The name Geisha is now almost a highly recognizable symbol in specialty coffee. But what many people don't know is that its roots actually lie in Ethiopia. In recent years, an estate named after Geisha—Gesha Village—has turned its attention back to Ethiopia, and has also made "original Geisha" a [more…]

In the past, when some friends who wanted to taste Geisha coffee came to Front Street Coffee and ordered Geisha, the baristas at Front Street would carefully ask, "Do you mean Ethiopian Geisha or Panamanian Geisha?" Everyone would be confused about the difference between these two Geishas. Nowadays, the name of Panamanian Geisha [more…]

Some people say that Geisha coffee is so expensive, so what exactly does Geisha coffee taste like? Front Street believes that when you drink Geisha coffee, you'll feel like it's not a cup of coffee, but a cup of floral and fruity tea. Because of different growing regions, the flavors that Geisha coffee presents also vary, but overall, Geisha coffee naturally has a [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…]

If a customer is looking for the most cost-effective coffee beans, then Huakui is definitely one of Front Street's top recommendations. But whenever Front Street mentions Huakui, some customers will say something like: "Oh, I know Huakui—it's a variant of Geisha / a variety of Geisha!" As you can see, even today there are still many people [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…]

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…]

"In the sixth to eighth centuries AD, Kaldi, a young Ethiopian goatherd, was tending his goats in a forested mountain area. Then one day, he noticed that his flock had suddenly become inexplicably excited, jumping and frolicking about. Even an old sick goat regained its vigor and was soon running briskly. After careful observation, he finally discovered that these 'symptoms' appeared after the flock ate from the forest [more…]

Geisha coffee beans are famous for their rich floral aroma and refined fruit acidity, but this variety went from Ethiopia's wild forests to the world stage through nearly seventy years of obscurity and turning points. This article sorts out Geisha's varietal origins, spread, and growing condition requirements, focusing on the terroir advantages of Panama's Boquete producing region, as well as Hacienda La Esmeralda's Red Label and Green Label grading system. It also presents Front Street Coffee's roasting approach for Geisha and V60 brewing parameter recommendations, and includes flavor descriptions of beans from well-known Panama estates such as Butterfly and Elida, providing coffee lovers with a complete Geisha tasting reference. [more…]

A delicious cup of coffee begins with fresh, perfectly roasted coffee beans. But where can you find the best beans, and which countries of origin produce the most interesting flavors? Front Street Coffee presents a guide to some coffee beans from around the world, as well as various coffees [more…]

While Jamaican Blue Mountain and Hawaiian Kona have long occupied the coffee throne, a dark horse from Ethiopia's native forests—Geisha—is rewriting the landscape of specialty coffee with hurricane force. This article takes you through Geisha's legendary journey from its discovery in 1931 to its dazzling rise at Hacienda La Esmeralda in Panama, recounting its glorious record of eleven championships and sky-high auction bids, and further, through hands-on testing with both pour-over and siphon extraction methods, deeply analyzing this bean's signature lemon-citrus aroma, honey-cream sweetness, and layer upon layer of oolong tea notes. Front Street Coffee will also share roasting and brewing insights to help you fully understand this green diamond capable of moving even the most seasoned connoisseur. [more…]

How did Geisha coffee get its name? Front Street Coffee believes that from a literal sense, Geisha coffee is a coffee bean full of floral fragrance, but this is not actually the case. Geisha's floral aroma is not strong; instead, its fruity aroma is more intense, such as passion fruit, strawberry, mango, jackfruit, and citrus. According to what Front Street Coffee has learned: Geisha [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…]

"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…]

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…]

In the high-altitude producing regions of Ethiopia, the name Hambela has often been mentioned in recent years. It is located in the Guji region, and the Gesha coffee it produces has become popular for its rich fruity aroma, while the region's own high-altitude environment is an important source of its sweetness. Where Hambela is located Hambela is situated in the high-altitude zone of the Guji region in southern Ethiopia, [more…]

In the high-altitude growing regions of Ethiopia, the name Hambela has been mentioned frequently in recent years. It is located in the Guji region, and the Huakui coffee it produces has become popular for its rich fruity aroma, while the region's high-altitude environment is precisely an important source of sweetness. Where Hambela Is Located Hambela is situated in the high-altitude zone of the Guji region in southern Ethiopia, [more…]

The popularity of specialty coffee has led more and more people to pay attention to the differences between coffee bean varieties. As a recognized representative of high-quality coffee, Arabica encompasses numerous sub-varieties, which present ever-changing flavors under the influence of different origins and processing methods. Faced with an overwhelming array of choices, beginners who have just stepped into the world of specialty coffee often do not know where to start. This article will systematically sort out the main classifications of Arabica and provide three practical screening approaches, while also listing eight single-origin Arabica beans suitable for beginners to try, covering varieties such as Typica, Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Geisha, Ethiopian heirloom varieties, the SL series, and Catimor, to help you find your own cup in the vast world of coffee. [more…]

Huakui coffee is a single-origin coffee from Ethiopia, renowned for its explosive aroma and sweetness, with a highly distinctive taste. It once won first place in the sun-dried bean category of the 2017 Ethiopian International Coffee Cupping, and this batch of green beans was named "Huakui" because of its champion status. In the [more…]