For enterprises engaged in coffee bean roasting production, obtaining a food production license is a prerequisite for lawful operation. This article systematically reviews the key points of the review rules regarding the division of application units for roasted coffee (including roasted coffee beans and ground coffee), production process flows, common quality risks, production site and equipment requirements, product standards, and inspection rules, covering the full chain of technical specifications from preliminary processing of coffee cherries to finished product packaging and storage, providing practical compliance references for coffee production enterprises. Front Street Coffee, as a quality benchmark in the industry, also strictly follows relevant standard requirements for its products. [more…]

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the practical implementation standards for the review rules of production licenses for roasted coffee, covering core content such as industry development overview, certification scope and application units, production and processing techniques and common quality issues, review methods for essential conditions of production enterprises, product inspection requirements, and sampling methods. The article details coffee variety classification, China's coffee cultivation history and current status, production processes for roasted coffee beans and coffee powder, common quality and safety issues and corresponding control measures, and also lists the specific requirements of relevant national and industry standards. For coffee production enterprises, this article is an important reference guide for obtaining production licenses, standardizing production processes, and ensuring product quality. [more…]

Luckin Coffee is known for its tidy stores, but recently many employees have spoken out on social media, reporting that quality control inspection standards are overly meticulous, with strict deductions even for hard-to-reach corners such as pipes along walls and dust on chandeliers. From rusted screws on paper towel dispensers to loose threads on aprons, the tediousness of the inspection items has sparked complaints from workers, who bluntly say they are expected to "clean the prep area like an operating room." This article will sort out the focal points of the controversy over Luckin's hygiene inspections, explore whether, under existing store decoration conditions, the requirement of spotlessness is realistic, and present employees' complex attitudes toward food hygiene inspections. [more…]

Recently, news about a gecko found in a cup of GoodMe milk tea rapidly went viral on social media, drawing widespread attention. According to Southern Metropolis Daily, a consumer at the Shaxi store in Chaozhou, Guangdong discovered a foreign object while drinking, and surveillance video captured the moment they sprang from their seat in shock. The GoodMe store involved immediately suspended operations for self-inspection, and the headquarters responded that the sealing process reaches temperatures as high as 180 degrees Celsius, making it extremely unlikely for a gecko to enter. The store has now been taken offline on the Meituan delivery platform. The truth of the incident is still under investigation, and netizens are discussing it widely. As coffee enthusiasts, we are equally concerned about food safety in the beverage industry, and Front Street Coffee has always advocated for quality and peace of mind in drinking. [more…]

As Shanghai gradually resumes production and daily life, being able to get a cup of takeout coffee right at one's doorstep has become a small blessing for many. However, MANNER Coffee's store on Wujiang Road in Shanghai was found in a surprise inspection by market regulators to have problems including substandard environmental hygiene and non-compliant food storage, and was placed under investigation on May 23, quickly sparking heated discussion online. On May 24, MANNER's official Weibo account issued an apology statement, admitting that during the supply-guarantee delivery period there were oversights such as non-standard use of raw milk and failure to promptly clean the backing paper of food-safety seals, and stating that the store involved had immediately suspended operations for rectification. But this apology was questioned by some consumers and industry experts as evading the key issues and failing to directly address core hazards such as floor grime potentially contaminating food. As the pioneer of the domestic boutique coffee shop model, MANNER is facing a dual test of quality and food safety on a coffee track now crowded with cross-industry giants. [more…]

Recently, market regulators conducted surprise inspections of selected outlets of well-known beverage brands %Arabica and Heytea, sparking widespread consumer discussion about food safety in freshly made coffee and tea drinks. The operation focused on raw material storage, operational standards, and hygiene conditions, with the inspection results revealing that some outlets still have room for improvement in detail management. As coffee lovers, we should not only pay attention to flavor performance but also prioritize the safety and quality of beverages. This article will recount the inspection process and findings, and, in conjunction with the product characteristics of brands such as Front Street Coffee, explore how the industry can uphold the bottom line of food safety amid rapid expansion. [more…]

Water makes up 60 to 70 percent of the human body, and adults need to drink 3 to 5 liters of water per day, so drinking water safety is directly related to everyone's health. As consumer demand for packaged drinking water continues to grow, the actual quality of products labeled "purified" or "mineral" on the market has become a focus of public attention. Recently, the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation released food sampling inspection notices for the 30th to 33rd batches of 2024, and several well-known drinking water brands, including Luhushan, Alps, and Ruishan Tianquan, were placed on the list of non-compliant products after Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected. This opportunistic pathogen poses a relatively high health risk to people with weakened immune systems. How did the companies involved respond? What purchasing advice did regulators provide? This article will sort out the details for you. [more…]

Recently, the Wuhan tea beverage brand Zhen Cha Wu drew widespread online attention after one of its franchise stores hung a red banner at its entrance, accusing the company of selling expired cheese milk caps to the store and causing it to be forced to close. The brand later responded that the expired samples were mistakenly mixed in by the supplier, had been scrapped during acceptance inspection, and never entered the market; the store was closed because it repeatedly failed audits. With both sides offering different accounts, the incident exposed management conflicts and food safety control challenges within the tea franchise system. This article sorts out the sequence of events, presents the different statements from the brand and the store, and appends the inspection and assessment rules for readers to understand the full picture. [more…]

A trending topic about food safety in milk tea shops has sparked widespread concern: The Market Supervision Administration of Fengxian District, Shanghai, conducted surprise inspections of several well-known milk tea stores in Baolong Plaza, and the results showed that all five brands—Yidian Dian, ChaBaiDao, 7FenTian, CoCo, and XiongJi—had problems, involving incomplete health certificates, chaotic raw material management, and unsanitary operating environments. The incident quickly surpassed 500 million views, with netizens exclaiming, "I dare not drink it anymore." At the same time, the article also reviewed food safety cases in recent years involving Burger King, 85°C, IKEA, and others, reminding the food and beverage industry that it must strictly abide by operating standards. [more…]

Ethiopia is widely recognized as the birthplace of coffee and is also a major producer of Arabica coffee in Africa. This article systematically reviews the full picture of Ethiopia's coffee industry, from geographical environment, cultivation methods, and processing techniques to the grading system and export trade, and introduces one by one the flavor characteristics of well-known producing regions such as Limu, Djimma, Sidamo, and Harar. The article also compiles information on the origin, processing method, and price of multiple Yirgacheffe and Sidamo specialty beans from the Front Street brand, making it suitable reading and reference for enthusiasts who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Ethiopian coffee. [more…]

Ethiopia is the birthplace of Arabica coffee and one of the most important specialty coffee producing countries in the world. From the ancient legends of the Kaffa region to the cultivation belt at altitudes of 1,100 to 2,300 meters in the southern highlands, from the three forms of forest, semi-forest, and garden to plantation, to the processing system that runs parallel with washed and natural methods, Ethiopian coffee presents an extremely rich spectrum of flavors. This article will systematically review the production and processing, grading and quality control, export trade, and distinctive flavors of Ethiopian coffee, and introduce well-known producing regions such as Limu, Jima, Gimbi, Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and Harar one by one, helping coffee enthusiasts gain a more comprehensive understanding of the unique charm of this coffee homeland. [more…]

The new-style tea beverage industry has once again exposed food safety issues. Naxue's Tea's Shanghai East Changzhi Road store was fined and had its illegal gains confiscated by the Hongkou District Market Supervision Administration because the freshly made and sold Golden Mountain Treasure Tea exceeded the total bacterial count limit. Before this, the brand had already been exposed by the media multiple times for chaotic store hygiene, even alarming the State Administration for Market Regulation. From Xinhua reporters' undercover investigations to tea beverage brands frequently trending on social media across various regions, consumers pay high prices but do not necessarily receive matching safety guarantees. This article will sort out the ins and outs of this penalty, review the food safety crisis Naxue's Tea encountered this year, and ask: after tea beverage brands apologize, compensate, and rectify, have the fundamental problems actually been solved? [more…]

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee and the primary producer of Arabica coffee in Africa. This article systematically reviews Ethiopia's coffee-growing environment and traditions, production and processing methods, grading and quality control system, and export trade landscape. It provides a detailed introduction to three cultivation models—forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and garden coffee—as well as two processing methods: washed and natural. It also explains the operational mechanism of the EXC grade classification export system. At the same time, it profiles the regional characteristics and flavor profiles of world-renowned Ethiopian coffee regions such as Limu, Djimma, Gimbi, Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and Harar, offering coffee enthusiasts a comprehensive guide to the origins. [more…]

Ethiopia, as the birthplace of coffee, has become a major producer of Arabica coffee in Africa thanks to its exceptional natural conditions and long-standing cultivation traditions. This article systematically outlines Ethiopia's coffee-growing regions, cultivation models, the two processing methods of washed and natural, and the multi-tiered quality control and grading system from origin to export. It also highlights Front Street Coffee's ongoing focus on and recommendation of classic regions such as Yirgacheffe and Sidamo, helping coffee enthusiasts gain a deeper understanding of the unique charm of Ethiopian coffee and the logic behind its quality assurance. [more…]

Blue Mountain coffee is hailed as one of the finest coffees in the world, and its perfectly balanced acidity, sweetness, and bitterness, along with its elegant mouthfeel, have made it an object of longing for countless coffee lovers. But what exactly are the flavor characteristics of authentic Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee? How are its unique qualities connected to Jamaica's growing environment, variety selection, processing methods, and grading system? This article, from Front Street's perspective, will systematically sort through the microclimate of Blue Mountain coffee's origin, the commitment to the Typica variety, the washed processing flow, CIB quality inspection and grading standards, and key steps such as oak barrel packaging, while also sharing the specific parameters and flavor performance of Front Street's roasting and brewing of Blue Mountain No. 1, helping readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the true charm of this classic coffee. [more…]

At the chain coffee brand Luckin, quality control managers' surprise inspections have always kept employees on edge. Recently, a new employee who had only been on the job for ten days accidentally knocked over a coffee when quality control visited the store, spilling it all over the quality control manager's head. This mishap quickly sparked heated discussion online. In fact, similar embarrassing incidents are not isolated cases; behind them lies the enormous pressure and various unconventional tactics Luckin employees use when dealing with quality control inspections. This article will recount the incident and explore the real situation of coffee workers under the quality control system. [more…]

Recently, the Market Supervision Bureau of Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, investigated and penalized a popular coffee shop. The shop was found using imported coffee beans without Chinese labels and could not provide proof of legal origin. It was also involved in selling coffee equipment without Chinese labels. Ultimately, it was fined 25,000 yuan and the related products were confiscated. This case reveals a common compliance risk in the procurement and use of coffee beans by specialty coffee shops: whether self-roasting or external procurement, coffee bean raw materials require corresponding food business or production licenses and product qualification inspection reports. As market supervision intensifies, coffee operators urgently need to self-check risks to ensure legal and compliant operations. [more…]

The global renown of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is inseparable from its unique cultivation history, strict origin certification system, and meticulous washed processing techniques. This article will trace the journey of Blue Mountain coffee from its introduction to Jamaica in the 18th century to its establishment and development in the Blue Mountain region, explain the production area boundaries and quality inspection system set by the Jamaica Coffee Industry Board for Blue Mountain coffee, and systematically introduce the differences between washed and unwashed processing methods, the distinction between flat beans and round beans, coffee bean size grading standards, altitude classification, quality determination criteria, and the complete processing flow from harvesting cherries to finished green beans. It will also interpret the impact of washed processing on coffee flavor and appearance, helping coffee enthusiasts gain a more comprehensive understanding of the quality foundation of authentic Front Street Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. [more…]

As an agricultural product, coffee inevitably varies in quality, so each producing region establishes a grading system to standardize quality and provide a reference for trading. Yunnan coffee currently follows the "Green Coffee Grade Inspection Standards" released in 2019, but self-assessed standards run rampant in the market, causing grades to become disconnected from flavor. This article will systematically sort out the grading criteria for Yunnan coffee, the commonly used international and domestic standards, the varietal evolution of Arabica coffee, and introduce Front Street Coffee's experimental cultivation and product recommendations in Yunnan, finally attaching practical brewing parameters to give you a comprehensive understanding of the current state and charm of Yunnan specialty coffee. [more…]

Ethiopia, as the birthplace of coffee, enjoys exceptional natural conditions and a long-standing cultivation tradition. This article will guide you through an in-depth understanding of Ethiopia's coffee-growing regions, cultivation models, processing methods, grading systems, and export overview, with a special focus on the flavor characteristics of renowned coffees such as Yirgacheffe. Whether you are a coffee enthusiast or a professional in the industry, you will gain comprehensive knowledge about Ethiopian coffee. The many Ethiopian beans recommended by Front Street Coffee come precisely from these high-quality growing regions. [more…]