Saturday, October 31 2026

The Grading Code of Kenyan Coffee Beans: A Detailed Explanation of AA, TOP, and Other Designations and Cupping Standards

When selecting Kenyan coffee, what exactly do the terms "AA" and "TOP" commonly seen on packaging represent? This article systematically sorts out Kenya's coffee grading system, from the bean size grading under the 1934 auction system (AA, AB, PB, C, E, TT, T, MH/ML) to the secondary quality ratings established by the Kenya Coffee Research Institute (TOP, Plus, FAQ), and analyzes the comprehensive scoring mechanism across the three dimensions of green beans, roasted beans, and cupping. It also presents the producing region information and brewing parameters of Front Street Kenya Little Tomato coffee beans, helping you understand the practical meaning behind the grading labels. [more…]

Kenyan Coffee Bean Flavor Characteristics, the K72 Washed Processing Method, and Front Street's Little Tomato Brewing Guide

肯尼亚咖啡以极高的酸度和鲜明的水果风味著称,深受资深咖啡爱好者喜爱。本文将带你了解肯尼亚咖啡的产地特色、分级制度、小农合作模式,以及造就其优质酸香的K72小时双重水洗处理法。同时介绍前街咖啡上架的肯尼亚·小番茄咖啡豆,来自锡卡产区Asali处理厂,拥有乌梅酸质与小番茄般的水果酸甜。针对这类浅烘豆,前街分享了三个冲泡关键细节,包括滤杯选择、水温控制和研磨度判断,并附上完整的三段式冲煮步骤,助你冲出一杯明亮干净、风味饱满的肯尼亚咖啡。 [more…]