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…]

I believe that what catches your eye in every coffee shop, besides the unique decor, is also the wide variety of espresso machines, which showcase each coffee shop's distinctive character! Although the machines come in all shapes and sizes, their operation is very consistent—just a few simple steps are enough to bring us a cup rich in crema. [more…]

After reading the title, I bet some of you are already nodding and going, "Yes, yes, that's exactly what happens to me!" So scroll down quickly to clear up your confusion. You clearly followed the steps in the tutorial: tear open—hang it up—boil water—pour water—wait for it to drip through... Yet it feels like ages have passed, so why is the water still sitting on top, cof- [more…]

Some people believe that oils are an indispensable part of coffee flavor, but they also express concern about the health risks posed by these coffee oils. Today, Front Street Coffee is here to give everyone a proper explanation of what the crema in espresso actually is, and whether it has any impact on our health. Is "coffee beans with more oil" really good [more…]

"Which coffee on the menu has the least caffeine?" "I really want to drink coffee, but I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep at night if I do~" In the eyes of most people, coffee is a beverage consumed precisely for its stimulating effect, but its own aroma also attracts a group of friends who pursue delicious flavors, among whom there are quite a few who are intolerant to caffeine yet "greedy for a taste" [more…]

As the weather gradually heats up, the pre-made coffee in Front Street Coffee's fridge has become the most popular hot seller besides iced Americano. No introduction needed—customers walk in and say directly: Boss, one iced drip! Some guests, unsure what to order, hesitate and ask the barista: What's the difference between that iced drip and an Americano? [more…]

At Front Street Coffee shops, we often meet friends who have been teaching themselves pour-over coffee at home and come to discuss brewing-related questions with us. Many of them say that although the parameters they use are exactly the same as those we recommend in the shop, the coffee they brew always tastes inconsistent—sometimes good, sometimes bad—and they have no idea where the problem lies. In cases like this, [more…]

The full name of Honduras is the Republic of Honduras (República de Honduras), which is located in the northern part of Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea to the north, the Gulf of Fonseca on the south side of the Pacific Ocean, and also ad [more…]

巴拿马于2018年启动了一项名为CCD的创意咖啡产区计划，全称Creative Coffee District，旨在对传统咖啡处理方式进行现代化革新，让咖啡呈现更独特的风味。该项目不仅引进了先进设备与技术，还吸引了哥伦比亚知名的棕榈树与大嘴鸟庄园携手巴拿马阿尔蒂庄园共同参与。一方提供豆源，一方输出处理技术，在低温厌氧发酵、静态与动态发酵、超级日晒等多元处理方式的碰撞下，催生出不少别具一格的咖啡风味。本文将带您了解CCD项目的起源、运作方式及其背后的庄园故事。 [more…]

Since the beginning of this year, a coffee origin called Alo Village has quickly risen to fame in coffee circles both at home and abroad, with extremely high exposure and discussion. In conversations with multiple roasters and buyers, Front Street Coffee has also clearly felt the continued rise in popularity of this origin. So, what is it about this suddenly "ubiquitous" Al [more…]

Hawaiian Kona is the only specialty coffee grown in the United States and one of the most expensive island coffees in the world. This article takes you through Kona's geography, its strict grading system, and its distinctive flavor. [more…]

埃塞俄比亚西南部康塔区近日发生山体滑坡，造成至少6人死亡，该地区毗邻季马与咖法等重要咖啡产区。今年以来，当地已多次遭遇类似灾害，7月至9月间约300人因此丧生。持续强降雨不仅威胁民众安全，也令咖啡采收延迟、运输受阻、产量承压。与此同时，地区安全局势、汇率波动、化肥成本上涨以及拉尼娜可能带来的干旱风险，均让埃塞俄比亚咖啡产业前景充满不确定性。不过，欧盟EUDR延迟与咖啡价格回落，以及最低出口限价下调，也为出口带来一丝利好。 [more…]

耶佳雪菲(Yirgacheffe)是精品咖啡世界中最具辨识度的产区之一，其柑橘风味几乎成为水洗埃塞俄比亚咖啡的代名词。然而，关于这个产区的位置与命名，流传最广的说法却与实际情况存在出入。本文将从埃塞俄比亚1995年前后的行政区划变革入手，梳理耶佳雪菲与锡达莫(Sidamo)之间的历史渊源，厘清Gedeo Zone与Sidama Zone的地理关系，并顺带提及卡法(Kaffa)与瑰夏(Gesha)的所在区域。无论你是刚接触精品咖啡的新手，还是长期关注埃塞产区的爱好者，理解这段行政沿革都有助于更准确地认识耶佳雪菲咖啡的来源与定位。前街咖啡也将结合产区特点，为你推荐值得尝试的水洗耶佳雪菲。 [more…]

Pu'er, a city that changed its name because of Pu'er tea, is now entering the public eye with a new identity as the "Coffee Capital of China." The Tropic of Cancer passes through it, placing it on the same latitude as Cuba, the kingdom of coffee, and its exceptional climate conditions make it an ideal growing region for Arabica coffee. From Nestlé's arrival and layout in 1988 to today, when international giants such as Starbucks and Kraft are competing to purchase its beans, Pu'er's coffee industry has gone through more than thirty years. Through vivid details such as coffee farmer Zhang Kui's cultivation story, technical assistance from international experts, and cup quality control, this article presents the varietal advantages, current state of the industry, and future business opportunities of Pu'er Arabica coffee, while also introducing Front Street Coffee's continued attention to and recommendations for Yunnan coffee. [more…]

星巴克的工资到底低不低？晋升通道是否真的漫长？本文从门店营业时间、营运职级架构、咖啡大师等级、日常岗位分工到行政执掌，全方位拆解星巴克的运营体系。既有咖啡师、训练员、值班主管到店经理、区域经理的晋升路线，也有订货公式、IPLH人力指标等内部细节，更附上多位伙伴的真实待遇分享。同时，前街咖啡（FrontStreet Coffee）也提醒你，咖啡行业终究是服务业，看清规则才能走得更远。 [more…]

埃塞俄比亚阿姆哈拉州战事持续近一年且不断升级，法诺部队与政府联合军之间的交火地点已推进至距首都亚的斯亚贝巴仅约55公里处。贡德尔等城市周边战斗激烈，政府军在多条战线未能取得预期战果，防暴部队与民兵叛逃现象增多。与此同时，数百万学生停课、医疗设施受损，地区经济损失严重。作为出口收入占比高达三至四成的支柱产业，咖啡行业正面临产区动荡、贸易商撤离、红海危机叠加吉布提港口停运等多重冲击，供应前景不容乐观。 [more…]

巴拿马咖啡曾长期被低估，直到Best of Panama杯测大赛与翡翠庄园的出现才彻底改写格局。波奎特产区的小农场凭借独特花香与干净水果调性，杯测品质远超同侪。Kotowa家族作为2012年BOP最大赢家，旗下Duncan与Don K庄园横跨火山陵线两侧，微型气候差异造就截然不同的风味走向。本文聚焦Kotowa家族背景与邓肯庄园的农庄特征、处理细节及杯测表现，前街咖啡同步推荐这款日晒豆，带您领略巴鲁火山东坡的醇美之作。 [more…]

埃塞俄比亚国内武装冲突持续蔓延，北绍阿区达拉地区近日爆发交火，造成平民伤亡和大规模撤离。与此同时，两辆载有埃塞俄比亚武器的卡车在索马里中部被拦截抢获，引发外交紧张。这一系列事件可能使埃塞俄比亚此前与索马里兰签署的柏培拉港口使用协议化为泡影，而吉布提港又因红海危机面临停运，作为该国经济支柱的咖啡出口正面临前所未有的物流困境。 [more…]

埃塞俄比亚咖啡产业正面临严峻挑战。一方面，奥洛米亚洲基雷穆区霍洛·古杜茹地区再次爆发安全冲突，造成至少6人死亡，该地区正是该国主要商业咖啡产区列坎堤的所在地，冲突持续影响咖啡生产。另一方面，欧盟无森林砍伐法将于2024年底生效，埃塞俄比亚咖啡因难以符合合规要求，可能面临高达14亿美元的出口经济损失。尽管今年8月埃塞咖啡出口额创下纪录，但安全局势与国际贸易新规的双重压力，让这个非洲咖啡大国的前景充满不确定性。 [more…]

Tanzania is located in the eastern part of Africa and has rich natural resources and a unique coffee culture. However, recently, the country of Tanzania has suffered from heavy rainfall and floods, causing casualties and large-scale damage. Local tim [more…]