Search Results for: Security
The internal war in Ethiopia has led to problems with coffee transportation, and it is considering using railways for diversion.
Due to the conflict in Ethiopia, there are problems with coffee transportation, and the government considers using railway transportation for diversion. Recently, according to the report of the Ethiopian Reporter Network, the current Ethiopian govern [more…]
Has Front Street Coffee closed down? Is Front Street Coffee no longer open? Front Street Relocation Notice
Relocation Notice: In the winter of 2025, Front Street Coffee moved from its original location at No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Dadao Road to the nearby No. 315 Donghua East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. Front Street Coffee is a store in Guangzhou that sells freshly roasted coffee beans, offering dozens of coffee beans from major coffee-growing regions around the world. [more…]
Ethiopia will allow foreign capital to participate in trade.
Recently, according to the local Ethiopian media reporter network, under the leadership of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy, the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has issued a new law that will allow foreign enterprises to participate in import and [more…]
Sweet aftertaste coffee beans: a flavor path with low acidity and lingering sweetness
Beans with understated acidity and a prominent sweet finish place their flavor emphasis on sweetness and aftertaste: natural (dry) processing and medium-dark roasting round off the acidity, leaving a lingering sweetness. Front Street Coffee's Ethiopian Huakui has a sweet finish with a passion fruit aftertaste; the acidity on the palate flashes by, and sweetness takes over the second half. In Kafa Forest, the sweetness actually becomes more pronounced as the temperature drops. [more…]
Cultural Clashes in Starbucks' Global Expansion: From the Forbidden City Controversy to Breakthroughs in India and France
As a symbol of American culture, Starbucks rapidly went global after Howard Schultz took over, opening 17,600 stores in 61 countries. However, when Starbucks entered countries with deep cultural traditions such as China, India, and France, it frequently encountered cultural resistance and controversy. From being forced to withdraw from its Forbidden City store, to the long wait in the Indian market, to the French people's steadfast defense of traditional cafés, Starbucks, while exporting American coffee culture, has also had to face the stubborn resistance of local cultures. This article will walk you through Starbucks' path of cultural conflict and integration around the world, and explore the balance between business expansion and cultural respect. [more…]