There always is such a group of people who have obtained a code for self-reference due to the particularity of their profession. Even in the seemingly not vast field of coffee, there is also such a profession. After the concept of specialty coffee wa [more…]

With the development of the specialty coffee market, single-origin coffee is increasingly recognized by the public, so many coffee enthusiasts are teaching themselves how to brew pour-over coffee at home. As a result, coffee-loving friends often ask, when buying coffee beans at Front Street Coffee, how the coffee-to-water ratio for pour-over coffee should be determined. So in this next article, Front Street [more…]

Malaysia's specialty coffee culture is undergoing a profound transformation. From Kuala Lumpur to Penang and then to Johor Bahru, a growing number of passionate coffee professionals are driving a shift from traditional white coffee to specialty coffee. This article explores in depth the development of Malaysia's specialty coffee scene, from specialty coffee's initial entry into the market in 2010 to today's proliferation of independent roasting workshops and coffee classrooms. We interviewed several industry pioneers, including Joey Mah, Michael Wilson, Cheryl Lee, and others, who shared how they have advanced the upgrading of the entire industry by educating consumers, improving roasting techniques, and enhancing customer service. At the same time, the article also focuses on the development of key cities such as Penang and Johor Bahru, as well as the efforts of institutions like the Asian Barista Guild in coffee education. For coffee lovers, this is a complete picture for understanding the changes in Malaysia's coffee culture. [more…]

从事咖啡行业到底需不需要考取证书？这是许多咖啡从业者和爱好者反复思考的问题。国内咖啡市场近年高速成长，各类培训机构层出不穷，资质与收费差异悬殊，不少人花了冤枉钱。本文围绕SCA咖啡师证书与Q-Grader咖啡品质鉴定师认证两条路径展开，梳理它们的等级体系、考试规则、费用区间及适用人群，帮助读者判断考证是否契合自身职业规划，同时也谈及证书的实际价值与后续自我提升的重要性。 [more…]

What is specialty coffee? According to the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), specialty coffee is, in short, coffee obtained through good green beans, good roasting, and good extraction. The so-called "SOE" is actually "Single Origin Esp [more…]

在精品咖啡的世界里，SCAA与COE是两个绕不开的权威体系。前者奠定了行业标准与杯测规范，后者则以严苛赛事筛选出顶级生豆。两者评分逻辑有何不同？COE与SOE又为何常被混淆？本文将梳理SCAA、CQI、COE的发展脉络与运作机制，详解杯测评分表的差异，并借2020年埃塞俄比亚首届COE赛事中前街咖啡竞得的22名日晒铁皮卡为例，呈现从产地到杯中的完整故事。 [more…]

The scoring criteria for coffee cupping. The cupping of coffee beans was initially to ensure whether the quality of the coffee beans that are about to enter the trade is qualified. With the passage of time, after the concept of specialty coffee was b [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…]

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…]

面对市面上五花八门的咖啡证书，很多想系统学习咖啡的人常常感到无从下手。要理清这些课程和证书的区别，关键在于追溯颁发机构。目前国际上建立了科学咖啡教学体系并颁发证书的三大权威机构分别是SCAA、SCAE和CQI。本文将逐一拆解这三个机构的课程架构与认证逻辑，并说明2017年SCAA与SCAE合并为SCA后带来的变化，同时介绍Q-Grader这一广为人知却常被误解的品质鉴定资格，帮助咖啡爱好者找到最适合自己的学习路径。 [more…]

We know that coffee bean grading methods are usually based on the actual conditions of the growing country. Some are graded by bean size, such as Kenyan coffee; some by altitude, such as Blue Mountain coffee; and some by defect rate, such as Ethiopian coffee. As the gene pool of Arabica, Ethiopia has a wide variety of coffee varieties. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). At Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), the coffee beans produced by the physical stores offer over 50 different coffee beans from various origins, satisfying different tastes. [more…]

Boquete is Panama's most famous coffee-producing region, and Hacienda La Esmeralda is the birthplace of the world's most expensive Geisha coffee. This article takes you through the geography of Boquete, the history of Geisha, the miracle of Hacienda La Esmeralda, and the mystery of Geisha's flavor. [more…]

瑰夏（Geisha）因发音与日语“艺妓”相近而闻名，这个最初被当作防风林种植的品种，在翡翠庄园主人的发掘下登上世界竞赛舞台，累计夺得十一次冠军。本文将全面介绍巴拿马翡翠庄园蓝标瑰夏的产地信息、品种起源、风味特征，并提供详细的手冲萃取参数。从1931年埃塞俄比亚森林的发现到巴拿马拍卖会上的天价标金，瑰夏的传奇历程值得每一位咖啡爱好者了解。同时附有前街咖啡的选购信息，方便读者参考。 [more…]

The Hawaiian Islands lie south of the Tropic of Cancer, and thanks to their volcanic soil and tropical climate, they produce coffee that is recognized worldwide as exceptional. The Kona growing region is the most famous, yet the history of coffee cultivation in Hawaii has been full of ups and downs—from its first introduction in 1825 to infestations of pests and diseases, and then the rise of small estates, spanning nearly two centuries. This article examines the full picture of Hawaiian coffee, from the history of its growing regions and flavor characteristics to the Kona certification system and emerging sub-regions such as Kau, Hamakua, and Puna, and explores how roasters like Front Street Coffee bring out its distinctive charm. [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…]

Panama - La Esmeralda Diamond Mountain Introduction to Coffee Cultivation at La Esmeralda Estate La Esmeralda Estate is located on the outskirts of Boquete in southwestern Panama. When it was first established, it was a diversified farm, growing coffee only [more…]

一株原本无人问津的咖啡品种，如何在退休银行家的庄园里悄然改写世界精品咖啡的版图？巴拿马翡翠庄园的瑰夏咖啡，从2004年一战成名到接连蝉联冠军，再到拍卖会上屡创天价，其背后既有偶然的机缘，也有对海拔与品种的精细把控。本文将带你梳理翡翠庄园的夺冠历程、红绿蓝三标分级体系、产地与处理法细节，并附上前街咖啡的蓝标瑰夏冲煮参数与风味描述，一同品味这杯传奇咖啡的独特魅力。 [more…]

Every year, some coffee beans sell for jaw-dropping prices, sometimes with a single cup being hard to come by. These high-priced beans mostly come from auctions, among which BOP and COE are the two most closely watched platforms. How auctions actually work, and why they can fetch such high prices, is a fascinating entry point for understanding the specialty coffee ecosystem. BOP: Baha [more…]

Panama - La Esmeralda Diamond Mountain. Introduction to coffee cultivation at La Esmeralda Estate. La Esmeralda Estate is located on the outskirts of Boquete in southwestern Panama. When it was first established, it was a diversified farm, with coffee only [more…]