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…]

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…]

It is well known that African specialty coffee is primarily characterized by fruity and floral aromas. Among these, Ethiopia is not only recognized as the birthplace of coffee but also the homeland of many legendary varieties. When it comes to flavor, Ethiopian coffee typically features distinct citrus and fragrant floral notes, a light body, and bright acidity, with Yirgacheffe being the most famous. [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…]

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…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. People who frequent coffee shops should be no stranger to the name Yirgacheffe—some say it's a province, some say it's a producing region, and others think it's a type of coffee bean. [more…]

Yirgacheffe is a small town in southern Ethiopia, originally part of Sidamo Province. Later, because of its distinctive white floral aroma and citrus flavor, which left a deep impression on everyone who tasted it, Yirgacheffe became independent from the Sidamo region, officially ushering in a new era of acidic coffee and becoming [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…]

Huakui is a specialty Arabica coffee bean that every beginner must try. It comes from Hambella in the Guji region (GUJI) and is processed by the Buku Abel washing station here, and it is famous for the classic Ethiopian floral and fruity aroma in its flavor profile. Buku Abel is located at an altitude of 22 [more…]

In coffee history, the specialty coffee wave and its three waves form the basic understanding people have of coffee. People often compare and contrast specialty coffee beans with commercial coffee beans, as if the two were opposites. So what are the differences and connections between them? To understand the differences between the two, we must first understand specialty coffee's [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…]

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…]

With aromas reminiscent of citrus and jasmine green tea, Yirgacheffe has become one of the most famous specialty coffees in the world. Its soft, fruity character has become a signature trait unique to Yirgacheffe; the brewed flavor resembles a blend of lemon and citrus, with a light body and rich layers. As a commonly used bean among specialty coffees [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In recent years, as the wave of specialty coffee has swept in, SOE coffee has also begun to gather momentum, so recently quite a few coffee enthusiasts visiting Front Street have asked why Front Street's shop doesn't offer SOE coffee. [more…]

"Yirgacheffe flavor" refers to the unique coffee flavor cultivated by the Yirgacheffe producing region! The Yirgacheffe region is located in Ethiopia, with an average altitude of around 2,000 meters, making it one of the highest-altitude producing regions in Ethiopia. The higher altitude extends the ripening time of the coffee cherries, allowing the coffee enough time to accumulate [more…]

When it comes to coffee with floral and fruity aromas, Front Street Coffee immediately thinks of Yirgacheffe. Although Geisha coffee also has floral and fruity aromas, when it comes to which is better, Front Street Coffee still believes Yirgacheffe's is more vivid. Yirgacheffe is a specialty coffee region in Ethiopia. It originally belonged to the Sidama region, but because of its unique flavor it was [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). When it comes to Ethiopia's specialty coffee regions, many people will without hesitation name Yirgacheffe and Sidamo. What are the differences between the coffees from these two regions? This time we will [more…]

If there are any names that cannot be avoided in the Ethiopian specialty coffee scene in recent years, Front Street Coffee believes that Tamiru of Alo Coffee and Eliyas Dukamo of Elto Coffee must be among them. Whether in international competitions [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…]

A Beginner's Guide to Getting into Coffee — How to Choose the Flavor You Want to Drink Figuring out how to pick the coffee beans you actually want to taste is no small challenge. To help with this, Front Street Coffee has put together a summary of the flavors and characteristics of several common coffee beans. The beans introduced below progress from light and fresh to rich and bold, and from more acidic to more bitter. [more…]