"Absolutely delicious!" That's how Mr. Tetsu Kasuya introduced the coffee brewed with his improved hybrid brewing method at the beginning of one of his earlier videos. (Call me the screenshot master.) Front Street believes everyone is already familiar with Tetsu Kasuya. He is not only the champion of the 2016 World Brewers Cup, but also [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge and tips, follow Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Making coffee at home is actually not all that complicated—it basically comes down to your needs and budget. Coffee is a beverage, and in nature it's almost the same as tea. Many of us [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…]

Rwanda is a latecomer to African specialty coffee, and Nyungwe is its core producing region. This article takes you through the rapid rise of Rwandan coffee, the characteristics of the Nyungwe region, and its flavors in the cup. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The AeroPress is not just a passing fad; its appearance is quite unlike typical brewing equipment, and the company that invented this brewing device doesn't even have coffee equipment as its flagship product. [more…]

Tanzania is another important specialty coffee producer in Africa, with Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru as its core producing regions. This article takes you through the history, geography, and flavor of Tanzanian coffee. [more…]

Guatemala Antigua is one of the world's most prestigious specialty coffee regions, and its unique terrain—embraced by volcanoes on three sides—gives rise to its signature floral and fruity notes along with a full body. This article takes you deep into this Central American coffee gem. [more…]

In the 2026 BOP Washed Geisha category, Elida Estate took the category championship with 96.25 points, which was also the highest score overall. Close on its heels was a small estate still unfamiliar to most—Finca El Pergamino, with 96.00. [more…]

Kenyan coffee is regarded by the global specialty coffee community as the "benchmark of Africa" for its powerful acidity, full-bodied tartaric acid, and distinctive blackcurrant flavor. This article takes the two major producing regions of Nyeri and Thika as its starting point to provide an in-depth analysis of the ins and outs of Kenyan coffee. [more…]

咖啡圈也有属于自己的世界级竞技舞台——从咖啡师大赛到冲煮、拉花、烘焙、杯测、调酒与土耳其咖啡，世界咖啡锦标赛（WCC）旗下的七大赛事各具看点，既考验选手的综合技艺，也持续引领精品咖啡的流行风向。前街咖啡今天就带你逐一了解这些国际赛事的比赛内容与规则，看看全球顶尖咖啡人究竟在比什么、怎么比。 [more…]

Tropical Fruit Flavor Coffee Recommendation — Front Street Coffee Panama 90+ Geisha Estate Eleta Coffee Beans Region: Volcan Altitude: 1400~1800m Processing Method: 90+ Processing Method Variety: Geisha Producer: 90+ Estate Flavor: Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Ripe Grape, Fermented Notes, Various Tropical Fruits [more…]

Huehuetenango and Acatenango are two adjacent high-altitude specialty coffee regions in Guatemala. The former is located in the Maya highlands near the Mexican border, while the latter sits right beside the Acatenango volcano. This article provides an in-depth analysis of these two high-altitude twin-star regions. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat public account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The weather has been getting muggy and hot lately, and whether indoors or outdoors, a cup of iced coffee is like a treasure of summer. And iced coffee isn't something only coffee shops can offer—a small drip coffee bag can do it too. [more…]

作为精品咖啡圈的"镇店神机"，Mahlkonig EK43凭借出色的研磨均匀度和萃取表现，早已从单品磨豆机晋升为意式咖啡馆的标配。从2009年蒙特利尔Café Myriade的早期实践，到2013年Matt Perger在世界赛舞台上的加持，EK43一步步被推上神坛。与此同时，同为"壕磨"的Ditting常被拿来与EK43比较，两者在刀盘布局、风味走向上各有侧重。本文梳理EK43系列各版本（EK43S、EK43T、EK43、EKK43）的研磨刻度与结构差异，回顾其成名历程，并对比Ditting卧式刀盘的设计特点，结合Matt Perger的颗粒实验数据，解析EK43为何能实现更均匀的萃取。前街咖啡也将在文中分享相关产品推荐。 [more…]

Recently, many people have come to the front of Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) asking if there is drip bag coffee for sale. Front Street usually replies, "The store doesn't have drip bag coffee in stock. If you need it, it has to be made on the spot!" Many customers are very puzzled—why would a coffee shop [more…]

2024年世界咖啡冲煮大赛（WBrC）与世界杯测大赛在美国芝加哥落幕，奥地利选手Martin Wolf摘得桂冠。本届赛事的最大看点之一，是决赛六强中四位选手不约而同选择了拼配咖啡豆，从双拼到三拼，从跨产区混合到不同处理法叠加，拼配策略呈现出前所未有的多样性。本文带你回顾赛事结果、解析选手拼配思路，并探讨拼配豆为何成为精品咖啡竞赛的新趋势。 [more…]

2022年世界咖啡师大赛（WBC）与世界咖啡冲煮大赛（WBrC）将于9月27日至30日在澳大利亚墨尔本同期举办。作为咖啡界的顶级赛事，WBC和WBrC多年来一直推动着精品咖啡行业与咖啡师职业化的发展。然而，近年来多位往届冠军及参赛选手纷纷指出，赛事在评分透明度、评委选拔、主题制定以及性别包容性等方面存在不足，呼吁进行改革。本文将带您了解赛事最新动态，并深入探讨选手们对WBC未来发展的观点与建议。 [more…]

The biggest difference between drip bag coffee and freshly ground pour-over coffee is that drip bags use pre-ground coffee. Is there really such a big difference between pre-ground and freshly ground coffee? There will always be some difference. After coffee beans are roasted, they retain a large amount of carbon dioxide, which helps preserve the flavor and aroma of the coffee. Once the coffee beans are ground into particles, [more…]

For office workers who love coffee and want a rich cup of black coffee but don't have enough time to brew a full ceremonial pour-over, drip bag coffee is our "savior." Why is it called "drip bag"? The earliest drip bag coffee was invented in 1990 by Yamanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. in Japan. [more…]

On the African continent, beyond Ethiopia, Kenya is equally a presence that cannot be overlooked in the specialty coffee landscape. Anyone who has come into contact with specialty coffee, after experiencing how remarkably vivid coffee acidity can be, will almost always ask the same question: where does the coffee with the most prominent acidity come from? The brewers at Front Street Coffee often point to Kenya in their answer. Kenyan coffee is renowned for its clean and translucent cup, full and rounded body, and highly recognizable fruity acidity, conquering the taste buds of countless coffee lovers. This article will systematically review Kenya's coffee-growing terroir, historical evolution, characteristics of the top ten producing regions, and official grading standards. Using the washed fermentation process as an entry point, it will explain the reasons behind the formation of its signature flavors, and finally include the specific brewing recipe for Front Street Kenya Azalea for reference. [more…]