星巴克以拿铁、卡布奇诺等奶咖产品深入人心，但其旗下还曾拥有一个名为Evolution Fresh的果汁品牌。近日，星巴克正式宣布将这一品牌出售给Bolthouse Farms，从而把更多资源集中于咖啡饮料业务的增长。这笔交易涉及近300名员工，预计今年晚些时候完成。从2011年高价收购到如今转手，Evolution Fresh的命运转折折射出星巴克在不同掌舵者时期的战略摇摆。本文将梳理此次出售的来龙去脉，以及星巴克在舒尔茨回归后如何重新聚焦美国咖啡市场、应对工会化浪潮。 [more…]

Panama coffee is highly renowned in the global coffee market. At the end of the 19th century, when European immigrants settled in Panama, they brought coffee to Panama; the first area where these immigrants grew coffee was the province of Chiriquí. T [more…]

The Hawaiian Islands lie south of the Tropic of Cancer, and thanks to their volcanic soil and tropical climate, they produce coffee that is recognized worldwide as exceptional. The Kona growing region is the most famous, yet the history of coffee cultivation in Hawaii has been full of ups and downs—from its first introduction in 1825 to infestations of pests and diseases, and then the rise of small estates, spanning nearly two centuries. This article examines the full picture of Hawaiian coffee, from the history of its growing regions and flavor characteristics to the Kona certification system and emerging sub-regions such as Kau, Hamakua, and Puna, and explores how roasters like Front Street Coffee bring out its distinctive charm. [more…]

There are two theories regarding the origin of the name "Papua": One theory states that in 1526, the Portuguese, Meneses, sailed from Malacca to the Moluccas Islands, but the sea breeze blew the ship to an unnamed place, and people called this land " [more…]

This Panamanian Kotowa Estate specialty coffee bean boasts a rich tropical fruit aroma. In its dry fragrance, it presents delicate pink floral notes and intense fruity aromas, primarily fruits such as cranberry, dried fruit, and grapes. After breaking the crust and skimming off the grounds, the coffee greets the palate with flavors of ripe cherries, prunes, and honey-like [more…]

You may find the coffee origin of Papua New Guinea a bit unfamiliar, but Front Street Coffee believes that Front Street Papua New Guinea coffee stands out as a unique presence among coffees. Papua New Guinea is located in the southwestern Pacific, along the Pacific Ring of Fire, and is geologically volcanic, with fertile volcanic soil, making it [more…]

You may not be very familiar with Papua New Guinea as a coffee origin, but Front Street Coffee believes that Front Street Papua New Guinea coffee stands out uniquely among the many coffees. Papua New Guinea is located in the southwestern Pacific, along the Pacific Ring of Fire, and is part of a volcanic geological zone with fertile volcanic soil, making it [more…]

Bolivia is a fascinating place. Although it is called a paradise for coffee growing, its production has always been low. Front Street Coffee is deeply impressed by the delicate flavors of Bolivian coffee. In terms of flavor expression, Bolivian coffee is mostly characterized by rich sweetness and soft acidity. At the 2017 WBC (World Coffee [more…]

Panama is famous for Geisha coffee, one of the most expensive coffees in the world. Currently, on Front Street Coffee's bean list, the coffees from the Panamanian region are basically all Geisha coffee. Besides the renowned Geisha coffee from Hacienda La Esmeralda, there is also the Savi from Finca Deborah. [more…]

Hawaiian Kona is the only specialty coffee grown in the United States and one of the most expensive island coffees in the world. This article takes you through Kona's geography, its strict grading system, and its distinctive flavor. [more…]

Yellow Bourbon is a rather legendary variety in Brazilian coffee. With its distinctive yellow appearance when ripe and outstanding flavor performance, it has attracted considerable attention in the specialty coffee world in recent years. Its history can be traced back to a natural mutation of Red Bourbon in the 19th century. Later, through systematic research by the Campinas Agronomic Institute (IAC), its genetic mechanism and cultivation characteristics were gradually clarified. Although its yield is relatively low and its disease resistance is weak, Yellow Bourbon often displays a flavor profile in cupping characterized by prominent sweetness and bright citrus acidity. This article reviews the variety's origins, genetic principles, and key cultivation points, and introduces the Yellow Bourbon from Fazenda Rainha in Brazil, along with Front Street Coffee's roasting approach and flavor description. [more…]

Coffee has become an everyday beverage. While enjoying that morning cup—a liquid complete with sweetness, acidity, and bitterness—coffee drinkers have begun to notice that beans from different regions taste different as well. Brazilian coffee is soft and smooth, Ethiopian coffee has bright acidity, and Indonesian coffee is low in acidity and full-bodied. Front Street Coffee has encountered [more…]

Coffee has become a daily beverage. While enjoying that morning cup with its full spectrum of sourness, sweetness, and bitterness, coffee drinkers have begun to notice that coffees from different regions taste different as well. Brazilian coffee is soft and smooth, Ethiopian coffee has bright acidity, and Indonesian coffee is low in acidity and full-bodied. Front Street Coffee has encountered [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Colombia has a very long history of coffee cultivation, and its superior geographical and climatic conditions provide a unique innate environment for coffee tree growth, with coffee-producing regions spanning the entire Andes Mountains within the country. Speaking of [more…]

Colombian coffee is one of the few single-origin coffees sold worldwide under a country's name, and is renowned as the "Emerald Coffee." It is grown in the highlands of the Andes in northwestern South America, where the mild climate and humid air provide an ideal "natural pasture" for Arabica coffee. Colombian coffee is famous for its acidity with a hint of sweetness, mild bitterness, and excellent balance, with a silky, soft mouthfeel, a rich and full-bodied aroma, a bright, high-quality acidity, and sometimes a nutty nuance. The country's coffee-growing regions are divided into more than 200 grades, and harvests occur year-round, making it the world's largest exporter of washed Arabica coffee beans. This article will comprehensively analyze the unique charm of Colombian specialty coffee from the perspectives of its production background, flavor characteristics, geography and climate, cultivation management, and export system. [more…]

Everyone who has visited a Front Street Coffee shop knows that Front Street offers a huge variety of coffee beans. For some beginners, this can actually be a bit unfriendly, because a wide selection often means consumers need broader coffee knowledge to choose the type they like. Fortunately, the baristas at Front Street are always patient in consult [more…]

The coffee cherries of most varieties turn red when ripe, but the Yellow Bourbon variety is known for its ripe cherries that are yellow, and Yellow Bourbon is regarded as a precious variety in Brazil. In recent years, this variety has been highly praised by coffee buyers and roasters, partly because of its unique and high-quality flavor. [more…]

Panama - La Esmeralda Diamond Mountain Introduction to Coffee Cultivation at La Esmeralda Estate La Esmeralda Estate is located on the outskirts of Boquete in southwestern Panama. When it was first established, it was a diversified farm, growing coffee only [more…]

Panama - La Esmeralda Diamond Mountain. Introduction to coffee cultivation at La Esmeralda Estate. La Esmeralda Estate is located on the outskirts of Boquete in southwestern Panama. When it was first established, it was a diversified farm, with coffee only [more…]

玻利维亚的精品咖啡近年异军突起，背后离不开Agricafé公司与朝阳计划的推动。本文将带您了解玻利维亚水洗咖啡的独特风味——馥郁花香与果汁般酸度交织，柠檬、木瓜香气点缀其间；同时介绍可可日晒处理带来的口感差异。从卡杜拉、卡杜艾豆种到1800米海拔的种植环境，再到小农生产系统与内销传统，我们还将分享前街咖啡对玻利维亚咖啡的观察与推荐，助您全面认识这个南美产区的魅力。 [more…]