"Boss, why are the beans in this bag so uneven in size? Every bean looks so unique..." This is the question customers ask our customer service most often after receiving Ethiopian coffee beans ordered from Front Street's Taobao store. From the picture, we can see that, just as our friends have reported, [more…]

“Boss, why are the beans in this bag so uneven in size? Every bean looks so distinctive...” This is the question customers ask our customer service most often after receiving Ethiopian coffee beans ordered from Front Street’s Taobao store. From the picture, we can see that, just as our friends reported, [more…]

Ethiopia is not only the birthplace of Arabica coffee but also one of the world's major suppliers of high-quality coffee beans. Coffee occupies a central position in Ethiopia's economy, culture, and trade. In 2024-2025, Ethiopia's coffee export volume and export revenue both reached historic highs, marking [more…]

Ethiopia is a genetic treasure trove of coffee, with a vast array of native varieties and unique flavors. From Yirgacheffe to Sidamo, from washed to natural, every bean is full of surprises. This article takes you deep into Ethiopia's coffee variety classifications, flavor characteristics, processing method differences, the Red Cherry Project, and its unique grading system, and shares Front Street Coffee's cupping and brewing experience to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of this major African coffee country. [more…]

1. Bright citrus acidity: Front Street Gutingding coffee beans Origin: Yirgacheffe, Gedeo zone Altitude: 1900-2300m Variety: Ethiopian heirloom Processing method: Washed Flavor: Citrus, black tea, caramel, almond, green tea Recommended because: High value for money, you can taste fruit [more…]

As the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia has always been a pilgrimage site for many coffee professionals. Many friends who come to Front Street Coffee ask as soon as they walk in whether we have Ethiopian beans, whether we have Yirgacheffe beans. Yes, whether for coffee beginners or coffee connoisseurs, Ethiopian coffee beans have that bright [more…]

For coffee lovers, among the coffees they've tried, there's always at least one African coffee bean. Among them, the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee beans, originating from the birthplace of Arabica, are highly renowned for their excellent flavor and are much loved by many. In recent years, domestic specialty coffee has developed rapidly, and this coffee, which enjoys great fame in the international coffee circle, [more…]

We know that the grading method of coffee beans usually depends on the actual situation of the growing country, such as being divided according to the size of the coffee beans, like Kenyan coffee; being divided according to the altitude, like Blue Mo [more…]

When it comes to Ethiopian coffee, Yirgacheffe and Sidamo are familiar names, while Guji is a newer region that has only gradually come into the specialty spotlight over the past decade or so. It sits right next to these two major regions, with higher elevations and more distinctive flavors, especially known for its floral aromas and clean acidity. More and more coffee lovers are turning their attention to it. [more…]

Believe it or not, many coffee newbies have heard of Yirgacheffe coffee~ Nowadays, many coffee shops offer 1-2 types of Yirgacheffe coffee beans for making single-origin coffee. Yirgacheffe coffee origin: Yirgacheffe is actually a small town in Ethiopia, and as long as it is grown and produced in this town, [more…]

When making espresso SOE with Arabica beans, the choice of origin directly determines the flavor direction of the espresso. Ethiopian SOE and Central-South American SOE are two entirely different paths, each with its own charm, suited to drinkers with different taste preferences. Ethiopian SOE takes the route of intense floral and fruity aromas. Huakui sun-dried beans [more…]

When people think of Africa, their first impressions are often: deserts, drought, tribes, poverty, mystery, and so on. Yet it is precisely this climate and environment that have made it a paradise for coffee trees. The world's first coffee tree was discovered in the Horn of Africa. Over time, Ethiopian coffee has long become a topic everyone loves to talk about [more…]

Huakui, a single-origin coffee whose very name already evokes a rich, fragrant aroma. Like other Ethiopian coffees, it comes from the southwestern highlands and is a high-quality natural-process coffee from the Hambela region, with pronounced floral and tropical fruit flavors that leave you lingering in that wonderful aftertaste. Huakui also [more…]

Ethiopia and Kenya, Africa's renowned coffee-producing countries, are highly celebrated in the specialty coffee world. The coffee flavors from both regions are predominantly fruit-acid oriented, but the difference lies in that Ethiopian coffee features a bright, uplifting acidity with a clean and refreshing mouthfeel, while Kenyan coffee exhibits berry fruit [more…]

With so many Ethiopian beans out there, which one should you buy first when your budget is limited? Today we're putting three popular Ethiopian beans side by side for a horizontal comparison—Yirgacheffe Gudingding, Huakui, and Kafa Forest—scoring and comparing them across three dimensions: flavor, mouthfeel, and who they suit. After reading this, you can make a decision right away. Comparison One: Flavor Performance Yirga [more…]

The moka pot extraction method presents coffee beans from different origins in different ways. The climate, altitude, and processing method of an origin determine the chemical composition and flavor characteristics of the coffee beans, and these characteristics are amplified under the high-temperature, high-pressure extraction of the moka pot. Understanding origin differences can help us make choices that better suit our taste when selecting beans. [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…]

When it comes to choosing beans for cold brew, the question of origin is almost impossible to avoid. Coffee beans from different origins carry their own distinctive flavor genes, and the low-temperature, slow-extraction nature of cold brew happens to amplify the floral and fruity notes of certain origins to just the right degree. Ethiopian coffee beans have long been highly favored in the world of cold brew, and behind this lies the orig [more…]

As one of Ethiopia's most iconic specialty coffee beans, Yirgacheffe has consistently maintained high popularity. Whether it's coffee connoisseurs who have been drinking for years or complete beginners just starting out, everyone favors it so much. Why is Yirgacheffe so popular? Let's first look at three Yirgacheffe coffees with different styles: ① Front [more…]

G1 is the highest grade for Ethiopian green coffee beans. Front Street's washed Gedeb, Front Street's natural Red Cherry, Front Street's Kaffa Forest, and the most popular Front Street Huakui all belong to G1. However, due to different producing regions and processing methods, each coffee bean displays its own distinct flavor characteristics. For example, this year's new [more…]