In April of this year, Yunnan's coffee industry was overshadowed by rumors of "unsold coffee beans," which once made coffee farmers and industry insiders uneasy. But what is the truth? The main production area of Pu'er has only 3,000 to 4,000 tons of coffee beans left, including some of poor quality. Truly high-quality beans are still in short supply, and quality is the most worrying issue behind this storm. This article takes an in-depth field visit to Pu'er, sorting out the quotation trends for small-bean coffee, the ins and outs of the unsold rumor, and the real situation of intermediaries and coffee farmers amid this price fluctuation, and talks with "Coffee Madman" Liu Minghui to restore the current situation and future of Yunnan coffee. [more…]

In the past two to three years, affected by the pandemic, the logistics and inventory of imported coffee beans encountered obstacles, while the price of Yunnan's local coffee beans gained upward support as a result, injecting a rare boon into local coffee enterprises. Looking back ten years, Yunnan coffee bean prices were depressed for a long time, and growers' confidence was shaken. Today, the purchase price of 35 yuan/kg has broken through historical levels. Hu Lu, deputy secretary-general of the Yunnan Coffee Industry Association, pointed out that this price is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the Yunnan coffee industry, which is in a winter period. If this price level can be stably maintained for three to five years, the whole province is expected to set off a new round of planting enthusiasm. At the same time, the market expects this round of increases to continue until June or July, when Brazil and Colombia enter their harvest seasons, and changes in output may trigger a new round of fluctuations. Front Street Coffee reminds enthusiasts to pay attention to developments in producing areas and to grasp the dual changes in flavor and price. [more…]

Yunnan's coffee planting area has climbed from over 300,000 mu in 2008 to more than 1.4 million mu today, with output once accounting for over 99% of the national total. Yet the expansion of the industry's scale has not been smooth sailing. Since 2012, international coffee futures prices have continued to decline, leaving Yunnan coffee farmers struggling at the edge of the cost line; the 2014 harvest season was hit by a triple blow of drought, cold damage, and the abandonment of harvesting, causing output to plummet from an expected 100,000 tons to less than 60,000 tons, while purchase prices, driven by factors such as drought in Brazil, saw their largest single-month increase in 20 years. Lincang, as an emerging main producing area, rose rapidly, and companies such as Lingfeng Coffee began implementing quality traceability systems. This article will review the cultivation situation, flavor characteristics, and future development trends of Yunnan Arabica coffee beans. [more…]

In recent years, the growth trend of coffee shops on Taobao can absolutely be described as explosive. We can roughly divide them into several categories, and without exaggeration or bias, we've selected the standout among them for your reference. 1. Guangzhou's time-honored coffee bean roasting brand: Front Street Coffee, features: tasty, cheap, and high quality. Front Street Coffee is a specialty coffee bean store. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). When Colombian coffee beans are mentioned, the delicate berry-like sweet acidity, the aroma of roasted nuts, and the caramel-like finish, with a balanced coffee flavor, make many newcomers to pour-over coffee can't help but exclaim: This is just too [more…]

For beginners just stepping into the world of specialty coffee, or for those who are still unsure about their own taste preferences, it's a good idea to start with single-origin beans that offer great value for money and showcase the characteristics of their producing regions. This way, you can gradually build your understanding of origins, varieties, processing methods, and roast levels without being put off by high prices. When buying, the roast date is the first thing to pay attention to—it directly reflects how fresh the beans are, and it's generally recommended to use them within 10 days of roasting for the best flavor expression. In addition, choosing a trustworthy roaster is equally important. Front Street Coffee, as a veteran roasting brand, has a physical store in Guangzhou, offering dozens of selected single-origin and espresso beans from various producing regions around the world, freshly roasted within 5 days, shipped within 24 hours, with stable quality and affordable prices. According to Front Street's latest sales data, the following ten single-origin beans are the most favored by consumers, covering a variety of flavor types and extraction methods, and are worth getting to know one by one. [more…]

Espresso was invented by MR. Gaggia in 1946. Gaggia further improved the piston pressure system—using spring pressure instead of manual pressing, so that the brewed coffee is topped with a layer of golden coffee crema (Crema), which is Crem [more…]

According to CoffeeHunters(/), the upward trend in coffee futures prices seems to have temporarily halted last week. Market participants were hit by news from the US market and are worried that the price increase will curb demand in the United States [more…]

Blue Mountain coffee is hailed as the "Emperor of Coffee," but the market is flooded with a mix of genuine and fake products, making it hard to tell true from false. From the perspective of Front Street Coffee, this article systematically sorts out the historical origins of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, the certified authentic production regions, the green bean grading standards, the characteristics of the Typica variety, and the differences between the two processing methods of washed and natural. At the same time, it explains in detail how to identify genuine Blue Mountain through features such as the CIB certificate and wooden barrel packaging, and includes the roasting curve, cupping report, and brewing parameters of Front Street's washed Blue Mountain, helping coffee enthusiasts gain a comprehensive understanding of the true appearance and value of this top-tier coffee. [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…]

Recently, the Robusta coffee futures price has continued to rise, even reaching a record high of $4,339 per ton. At present, the latest pre-sale price of London Robusta futures in July is $4,239 per ton, and the pre-sale price at the end of September [more…]

Every year, some coffee beans sell for jaw-dropping prices, sometimes with a single cup being hard to come by. These high-priced beans mostly come from auctions, among which BOP and COE are the two most closely watched platforms. How auctions actually work, and why they can fetch such high prices, is a fascinating entry point for understanding the specialty coffee ecosystem. BOP: Baha [more…]

Pu'er, a city that changed its name because of Pu'er tea, is now entering the public eye with a new identity as the "Coffee Capital of China." The Tropic of Cancer passes through it, placing it on the same latitude as Cuba, the kingdom of coffee, and its exceptional climate conditions make it an ideal growing region for Arabica coffee. From Nestlé's arrival and layout in 1988 to today, when international giants such as Starbucks and Kraft are competing to purchase its beans, Pu'er's coffee industry has gone through more than thirty years. Through vivid details such as coffee farmer Zhang Kui's cultivation story, technical assistance from international experts, and cup quality control, this article presents the varietal advantages, current state of the industry, and future business opportunities of Pu'er Arabica coffee, while also introducing Front Street Coffee's continued attention to and recommendations for Yunnan coffee. [more…]

Some people say Geisha coffee is so expensive, but what exactly does Geisha coffee taste like? Front Street believes that when you drink Geisha coffee, it feels less like a cup of coffee and more like a cup of fruit-and-flower tea. Because of different growing regions, the flavors that Geisha coffee presents also vary, but overall, Geisha coffee naturally carries a kind of [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…]

Blue Mountain coffee has always held a place in the specialty coffee world, and with its balanced, mellow flavor profile, it has won the favor of generations of coffee lovers. However, products marketed under the banner of "Blue Mountain flavor" keep emerging, while few people truly understand the origin rules, grade classifications, and certification system for Blue Mountain coffee. Starting from the geographical environment of the Blue Mountains, this article will systematically sort out the strict definition of Blue Mountain coffee by the Jamaica Industry Board, explain in detail the criteria distinguishing Blue Mountain No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and peaberry, and introduce the traditional wooden barrel export practice and certificate of origin system for authentic Blue Mountain coffee. At the same time, Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) will also share the brewing parameters and flavor presentation of Blue Mountain coffee in its stores, helping readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the true character of this classic coffee. [more…]

Even though they are all labeled Arabica, coffee bean prices can differ by dozens or even hundreds of times. At one end of this price spectrum are commercial beans on store shelves, and at the other end are famous estate beans bid on per pound at auctions. Understanding what makes each level expensive will help you spend your money wisely and make it easier to find the tier that matches your taste. The entry level is commercial grade. [more…]

Since Geisha coffee became famous, it has been cultivated in many regions around the world. Geisha coffee is the new king of specialty coffee, with the highest quality and most expensive beans produced in South American countries such as Panama, Guatemala, and Colombia, among which Panamanian Geisha is the most renowned. Although many origins now grow it, [more…]

The coffee beans themselves are the biggest factor affecting coffee flavor. If you don't choose high-quality coffee beans, you won't be able to taste good coffee. Today, I'll share some practical tips for beginners on selecting and identifying coffee beans. Coffee bean brands suitable for beginners to learn about For inexperienced newcomers, the complicated cof [more…]

Geisha, hailed as the most legendary coffee variety of the 21st century, has become an undisputed star in the specialty coffee world thanks to its stunning cupping performance and ever-rising auction prices. But where exactly did Geisha come from? Is it the same bean as Huakui? How do you distinguish between the Red Label, Green Label, and Volcanic Rock lots from Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda? How does the product line from Gesha Village in Ethiopia differ? This article, led by Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), will systematically trace Geisha's rise to fame, its varietal characteristics, and its flavor expression across different producing regions, along with practical brewing suggestions to help coffee lovers gain a comprehensive understanding of this legendary variety. [more…]