Brazilian coffee holds an important position in the global coffee market, as Brazil is the largest coffee producer and exporter in the world, and its coffee exports account for one-third of the world's coffee exports. Brazil Brazil is the fifth large [more…]

In the Asian coffee landscape, Indonesia's Mandheling and Vietnam's massive output often dominate the conversation, while the coffee story of landlocked Laos is rarely mentioned. This country, bordering China, Vietnam, and Thailand, nurtures a mild and smooth coffee flavor thanks to the high altitude, abundant rainfall, and volcanic soil of the Bolaven Plateau. From the introduction of Typica and Bourbon during the French colonial period, to the shift toward Robusta after war and disease, and now to a diverse landscape where Arabica accounts for one-third, Lao coffee has weathered a century of ups and downs. This article will walk you through the historical trajectory, core production regions, and current state of the Lao coffee industry, along with relevant recommendations from the Front Street brand. [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…]

Many friends have messaged Front Street privately, asking Front Street to introduce some representative good coffee beans. Front Street thought about it, and the most representative coffees are the more distinctive coffee beans from each major producing region. For this reason, Front Street has recommended 10 coffee beans from different producing countries. 1. Front Street Coffee (FrontSt [more…]

Panama is a Central American country, bordered by Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east. Friends who know something about single-origin coffee should all know that Panamanian coffee is famous in the coffee world for the Geisha from Hacienda La Esmeralda. Ever since the Geisha from Hacienda La Esmeralda won the BOP championship in 2004, Pana [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…]

2024年第二十八届最佳巴拿马（BOP）赛事中，多品种组冠军由暗月庄园的奇洛索品种以94.1分摘得。暗月庄园位于巴拿马著名产区波奎特，由现任SCAP主席Hunter Tedman接手后，将一片养分流失的蔬菜种植地转化为生物友好型咖啡庄园。2018年种下第一棵咖啡树，2022年首次参赛即获日晒瑰夏组第9名、水洗瑰夏组第11名，奇洛索更斩获多品种组亚军，今年更上一层楼夺得冠军。本文将带你了解暗月庄园的转型历程、波奎特产区风土优势，以及奇洛索品种如何推动巴拿马咖啡多样性发展。前街也将持续关注该庄园的后续表现。 [more…]

In recent years, the coffee market has seen an increase in demand for some new coffee varieties. In some large competitions, some contestants choose to use new varieties for the competition, which makes the variety become popular overnight, such as t [more…]

2024年第二十八届最佳巴拿马（BOP）赛事中，暗月庄园选送的奇洛索（Chiroso）以94.1分摘得多品种组桂冠，延续了这一品种近年在国际赛场上的亮眼表现。奇洛索源自哥伦比亚安蒂奥基亚省乌劳市，曾于2014年哥伦比亚COE夺冠，此后逐步被引入巴拿马等地。它的基因背景一度被误认为与卡杜拉相关，后经研究证实与埃塞俄比亚地方品种存在亲缘关系，却并非卡杜拉的自然变种。奇洛索豆形尖长，花香与水果调性突出，酸质复杂，风味常被拿来与瑰夏比较，醇厚度更胜一筹。本文将梳理该品种的起源、传播历程、植物特征与风味表现，并介绍其烘焙潜力，为咖啡爱好者提供一份完整的品种档案。 [more…]

Latte originates from the transliteration of the Italian word "Latte." Latte coffee refers to coffee made by mixing a certain proportion of milk into espresso, and it is a type of fancy coffee. The original latte coffee originated in Vienna, the city of music. The Viennese began drinking coffee in the 17th century, when the Turkish army attacked [more…]

Latte is a transliteration of the Italian word Latte. Latte coffee refers to coffee made by mixing a certain proportion of milk into espresso, and is a type of fancy coffee. The original latte coffee originated in Vienna, the city of music. Viennese people began drinking coffee in the 17th century, when the Turkish army attacked [more…]

Latte comes from the transliteration of the Italian word Latte. Latte coffee refers to coffee made by mixing a certain proportion of milk into espresso, and it is a type of fancy coffee. The original latte coffee originated in Vienna, the city of music. The Viennese began drinking coffee in the 17th century, when the Turkish army attacked [more…]

Yirgacheffe is Ethiopia's most iconic specialty coffee region, and domestic coffee enthusiasts have long been familiar with it. This time we're going to talk about a washed Yirgacheffe G1 that has its own专属专属 name—Blue Nile. This bean was created through a collaboration between the American company Royal Coffee and Ethiopia's Keffe Mill processing station, and its name comes from the Blue Nile, the river in Ethiopia that eventually flows into the Nile. As a high-grade designation within Yirgacheffe, G1 represents the superior quality of specialty coffee. Coffee Review gave it a high score of 94 points. Next, Front Street Coffee will walk everyone through this bean's packaging, green bean condition, and the flavor performance after pour-over brewing. [more…]

Anaerobic Fermentation has been very popular in the coffee world in recent years, mainly because Sasa Sestic, the Australian competitor who won the 2015 WBC, started this trend, and even in 2018 WB [more…]

This Panamanian Kotowa Estate specialty coffee bean boasts a rich tropical fruit aroma. In its dry fragrance, it presents delicate pink floral notes and intense fruity aromas, primarily fruits such as cranberry, dried fruit, and grapes. After breaking the crust and skimming off the grounds, the coffee greets the palate with flavors of ripe cherries, prunes, and honey-like [more…]

Vietnam | Introduction to the planting environment of coffee producing areas and coffee varieties. In Asia, there are many coffee-producing countries, such as Laos, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, China, and Vietnam, among which Vietnam is the world's second [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Brazilian coffee has always been regarded by everyone as the top choice for "large quantity and satisfying," because it not only has a balanced taste but is also economically affordable. A bag of Front Street Brazilian everyday coffee beans costs only 25 yuan, while a bag of [more…]

Front Street Coffee: Kenya Asaliya Coffee Beans Region: Kenya, Thika Region, Asali Processing Plant Altitude: 1550-1750m Processing Method: Washed Variety: SL28 & SL34 Flavor: Snow Pear, Smoked Plum, Yellow Sugar [more…]

深夜独自品尝一杯咖啡，是许多人钟爱的片刻安宁。本文为咖啡爱好者整理了适合晚间发朋友圈的短句文案，同时以散文笔触描绘了咖啡陪伴下的孤独与沉思。从冲煮时袅袅升起的热气，到入口时纯粹的苦香，咖啡不仅是一种饮品，更承载着生活的信心与情趣。文中还推荐了前街咖啡的相关产品，帮助你在静谧夜晚找到属于自己的那份咖啡心情。 [more…]

When Front Street recommends coffee beans for beginners just getting into pour-over coffee, they always put the washed Colombian Huila beans first, because compared with the bright acidity of Yirgacheffe beans or the higher body of Mandheling beans, Colombian beans really are extremely [more…]