Recently, a post about Luckin Coffee employees being forced to accept cash sparked heated discussion on social media. Because Luckin stores are not equipped with cash register systems or equipment, employees can only accept cash from customers first, then use their own phones to scan codes and place orders on their behalf. This practice not only leaves employees with large amounts of loose change that are difficult to handle, but also brings a series of problems such as difficulty making change, the risk of accidentally accepting counterfeit bills, and customers being unable to enjoy online discounts. Especially when stores are overwhelmed with orders and short-staffed, cash orders become an even heavier burden for employees. Although mobile payment has become mainstream, some consumers still rely on cash, and whether brands should improve their cash register facilities has become a focal point of concern for both employees and customers. [more…]

These days, walking into many tea shops, ordering a drink directly from the staff seems to be getting harder and harder—scanning a QR code, registering, and ordering online have become the standard process. Recently, a netizen shared an experience of being refused when trying to order directly at the counter because they were feeling unwell, sparking widespread discussion. Some people agree that ordering by scanning the code is efficient and saves time, while others question why on-site ordering is still not allowed when there are no other customers. Tea shop employees revealed that factors such as not being equipped with a cash register system, difficulty making change for cash, and insufficient staffing make QR code ordering a helpless choice for most stores. This debate over ordering methods reflects the difficult balance between efficiency and humanized service. [more…]

Recently, a Cotti Coffee outlet inside the cafeteria at Jilin University of Finance and Economics was suddenly vandalized by a male student. The bar area was left in complete disarray, with tables, chairs, takeaway cups, and cash register equipment scattered everywhere. According to students who witnessed the incident, the student involved appeared to have lost emotional control, possibly after being rejected in a confession of love. He first stomped his feet and slapped the tables, then flipped them over and rushed to smash the coffee shop's machines. The whole ordeal lasted over ten minutes, forcing the store staff to hide by the entrance. After the incident, campus security personnel quickly arrived and escorted the student away, and the university confirmed that no one was injured. The store involved has currently suspended operations, and the first floor of the cafeteria has returned to normal operation, but the exact amount of damage has not yet been disclosed. In this episode of coffee news, Front Street Coffee joins you in following the developments of the incident. [more…]

Recently, the Maan Coffee branch at Chongqing Fuyuehui was reportedly forcibly demolished by the mall owner late at night. The store's equipment and furnishings vanished overnight, the interior was smashed, the entrance was barricaded, and advertising posters for the next tenant were already put up. The shop owner claims to have signed a ten-year lease with the mall, currently only in its fifth year, and has always paid rent and utilities on time, never defaulting even during the pandemic. After the incident, the owner called the police and posted a notice promising to refund customers' prepaid balances. However, some netizens expressed doubts about the poster's account due to last year's Maan Coffee runaway incident in Beijing. The operator clarified that the store had switched to independent operation and had nothing to do with the brand. Furthermore, a former tenant came forward alleging that the mall had repeatedly forcibly evicted tenants before their leases expired. The incident continues to escalate, and the mall has not yet responded. [more…]

Wanting to open a coffee shop—having the funds in place is only the first step. What really gives many entrepreneurs a headache is the complicated and cumbersome licensing procedures. From business registration and food business permits, to health, tax, and fire safety, and then to the special approvals for alcohol and roasted coffee, every single item determines whether the shop can operate legally. This article will systematically sort out the various certificates and application processes required to open a coffee shop, helping you clarify your thinking and avoid detours. At the same time, we will also discuss practical points such as site selection strategy, startup capital estimation, and equipment procurement. At the end of the article, Front Street Coffee's contact information is attached; you are welcome to exchange ideas on specialty coffee bean selection and shop-opening experience. [more…]

Recently, a news story about a milk tea shop employee who replaced the store's payment collection channel with a personal payment QR code and pocketed the revenue has attracted widespread attention. The shop owner exposed in-store surveillance footage on social media, showing the employee presenting a personal payment code to customers while working alone and inducing consumers to scan it by claiming the "payment device was malfunctioning." The owner said the account discrepancies had persisted for a long time, but the employee did not stop. The store has now collected all surveillance evidence and is preparing to call the police. This incident not only exposed loopholes in the store's daily management but also once again sparked discussions in the food and beverage industry about payment security and employee integrity. [more…]

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee and a holy land in the hearts of coffee lovers worldwide. This article will take you into this African highland nation to explore its deep coffee culture, its time-honored coffee ceremony, its unique smallholder farming model, and the flavor secrets of two specialty regions, Yirgacheffe and Sidamo. From the legend of Kaldi the shepherd, to the trademark protection of the ECX exchange, and to the terroir in the cup of Front Street Hamasho 74158 coffee beans, this one article will help you understand the past and present of Ethiopian coffee. [more…]

Ethiopia, as the birthplace of coffee, has always been a holy land in the hearts of coffee lovers worldwide, thanks to its complex flavors, unique acidity, and light floral aromas. From Yirgacheffe to Sidamo, from traditional natural processing to the introduction of washed techniques, this African highland has nurtured countless classic flavors. This article systematically reviews the cultural origins, cultivation models, and core producing regions of Ethiopian coffee, deeply analyzes how natural and washed processing methods shape coffee flavors, and includes the complete brewing parameters for Front Street Coffee's Huakui coffee, helping readers fully understand the unique charm of Ethiopian coffee. [more…]

Ethiopia, as the birthplace of coffee, continues to provide the world's coffee lovers with the most acclaimed single-origin coffee thanks to its complex flavors, distinctive acidity, and light floral aromas. Starting from the origins of Ethiopian coffee culture and the smallholder farming model, this article focuses on analyzing the flavor characteristics and historical context of the two major specialty regions, Yirgacheffe and Sidamo, and explores in depth how the natural processing method gives coffee richer sweetness and fermented aromas. The article also includes the complete brewing parameters and techniques for Front Street Coffee's Huakui coffee, making it suitable reading for enthusiasts who want to systematically understand Ethiopian coffee. [more…]

Ethiopia, as the birthplace of coffee, has been supplying the world with the finest single-origin coffee for centuries. Its unique highland climate, smallholder farming model, and long-standing coffee ceremony culture together shape the complex and ever-changing flavor profile of Ethiopian coffee. From the bright citrus-and-floral Yirgacheffe to the full-bodied, long-lasting sweetness of Sidamo, each producing region has its own irreplaceable character. This article will guide you through an in-depth understanding of the cultural origins of Ethiopian coffee, its cultivation methods, the terroir characteristics of two representative specialty regions, and the brewing parameters for Front Street Coffee's recommended Sidamo Santa Vini 74158 coffee beans, providing coffee lovers with a complete guide to Ethiopian coffee. [more…]

Ethiopia is widely recognized as the cradle of specialty coffee, and for centuries it has consistently supplied the world with single-origin coffee beans of outstanding quality. Coffee from this land captivates countless palates with its layered flavors, bright acidity, and delicate floral aromas. What exactly makes Ethiopian coffee so highly regarded? From the shepherd Kaldi's accidental discovery to the Jebena clay pot brewing ritual passed down to this day; from the innovation of Yirgacheffe washed processing to the rich expression of Sidamo natural processing—this article will guide you through the cultural roots, cultivation models, and the unique charm of two representative specialty regions of Ethiopian coffee, along with Front Street Coffee's brewing suggestions for reference. [more…]

Yirgacheffe, as a classic region in the global specialty coffee world, is famous for its bright citrus-lemon fruit notes and jasmine floral aroma. Kochere is one of the most representative micro-regions within Yirgacheffe, and its washed beans once received a high score of 94 points from Coffee Review. This article will comprehensively analyze why this land can produce coffee flavors as charming as fruit tea from perspectives including the region's history of Yirgacheffe, the ECX grading system, Kochere's geographical and processing advantages, and Ethiopia's unique Heirloom native variety system. At the same time, we recommend Front Street Coffee's Yirgacheffe series, taking you to experience the unique charm of this classic region. [more…]

A global digital accident triggered by a Microsoft 365 service outage caused devices running Windows systems to collectively display the "blue screen of death," paralyzing multiple industries including aviation, finance, and education. As a well-known brand affected, Starbucks saw its point-of-sale systems fail in a large number of stores across the United States and Canada, forcing mobile ordering and payment functions to be suspended, with some stores even closing outright or offering customers free drinks. Some Starbucks stores in China were likewise not spared, as computer failures forced staff to return to the "handwritten cup era," manually marking requests after orders were placed through Feikua. Microsoft later announced that the root problem had been fixed, but residual effects continued. This article reviews the specific impact of the incident on Starbucks and how stores responded. [more…]

Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, has contributed countless exceptional single-origin coffees to the world over centuries. From the mysterious legend of Kaldi the shepherd to the unique Jebena clay pot brewing ritual; from the washing technique innovations of Yirgacheffe to the championship legend of Sidamo's Flower Queen coffee—this highland has always conquered coffee lovers' palates with citrus, jasmine aromas, and bright acidity. This article will guide you through the cultivation traditions of Ethiopian coffee, decode the flavor secrets of the two major specialty regions, Yirgacheffe and Sidamo, and include pour-over parameter recommendations for Front Street Flower Queen coffee beans. [more…]

Yirgacheffe, as one of Ethiopia's most representative specialty coffee regions, has long been renowned for its distinctive citrus and floral flavors. Kochere, one of Yirgacheffe's three major sub-regions, stands out for its advanced washed-processing equipment and consistently excellent flavor performance. This article starts from the history of the Yirgacheffe region and delves into Kochere's geographical location, variety composition, and processing methods, as well as the brewing parameters and flavor characteristics of the washed Kochere coffee beans recommended by Front Street Coffee, offering you a comprehensive understanding of this region's unique charm. [more…]

In the past year or two, the popularity of coffee entrepreneurship has continued to rise, and many office workers have begun to entertain the idea of opening a shop and becoming their own boss. A coffee shop that seems to have low barriers to entry, requires little investment, and has an artistic atmosphere has become the ideal project in many people's minds. But when they actually start, they discover that they have no idea where to begin, from site selection to promotion, so franchise chains have become a popular option. Advertisements promising "zero threshold" and "easy to be your own boss" are everywhere, but is the reality really that rosy? This article sorts out the main models of coffee franchising today, helps you calculate the upfront investment clearly, and gives the key points to note when choosing a franchise brand, in the hope of offering some reference for those who are still hesitating. [more…]

Ethiopia has long been renowned as the world's premier single-origin coffee, celebrated for its complex flavors, bright acidity, and elegant floral aromas. Yirgacheffe and Sidamo, as Ethiopia's two most iconic regions, are frequently compared by coffee enthusiasts. Yirgacheffe is known for its citrus, lemon, and jasmine aromas, with a fresh and clean cup profile; Sidamo, on the other hand, has drawn considerable attention for its Florist coffee, showcasing rich, juicy flavors of florals, jackfruit, and dried fruit. This article, starting from Front Street Coffee's product lineup, systematically examines the historical origins, cultivation models, processing methods, and flavor differences of these two major regions, and includes pour-over parameter recommendations for Front Street Yirgacheffe and Front Street Sidamo Florist 8.0, helping readers gain a clearer understanding of what makes Ethiopian coffee so captivating. [more…]

Yirgacheffe is one of Ethiopia's most iconic specialty coffee regions, renowned worldwide for its citrus, lemon, jasmine aromas, and bright acidity. This article systematically examines the flavor characteristics and taste profile of Yirgacheffe coffee beans from the perspectives of regional divisions, historical development, variety characteristics, and processing method differences, and introduces the different options in the Front Street Coffee Yirgacheffe series. Whether you are a beginner just discovering African coffee or a seasoned enthusiast looking for a daily staple, you can find the perfect cup for yourself. [more…]

Yirgacheffe is one of the most representative specialty coffee regions in Ethiopia, and Kochere, as an important micro-region within it, is known for the cleanliness and citrus florals brought by washed processing. This article begins with the history of the Yirgacheffe region, sorts through its trademark registration and the ECX grading system, then focuses on Kochere's administrative affiliation, micro-region divisions, and the characteristics of the native Heirloom variety. The article also introduces the washed processing flow of Front Street Kochere coffee beans, and provides Front Street's recommended brewing parameters and staged extraction technique, and finally describes the lemon, floral, orange, and cane sugar flavor expressions of Front Street Washed Yirgacheffe Kochere coffee. [more…]

Yirgacheffe is one of the most recognizable regions in the global specialty coffee world, known for its citrus, lemon, jasmine florals, and bright acidity. This article will begin with the history of the Yirgacheffe region, tracing how it became an independent and distinctive flavor representative from a sub-region of Sidamo, and will also analyze the quality grading and flavor classification rules under the ECX trading system. At the same time, the article will introduce Yirgacheffe's geographical scope, soil conditions, the characteristics of the native Heirloom variety, and the impact of different processing methods on flavor. Finally, combining Front Street Coffee's three products—washed Yirgacheffe, washed Gudingding, and natural Red Cherry—it will provide coffee lovers with specific purchasing references. [more…]