Coffee is a drink many people can't do without every day, but what exactly are its positive and negative effects on the body? This article starts with coffee's main components, systematically sorting out the effects of substances such as caffeine, tannic acid, fat, and sugar, then separately explains the benefits of drinking coffee in moderation, including refreshing the mind, protecting the skin, sobering up, and preventing gallstones, while also discussing problems that may be caused by excessive intake, such as caffeine poisoning, insomnia, and anxiety. The article also specifically lists six groups of people who should not drink much coffee, and gives reminders about drinking on an empty stomach and for people with high blood pressure. If you care about the relationship between coffee and health, this content can serve as a fairly complete reference. [more…]

On September 11, it was reported that Starbucks has shortlisted Boyu Capital, Carlyle Group, EQT, and Sequoia China as the final candidates for the sale of its Chinese business. The acquisition is now in the final round of negotiations, with the resu [more…]

According to data from Xinhua News Agency and the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA), China has surpassed the United States to become the world's third-largest importer of Ethiopian coffee. It is reported that the Ethiopian Trade and Trade Administration (ECTA) exported 47,8 [more…]

According to the news of the Chinese business website, on May 11, 2023, China and Ecuador signed the "Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador". At present, both China [more…]

Front Street Coffee has learned that most people, when they first get into specialty coffee, start with Africa's Ethiopian Yirgacheffe or Sidamo regions, while when it comes to Asian coffee, most people first think of Indonesia's Mandheling coffee beans. But with the rise of the domestic goods trend, Chinese Yunnan coffee has begun [more…]

Many people know that China is the hometown of tea, with a long history of tea drinking and a profound tea culture. In Yunnan, China, there are also many high-quality tea-producing regions, especially for Pu'er. But did you know that Yunnan is not just about tea—it also has coffee beans? Yunnan's coffee planting area is also quite large, making it China's largest coffee [more…]

What is a Moka pot? Friends who enjoy espresso surely know that espresso originated in Italy. Italians' love for coffee can be said to be carved into their bones—several cups per person per day, making them a nation that "drinks coffee like water." But if every cup had to be bought at a café, the expenses would really add up over time. [more…]

Recently, a friend asked Front Street whether those large bags of Blue Mountain coffee sold online for just a few dozen yuan are real. Indeed, because the prestige of Blue Mountain coffee is so great, counterfeit products keep emerging. So Front Street will teach everyone how to identify authentic Blue Mountain coffee beans. What counts as authentic Blue Mountain coffee beans? Authentic Blue Mountain coffee must be made from coffee beans. [more…]

When it comes to coffee cultivation, people may first think of famous coffee-growing regions such as Africa and Central and South America. In fact, Yunnan in China had records of coffee cultivation as early as 1904, and today it has even ranked among the world's coffee producers. "Yunnan small bean" is appearing more and more frequently in domestic coffee shops, [more…]

Recently, a friend asked Front Street whether those large bags of Blue Mountain coffee sold online for just a few dozen yuan are real. Indeed, because the fame of Blue Mountain coffee is so widespread, counterfeit products keep popping up. So Front Street is here to teach everyone how to identify authentic Blue Mountain coffee beans. What counts as authentic Blue Mountain coffee beans? Authentic Blue Mountain coffee must use coffee beans [more…]

Most of China's coffee is produced in Yunnan Province, which borders coffee-rich countries such as Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam. Front Street has previously covered the history of Yunnan coffee, but let's go over it again here to help refresh everyone's memory. In 1904, a French missionary named Tian Denerg introduced some plants to Yunnan, hoping to drink a [more…]

Great changes are taking place in the coffee industry. This year, the news of the potential sale of Starbucks China has caused a great stir in the industry. The list of potential bidders is long and impressive, including Carlyle, Hillhouse, Primavera [more…]

When it comes to the representative of Chinese coffee, many people may think of Yunnan coffee, or Yunnan small bean. So what exactly does Yunnan small bean refer to, and where can you buy authentic Yunnan small bean? Today let's talk about this pride of Chinese goods. Yunnan small bean can be understood as Arabica among coffees, and the coffee fruit is relatively [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) The world's three major beverages are cocoa, tea, and coffee. Among them, coffee was only introduced to China just over a hundred years ago, but it is only in recent years that coffee's development in China has grown increasingly massive, and the number of coffee drinkers has [more…]

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…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). The world's three major beverages are cocoa, tea, and coffee. Among them, coffee was only introduced to China just over a hundred years ago, but it is only in recent years that coffee's development in China has grown increasingly massive, and the number of coffee drinkers has [more…]

Yunnan coffee, a coffee standing on the wave of the times, after a century of tempering, domestic demand for coffee is growing, and the quality of Yunnan coffee is also constantly rising. Yunnan is one of the few regions in our country where coffee can be grown; Yunnan happens to be located on the coffee-growing golden belt, that is, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. [more…]

Coffee has long become part of modern daily life, and the chain brands found on street corners are precisely an important force driving the popularization of coffee culture. This article reviews ten representative coffee brands from the United States, Japan, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, and China, covering Starbucks, Doutor, Tchibo, Ditsch, Second Cup, illy, Costa, McCafe, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, as well as Guangzhou's local Front Street Coffee. Each brand has its own unique historical background and business philosophy, from affordable positioning to specialty roasting, from fast-food speed to slow craftsmanship, together forming a diverse picture of the global coffee market. Whether you seek convenience or care about flavor, you can find names worth knowing in this list. [more…]

Blue Mountain coffee has been famous worldwide since the last century. Today, a brand called "Green Mountain Coffee" has come into the public eye. Many friends have asked Front Street, "Is Green Mountain Coffee riding on Blue Mountain Coffee's coattails?" "Is Green Mountain Coffee a counterfeit of Blue Mountain Coffee?" and similar questions. So Front Street decided [more…]

Vietnam | Introduction to the planting environment of coffee producing areas and coffee varieties. In Asia, there are many coffee-producing countries, such as Laos, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, China, and Vietnam, among which Vietnam is the world's second [more…]