埃塞俄比亚作为精品咖啡的圣地，其咖啡出口体系却相当复杂。根据当地法令，咖啡出口分为ECX竞标、合作社与单一农场三大系统，其中合作社与单一庄园可绕过ECX直接出口，具备较完整的可追溯性。ECX由Eleni Gabre-Madhin于2008年创办，通过分级、仓储与即时信息改变了咖啡农的交易处境。而真正实现100%可追溯的，是近年来崛起的单一农场系统，西达摩日晒花魁正是来自罕贝拉农场的代表作。本文将梳理三大体系的运作差异、ECX的交易逻辑、六大合作社联盟的架构，以及单一农场对精品咖啡的意义。前街也将持续关注这些产地动向，为咖啡爱好者带来更清晰的产地知识。 [more…]

埃塞俄比亚作为咖啡的基因宝库，其豆种繁杂、颗粒大小不一，却造就了明亮果酸与花香交织的独特风味。本文从前街咖啡的视角出发，系统梳理埃塞咖啡的种植采收方式、Heirloom原生种的由来、九大精品产区的风土特色，以及ECX交易制度与G1-G5分级标准。同时详解耶加雪菲、西达莫、花魁等代表豆的风味表现，并附上前街咖啡的V60手冲参数，帮助爱好者全面理解埃塞豆的多样魅力。 [more…]

非洲作为咖啡的起源大陆，凭借独特的气候与地形，孕育出风味辨识度极高的咖啡豆。从埃塞俄比亚的耶加雪菲到肯尼亚的AA级，再到也门的摩卡与坦桑尼亚的乞力马扎罗，每个产区都展现出迷人的果酸与地域特色。本文系统梳理非洲主要咖啡产国的种植历史、品种、处理法与风味特征，并附上各合作社与代表豆款信息，适合咖啡爱好者深入了解非洲精品咖啡的全貌。 [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…]

咖啡种植长期集中在南北回归线之间的咖啡带，日本因气候寒冷一直未能实现本土商业化种植。然而冈山市山子农场经过多年探索，终于在温室内成功让铁皮卡咖啡树开花结果，预计2022年2月收获日本历史上首批本土咖啡豆。农场主山本康介还发起了「Japan Organic Coffee Project」，向有意种植者提供树苗与技术支援。这一突破能否为日本咖啡产业开辟新路径？本文将带你了解山子农场的种植历程、技术细节与未来展望。 [more…]

Sumatra Mandheling is the most distinctive low-acid coffee in the world of specialty coffee, and its unique wet-hulling process gives Mandheling a heavy body with earthy and spicy herbal notes. This article takes you through the mystery of Mandheling's processing. [more…]

On ordinary days, I get to meet all kinds of customers behind the bar, and quite a few of them are not used to coffee beans that lean sour. Usually, the coffees with strong acidity are those that are roasted lighter, and indeed some lightly roasted coffees have a sourness that is hard to accept. So customers naturally form the impression that cof [more…]

洪都拉斯咖啡的种植历史可追溯至18世纪后期，西班牙商人将咖啡树引入这片土地。经历独立后的缓慢发展、基础设施改善、1998年飓风米奇的毁灭性打击，以及此后令人瞩目的产业复兴，洪都拉斯如今已跻身全球五大咖啡生产国之列，每年产量逾47.5万公吨，并成为优质阿拉比卡咖啡豆的重要出口国。本文将回顾洪都拉斯咖啡的跌宕历程，并介绍前街精选的五款代表性洪都拉斯咖啡品牌，涵盖马卡拉有机咖啡、热带水果波旁微批次、蒙特维斯塔工艺咖啡、Maud's有机K杯以及科潘产区火山咖啡，剖析各品牌的产地背景、处理工艺与杯测风味。 [more…]

This article will take you on a deep dive into the HiU Project Natural Bourbon coffee beans from El Salvador's Carmen Estate. From the 2012 WBC competition experience to the unique hops aroma in the green beans, and on to Carmen Estate's volcanic soil and family heritage, the author shares in detail this bean's flavor profile, roasting insights, and origin background. The article also introduces the strict standards of the HiU Project and the cultivation characteristics of Salvadoran coffee. Currently this bean is nearly out of stock, and Front Street Coffee is specially offering a limited-time special price on the last batch, with a purchase limit of two portions per enthusiast, available only while supplies last. [more…]

Many people feel puzzled the first time they taste coffee with acidity: is coffee being sour actually a good thing? In fact, acidity is an extremely important flavor dimension in specialty coffee. Especially in medium-light roasted beans, floral and fruity aromas often come hand in hand with bright acidity. Because dark-roasted beans undergo sufficient caramelization, bitterness dominates and the floral and fruity notes are masked instead. Light roast is dropped between the middle of first crack and the end of first crack, retaining more organic acids, with prominent acidity and rich aroma layers; medium roast, by contrast, has higher sweetness and more restrained acidity. Starting from roast level, this article will explain the causes of acidity and then introduce five representative single-origin coffees with floral and fruity aromas one by one—Front Street Coffee Gutingding, Front Street Coffee Kenya Little Tomato, Front Street Coffee Geisha Blend Strawberry Candy, Front Street Coffee Colombia Big Belly Button, and Front Street Coffee Butterfly—to help enthusiasts choose beans precisely based on flavor descriptions. [more…]

The Western Valley is one of Costa Rica's four major specialty coffee regions, known for its eco-friendly growing philosophy and diverse processing methods. This article introduces the characteristics and signature flavors of this region. [more…]

On ordinary days, behind the bar, you get to meet all kinds of customers. Quite a few of them are not used to coffee beans that are on the acidic side. Usually, the coffees with pronounced acidity are those that are roasted lighter, and indeed some lightly roasted coffees have an acidity that is hard to accept. So customers naturally form the impression that cof [more…]

Besides being extracted with hot water, coffee can also be made with cold water. Coffee made with cold water is called "cold brew coffee," and it has a distinct character compared to hot-brewed coffee. Cold brew coffee is divided into cold brew steeped coffee and ice drip coffee; cold brew steeped coffee is made by soaking coffee grounds in cold water, while ice drip coffee refers to the use of a drip filtration method. [more…]

PWN Golden Mandheling 01 | Origin Introduction Indonesia's main coffee-producing regions are Sumatra, Java, and Sulawesi, with Mandheling from Sumatra being the most famous. Mandheling, also known as Sumatra coffee, North Suma [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…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Different varieties of coffee have different aromas and flavors, and especially for those who truly love drinking coffee, enjoying a cup of top-quality coffee is an incredibly pleasant experience. Friends who drink coffee all [more…]

Besides being extracted with hot water, coffee can also be made with cold water. Coffee made with cold water is called "cold brew coffee," and it has a distinct charm compared to hot-brewed coffee. Cold brew coffee is divided into cold water brew and ice drip coffee; cold water brew involves soaking coffee grounds in cold water, while ice drip coffee refers to the use of a drip filtration method. [more…]

According to data from Xinhua News Agency and the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA), China has surpassed the United States to become the world's third-largest importer of Ethiopian coffee. It is reported that the Ethiopian Trade and Trade Administration (ECTA) exported 47,8 [more…]

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…]

Green Mountain Coffee and Blue Mountain Coffee differ by only one word, yet they belong to completely different concepts. The former is a commercial coffee brand from Vermont in the United States, known for its K-Cup single-serve system and its environmental and fair trade philosophy; the latter is a top-tier single-origin coffee produced in Jamaica's Blue Mountains, subject to strict regional standards, with scarce output and a high price. This article will sort out the essential differences between the two one by one from the perspectives of origin background, brand positioning, market history, and quality standards, and introduce the Blue Mountain No. 1 coffee beans recommended by Front Street Coffee along with brewing suggestions, helping coffee lovers clearly distinguish between these two coffees that are often confused. [more…]