Although the variety of beans displayed at Front Street's store isn't exactly extensive, it's not small either. There are always customers who, unsure how to choose, ask Front Street: "Which bean do you personally prefer?" Recently, customers have often asked Front Street this very question. To be honest, every bean has its own unique character. [more…]

Every variety of coffee beans has different bean appearance (bean外貌) characteristics. In this article, Front Street will guide everyone through coffee bean appearance to identify coffee bean varieties, and what flavor characteristics do different coffee varieties have? ~| Typica (Typica) Typica originated in Ethiopia and southeastern Sudan. [more…]

"Caturra" and "Catuai" are two varieties under the Arabica umbrella. They may not be as universally well-known as Typica, Bourbon, Geisha, and other varieties, but they are the rising stars that most coffee farmers are eager to cultivate. Whether it's a large estate like La Esmeralda or Elida, or [more…]