In the 28th Best of Panama (BOP) competition in 2024, the champion of the multi-variety category was won by Hacienda Black Moon's Chiroso variety with a score of 94.1. Hacienda Black Moon is located in Boquete, a famous producing region in Panama. After Hunter Tedman, the current SCAP chairman, took over, he transformed a vegetable plantation with depleted soil into a bio-friendly coffee estate. The first coffee tree was planted in 2018. In 2022, it entered the competition for the first time and won 9th place in the natural Geisha category and 11th place in the washed Geisha category, while Chiroso even won second place in the multi-variety category. This year, it went a step further and won the championship. This article will introduce you to Hacienda Black Moon's transformation process, the terroir advantages of the Boquete producing region, and how the Chiroso variety promotes the development of Panama coffee diversity. Front Street Coffee will also continue to follow the estate's subsequent performance. [more…]

In June 2025, the 29th Best of Panama (BOP) awards were held in Boquete. In the Traditional Varieties category, Hacienda La Esmeralda took first place with a Laurina lot from its El Velo division, followed closely by a new face—Dark Moon Estate (Bl [more…]

Colombia, as the world's third-largest coffee producer, nurtures many specialty coffees thanks to its high altitudes, volcanic soil, and mild climate. The Huila region is precisely the most representative star origin among them, known for its canyon-slope terrain and hand-picking. This article will focus on two distinctive single-origin coffees from the Huila region—Front Street Rose Valley and Front Street Flower Moon Night—breaking down the origin terroir, variety characteristics, and processing method differences one by one. Rose Valley uses a double anaerobic enzyme wash, with bright acidity reminiscent of fruit juice; Flower Moon Night undergoes anaerobic natural processing, with a rich yet balanced flavor. Although both originate from the Caturra variety, they present completely different flavor profiles due to different processing techniques. If you are interested in coffee beans with rose floral notes, you may want to follow Front Street's perspective and explore further. [more…]

As a major coffee country in northwestern South America, Colombia benefits from a mild climate and diverse terrain, with coffee harvests occurring year-round, and its Arabica beans are renowned for being rich and well-balanced. From the classic three major regions of Medellín, Armenia, and Manizales to Huila and Cauca, which have gained attention in recent years, Colombian coffee displays rich layers of flavor. Front Street Coffee has selected a variety of Colombian single-origin coffees, covering washed, anaerobic natural, double enzyme washed, barrel fermented, and decaf processing. This article analyzes one by one the origin, variety, processing method, and flavor of beans such as Huila, Flower Moon Night, Rose Valley, Sakura, Decaf, and San Jose Estate, and also includes V60 pour-over parameters and pouring techniques to help enthusiasts fully understand the diverse charm of Colombian coffee. [more…]

In the 2024 28th Best of Panama (BOP) competition, Hacienda Black Moon's Chiroso submission scored 94.1 points to take the top spot in the multi-variety category, continuing this variety's impressive run on the international stage in recent years. Chiroso originates from Urrao in Antioquia, Colombia, and won the 2014 Colombia COE; it has since gradually been introduced to Panama and elsewhere. Its genetic background was once mistakenly thought to be related to Caturra, but research later confirmed that it is related to Ethiopian landraces, though it is not a natural mutation of Caturra. Chiroso beans are pointed and elongated, with prominent floral and fruity notes and complex acidity; its flavor is often compared to Geisha, with a fuller body. This article will sort through the variety's origin, spread, plant characteristics, and flavor performance, and introduce its roasting potential, providing coffee lovers with a complete variety profile. [more…]

In the world of coffee, some beans have inherently poetic names, and Rose Valley and Flower Moon Night are prime examples. When many enthusiasts first hear these names, they can't help but wonder: do they really carry the scent of roses? And what sets these two beans apart? This article will take you on an in-depth exploration of Flower Moon Night from the Huila region of Colombia and Rose Valley from Big Tree Estate in the Santander region, analyzing everything from terroir and varieties to processing methods and final cup profiles. This Flower Moon Night selected by Front Street Coffee comes from the Astorga Estate in Huila, while Rose Valley originates from Big Tree Farm. Both are Caturra variety, yet due to different processing methods—anaerobic natural and double anaerobic enzyme washed—they present completely distinct flavor directions. After reading this article, you will clearly grasp the core characteristics and tasting points of these two beans. [more…]

Colombian coffee is known for its balanced, smooth body and bright acidity, and on this land nourished by the Andes Mountains, different regions and processing methods give rise to distinctly characteristic flavors. This article takes you deeper into the geographical indication background of Colombian coffee and the distribution of its main producing regions, with a focus on analyzing the flavor characteristics and processing techniques of coffee beans such as Rose Valley, Huila, Flower Moon Night, and Cherry Blossom, while also sharing Front Street Coffee's brewing suggestions to help you find your ideal strawberry-flavored coffee beans. [more…]

Colombia is a globally renowned coffee-producing country, and the Huila region's Flower Moon Night coffee, produced through a combination of anaerobic natural processing and the Caturra variety, displays a unique flavor profile of strawberry, floral notes, and a dark cocoa finish. This article begins with Front Street Coffee's Flower Moon Night and extends to the advantages of the high-altitude microclimate and volcanic soil of Panama's Boquete region, analyzing the cultivation conditions and processing techniques behind good coffee beans. It also introduces the origins and flavor characteristics of the Caturra variety, as well as Gatineau Farm's practices of low-temperature slow fermentation and slow drying to enhance quality, providing coffee enthusiasts with a complete understanding from origin to cup. [more…]

The Colombian coffee industry is currently facing the challenge of a shortage of picking labor due to the pandemic, while the Huila region continues to attract attention for its balanced flavor and rich fruity notes. The Flower Moon coffee beans from the Acevedo Gading farm that Front Street Coffee has acquired use the anaerobic natural processing method and are based on the Caturra variety, displaying complex flavors such as strawberry jam, cranberry, and liqueur-filled chocolate. This article will guide you through the latest developments in the Colombian production region, provide an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of the Huila region, the processing method and cupping performance of the Flower Moon coffee beans, and share Front Street Coffee's roasting and brewing insights. [more…]

Colombia, as a major coffee-producing country in South America, nurtures Arabica coffee with diverse flavors thanks to its varied climates and high-altitude geographical advantages. This article approaches the subject from three dimensions—variety, region, and processing method—systematically sorting out the characteristics of varieties such as Typica, Caturra, and Castillo, interpreting the terroir differences of regions like Huila, Cauca, and Santander, and detailing the effects of processes such as washed, anaerobic natural, double enzyme washed, rum barrel fermented, and Swiss Water Process decaffeination on flavor. At the same time, combined with products under Front Street Coffee such as Huila, Flower Moon Night, Rose Valley, Sakura, Decaf, and San Jose Estate, it presents the multifaceted charm of Colombian coffee from classic balance to innovative fruity aromas, and includes V60 brewing parameter suggestions. [more…]

Colombia is the world's third-largest coffee producer and the only country legally permitted to grow exclusively Arabica, ranking first globally in washed coffee output. Front Street Coffee's bean list features a rich selection of Colombian coffees, ranging from everyday-value Huila washed Caturra to refined estate offerings like Flower Moon Night. This article approaches the topic from the broad flavor profile of the producing regions, mapping out Colombia's coffee cultivation scale, geographic and climatic advantages, and industry system. It focuses on the flavor performance and brewing methods of Front Street's Huila washed Caturra, and compares it with the anaerobic natural style differences of Flower Moon Night from the same region, helping coffee enthusiasts build a systematic understanding of Colombian coffee and pick the one that suits their taste. [more…]

Colombia, with its low latitude, high altitude, and diverse terrain, has become an important origin for specialty coffee worldwide. Front Street Coffee currently offers seven Colombian single-origin beans, covering Rose Valley, Flower Moon Night, Big Belly Button, Sidra, Hacienda La Esperanza Geisha, decaf beans, and Huila everyday beans. This article will systematically review the characteristics of Colombia's main cultivated varieties—Caturra, Castillo, Pink Bourbon, and Geisha—analyze the terroir conditions of specialty regions such as Huila, Cauca, Nariño, and Tolima, and introduce processing methods including washed, semi-washed, anaerobic natural, and anaerobic enzyme-washed. Finally, it will include Front Street's roasting curves, cupping flavors, and brewing parameter recommendations for each bean. [more…]

Beijing time this morning, the results of the BOP "Best of Panama" competition, known as a bellwether for the specialty coffee world, were announced. Hacienda La Esmeralda, which once discovered and promoted the Geisha variety in Panama, once again became the biggest winner, sweeping the top scores in three categories: the Varietal group, the Geisha Natural group, and the Geisha Washed group, with 97 points for Natural Geisha, 98 points for Washed Geisha, and 92.88 points for the Varietal group, earning it the title of Best Producer of the Year. The competition leaderboard also featured many well-known estates such as Sofia, Nugu, Totumas, Elida, San Ignacio, Lerida, Maya, and Dark Moon. With its slender bean shape and floral characteristics, Geisha rewrote the landscape of origin after appearing on the BOP stage in 2004, with auction prices climbing all the way from $21 per pound. In 2024, Elida Natural Geisha even set a new record at $10,013 per kilogram. This article walks you through this year's results, the historical context, and the market significance. [more…]

Colombia, as the world's second-largest coffee producer, may not match Brazil in output, but it enjoys a stellar reputation for growing high-quality washed Arabica almost everywhere in the country. Its coffee is known for soft sweetness, balanced acidity, and a hint of cocoa, gifts of nature from low latitudes, high altitudes, volcanic soil, and ample rainfall. Colombia's specialty production areas are concentrated in the south, represented by Huila, Cauca, Nariño, and Tolima, each showing unique fruit acidity, sweetness, and aroma. Front Street Coffee selects beans such as Huila, Flower Moon Night, and Rose Valley, presenting the diversity of Colombian coffee through washed or special processing methods. This article will guide you through the charm of Colombian coffee, from production region divisions and variety characteristics to brewing suggestions. [more…]

Colombia, as a major coffee powerhouse in South America, nurtures balanced, smooth, and aromatic Arabica beans thanks to its mild climate and diverse terrain. This article starts from the tasting experience of Front Street Coffee's Colombian beans, systematically reviews the geography and terroir of core producing regions such as Huila, Cauca, and Santander, delves into the characteristics of varieties like Caturra, Castillo, and Typica, and interprets one by one the flavor differences brought by processing methods such as washed, anaerobic natural, double enzyme washed, and barrel fermented. Whether you are a traditionalist who prefers dark chocolate and nutty notes, or an innovator who favors strawberry jam, white peach, and cherry blossom aromas, you will find a favorite among Front Street's six Colombian bean offerings, and at the end of the article, V60 brewing parameters are included for reference. [more…]

As one of the few single-origin coffees in the world named after a country, Colombian coffee stands alongside Brazil firmly in the top three of global production, together accounting for about 15% of the world total. Unlike Brazil, which relies on technology to compensate for its flat terrain and dry climate, Colombia is blessed with clustered volcanoes, fertile soil, and abundant rainfall, nurturing a coffee that is clean, sweet, and full of fruity aromas. This article will take you into the major producing regions among the Andes Mountains, from Bucaramanga in the north to the southern specialty zone, and further into the evolution of varieties such as Castillo. At the same time, the processing methods and brewing recipes for Colombian single origins such as Rose Valley, Flower Moon Night, Sakura, and Huila under Front Street Coffee will also be presented, helping you understand the scenery in the cup of this gentle land of Latin America. [more…]

Colombia, as the world's second-largest coffee producer, may not match Brazil in output, but it is renowned worldwide for the excellent quality of its washed Arabica. Its coffee is mild and sweet, with cocoa notes when processed well. This article will systematically review Colombia's six major specialty regions—Medellín, Huila, Cauca, Nariño, Tolima, and Santander—and provide an in-depth analysis of each region's altitude, climate, soil characteristics, and flavor performance. It will also introduce major varieties such as Caturra, Bourbon, and Castillo, as well as processing methods including washed, natural, and honey. The article will also mention representative Colombian coffees from the Front Street Coffee brand, such as Colombia Huila, Flower Moon Night, and Rose Valley, and include brewing parameters and suggestions, offering coffee lovers a complete guide to Colombia's coffee terroir. [more…]

On the 2025 BOP Traditional Variety Group podium, standing behind Hacienda La Esmeralda and Dark Moon Estate, was Cantera Farm—92.25 points, third place. This result belongs to the Garrido family, to the then-estate manager Gis [more…]

Replace the water in cold brew coffee with fresh milk, steep the coffee grounds at low temperature for a long time, and after filtering you get a silky, rich milk-brewed coffee. This method has recently drawn attention in coffee circles and is being called a new choice for fans of iced milk cold brew. This article will start with the principles of milk brewing, explaining why low-temperature extraction reduces bitterness and off-flavors, and how milk gives coffee a smooth, chocolate-milk-like texture. It then breaks down the practical points one by one: what roast level and flavor type to choose for the coffee beans, the actual differences in performance between fresh milk and oat milk, whether the grind should be coarser or finer than regular cold brew, what mouthfeel the 1:8 to 1:12 coffee-to-milk ratios each produce, the trade-offs between direct steeping and bag-steeping in terms of time and convenience, and whether it can be stored overnight once made. The article also retains Front Street's demonstration and specific parameters using two beans: Brazil Queen's Estate and Colombia Flower Moon Night. [more…]

Colombia, as the world's second-largest coffee-producing country, is renowned for its washed Arabica coffee, which has a soft, sweet flavor with cocoa notes. Coffee quality is deeply influenced by factors such as altitude, soil, and climate, with growing altitude being particularly critical. This article will explore the growing altitude range of Colombian coffee in depth, analyze how high altitude affects the flavor and quality of coffee beans, and introduce the characteristics of specialty regions such as Huila, Cauca, and Nariño, as well as Front Street Coffee's recommended Colombian coffee products and brewing suggestions. [more…]