Thursday, September 17 2026

The Flavor Spectrum of Experimental Processing Methods: From Barrel Fermentation to Anaerobic Maceration

Anaerobic natural, lactic fermentation, barrel-aged, yeast inoculation—the vocabulary of specialty coffee processing methods has exploded in recent years, and coffee menus increasingly read like a brewery's process manual. These experimental processing methods are not marketing coinages; each one corresponds to a genuine technological innovation. This article maps out the mainstream lineage and examines "flavor alchemy." [more…]

Specialty Drip Bag Coffee Recommendations | Can Drip Bag Filter Coffee Be Rebrewed? What Are the Precautions for Brewing Drip Bag Black Coffee? Does Drip Bag Coffee Taste Good?

Drip bag coffee is a very convenient way to brew coffee. All you need is a drip bag, hot water, and a cup, and you can get a delicious cup of black coffee. You might ask, "Why is drip bag coffee compared to a simplified version of pour-over coffee?" Because drip bag coffee is made by grinding fresh coffee beans into the appropriate coffee [more…]

Ice Drip Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio | Is There a Big Difference Between Ice Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee? What Is the Origin of the Invention of Ice Drip Coffee? Is the Caffeine Content of Ice Drip Coffee High?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Both ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee are relatively common cold-brewed coffee methods, and their refreshing taste makes many people love them. So what is the difference in flavor between ice drip coffee and cold brew coffee? Front Street below [more…]

Cold Brew Iced Coffee Powder-to-Water Ratio | What Is the Method for Making Cold Brew Coffee? Which Coffee Bean Origins Are Suitable for Brewing Cold Brew Coffee?

Many people distinguish cold brew coffee from iced coffee. The reason is that what we understand as iced coffee is made by extracting with hot water, then adding ice or chilling it, turning the coffee from a hot temperature into iced coffee—this is the traditional concept. The biggest difference with cold brew coffee is that it uses cold water throughout the entire process, obtaining the coffee liquid through low-temperature extraction. [more…]

The Purpose of Blending Coffee Beans | What Are the Characteristics of SOE Coffee? Which Is Better: SOE Single-Origin Beans or Espresso Blends, and What's the Difference?

Many friends have asked the baristas at Front Street Coffee what SOE coffee is, and why so many specialty coffee shops now offer SOE coffee, yet Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) has not put SOE coffee on its menu. Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet C [more…]

Black Coffee Brand Rankings | What Are the Top Ten Best-Tasting Coffee Beans? What Are the Signature Coffees of Panama, Ethiopia, and Jamaica?

Many friends have messaged Front Street privately, asking Front Street to introduce some representative good coffee beans. Front Street thought about it, and the most representative coffees are the more distinctive coffee beans from each major producing region. For this reason, Front Street has recommended 10 coffee beans from different producing countries. 1. Front Street Coffee (FrontSt [more…]

Pour-Over Bag Coffee Beginner Tutorial | What Are the Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Water Temperature, and Brew Time Parameters for Pour-Over Bag Coffee? How to Choose Pour-Over Bag Coffee? What Flavors Does Pour-Over Bag Coffee Have?

Many coffee enthusiasts enjoy specialty pour-over coffee, but feel that pour-over requires a lot of equipment and skill to make. To address this, Front Street Coffee has launched a series of drip coffee bags. The Front Street Coffee drip bag series features flavors from multiple regions, such as Sidamo, Brazil, and Honduras Sherry, among others. Of course, there are other types. [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Specialty Bean Recommendations | Can you use soda water or sparkling water to make cold brew coffee? Can you add milk or alcohol to cold brew?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Cold brew coffee is made by soaking ground coffee beans in cold water for at least 8 hours, then extracting and filtering through professional equipment. As summer arrives, cold brew coffee is becoming more and more [more…]

The Four Major Basic Principles of Blending Coffee Beans | What Is the Biggest Difference Between Single-Origin Pour-Over Coffee Beans and Blended Coffee Beans?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Front Street has its own views on coffee bean blending. Because at Front Street there is a blend belonging to a new style, named Sunflower Warm Sun Comprehensive Blend. This blended coffee bean uses two different producing [more…]

Top Ten Single-Origin Pour-Over Coffee Beans | What Are the World's Top Specialty Coffee Beans? Are Pour-Over Arabica Panama Geisha and Blue Mountain Coffee High-End?

With the growth of specialty coffee, the community of coffee drinkers has continued to expand, so a large number of coffee beans from different origins have begun flooding the coffee market. As a result, coffee enthusiasts are often at a loss when choosing coffee beans. New coffee enthusiasts who come to Front Street Coffee to taste coffee often ask how to choose high-quality specialty coffee. [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Bean Recommendations | What is the extraction principle of cold brew coffee? How to make cold brew at home? How can coffee beginners choose single-origin beans for cold brew?

Ice drip coffee is made by slowly melting pure ice into small water droplets that evenly drip onto freshly ground coffee powder to extract the coffee essence, which is then naturally fermented through eight hours of refrigeration. Ice drip coffee has a mellow, pure taste, a pleasant balance of sweetness and acidity, and a refreshingly cool flavor, making it a must-have popular drink at Front Street Coffee every hot summer. What is the principle behind ice drip coffee? [more…]

The History of Cold Brew Coffee | What Types of Coffee Beans Should You Use for Homemade Cold Brew Coffee? What Are the Coffee-to-Water Ratio, Extraction Time, and Grind Size Parameters for Cold Brew?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In the coffee industry, iced coffee is extremely popular, especially in the hot summer, when its popularity feels like fans surrounding their idol. So, speaking of iced coffee, [more…]

Drip Bag Varieties Recommended | Which brand of drip bag pour-over coffee packs is better? How to make your own drip bag coffee? How to brew drip bag coffee packs for the best taste?

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) In 1990, Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. of Japan applied the concept of tea bags to coffee, invented the drip bag coffee and applied for a patent. With the demand of the specialty coffee market, more and more people are starting to buy drip bag cof [more…]

The Origin and History of Cold Brew Coffee | Cold Brew Coffee Extraction Principles, Advantages, and the Best Way to Drink It: Which Single-Origin Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Cold Brew?

As the weather gets hotter, Front Street Coffee's cold brew coffee is selling well. In fact, cold brew coffee is not as complicated as everyone believes. Today, Front Street Coffee will share the making of cold brew coffee. [more…]

Espresso Blend Coffee Bean Recipes | Why Are Espresso Beans Mostly Blends? What Grind Size for Espresso Beans?

Until now, the vast majority of coffee shops still focus on espresso blends as their main product. The reason blended beans have become the mainstream of the market is not only that they can reduce the cost of raw materials, but also that they provide stable extraction for daily output and, as much as possible, ensure the flavor of drinks based on espresso. Simply put, coffee shops choose blends in order to [more…]

Espresso Blend Recommendations | What Are the Benefits of Blended Coffee? How to Determine the Espresso Brewing Ratio of Coffee Grounds to Water?

Espresso has a thicker texture and richer crema than drip coffee, and making high-quality espresso is inseparable from good espresso beans. Generally speaking, espresso beans are made by blending coffee from several origins to achieve a balanced flavor. Front Street Coffee (FrontStr [more…]

Cold Brew Coffee Characteristics | How much time is needed to make cold brew coffee? What is "cold brew flavor"? Which coffee bean origins are suitable for making cold brew?

Here's what happens: when a customer pushes open the door of the Front Street shop and steps inside, their attention is immediately drawn to the blackboard nearby. There's nothing particularly special on the blackboard—it simply lists new drink recommendations along with the words "Ice drip coffee must be ordered 2 days in advance." As a result, many customers who see it ask, "Ice [more…]