According to Ethiopian media reports on September 13, 2025, the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority has recently issued new regulations significantly raising the capital requirements for engaging in coffee export business. Under the latest Coffee Mark [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…]

Recently, according to the local Ethiopian media reporter network, under the leadership of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy, the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has issued a new law that will allow foreign enterprises to participate in import and [more…]

In the Melanesian archipelago of the South Pacific, New Caledonia is like a vibrant oasis, hiding one of the world's rarest, most expensive, and most unusual coffees. KOUANDJI Estate is located at the foot of the mountains about 25 kilometers southeast of the capital, Nouméa, and is dedicated to reviving the region's nearly vanished coffee-growing industry. The estate cultivates "Leroy," also known as Bourbon Pointu, named for the pointed ends of its fruit. Its caffeine content is only half that of ordinary Arabica, and its yield is extremely low—even the French presidential palace must purchase it in limited quantities. Front Street Coffee has always paid attention to such niche, rare bean varieties. This article will take you deeper into the story behind its historical origins, variety characteristics, and unique flavor. [more…]

咖啡市场持续低迷，连锁品牌闭店潮已从国内蔓延至海外。曾被部分媒体称作瑞幸“山寨版”的Flash Coffee，近日突然关闭其在新加坡的全部11家门店，并卷入员工薪资拖欠与临时清盘的争议。该品牌此前刚完成5000万美元融资，投资方包括White Star Capital、Delivery Hero等，声称将用于提升盈利并加速亚太扩张。然而不到半年，公司便传出债权人自愿清盘消息，工会亦介入处理欠薪、公积金及未休假期兑现问题。Flash Coffee承诺保留香港市场，但其复制瑞幸的烧钱打法在融资不顺时难以为继。本文梳理事件脉络与关键细节。 [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…]

哥斯达黎加虽国土不大，却在精品咖啡版图中占据举足轻重的位置。本文从国家背景、咖啡历史、种植条件、品种选择、处理方式、分级体系到八大产区逐一梳理，带您系统了解这个中美洲咖啡强国的全貌。文章还介绍了以海拔和豆密度划分的SHB、GHB、MHB等级标准，解析塔拉苏与三水河两大明星产区的独特优势，以及前街咖啡推荐的相关产品信息，适合希望深入了解哥斯达黎加咖啡的爱好者阅读。 [more…]

The American region happens to be in the coffee growing zone, so there are many well-known coffee growing countries in the Americas, such as Panama, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, etc. Although Nicaragua is not as well-known as Costa Rica and Panam [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…]

Traders of the special processing method coffee should reduce the export of coffee with traditional processing methods. From February 6th to 10th, the 20th African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition was held in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia [more…]

Guatemalan coffee is renowned worldwide for its distinctive volcanic smokiness and rich flavor, and the Antigua region in particular is hailed as a representative of the world's finest coffee. This article traces in depth the historical origins and growing environment of Antigua coffee, analyzes the causes of its tobacco and charcoal-roasted notes, and provides a detailed introduction to the varietal characteristics of La Minita Estate's Floral God coffee, its washed processing method, and Front Street Coffee's roasting and brewing recommendations. From Mayan civilization to modern specialty coffee, from the volcanic heartland to the flavors in your cup, this takes you on a comprehensive journey into the unique charm of this Central American coffee treasure. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Brazilian coffee has always been regarded by everyone as the top choice for "large quantity and satisfying," because it not only has a balanced taste but is also economically affordable. A bag of Front Street Brazilian everyday coffee beans costs only 25 yuan, while a bag of [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The bright fruit acidity and vivid, full, outstanding mouthfeel of Kenyan coffee make it unforgettable to anyone who has tried it. Front Street Coffee has cupped quite a few coffee beans from different producing regions in Kenya. If we were to say that high [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Kenya AA coffee has always been regarded as one of the best specialty coffees in the world. For some friends who are not very familiar with Kenyan coffee, Front Street is often asked what AA means. Besides [more…]

The taste of a cup of Americano depends directly on the coffee beans, so choosing a bag of high-quality beans is crucial. So how do you select commercial coffee beans that suit you? Before buying, or if you're just getting into coffee, you'll probably start by looking at coffee brand rankings, assuming that a highly ranked brand must mean good coffee. [more…]

Bolivia is a fascinating place. Although it is called a paradise for coffee growing, its production has always been low. Front Street Coffee is deeply impressed by the delicate flavors of Bolivian coffee. In terms of flavor expression, Bolivian coffee is mostly characterized by rich sweetness and soft acidity. At the 2017 WBC (World Coffee [more…]

The Western Valley is one of Costa Rica's four major specialty coffee regions, known for its eco-friendly growing philosophy and diverse processing methods. This article introduces the characteristics and signature flavors of this region. [more…]

Panama is a Central American country, bordered by Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east. Friends who know something about single-origin coffee should all know that Panamanian coffee is famous in the coffee world for the Geisha from Hacienda La Esmeralda. Ever since the Geisha from Hacienda La Esmeralda won the BOP championship in 2004, Pana [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…]

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…]