周末早晨赖床到十点，你终于决定把那台半自动意式机从柜子里请出来。朋友下午要来，你想端出一杯像样的拿铁，奶泡上漂着一颗歪歪扭扭的心也行。可要是豆子选岔了，浓缩表面浮着一层稀薄的油光，牛奶一冲进去，别说图 [more…]

A trademark dispute spanning China and Thailand is continuing to escalate. Thailand's Royal 50R Group has filed a lawsuit with the court, demanding that China's Luckin Coffee pay 10 billion Thai baht in economic damages, on the grounds that Thailand's Luckin has legally registered the local trademark, while China Luckin's infringement accusations have hindered its business plans. China's Luckin had previously issued a statement saying that the Thailand stores were counterfeits, but on December 1 the Thai court ruled against China's Luckin. At present, China's Luckin has responded that the situation remains to be verified. This article will sort out the full picture of the incident, analyze the ins and outs of this trademark dispute, and follow up on subsequent developments. [more…]

On July 17, a post about an alleged infringement by Chayan Yuese sparked widespread discussion on social media. Some internet users noticed that on the packaging of the brand's newly launched "Mountain Pepper Oil Flavored Spicy Strips," the album图案 held by the cartoon character bore a striking resemblance to the cover of Khalil Fong's "Dreamer," released in 2024. Netizens asked customer service to verify a collaboration, but were told that the two parties had no partnership. As public opinion grew, Chayan Yuese confirmed that the product involved had been urgently removed from shelves that afternoon and publicly apologized for the lack of oversight in its creative review process. Although the brand has responded, it has not yet issued a formal statement on its official social media accounts. [more…]

Sumatra coffee is renowned for its full-bodied mouthfeel and herbal aroma. Starbucks selected it as a classic single-origin offering, and the tiger motif on its packaging conceals a story about its origin. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article sorts out the distribution differences between Sumatra's two major producing regions, interprets the meaning behind Starbucks' tiger packaging, and takes a deep dive into the cupping performance, wet-hulling process, and varietal characteristics of Front Street Tiger Mandheling coffee beans. The article also includes complete brewing parameters and flavor descriptions for this bean from Front Street Coffee's baristas, making it suitable reading for enthusiasts who want a comprehensive understanding of Indonesian Mandheling coffee. [more…]

Papua New Guinea coffee has long been hailed as "Little Blue Mountain." Its Typica variety was introduced from Jamaica Blue Mountain, and its growing environment is similar to that of Blue Mountain. Front Street Coffee has previously roasted, cupped, and brewed this bean in depth, finding that its flavor carries a sweet-and-sour note of dark fruits, slightly different from Blue Mountain. Papua coffee circulating in China is mainly from the Sigri Estate and the Prosa Estate, and the jute bags are printed with the image of the bird of paradise, the national bird. This year Front Street Coffee selected the Bird of Paradise coffee from the Sigri Estate, whose green beans are plump and emerald green. This article will comprehensively introduce the flavor types and variety information of Papua New Guinea coffee from aspects such as origin, cultivation model, processing method, and brewing plan. [more…]

Kenyan coffee occupies an important position in the global specialty coffee landscape. Starbucks Kenya AA coffee beans feature an elephant as the packaging design, which naturally evokes the vast scenery of the African savanna. This article, compiled by Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), provides a comprehensive analysis of the unique charm of Kenyan coffee, from its historical origins, geographical growing conditions, six major producing regions, four main variety characteristics, green bean grading system, to the K72 washed processing method. The article also specifically shares the roasting parameters and brewing suggestions for Front Street's Kenya Cherry Tomato coffee beans, helping coffee enthusiasts gain a deeper understanding of this African specialty bean with its cherry tomato acidity. [more…]

Blue Mountain coffee is famous worldwide, but products labeled "Blue Mountain" are a dime a dozen, while those truly from Jamaica's Blue Mountain region are exceedingly rare. This article begins with the historical origins of Blue Mountain coffee, sorting through its growing conditions, varietal characteristics, processing methods, and grading system, and focuses on the Jamaica Blue Mountain No. 1 coffee produced by Front Street Coffee—a washed Typica bean from Clifton Farm, accompanied by a Jamaica Coffee Board certificate and Rainforest Alliance certification. At the same time, the article also shares the Front Street roaster's medium roast profile, a professional description of the flavor and mouthfeel, and practical methods for identifying authentic Blue Mountain coffee from four dimensions: appearance, the feel of grinding the beans, aroma, and taste. [more…]