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A Complete Guide to Arabica Coffee: From Botanical Classification to Variety Characteristics and Origin Distribution
What exactly does a coffee tree look like? What is the essential difference between Arabica and Robusta? Starting from botanical classification, this article systematically sorts out the complete classification system of the genus Coffea and explains in detail the origins, growing conditions, flavor characteristics, and main subspecies of the two major commercial varieties, Arabica and Robusta. You will learn about the anatomical structure of the coffee cherry, the spread paths of classic subspecies such as Typica and Bourbon, and the genetic connections between Yunnan small-bean coffee and Blue Mountain and Kona. Whether you are a beginner enthusiast or a seasoned professional, this basic knowledge about coffee varieties is worth reading. Front Street Coffee will also recommend variety information worth paying attention to in this article. [more…]
How Coffee Cherries Are Harvested: Hand-Picking, Floatation, and Defective Beans
The refinement of specialty coffee often begins the moment it is harvested. In the same coffee field, the difference in final flavor between careful harvesting and careless harvesting may be even greater than that of roasting. How are coffee cherries picked one by one? Why must defective beans be removed? This article takes you into the scene of harvesting and grading. Handmade [more…]
Coffee Processing Methods | What is the difference between semi-washed, natural, washed, and honey processing? What flavor and mouthfeel characteristics do different processing methods give coffee?
The natural process, as the name suggests, is to spread the harvested coffee cherries flat on the ground (on dedicated drying nets or patios) and use direct sunlight (for about 2-3 weeks) to remove moisture from the coffee fruit until the moisture content reaches the target level, after which machines are used to remove the dried husk to obtain the green coffee beans we want. Natural process [more…]
Yirgacheffe Coffee Region | Why Are Most Ethiopian Coffee Beans Washed? Recommended Newbie-Friendly Light Roast Pour-Over Coffee Beans
High-value Yirgacheffe recommendation. Front Street Coffee washed Yirgacheffe coffee beans. Region: Ethiopia Yirgacheffe. Altitude: 2300 meters. Variety: heirloom. Processing method: washed. Flavor notes: lemon, citrus, tea-like, honey, berry. Recommended because: classic Yirgacheffe flavor, affordable price, can be brewed [more…]
From Coffee Cherry to Cup: Coffee Cherry Structure Diagram and Full Analysis of Green Bean Processing Workflow
Many people drink coffee every day, yet have never seen what a coffee fruit actually looks like. Coffee cherries resemble cherries, turning red when ripe, and their internal structure determines the final form of the coffee bean. This article uses anatomical diagrams to show in detail the exocarp, pectin layer, endocarp, silver skin, and seed of the coffee fruit, and traces the complete chain from harvesting, washing or drying, roasting, to extraction. It also introduces the distribution characteristics of the global coffee belt, as well as the basic differences among the three major native species: Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica. The article also recommends related products from Front Street Coffee, helping enthusiasts understand more intuitively the transformation of coffee from fruit to cup. [more…]
African Coffee Flavor Analysis | Both Are Yirgacheffe, What's the Difference Between Washed Gutingding vs. Natural Red Cherry? Must-Buy Floral and Fruity Coffee Bean Recommendations for Pour-Over Beginners
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As a fan of floral and fruity coffees, Front Street features several Ethiopian coffee beans on its bean list, the most representative of which are the washed Gedingding Cooperative, sun-dried Red Cherry, and Sidamo floral [more…]
From a Coffee Cherry to a Cup of Coffee: The Seed-to-Cup Journey
Many people drink coffee every day, but few have thought about where it comes from. Before a cup of coffee is set before you, it has already traveled a long journey: from fruit on the tree, to the processing plant, to the roaster, and finally to your cup. This journey is worth taking a few minutes to understand. Starting from the seed: flowering and fruiting it all begins with [more…]
A Complete Guide to Ethiopian Coffee Heirloom Varieties: From Variety Characteristics to the Red Cherry Project and Grading System
Ethiopia is a genetic treasure trove of coffee, with a vast array of native varieties and unique flavors. From Yirgacheffe to Sidamo, from washed to natural, every bean is full of surprises. This article takes you deep into Ethiopia's coffee variety classifications, flavor characteristics, processing method differences, the Red Cherry Project, and its unique grading system, and shares Front Street Coffee's cupping and brewing experience to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of this major African coffee country. [more…]
Kenyan Specialty Coffee Beans | Why Does Kenyan Coffee Have Such High Recognizability? Where Does the Acidity in Kenyan Coffee Come From?
Honestly, Front Street Coffee is very fond of Kenyan coffee. If you're a friend who frequently visits Front Street Coffee's stores to drink coffee, it's not hard to notice that among the many samples Front Street Coffee shares, Kenya has a very high appearance rate. As for why we like it so much, Front Street Coffee believes this point is shared by many enthusiasts alike. Because Ken [more…]
Coffee Basics | What's the difference between Typica coffee and Bourbon coffee? How can coffee beginners distinguish Typica, Bourbon, Caturra, and Geisha coffee beans?
You may or may not know what a coffee tree looks like, what a Typica coffee tree is like, or how about the Bourbon dynasty? There are many types of coffee, but it is not always clear how they differ. Setting aside variations in flavor and profile, there are obvious physical differences between the plants. Let's not even mention the many forms of coffee trees. [more…]
Medium-Light Roast Coffee Bean Recommendations | Why Is Kenyan Coffee So Popular? What Factors Create the Acidity of Kenyan Coffee? How Do You Brew a Delicious Kenyan Pour-Over?
Honestly, Front Street Coffee is very fond of Kenyan coffee. If you are a friend who frequently visits Front Street Coffee's stores to drink coffee, it will not be hard to notice that among the many samples Front Street Coffee shares, Kenya has a very high rate of appearance. As for why we like it so much, Front Street Coffee believes that on this point, we are in complete agreement with many enthusiasts. Because Ken [more…]
Exploring Indonesian Coffee Origins: The Flavor Truth of Mandheling and Kopi Luwak, Plus Front Street Brewing Tips
Indonesia is an important coffee-producing region globally, and among its coffees, Mandheling and Kopi Luwak are the most talked-about. Kopi Luwak is produced through fermentation within the civet, resulting in a flavor with herbal notes and excellent body, but its production is scarce and the price is high. However, driven by commercial interests, caged farming practices force civets to eat only coffee cherries, sparking controversy over animal welfare. Front Street Coffee believes that the formation of Kopi Luwak itself is not problematic; the issue lies in forced captivity and force-feeding. This article will discuss the origin of Kopi Luwak, the reasons behind its flavor, and the principles of in vivo fermentation, and share Front Street's neutral perspective and brewing methods, while recommending several Indonesian and other origin coffees worth trying. [more…]
Yunnan Arabica Coffee Brands | Which Producing Region Has the Best Authentic Yunnan Arabica Coffee Beans? Recommendations for High-Quality Yunnan Pour-Over Coffee Beans for Beginners
In recent years, thanks to the efforts of many people, the quality of Yunnan coffee has continued to improve and has won considerable recognition, and there are many fans of Yunnan coffee here in China. For those who have never tried Yunnan coffee, you must be curious about what it tastes like. Why choose the small-bean coffee from the Baoshan growing region? At present, Yunnan Province's coffee [more…]
Fruity and Floral Single-Origin Coffee Recommendations | Why Does Hand-Brewed Black Coffee Taste Like Fruit? What's the Difference in Fruity Flavors Between African and South American Coffee Beans?
Fruity coffee fruit flavors often present a natural sweet-and-sour aroma, making them one of the most prized qualities in specialty coffee. They are generally divided into stone fruits (peach, apricot, apple), citrus (orange, lemon, pomelo, sweet orange), and berries (raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry). Generally speaking, [more…]
Sun-Dried Yirgacheffe | What are the pros and cons of the sun-dried processing method for Yirgacheffe coffee beans? What are the flavor characteristics of Ethiopian sun-dried coffee?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Sun-dried processed coffee beans are naturally dried inside the fruit pulp, so the weather conditions affect the quality of the coffee beans. Front Street uses sun-dried coffee beans and two other traditional processing [more…]
Ethiopian Coffee History | Where Does Yirgacheffe Coffee Flavor Come From? Essential African Single-Origin Pour-Over Coffee Beans for Beginners
Yirgacheffe, as a coffee renowned on the African continent and throughout the entire coffee world, can be considered one of the synonyms for specialty coffee. First, let us teach you how to distinguish real Yirgacheffe from fake. We can judge from the following three points: 1. The flavor of Yirgacheffe. The so-called Yirgacheffe flavor is the unique lemon, white floral [more…]
What are coffee green bean processing methods? What are the operational procedures for the natural, washed, and honey processing methods? What are the differences, characteristics, and flavor profiles of natural, washed, and honey processed coffee?
Coffee green beans are not simply picked from the tree and then roasted and brewed right away; achieving good flavor requires many steps. People often assume that coffee flavor depends on variety, growing environment, and cultivation methods, but what they don't realize is that there is an important stage between growing and roasting called "coffee bean processing." [more…]
Indonesian Civet Coffee Bean Origin Selection Guide: The Flavor Source and Tasting Methods of Authentic Kopi Luwak
Kopi Luwak, commonly known as cat poop coffee, has always been the most mysterious presence in the coffee world. Its unique "production process" and high price make countless coffee lovers curious yet rarely able to see it in person. This article will take you through the two major types of Kopi Luwak—the difference between wild and farmed civet coffee, why wild civets prefer Robusta while farmed ones are mostly fed Arabica, the respective characteristics of low-altitude and high-altitude producing regions on Indonesia's Sumatra Island, and where exactly the special flavor that the fermentation inside the civet's body imparts to the coffee beans comes from. If you are looking for an authentic Indonesian Kopi Luwak coffee bean, Front Street Coffee can also provide you with a reliable choice, and the following text will lay it all out for you in detail. [more…]
Introduction to Anaerobic Fermentation in Coffee | What Is the Anaerobic Fermentation Processing Method? What Is the Difference Between Anaerobic Natural, Anaerobic Washed, and Double Anaerobic Coffee Processing Methods?
Anaerobic Fermentation has been very popular in the coffee world in recent years, mainly because Sasa Sestic, the Australian competitor who won the 2015 WBC, started this trend, and even in 2018 WB [more…]
Pour-over coffee brewing method | How to brew drip bag coffee, how many times can it be brewed? How much water is needed to make a cup of drip bag black coffee?
For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Newcomers to coffee may misunderstand the difference between pour-over coffee and drip bag coffee. Due to the packaging cost of drip bag coffee, the price of drip bag coffee made from the same coffee beans will be higher than that of whole beans. [more…]