Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Issue · Vol. 12 · No. 8
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ChaYanYueSe Successfully Sues ChaYanGuanSe, Battle Between Authentic and Counterfeit Brands! Is ChaYanYueSe Milk Tea Delicious?
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ChaYanYueSe Successfully Sues ChaYanGuanSe, Battle Between Authentic and Counterfeit Brands! Is ChaYanYueSe Milk Tea Delicious?

In April 2020, "ChaYanGuanSe" sued "ChaYanYueSe" for trademark infringement and lost! In January 2021, "ChaYanYueSe" counter-sued "ChaYanGuanSe" for unfair competition and won!! This series of events immediately attracted a wave of netizens sitting in front of their screens with ShengShengWuLong and YouLanLatte enjoying the drama. We also

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 35 reads · #tea brand lawsuit #ChaYanYueSe #ChaYanGuanSe #trademark infringement #milk tea
Is Opening a Coffee Shop Considered Standard Suicidal Behavior??
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Is Opening a Coffee Shop Considered Standard Suicidal Behavior??

While reading coffee-related articles today, a topic stating "Opening a coffee shop is considered standard suicidal behavior" deeply caught the writer's attention. The content was a screenshot of a dialogue box: the original poster's view was: "Opening a coffee shop is considered standard suicidal behavior, regarding the poster's wallet, emotions

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 37 reads · #coffee shop #business #suicide behavior #financial risk #emotional toll
Do Coffee Defects Affect Coffee Flavor? How to Identify Defective Coffee Beans?
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Do Coffee Defects Affect Coffee Flavor? How to Identify Defective Coffee Beans?

Defective beans, if discussed within the specialty coffee community, are generally understood to impact the flavor of a cup of coffee. If you have the habit of buying coffee beans to brew at home, should you specifically sort out defective beans during brewing? After processing, coffee green beans undergo grading, and most...

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 29 reads · #coffee defects #defective coffee beans #coffee flavor #specialty coffee
Latte Art Learning Guide: What's the Best Milk for Coffee Art?
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Latte Art Learning Guide: What's the Best Milk for Coffee Art?

Many people practicing latte art focus heavily on the "white patterns." With a little practice, you can create beautiful patterns. However, while the white patterns look good, the overall appearance might seem "dirty." This is because the brown "canvas" has uneven coloring, creating a "dirty" impression. From the perspective of latte art standards,

Apr 27, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 27 reads · #latte art #coffee patterns #milk for latte #coffee art techniques
Luckin Coffee Signs League of Legends World Championship Champion EDG Team?!!
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Luckin Coffee Signs League of Legends World Championship Champion EDG Team?!!

Today, Luckin Coffee announced on its official Weibo that it will unveil a new Grass Planting Officer on April 25th. According to the poster, this newly signed Grass Planting Officer will be a world champion team. Others' mysteries are truly mysterious, while Luckin's mystery seems afraid that everyone might not know! Just like the co-branding with Yeshu Brand, this time Luckin is "creating gods"

Apr 22, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 30 reads · #Luckin Coffee #EDG #League of Legends #World Championship #brand collaboration
What is Caffeine Withdrawal? Can Your Body Really Revolt When You Suddenly Stop Drinking Coffee?
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What is Caffeine Withdrawal? Can Your Body Really Revolt When You Suddenly Stop Drinking Coffee?

Many people often say: coffee is their spiritual food, their life-saving magic potion! This statement is actually not an exaggeration or being overly dramatic. For those who regularly drink coffee, suddenly stopping or even missing one day can cause your body to react in truly uncomfortable ways. Once your body becomes accustomed to caffeine...

This is Actually an Arabica Variety?! Polysperma Multi-seed Coffee Beans Explained
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This is Actually an Arabica Variety?! Polysperma Multi-seed Coffee Beans Explained

When you first saw the cover image and title, did you think it was a joke! Isn't there supposed to be only 1-2 coffee beans in a coffee cherry? Didn't previous articles say exactly that!!! That's right... indeed... according to normal coffee cherries, one coffee cherry contains two coffee beans, and coffee beans are

Can Americano Have Latte Art? A Visual Guide to Hot Americano Latte Art
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Can Americano Have Latte Art? A Visual Guide to Hot Americano Latte Art

Coffee latte art, more precisely known as "Latte Art," is the art of creating beautiful patterns using milk. As the name implies, without milk, there can be no latte art. "Can I get an Americano with latte art? Is that possible?" Americano is simply a black coffee made from espresso and hot water.

Apr 21, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 24 reads · #Americano coffee #latte art #coffee art tutorial #hot Americano #coffee techniques
People's Court: Luckin Coffee Won't Face Criminal Charges for Bug Incident, but
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People's Court: Luckin Coffee Won't Face Criminal Charges for Bug Incident, but "Bargain Hunters" Might!

Regarding whether Luckin Coffee's unilateral cancellation of orders during this bug incident constitutes infringement/breach of contract, various netizens and lawyers have different views. Yesterday, a reader commented that the People's Court published a related article on its official WeChat account on the day of the bug incident, discussing not only Luckin Coffee's incident but also

Apr 20, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 50 reads · #luckin coffee bug incident criminal charges bargain hunters court ruling
What is Channeling in Espresso Coffee? How Does Espresso Channeling Affect Your Brew?
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What is Channeling in Espresso Coffee? How Does Espresso Channeling Affect Your Brew?

Reflecting on my early days learning to make espresso, I was tormented by channeling! For someone with terrible luck, every time coffee would channel during extraction, an experienced barista would suddenly appear behind you, with a chilling voice whispering in your ear, "You're... channeling..." This channeling effect

Oh No! Luckin Coffee Unilaterally Cancels Bug Orders, Alleged Rights Infringement?
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Oh No! Luckin Coffee Unilaterally Cancels Bug Orders, Alleged Rights Infringement?

On the morning of April 18th, Luckin Coffee attracted netizens' "enthusiastic participation" due to abnormal pricing on the Ele.me platform. The sudden influx of orders caught many Luckin Coffee store employees "off guard." A Luckin Coffee barista working that day stated online: "I'm the only one on the morning shift today! It made me"

Apr 19, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 58 reads · #Luckin Coffee #Ele.me #order cancellation #price anomaly #rights infringement
Why Doesn't Paradise Estate Sakura Coffee Have Sakura Flavor? How to Brew Colombian Sakura Coffee
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Why Doesn't Paradise Estate Sakura Coffee Have Sakura Flavor? How to Brew Colombian Sakura Coffee

For more professional coffee knowledge and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). What does sakura taste like? This is the most frequently asked question when people see this coffee bean that FrontStreet Coffee has acquired. According to FrontStreet Coffee staff's memory of sakura's taste, sakura's aroma has a light and subtle fragrance

Apr 17, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 233 reads · #Paradise #Estate #Sakura #Coffee Beans #Why #Doesn't Have #How to Brew #Colombia
How much ice and coffee-to-water ratio for iced pour-over? What coffee beans are suitable for iced coffee?
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How much ice and coffee-to-water ratio for iced pour-over? What coffee beans are suitable for iced coffee?

Recently, many friends have come to FrontStreet Coffee to enjoy iced pour-over coffee. While brewing coffee at FrontStreet Coffee, they've coincidentally raised some questions. FrontStreet Coffee has summarized them, with two main issues: first, what should be the coffee-to-water ratio and how much ice to add? Second, what's the difference between adding ice before versus after brewing?

A Brilliant Strategy of Playing Hard to Get! Howard Schultz's Management of Starbucks is Truly Impressive!
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A Brilliant Strategy of Playing Hard to Get! Howard Schultz's Management of Starbucks is Truly Impressive!

On April 5, Starbucks' interim CEO Howard Schultz announced on his first day back that he was suspending the multi-billion dollar stock buyback program, stating this would help the company invest more in employees and stores. Simply put, Howard Schultz is preparing to use the stock buyback funds

Apr 15, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 24 reads · #Howard Schultz #Starbucks #stock buyback #leadership strategy #CEO return
Why is Pour-Over Coffee Too Sour and How to Adjust It? Is It Normal for Fresh Coffee Beans to Have Sour Taste?
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Why is Pour-Over Coffee Too Sour and How to Adjust It? Is It Normal for Fresh Coffee Beans to Have Sour Taste?

Light roast coffee possesses fruit-like acidity, but today FrontStreet Coffee is not discussing this type of acidity, but rather the sharp sour taste caused by under-extraction during brewing. FrontStreet Coffee will list several recent cases reflected by friends as case study analysis. Case Study 1: Water Temperature Issue During one guest service, a customer ordered a cup of Yirgacheffe

Waterfall Iced Americano Gone Wrong? Determined Netizens Refuse to Believe It!
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Waterfall Iced Americano Gone Wrong? Determined Netizens Refuse to Believe It!

Anyone who follows Douyin and Xiaohongshu has probably seen those viral videos of people attempting the waterfall iced Americano challenge! "Wow! That looks amazing! This seems so easy! I can do that!" And just like that, your curiosity gets the better of you, prompting you to immediately order some ice cup molds. You can't wait to freeze several ice cups, place them by the window, set up your phone, and get ready to capture that stunning

Apr 14, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 31 reads · #iced coffee #waterfall Americano #coffee trends #social media challenges #DIY coffee
Make the Most of Your Coffee! You'll Amaze Even Yourself!
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Make the Most of Your Coffee! You'll Amaze Even Yourself!

"Wait! Don't brew drip coffee bags directly! That's too wasteful!" "Don't throw away capsule coffee casings after extraction! Yes, they can still be used!" "Even a single coffee bean left can make a cup of coffee!" Recently, due to various reasons, many coffee enthusiasts have found themselves in a coffee shortage situation. Coffee lovers used to brew coffee at home, one