The disposable drip bag currently in use (Coffee Drip—hanging ear filter bag) originated in Japan in the 1990s. It comes with its own mini filter bag, making it portable, with the aim of enjoying quality black coffee anytime, anywhere. It is a convenient form of pour-over coffee, which we generally call [more…]

While domestic coffee brands are still in a leaderless situation, imported coffee beans still occupy the vast majority of the market. But faced with numerous coffee brands, which one to choose has become a troubling matter for everyone. This article does not discuss coffee bean varieties, nor instant coffee, but only seeks to understand the most common excellent coffee beans in China, [more…]

Is there anyone like me whose biggest fear when drinking coffee is "sourness"? You just want a rich, fragrant cup to perk yourself up, but one sip of that fruity acidity sends you running. Don't worry—there are actually plenty of good beans that aren't sour. As long as you pick the right direction, you can drink a mellow, smooth cup every day. To choose beans when you're afraid of sourness, just remember two key words. [more…]

The emergence of specialty coffee has not only drawn attention to coffee flavors, but the differences between varieties have also become a key point of discussion. As a major coffee species, Arabica is widely recognized as the representative of excellent coffee varieties, and its many sub-varieties, depending on different growing regions and processing methods, can exhibit [more…]

A few days ago, the much-anticipated online bidding event of BOP (Best of Panama) in the coffee industry came to an end. At this top-level auction that attracts the attention of coffee lovers worldwide, the Geisha from the renowned Hacienda La Esmera [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). For washed coffees, Front Street feels they're like a breeze in summer, refreshingly cool and soothing! When talking about washed coffees, how could we not mention Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe? [more…]

Asian coffee is generally characterized by a heavy body, a strong roasted aroma, a rich mouthfeel, and a long-lasting sweet aftertaste, so it is usually given a dark roast. As a representative of Asian Arabica coffee, Indonesia Sumatra Mandheling coffee has become the top choice for many coffee lovers because of its full-bodied, steady flavor. If you want to buy quali- [more…]

More and more people are beginning to discover coffee, fall in love with it, and even make it themselves. Specialty coffee is no longer seen merely as a commodity, but as an experience—as a craft or artisanal product. So-called specialty coffee is, in fact, grown under specific climatic and [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). The AeroPress is not just a passing fad; its appearance is quite unlike typical brewing equipment, and the company that invented this brewing device doesn't even have coffee equipment as its flagship product. [more…]

We know that coffee bean grading methods are usually based on the actual conditions of the growing country. Some are graded by bean size, such as Kenyan coffee; some by altitude, such as Blue Mountain coffee; and some by defect rate, such as Ethiopian coffee. As the gene pool of Arabica, Ethiopia has a wide variety of coffee varieties. [more…]

As the most expensive coffee beans in the world, Geisha is now popular all over the world. Whenever specialty coffee is mentioned, Panama Geisha comes to mind. If coffee were personified, Panama Geisha would be the beautiful girl of the coffee world, surging with a warm current and diffusing a unique aroma, making countless coffee lovers unable to resist her. [more…]

Cicadas sing and birds call, the sun shines brightly, and the southern region gradually enters summer. The weather is hot, and icy refreshing drinks are always irresistible. Cold brew coffee is simple to make, with no complicated procedures—just brew a pot before going to sleep at night, and you can drink it the next morning when you wake up. For coffee lovers, cold brew coffee is a summer heat-relieving [more…]

When it comes to which region produces the best honey-processed coffee beans, Costa Rica is undoubtedly the answer. As the birthplace of the honey processing method, Costa Rica has naturally perfected its honey processing techniques to a high degree of mastery. In this article, Front Street Coffee will explain the flavor characteristics of Costa Rican honey-processed coffee beans. [more…]

Americano is the most famous black coffee, made from espresso and water. With its sweet, mellow aroma and refreshing, invigorating taste, it has become a daily beverage sought after by countless coffee lovers and office workers. So do you know how Americano is made in coffee shops? And what coffee beans should you choose to make the same flavor? Today's article will tell [more…]

Drip bag coffee, with its convenience of being ready to brew and drink instantly and its natural taste superior to instant coffee, is becoming the daily choice of more and more coffee lovers. To preserve the freshness of ground coffee, many brands adopt fresh-roasting and immediate packaging, high-purity nitrogen preservation, and fully automatic packaging processes, so that the aroma bursts forth the moment the bag is opened. Faced with a dazzling array of products on the market, beginners often do not know where to start. This article sorts out the core characteristics of drip bag coffee and selects four Front Street Coffee drip bag coffees, explaining each one from roast level to flavor, to help beginners follow the clues. At the end of the article, detailed drip bag brewing steps are also included, so you can easily brew black coffee close to cafe quality at home. [more…]

Spending a safe night in the forest is undoubtedly a delightful thing for those who love outings. A company in Sweden specializes in building treehouse coffee cabins for its customers, among which one named Mirrorcube stands out. The exterior of this treehouse hotel is made of mirrored glass material, blending it seamlessly with the surrounding forest and providing excellent camouflage. For coffee lovers, such a forest coffee lodging experience is both novel and full of natural atmosphere; paired with a cup of Front Street Coffee, one can enjoy a unique coffee moment in the tranquil forest. This article will introduce you to the creative design and exterior highlights of this distinctive treehouse coffee hotel. [more…]

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…]

When it comes to the taste of Sumatran coffee, people split into two extremes: some love it, while others hate it. Coffee lovers who enjoy acidity mostly will not look at coffee beans from this region, whereas coffee lovers who dislike acidity will greatly appreciate this region. The main factors that create the unique flavor of Mandheling coffee are related to the local cof [more…]

As people pursue health, many drinks marketed as sugar-free and low-fat have appeared in everyone's life. Coffee, as one of the world's three major beverages, is naturally no exception, and decaffeinated coffee has also been introduced—that is, the decaf coffee commonly seen in coffee shops today. So what are the characteristics of decaf coffee? Then [more…]

As people pursue health, many drinks marketed as sugar-free and low-fat have appeared in everyone's life. Coffee, as one of the world's three major beverages, is naturally no exception, and low-caffeine coffee has also been introduced, namely the decaf coffee commonly seen in coffee shops today. So what are the characteristics of decaf coffee? Then [more…]