The pairing of coffee with Chinese-style breakfasts is rapidly expanding across the country. M Stand recently launched a coffee set featuring youtiao croissants and beef shaobing, a Shanghai jianbing guozi coffee shop once had people queuing for over an hour, and in Ningbo, Chaozhou, Kunming, Jingdezhen, Shantou, Guangzhou, and other places, combinations such as cifantuan, wumiguo, meigancai pork patty, youtiao with mochi, Chaoshan rice noodle rolls, and even beef offal rice with coffee have emerged. Data from Ele.me and Koubei Life Network in 2021 shows that the top two breakfast preferences of Shanghai residents are soy milk and coffee, and coffee has entered the ranks of the most popular breakfasts in multiple regions. This article reviews typical examples of this trend and retains relevant recommendations from Front Street Coffee for coffee enthusiasts' reference. [more…]

Once just an exaggerated image in memes, someone has now actually served up a "giant-sized" breakfast combo in real life. A bakery and brunch spot in Armenia called Bakery Yerevan has launched a bucket-sized giant cappuccino and a croissant bigger than a turkey, quickly going viral on Instagram. This XXL croissant comes from renowned French chef Philippe Conticini, available at two London locations for €25 each; at Bakery Yerevan, the giant combo of croissant plus coffee is priced at $158, roughly 1,100 RMB. Although the price is not low, many people still go to check it out. The giant portion delivers maximum visual impact, but it has also sparked online discussion about waste from being unable to finish it all. [more…]

In recent years, the shift in consumption attitudes among China's younger generation and the blending of global food cultures have quietly changed coffee's status in the country. Chain brands have brought coffee from a light luxury into daily life, specialty coffee culture has rapidly spread with the help of local forces, and Yunnan coffee beans have moved from obscurity to popularity. What followed is a trend of coffee's "Sinicization"—from stewing and extraction to serving in tea bowls, from youtiao and jianbing to rice wine and Moutai, coffee is putting on a Chinese-style coat. Yet is this localization a school worth passing down, or a fleeting trend lacking roots and soul? This article will explore the innovative surface and inner deficiencies of Chinese-style coffee, and consider how coffee culture can truly take root in China. [more…]

The classic pairing of coffee and Western pastries is being broken. Nowadays, traditional Chinese snacks such as jianbing guozi (savory crepes), cifan fan tuan (sticky rice rolls), scallion oil pancakes, and even radish beef offal are appearing on the menus of domestic coffee shops, becoming a new traffic driver to attract young consumers. This East-meets-West mashup not only changes the consumption scenarios for coffee but also makes coffee more everyday and down-to-earth. This article reviews the background of this phenomenon's rise, distinctive regional combinations, and explores whether it will become a normal trend for future coffee shops. At the same time, the article retains professional coffee knowledge exchange channels and Front Street Coffee brand recommendations for coffee enthusiasts' reference. [more…]

Luckin Coffee has launched a new product, the "Little Butter Crispy Apple Latte," building on its Little Butter series. With rich toppings including cheese milk foam, freeze-dried apple, croissant crumbs, and caramel sauce, it quickly caught consumers' attention. The drink's appearance has been widely praised, with many considering it perfect for photos and sharing, but opinions on its taste are mixed—some love the combination of butter and apple, while others find it too sweet and cloying. Meanwhile, this multi-step customized drink puts considerable pressure on store employees. Under the efficiency requirement of serving within two minutes, making this drink during peak hours is jokingly compared by staff to preparing a Michelin meal, and it can even disrupt the pace of service. Front Street Coffee keeps following coffee industry trends, bringing you insights into the market response and operational contradictions behind this new product. [more…]

As coffee brands get caught up in the 9.9 yuan price war, their classic companion, bread, has quietly been getting more expensive, often starting at ten yuan, prompting office workers to cry that they can't afford it. Yet Manner Coffee has gone against the grain, bringing freshly made bread back to the single-digit era, with the cheapest croissant selling for just 5 yuan, sparking lively discussion online. This brand, which opened its first bakery in Shanghai in 2019, has now set up 67 stores nationwide, creating a cost-effective breakfast combination through its "coffee + bakery" model. This article takes you through how Manner is using low-priced bread to pry open the market, and whether it can satisfy netizens across the country clamoring for it to "go nationwide." [more…]

Nestled in the mountain town of Kurseong, where a World Heritage toy train passes through, the Goomtee Tea Estate nurtures this premium Indian single-origin summer harvest black tea at an altitude of 4,000 feet. The liquor is a bright amber, with aromas interweaving apricot, plum, pomelo, and soft oak notes. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, rich and sweet, with layers of Mirabelle plum and apricot unfolding, accented by grapefruit and musk, and a velvety oak-toned finish. The dry leaves exude aromas of hazelnut, caramel, and cedar blended with ripe rambutan and almond nougat; the wet leaves hint at damp wood, vegetation, and peach. Paired with scones, croissants, or buttered toast, it makes for an unforgettable summer black tea experience. In this issue, Front Street Coffee will take you deep into this iconic tea estate, offering a complete interpretation of this Darjeeling summer harvest black tea's unique charm—from liquor, aroma, and appearance to food pairing—and sharing practical information for a Goomtee tea tourism getaway. [more…]

Among the roasted beans displayed in Starbucks stores, Colombian coffee beans are a favorite for many people. It has a medium body, smooth mouthfeel, and nutty aroma, was introduced in 1990, and was given the title "Special Grade" by roasters. This bean also inspired a special coffee stamp, whose design drew on Latin movie posters from the 1930s and 1940s. Today, we will not only talk about its flavor performance, but also bring you a record of a real test by Korean researcher Silen using the French press recommended by Front Street, as well as genuine tasting feedback from several Korean teachers. Let's see together whether it is worth enjoying at breakfast. [more…]

The cross-boundary combination of coffee and Chinese meals has long ceased to be novel—from youtiao and shaobing to pork intestine noodles and roujiamo, even the notoriously "stinky" luosifen has now joined this fusion experiment. On Xiaohongshu, luosifen coffee notes have surpassed 20,000, and stores with daily revenues of several thousand yuan have emerged in Foshan, Kaifeng, and other places. Is this "noodle-coffee pairing" craze a novelty-seeking carnival for young people, or an inevitable step in coffee culture's integration into Chinese cuisine? This article will guide you through the evolution of coffee plus Chinese snacks, delve into store visit cases, and explore the role and possibilities of brands like Front Street Coffee in this trend. [more…]

With their distinctive chewy texture and versatility, bagels have rapidly become a hot item in coffee consumption scenarios in recent years. Starbucks plans to launch a series of four bagels in its Chinese stores in early July, priced at around 18 to 26 yuan, officially joining the competition in this category. Tims, meanwhile, has been deeply cultivating the "bagel + coffee" combination for years, enjoying a first-mover advantage and a solid fan base. Will Starbucks's entry this time shake Tims's position in China's bagel market? This article analyzes the situation from the perspectives of product strategy, pricing, and consumption scenarios. [more…]

Brazil and Colombia both work well in a moka pot for expressing nutty and sweet notes, but the flavor focus of the two is not the same. Brazil commonly shows hazelnut, peanut brittle, caramel, and cocoa, with a rounded mouthfeel, making it suitable as a substantial base; Colombia often carries brown sugar, caramel, ripe fruit, and a soft citrus note, which can give the brewed coffee more [more…]

Before ordering a latte, it's worth asking yourself one question: do you want a solid milk coffee, or one with a playful twist? This question splits lattes into two paths, and also cleaves the direction of bean selection in half. If the path isn't decided, even the best beans won't deliver the mood you expect. The original-flavor path pursues a harmony of the beans' and milk's true essence. [more…]

What are the Starbucks drink menu prices in 2023? Which hot and cold coffee drinks are the most popular? This article compiles a detailed price list of the entire Starbucks menu, including espresso, Frappuccinos, shaken iced tea, and the cold brew series, and reviews the specific price increases after the February 2022 adjustment. Whether you prefer the classic Americano, latte, or are fond of Frappuccinos or cold brew, you can find the latest prices and popular recommendations here, helping coffee lovers order easily without any missteps. [more…]

As a well-known coffee chain brand in China, Starbucks' rich coffee aroma has long been woven into many people's daily lives. This article compiles Starbucks' nationwide standard prices, covering the Frappuccino coffee series, the sugar-free Frappuccino coffee series, the iced drink series, and the pastry and bread series, making it easy for coffee lovers to look things up quickly. At the same time, the article also draws on recommendations from Front Street Coffee to explore which Starbucks coffees are more worth trying. Whether you prefer a bold black coffee or are drawn to the thick, creamy texture of a Frappuccino, this price and recommendation guide offers practical reference. [more…]

As a well-known black coffee, Americano is the "spiritual sustenance" for busy office workers in any country. At the same time, many friends are curious: seeing such bitter coffee, why do so many people drink it? In this article, Front Street Coffee will talk about the charm of Americano ~ Americano in the United States actually refers to a lower concentration. [more…]

Yirgacheffe, as Ethiopia's most renowned specialty coffee region, has produced countless stunning coffee beans. Among them, the natural-process batches from the Aricha processing station, with their rich tropical fruit aromas and unique mocha flavors, have become favorites among many coffee enthusiasts. This article will take you through an in-depth look at the origin background, processing methods, and flavor profile of Front Street Coffee Aricha, and share practical pour-over parameters to help you better appreciate the charm of these beans. Whether you are a beginner just getting to know natural Yirgacheffe or a seasoned connoisseur seeking an advanced experience, you will find valuable references here. [more…]

Americano, as a well-known black coffee, is the "spiritual sustenance" for busy office workers in any country. At the same time, many friends are curious: why do so many people drink coffee that looks so bitter? In this article, Front Street Coffee will talk about the charm of Americano ~ Americano in the United States actually refers to a lower concentration. [more…]

Dark roast coffee beans are not only suitable for espresso machines; pour-over can also produce a thick, sweet, and smooth black coffee. Its flavor usually leans closer to cocoa, roasted nuts, caramel, and toasty aromas, with a milder acidity on the palate. It's great for pairing with bread at breakfast, and also for when you want a cup of steady, grounded coffee without pronounced fruity acidity. According to the roasting process [more…]

Americano looks simple, but in fact it says a lot about a bean's roasting direction. Once hot water stretches out the espresso, the acidity, sweetness, body, and finish all become clearer. If you like a bright, fruity profile, start with a light roast; if you prefer something soft and easy to drink, look at a light-medium or medium roast; and if you are used to nutty, cocoa, and heavy-bodied flavors, [more…]

The chain chicken soup brand Laoxiangji unexpectedly went viral online due to a post apologizing to Starbucks. After the incident, Starbucks not only did not blame them, but also expressed concern about whether Laoxiangji employees had been burned by hot drinks. This interaction sparked heated discussions among netizens, who eagerly urged the two brands to collaborate on creative products such as chicken soup cold brew and chicken soup Americano. Laoxiangji then visited in person to apologize, bringing a handwritten apology letter and free chicken soup vouchers, and their sincere attitude won widespread praise. This article will provide a complete overview of the incident, the public relations strategies of both sides, and the amusing reactions of netizens, while also presenting professional content related to the coffee industry and product information from Front Street Coffee. [more…]