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Will Baristas Lose Their Jobs? What Are the Standard Pour-Over Coffee Brewing Methods - Water Temperature, Grind, and Ratio?
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Will Baristas Lose Their Jobs? What Are the Standard Pour-Over Coffee Brewing Methods - Water Temperature, Grind, and Ratio?

In today's era of rapid artificial intelligence development, autonomous vehicles are already on the schedule, and robotic arms replacing human hands to make coffee have already emerged. FrontStreet Coffee has previously shared many brewing techniques and conducted preliminary analyses, including standard and scientific brewing methods, as well as on-the-spot adaptations based on actual problems and practical analysis

Coca-Cola Launches New Mocha Coffee Flavor! Is Coffee and Coke a Good Combination?
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Coca-Cola Launches New Mocha Coffee Flavor! Is Coffee and Coke a Good Combination?

In August 2020, Coca-Cola Company first launched three Coke variants containing coffee liquid in the United States, including caramel coffee Coke, vanilla coffee Coke, and black coffee Coke. Shortly after hitting the shelves, coffee-infused cola became hugely popular among American consumers, so Coca-Cola Company "went with the flow" and expanded the product line.

Jan 20, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 26 reads · #Coca-Cola #new mocha coffee flavor #coffee cola #coffee and coke combination
Why is Starbucks So Expensive Yet Still Popular? The Reasons Behind Starbucks' High Prices
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Why is Starbucks So Expensive Yet Still Popular? The Reasons Behind Starbucks' High Prices

As everyone knows, Starbucks has always followed its own path. While other domestic coffee chain brands have been competing for customers through "price wars" and "promotional deals" in recent years, Starbucks' beverage prices have remained at an average of 30 yuan per drink, showing no intention of introducing cheaper options to attract consumers, FrontStreet Coffee

Jan 20, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 57 reads · #Starbucks #expensive coffee #coffee prices #premium coffee #coffee business strategy
How are Brazilian Coffee Beans Graded in Quality and Flavor? What's the Best Pour-Over Brazilian Coffee?
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How are Brazilian Coffee Beans Graded in Quality and Flavor? What's the Best Pour-Over Brazilian Coffee?

The history of coffee drinking in China spans less than 40 years, during which the country has experienced the Nestlé instant coffee era, the UCC and Starbucks chain coffee era, and is now entering the "Third Wave" specialty coffee era. In this remarkably short period, reform and opening-up China has learned what coffee is and...

Jan 20, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 38 reads · #Brazilian coffee beans #coffee quality #pour-over coffee #specialty coffee #coffee flavor
Siphon Coffee Brewing Process Parameters: Advantages and Disadvantages of Siphon Coffee
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Siphon Coffee Brewing Process Parameters: Advantages and Disadvantages of Siphon Coffee

About 10 years ago, siphon coffee was extremely popular in East Asia, with rows of exquisite siphon coffee makers often displayed in small neighborhood cafes. Today, siphon coffee has been largely replaced by pour-over coffee as the primary brewing method in the new generation of coffee shops. Coffee shops that still insist on using primarily siphon brewers have become increasingly rare.

Popular Wildlife Cafes in Korea to Close Completely! What Are the Hygiene Conditions of Pet Cafes?
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Popular Wildlife Cafes in Korea to Close Completely! What Are the Hygiene Conditions of Pet Cafes?

According to South Korea's "Seoul News" report, the Ministry of Environment announced on January 13 that to protect animal welfare (a principle that protects all animals, including farm animals, laboratory animals, companion animals, working animals, entertainment animals, and wildlife), it will completely ban the display of wildlife outside of zoos, including

Jan 17, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 42 reads · #South Korea #wildlife cafes #animal welfare #pet cafes #hygiene #environmental regulations
How to Run a Coffee Shop? Why Can Coffee Shops in Shanghai Keep Proliferating?
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How to Run a Coffee Shop? Why Can Coffee Shops in Shanghai Keep Proliferating?

As everyone knows, the speed of new coffee shops opening in Shanghai is faster than a Lamborghini. In this city where the coffee industry is fiercely competitive, are coffee shops proliferating because running a café is truly easy? According to the 'Shanghai 202' report released by the Coffee Professional Committee of Shanghai Food Industry Association last November,

Jan 16, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 33 reads · #coffee shop business #Shanghai cafe scene #coffee industry #entrepreneurship
Which Pour-Over Coffee Dripper is Best to Use? What are the Characteristics of Ice Pupil Dripper for Coffee Brewing?
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Which Pour-Over Coffee Dripper is Best to Use? What are the Characteristics of Ice Pupil Dripper for Coffee Brewing?

The V60 dripper, a popular and affordable choice that nearly everyone has, is widely praised for its performance with users saying "everyone who uses it loves it." However... "The filter paper doesn't fit the dripper properly" (complaint: stop criticizing unfairly, it's clearly your technique issue) "This time it really doesn't fit, and some parts stick too tightly, the ribs can't even support it" "And the filter paper...

Jan 16, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 46 reads · #pour-over coffee #coffee dripper #V60 #filter paper #coffee brewing
Following Shanghai's First Starbucks
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Following Shanghai's First Starbucks "Greener Store," the Second Green Location Opens in Suzhou!

On January 14th, China's second Starbucks Greener Store opened in Suzhou. This marks the second "Greener Store" in China after the Shanghai Starbucks "Greener Store"! Starbucks had previously announced plans to open 60 certified "Greener Stores" in mainland China over the next year, with gradual expansion across mainland China.

Design of %arabica Coffee Shop in Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley | Coffee Shop Design Appreciation
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Design of %arabica Coffee Shop in Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley | Coffee Shop Design Appreciation

How to awaken dormant local culture has become a hot topic in the design industry in recent years. As the younger generation increasingly emphasizes the promotion and display of local culture, many people are renovating old buildings, integrating them with modern design to provide spaces for people to gather and communicate, as well as opportunities to showcase urban local culture.

Dominant Coffee Bean Packaging Design Styles of 2022: Essential Considerations for Coffee Packaging Design
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Dominant Coffee Bean Packaging Design Styles of 2022: Essential Considerations for Coffee Packaging Design

Amidst recurring pandemic waves, preventive measures across nations have disrupted normal retail operations and limited people's mobility. In recent years, consumer behavior has fundamentally shifted from physical to digital marketplaces, with coffee consumption following this trend. According to global coffee consumption reports, since the pandemic's onset, a growing number of consumers have turned to online platforms for purchasing coffee beans and acquiring knowledge about

Starbucks' Tiger Year Couplets Font Criticized by Netizens for Ruining Traditional Culture... Foreign Brands Embrace
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Starbucks' Tiger Year Couplets Font Criticized by Netizens for Ruining Traditional Culture... Foreign Brands Embrace "Guochao" Design

As "Guochao" (National Trend) has become increasingly popular in recent years, more brands are simplifying traditional elements like patterns, fonts, and decorative motifs—once dismissed as "old-fashioned" by younger generations—and incorporating them into modern designs. "Guochao" has also emerged as a distinctive representative of niche culture with unique characteristics. Due to the extensive integration of traditional design elements, each agricultural

Luckin Coffee's Hunger Marketing: Haoguai Coffee Beans Sold Out in Two Days! Is Luckin's Haoguai 5.0 Coffee Bean Dirty Delicious?
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Luckin Coffee's Hunger Marketing: Haoguai Coffee Beans Sold Out in Two Days! Is Luckin's Haoguai 5.0 Coffee Bean Dirty Delicious?

The recent Luckin Coffee Haoguai SOE incident has caused quite a stir online. The reason is that after Li Guoqing released videos questioning Luckin Coffee's monopoly on multiple social platforms on the day Haoguai SOE was launched, netizens complained online the next day: They couldn't get Haoguai SOE at all! Most stores showed the drink as sold out. Luckin also...

Jan 12, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 35 reads · #Luckin Coffee #Haoguai coffee beans #SOE #hunger marketing #dirty coffee
What is the Ideal Grind Size for Pour-Over Coffee? How to Adjust Coffee Bean Grind for Pour-Over Brewing
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What is the Ideal Grind Size for Pour-Over Coffee? How to Adjust Coffee Bean Grind for Pour-Over Brewing

Coffee grind size is an unavoidable hurdle for many enthusiasts. According to FrontStreet Coffee's experience answering countless questions, over half of poor brews stem from incorrect grind size. Why do coffee beans need grinding? For those unfamiliar with coffee, the concept might be limited to instant coffee, but now that you're exploring the world of specialty coffee

Jan 12, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 29 reads · #coffee grind size #pour-over coffee #coffee brewing #coffee extraction #grind adjustment
Are Luckin Coffee and Fortunate Coffee Really Low-End? How to Properly Understand Coffee Knowledge?
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Are Luckin Coffee and Fortunate Coffee Really Low-End? How to Properly Understand Coffee Knowledge?

Every time instant coffee, affordable coffee, or chain coffee is mentioned, the comment section always fills with voices like: "Such an unnutritious thing, I don't know why so many people like it." "It has no taste, I don't know why so many people drink it." "This is dishwater, yet you still flock to it." "It's dragging down the coffee industry

Is Yunnan Small Bean Coffee Effective and Delicious? Can Yunnan Premium Black Coffee Help with Weight Loss?
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Is Yunnan Small Bean Coffee Effective and Delicious? Can Yunnan Premium Black Coffee Help with Weight Loss?

Follow Coffee Review (WeChat Official Account vdailycom) to discover wonderful cafes and open your own small shop. The main origin of Yunnan small bean coffee: Small bean coffee is suitable for growing on mountainous terrain at altitudes of 800~1800 meters. If the altitude is too high, the taste becomes sour; if too low, it becomes bitter. Most small bean coffee is planted at altitudes around 1100

Jan 11, 2022 · By FrontStreet Coffee · 208 reads · #Yunnan #small bean #coffee #main #origin #benefits #effects #follow #coffee review #WeChat
While ChaYanYueSe, Luckin Coffee, and Tims Coffee Are Caught in a
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While ChaYanYueSe, Luckin Coffee, and Tims Coffee Are Caught in a "Price Hike Trend", Heytea Is Actually Cutting Prices!

The food and beverage consumption sector has recently experienced a "price hike trend." Starting last December, Luckin Coffee quietly increased the prices of its delivery coffee by 2-3 yuan without any public announcement. By January this year, ChaYanYueSe announced that some of its tea drinks would increase by 1-2 yuan, while XiangPiaoPiao also issued a notice regarding price increases for some of its products.

Starbucks Labeled as 'Capitalists' as Partners Unite to Complain! What Are Starbucks Coffee's Wages and Benefits?
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Starbucks Labeled as 'Capitalists' as Partners Unite to Complain! What Are Starbucks Coffee's Wages and Benefits?

Since the pandemic began, Starbucks has progressively reduced staffing levels across its stores, with severe personnel shortages emerging in multiple regions worldwide. Despite these critical staffing challenges, Starbucks has prioritized launching promotional drink campaigns to attract large numbers of customers rather than addressing the underlying human resource issues.

South Korean Premium Coffee Chain Ediya Coffee Re-enters Chinese Market, Launches on Tmall to Sell Instant Coffee!
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South Korean Premium Coffee Chain Ediya Coffee Re-enters Chinese Market, Launches on Tmall to Sell Instant Coffee!

According to Yonhap News, South Korean coffee chain EDIYACOFFEE recently announced its plan to launch on China's Tmall platform within one month. Previously, EDIYACOFFEE had already expanded beyond South Korea, exporting its brand's instant coffee products to countries including Mongolia, Australia, and the United States.