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…]

Specialty drinks are the third main category of coffee sold in coffee shops, alongside espresso-based and single-origin coffees. Specialty coffee drinks can be understood as the "cocktails" of the coffee world: creative beverages made by combining coffee with various traditional or non-traditional ingredients, setting them apart from conventional coffee. (Cof [more…]

We often see the words "pure Arabica coffee beans" in TV commercials, or in coffee shops and convenience stores. Many people are very curious: what are Arabica coffee beans? In this article, Front Street will answer these questions one by one ~ What are Arabica coffee beans? There are three main types of coffee beans in the world. [more…]

Specialty coffee beans for espresso are best judged by gradually building up your tasting experience. When buying beans for daily use, you need to consider how quickly you'll drink them, how much to buy at once, and whether you mainly make black coffee or milk coffee at home. The flavor words on the packaging can offer clues, but they can't replace the actual drinking experience—whether the acidity is mellow, whether the sweetness lingers, whether the mouthfeel is [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow the WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). What is SOE coffee? SOE is the abbreviation of Single Origin Espresso, which means single-origin espresso. Its focus is to highlight [more…]

Commercially available coffee is generally divided into three categories: "industrial coffee," "commercial coffee," and "specialty coffee." The classification criteria are as follows: (1) Industrial coffee: 100% pure Robusta coffee beans. (2) Commercial coffee: blended beans from different regions or varieties. (3) Specialty coffee: high-quality [more…]

With the growth of specialty coffee, the community of coffee drinkers has continued to expand, so a large number of coffee beans from different origins have begun flooding the coffee market. As a result, coffee enthusiasts are often at a loss when choosing coffee beans. New coffee enthusiasts who come to Front Street Coffee to taste coffee often ask how to choose high-quality specialty coffee. [more…]

What is specialty coffee? In the past, people's impression of coffee was nothing more than bitterness, a flavor characteristic caused by dark roasting. As times changed, coffee culture also evolved into the third wave trend of medium and light roasting, among which a new term emerged—specialty coffee. A simple definition of specialty coffee is [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…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Americano is made by diluting espresso with water, typically using dark-roasted Italian-style coffee beans. The Americano beans crafted by Front Street are a blend of single-origin beans from two different regions, which [more…]

When choosing specialty coffee beans for a moka pot, you can set the complex information aside for now. For everyday bean buying, you need to consider how quickly you'll drink them, how much to buy at once, and whether your home mainly makes black coffee or milk coffee. Start by looking at the two sets of differences—light versus rich, and black coffee versus milk coffee—then look at the roast date and processing method, and your judgment will be more in line with daily life. [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…]

When beginners first start exploring espresso, they will surely be advised to prioritize specialty blends, because they can better stabilize the quality and flavor performance of every cup of coffee. Not only are they economical and affordable, but they also have a rich, fragrant taste and come with a moderate amount of crema, which is helpful for practicing latte art—truly killing several birds with one stone. [more…]

More and more people are beginning to discover coffee, fall in love with it, and even make it themselves. Specialty coffee is no longer seen merely as a commodity, but as an experience—as a craft or artisanal product. So-called specialty coffee is, in fact, grown under specific climatic and [more…]

When opening a coffee shop, choosing beans is always the unavoidable lesson. New owners easily fall into two extremes: either they only pick the most expensive ones, and costs become unmanageable; or they only look at price, and the quality and reputation of the drinks suffer. A mature approach is tiered pairing: one main bean as the base, one everyday bean to control costs, and one specialty option for differentiation. Each [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Experienced coffee enthusiasts know that the coffee beans used in specialty coffee are all Arabica variety coffee beans, which have a lower caffeine content than Robusta variety coffee beans, and therefore perform in coffee flavor cupping [more…]

In today's society, everything has to be high-end—whether it's food or drink, as long as you add the word "specialty," its value instantly skyrockets. But whether it's truly worth it depends on individual choice. As one of the world's three major beverages, coffee has its own unique history and culture, and likewise across the globe [more…]

Mainstream Third Wave Specialty Coffee Nowadays, cafes often emphasize that they serve "specialty coffee." What exactly is "specialty coffee"? Why is it that among the home-roasting businesses blooming like wildflowers, over ninety percent choose the so-called light-to-medium roast to interpret the flavors of green coffee beans? Just pay a little attention to coffee-related articles. [more…]

Thanks to the high altitude afforded by the surrounding mountains of the Andean foothills, Colombian coffee has rich flavors and outstanding quality; some have intense chocolate and nutty aromas, while others have a sweet, jam-like taste. We highly recommend Front Street Colombia Huila coffee beans, which are wet-processed and belong to the Caturra variety. [more…]

Coffee beans on the market are mainly divided into two types: single-origin and blended. Single-origin coffee beans, as the name suggests, refer to coffee beans of the same variety produced from the same estate. For example, Front Street Mandheling coffee with its rich spicy aroma, Front Street Colombia coffee with its dark chocolate and cocoa notes, Front Street Yirgacheffe coffee with its floral and citrus flavors, and so on. Each type of single-origin coffee [more…]