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Methods for Brewing High-Cleanliness Pour-Over Coffee: How to Evaluate Coffee's Cleanliness and Flavor Profile?
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Methods for Brewing High-Cleanliness Pour-Over Coffee: How to Evaluate Coffee's Cleanliness and Flavor Profile?

For pour-over single-origin coffee, while the flavor of the brew is important, cleanliness should not be overlooked. High-clarity coffee does not necessarily mean weak or thin. A cup of high-clarity coffee refers to coffee that is exceptionally clean, without off-flavors. Therefore, the lighter the coffee doesn't necessarily mean it's cleaner, nor does acidity indicate cleanliness.

Which is better: coffee grounds or coffee beans? How to brew coffee with coffee grounds?
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Which is better: coffee grounds or coffee beans? How to brew coffee with coffee grounds?

From the perspective of coffee flavor, pre-ground coffee accelerates the loss of coffee flavor. This is also why most coffee shops, including FrontStreet Coffee, recommend freshly ground coffee. Why does pre-ground coffee still have a large market when everyone clearly knows that freshly ground coffee has far better flavor than pre-ground?

Apr 29, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 37 reads · #coffee grounds #coffee beans #brewing methods #coffee flavor #FrontStreet Coffee
Are the Weight Loss Benefits of Drinking 'Green Coffee' Actually Better Than Black Coffee?
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Are the Weight Loss Benefits of Drinking 'Green Coffee' Actually Better Than Black Coffee?

Today, people's pursuit of coffee has evolved beyond merely roasted coffee beans... Recently, a coffee shop in Nagoya, Japan introduced "green coffee"! They claim this coffee is deeply loved by health scholars and celebrity models! According to the coffee shop's official website, "green coffee" is made by brewing a mixture of green coffee beans and roasted coffee beans

Apr 28, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 30 reads · #green coffee #weight loss #coffee beans #health benefits #coffee trends
Is Luckin Coffee Failing? Return of Bestselling Product Sparks Complaints...
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Is Luckin Coffee Failing? Return of Bestselling Product Sparks Complaints...

In recent days, Luckin Coffee's return of a bestselling product has sparked a wave of complaints from netizens... Riding on the popularity of its Raw Coconut Latte, Luckin launched a zero-fat young coconut cold brew coffee at the end of May last year. The day after its launch, many customers reported they couldn't buy it at all! It was either marked as discontinued or not yet stocked... Those who managed to purchase it also

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 86 reads · #coffee #Luckin Coffee #trending drinks #consumer feedback #product availability
This Guangdong Local Coffee Brand Sells Over a Million Cups Annually! Analysis of the Viral Success of
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This Guangdong Local Coffee Brand Sells Over a Million Cups Annually! Analysis of the Viral Success of "Cha Jiu Xing Qiu's" Bitter Melon Lemon Tea

One of the world's great mysteries: The innate "heaty" constitution of Guangdong residents! It's no exaggeration to say that in Guangdong, even drinking water can cause "internal heat," making herbal tea an essential wellness staple for locals. However! Some herbal teas are genuinely bitter enough to be torturous. To rescue these "Mars-like" individuals, Guangzhou's native tea brand "Cha Jiu Xing Qiu" pioneered the bitter melon lemon tea, using seasonal ingredients to create this innovative beverage.

Shanghai Milk Tea Shop Fined 50,000 Yuan for Collecting Customer Personal Information
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Shanghai Milk Tea Shop Fined 50,000 Yuan for Collecting Customer Personal Information

A decade ago, it was unimaginable to think about shopping anytime, anywhere without carrying a wallet, as long as you had your phone. Online payment functionality has become increasingly sophisticated with technological advancements, allowing you to complete ordering and payment functions on that small screen in your hand without even needing to visit the store in person. But have you ever noticed that...

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 29 reads · #milk tea shop #Shanghai #personal information #fine #data collection
Shenzhen Heytea Milk Tea Store's Thousand-Yuan Fruit Juice Investigated for False Advertising! Why Are Chaoshan Olives So Expensive?
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Shenzhen Heytea Milk Tea Store's Thousand-Yuan Fruit Juice Investigated for False Advertising! Why Are Chaoshan Olives So Expensive?

According to the official Weibo post by Shenzhen Market Supervision on November 26: Regarding the "thousand-yuan beverage" situation reflected on short video platforms, from November 22 to November 24, the Shenzhen Market Supervision Bureau conducted continuous investigations into the "Yecuishan·Molecular Juice" beverage store operated by Shenzhen Haolin Catering Co., Ltd.

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 26 reads · #Shenzhen #Heytea #milk tea #thousand-yuan juice #false advertising #Chaoshan olives
Major Chinese Pharmaceutical Company NCPC Opens Milk Tea Shop: Is Drinking Milk Tea Healthy? Yes, It Is!
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Major Chinese Pharmaceutical Company NCPC Opens Milk Tea Shop: Is Drinking Milk Tea Healthy? Yes, It Is!

In August this year, NCPC's official WeChat published an article titled "Healthy Trendy Drink 'Zhen Yin Zi' Lands at Chang'an Wanda on Qixi Festival, Receives Warm Welcome," attracting a wave of online attention. A pharmaceutical "giant" is actually promoting tea drinks???? That's right! This renowned pharmaceutical company, facing pressures from collection procurement breaches, declining net profits, and high debt burdens, has begun to invest

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 25 reads · #NCPC #milk tea #healthy drinks #pharmaceutical company #beverage industry
Rising Milk Tea Ingredient Prices: How China's Ethanol Industry Is Affecting Tapioca Pearls in Bubble Tea?!
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Rising Milk Tea Ingredient Prices: How China's Ethanol Industry Is Affecting Tapioca Pearls in Bubble Tea?!

After seeing this title, you must have big questions! How could rising "pearl" prices be related to pigs? The pigs also stated: We don't eat cassava! We eat corn! What's actually going on? Recently, Japanese media reported that the "pearls" (tapioca balls) in milk tea ingredients are going to rise in price! The reason is

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 27 reads · #milk tea #tapioca pearls #bubble tea #ingredient prices #ethanol industry
Nayuki's Tea Stock Hits Lowest Point After ¥28,000 Fine! How to Solve Food Safety Issues?
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Nayuki's Tea Stock Hits Lowest Point After ¥28,000 Fine! How to Solve Food Safety Issues?

On December 1st, Beijing Nayuki Catering Management Co., Ltd. was fined ¥28,000 by the Xicheng District Statistics Bureau of Beijing for providing false "total employee wages indicators for 2020," violating the Statistics Law of the People's Republic of China. Following the penalty announcement, Nayuki's stock price experienced a slight decline, falling from HK$9.35 per share

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 39 reads · #Nayuki #tea #food safety #stock price #statistics law violation
Only HEYTEA Would Dare to Do This! HEYTEA Officially Releases 11 Food Safety Action Reports!
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Only HEYTEA Would Dare to Do This! HEYTEA Officially Releases 11 Food Safety Action Reports!

Over the past year, food safety issues in the milk tea industry have occurred frequently, with many well-known chain brands being exposed to various food safety problems by netizens and media. This has made everyone concerned about the hygiene status of the new-style tea industry. HEYTEA, which has repeatedly been rumored to go public, has also hesitated to take action because investors

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 34 reads · #HEYTEA #food safety #milk tea industry #HEYTEA official reports #HEYTEA food safety action
Luckin Coffee Silently Raises Coffee Prices Sparking Consumer Dissatisfaction! Little Deer Tea Returns to Luckin Coffee
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Luckin Coffee Silently Raises Coffee Prices Sparking Consumer Dissatisfaction! Little Deer Tea Returns to Luckin Coffee

Haven't you seen "Little Deer Tea" for a long time? "Little Deer Tea" is a series of tea products launched by Luckin Coffee on April 10, 2019. In July of the same year, Luckin Coffee separated "Little Deer Tea" to establish the new-style tea brand "Little Deer Tea" and introduced a franchise model. Subsequently, "Little Deer Tea" also

Heytea Launches Coconut Chicken Hot Pot?! Heytea's Success Actually Comes from Being Unconventional
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Heytea Launches Coconut Chicken Hot Pot?! Heytea's Success Actually Comes from Being Unconventional

Heytea's creative direction is becoming increasingly bold!!! From 'staying in their lane' by continuously developing new-style tea beverages, to collaborating with crossover brands, and then combining specialty foods from various cities with tea drinks... Heytea's creativity is absolutely incredible! To quote a netizen: 'The more outrageous Heytea is, the more I want to try it.' Recently

Ma Wuwang Beverage Factory's Milk Tea Boldly
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Ma Wuwang Beverage Factory's Milk Tea Boldly "Copied" "Cha Yan Yue Se" Yet Didn't Infringe? Netizens: Oh Wow, Learned Something!

When you're famous, troubles follow. The recent "Cha Yan Yue Se" has been far from peaceful! First, "Cha Yan Guan Se" sued "Cha Yan Yue Se" for infringement, then "Cha Yan Yue Se" sued "Cha Yan Guan Se" for unfair competition, and then another "Cha Yan Yue Se" emerged, with the trademark bureau approving an "infringing" trademark... When one after another

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 37 reads · #trademark infringement #brand copying #Cha Yan Yue Se #Ma Wuwang #milk tea brands
HEYTEA Claims 11 Times in a Month? Has Food Safety Law Become a Path to Wealth?
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HEYTEA Claims 11 Times in a Month? Has Food Safety Law Become a Path to Wealth?

Recently, a well-known chain milk tea store received multiple complaint calls within a month... Coincidentally, each customer first expressed finding hair in their takeout milk tea, then immediately demanded ten times compensation. When receiving the first complaint, a woman claiming to be named Ms. Zhang reported finding hair in the takeout milk tea and

Entire Napkin Found in ChaYanYueSe Milk Tea?! Is This Netizen's Fabricated Attack or Self-Directed Drama?
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Entire Napkin Found in ChaYanYueSe Milk Tea?! Is This Netizen's Fabricated Attack or Self-Directed Drama?

While the epic workplace confrontation scandal at ChaYanYueSe hasn't subsided, another complaint controversy has emerged! On December 19, a netizen named Ms. Wu posted a video on social media, stating that she purchased 6 cups of ChaYanYueSe milk tea that day. After finishing one of them, she noticed an unusual weight in the cup, so she opened the lid to investigate and discovered the milk tea

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 28 reads · #ChaYanYueSe #milk tea controversy #customer complaint #food safety
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"Paper Scraps" and "Twigs" Found in Chabaidao Milk Tea?? Shop Explains Those Are Sweet Potato Roots from Taro Ingredients!

Chabaidao has been quite "busy" these days... First, a netizen claimed to find nail clippers in their drink, then employees at a chain store fought with a delivery driver, followed by another netizen exposing "paper scraps" and "twigs" in their taro milk tea. Just four days into the new year, Chabaidao has already appeared twice on short video platforms

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 41 reads · #Chabaidao #milk tea #food safety controversy #sweet potato roots #taro ingredients
Win a Cow for Sharing Milk Tea Receipts? Ele.me Food Delivery Platform Gives a Cow to Girl with 140,000 Receipts
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Win a Cow for Sharing Milk Tea Receipts? Ele.me Food Delivery Platform Gives a Cow to Girl with 140,000 Receipts

Have you seen the annual summaries from major payment apps, e-commerce platforms, and food delivery services? When you feel you haven't earned much this year, just check your summary receipt amount - the clear figures will tell you: you've actually worked hard and earned quite a lot this year, you just spent it all. Recently, a girl from Guangdong shared on Weibo

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 38 reads · #food delivery #annual summary #receipts #milk tea #Ele.me #viral story
Best Starbucks Drinks Recommendations! Starbucks Coffee and Matcha Frappuccino Iced Tea - Better Than Coffee
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Best Starbucks Drinks Recommendations! Starbucks Coffee and Matcha Frappuccino Iced Tea - Better Than Coffee

Starbucks selling tea is no longer a novelty~ Since Starbucks acquired the "Teavana" tea company in 2012, Starbucks has been very optimistic about the North American tea market. Not only have Teavana tea drinks been introduced to Starbucks coffee stores, but in October 2013,

Popular Internet-Famous Milk Tea Chain Deer Village Spends 100 Million to Crack Down on 7,000 Counterfeit Stores!
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Popular Internet-Famous Milk Tea Chain Deer Village Spends 100 Million to Crack Down on 7,000 Counterfeit Stores!

There was a time when an entire street was lined with milk tea shops from end to end. The fashionable man in the city was holding a cup of CoCo, and after walking a few steps, you'd see another fashionable woman also holding a cup of CoCo. But upon closer inspection of the packaging, you'd wonder: why do the two cups of CoCo look different? It turns out there were "undercover"

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 27 reads · #milk tea #counterfeit #crackdown #Deer Village #brand protection #fake stores