preferences, such as Panama Geisha, Huakui, Brazil Red Bourbon, and Golden Mandheling, helping you easily enjoy a good cup of coffee on any occasion. [more…]

Drip bag coffee is convenient and quick, but if you want to enjoy a rich, full-bodied cup, the choice of cup actually matters a great deal. This article, from equipment pairing and brewing technique to regional flavors, systematically lays out the correct way to open up drip bag coffee, and brings a detailed recommendation of Front Street Coffee's classic five-region drip bag coffee, covering well-known origins such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Brazil, Panama, and Indonesia, from light roast to dark roast, from washed to natural, helping coffee lovers find the cup that suits them. [more…]

Drip bag coffee, with its convenience, has become a popular choice for enjoying black coffee in the office, at home, and while traveling. But how many milliliters of water should be used to brew a single bag of drip coffee? Can it be brewed as precisely as pour-over coffee? In this article, the baristas at Front Street Coffee will share practical brewing methods for drip bag coffee, answer common questions about brewing water volume and water temperature control, and explain why drip bag coffee cannot be brewed repeatedly. We will also introduce the flavor characteristics of three seasonal drip bag coffees—Front Street. Mandheling, Front Street. Yirgacheffe, and Front Street. Brazil Cerrado—to help you easily brew a good cup of coffee even without professional equipment. [more…]

Drip bag coffee has now become a mainstream choice for convenient coffee. Compared with instant coffee that contains trans fats, it is healthier, and it is also less laborious than pour-over. The drip bag coffee series launched by Front Street Coffee makes it easy to drink whether traveling on business or at home. However, after getting a pack of drip bag coffee, how exactly should you brew it to taste good flavor? Can it be brewed a second time? This article will explain step by step the brewing process of Front Street Coffee drip bags, the coffee-to-water ratio, water temperature control, and shelf life, and introduce the flavor characteristics of three drip bags: Brazil, Yirgacheffe, and Indonesian Mandheling, helping coffee lovers brew a satisfying single-origin coffee in any scenario. [more…]

Recently, many friends have purchased drip bag coffee and asked for brewing recommendations. Today, the barista from Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) is here to share how to brew drip bag coffee. Drip bag coffee Drip bag coffee is coffee ground into powder and packed in a sealed filter bag. The reason it is called drip [more…]