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Weekly Coffee

This week's coffee is fresh drip coffee. Because we brew it in large batches each time—a minimum of several grande servings—and because its shelf life is only one hour (anything unsold is discarded after one hour), the team generally doesn't prepare it ahead of time and makes it only when a customer orders. That is why we call it freshly made. Drip coffee belongs to the black coffee family. Compared with American coffee, the bitterness is similar, but it comes across a bit smoother. The exact taste depends on the variety of beans, and almost every week's beans are different—which is why it is called "Weekly Coffee." The latest bean is Chitamu. It makes coffee that is excellent both hot and cold, wonderfully drinkable with a slight fruit flavor. A glass of iced Chitamu coffee on a sunny day is truly wonderful.

It is also called fresh drip coffee because we use different beans each week, hence the name "Weekly Coffee." Customers ask whether we have made it because not many people order it, so it is easy to waste when prepared in advance.

Coffee Varieties

Drip Coffee

Each day we select one of our coffee beans to brew into fresh, hot coffee. Whether it is our renowned blend, specialty varieties from around the world, or even decaffeinated options, we offer them all.

Espresso

This is the essence of coffee, presented in its most concentrated form. The espresso here has a caramel flavor, rich and intense.

Americano

Although called Americano, this drink—espresso added to hot water—is actually how Europeans enjoy their coffee.

Caffè Latte

A traditional classic: espresso with hot milk, topped with a thin layer of foam. If you want a more distinctive flavor, add vanilla, caramel, or almond syrup.

Cappuccino

Skilled baristas pour hand-whipped milk foam into espresso to create this traditional drink that has been praised for generations.

Mocha

Made with rich chocolate, espresso, hot milk, and cream, it can stand up to any cold weather or lift your spirits.

Caramel Macchiato

A signature caramel coffee: milk and foam added to espresso and vanilla syrup, finished with a caramel drizzle for a sweet, rich flavor.

Iced Coffee

Fresh drip coffee poured over ice cubes—a cool coffee treat for hot summer days.

Iced Americano

Rich espresso with water and ice cubes. If you want a non-traditional iced coffee, this is the one to try.

Iced Latte

Milk and espresso over ice—enjoy the smooth sensation through a straw.

Iced Mocha

Rich, delicious chocolate syrup, milk, and espresso with ice cubes—flavorful and refreshing at once.

Iced Caramel Macchiato

Milk and foam added to espresso and vanilla syrup with ice cubes, then topped with a caramel drizzle—this is the original iced caramel macchiato.

Frappuccino® Blended Beverages

Coffee Frappuccino®

Sweet, smooth coffee blended with ice and milk—the most authentic ice-blended coffee drink.

Mocha Frappuccino®

Baristas blend espresso, chocolate, ice, and milk, then serve it to you.

Wild Berry Tea Frappuccino®

If you want a delicious iced drink without coffee, choose the Wild Berry Tea Frappuccino, made from wild berries, fruit juice, and Tazo® tea blended with ice.

Tea Selections

English Breakfast Tea

A blend of black teas from India and Sri Lanka, with a strong, intense flavor—perfect for breakfast time.

Earl Grey Tea

Indian and Sri Lankan black tea infused with Italian bergamot essential oil.

Lemon Green Tea

Chinese green tea blended with mint and lemongrass to soothe mind and spirit.

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile flowers, blackberry leaves, and rose petals—a soothing herbal infusion.

Hibiscus Tea

A blend of tropical hibiscus and other plants with herbal properties.

Peppermint Tea

Northwest spearmint and green peppermint leaves with tarragon—an herbal tea.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

If you drink your coffee with milk, a medium-dark blend is the safest choice, because it keeps its character once milk is added. The FrontStreet Classic Blend and FrontStreet Black Cocoa Blend are both built for this: the Classic Blend offers a Mamba-style base with butter, nut, spice, dark chocolate, and toast and a full, rounded body, while FrontStreet Coffee's Black Cocoa Blend is 100% Arabica with plenty of crema and a creamy, balanced chocolate profile. For something fruitier, the FrontStreet Strawberry Candy is a Geisha blend that keeps its strawberry-soft-candy sweetness even through steamed milk. If you drip-brew instead, the FrontStreet Brazil Queen Estate or FrontStreet PWN Golden Mandheling each have enough body to stand up to a splash of milk.