When it comes to choosing coffee equipment, opening a shopping platform and seeing all kinds of coffee gear can leave you not knowing where to start. Take pour-over coffee kettles, for example—although most are made up of a spout, body, handle, and lid, different shapes and structures produce different pouring effects. So [more…]

In the past, when people mentioned the best coffee in the world, the first thing that came to mind was Blue Mountain coffee. Nowadays, when talking about the pinnacle of coffee, one varietal is almost always mentioned—Geisha. So, which is better tasting, Blue Mountain or Geisha? At Front Street Coffee, we believe that tastes differ, and some people prefer the mellow sweetness of Blue Mountain coffee. [more…]

Brazilian coffee holds an important position in the global coffee market, as Brazil is the largest coffee producer and exporter in the world, and its coffee exports account for one-third of the world's coffee exports. Brazil Brazil is the fifth large [more…]

Jamaica encountered severe weather, resulting in a reduction of coffee production by about 25%. The Jamaican government plans to provide financial support. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is renowned as the best of coffee. During the heyday of Blue Mou [more…]

In the history of coffee cultivation, if only one disease were allowed to be recorded, it would have to be leaf rust. This plant plague caused by a fungus once destroyed the entire coffee industry of Ceylon in the nineteenth century, and then over the following hundred-plus years spread to nearly every producing region in the world, profoundly rewriting the varietal landscape and trade patterns of coffee. It [more…]

ICE-certified exchange stocks have fallen to a 26-year low of less than 220,000 bags, with large volumes of Brazilian arabica being shipped to delivery warehouses; meanwhile, a Reuters survey projects that arabica prices will fall 8.8% by the end of 2026, while robusta will rise 4.6%. How will stock rebuilding and El Niño weather shape the coffee market outlook? [more…]

Caturra is one of the varieties under the Arabica branch and a descendant derived from the ancient Bourbon variety. Because of its high yield and good flavor performance, it is currently widely cultivated in Central and South America. In the lengthy list of beans at Front Street Coffee, varieties such as Front Street Guatemala La Flor, Front Street Honduras Lychee Orchid, and Front Street Colombia Rose [more…]

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…]

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…]

Arabica refers to a coffee variety. According to Front Street Coffee, there are currently three major coffee varieties in the world: Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica. Among them, Arabica coffee beans have the best flavor performance, so they are used to make specialty coffee. At the same time, its caffeine content [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 deep understanding of the essence of crema will be of great help to baristas in making a delicious espresso. Today, the instructor of the Chongqing Barista Coffee Training Course will give you a detailed analysis of crema to help you understand espresso and improve your coffee-making skills. In searching for a cup that is not bitter and has excellent flavor, a rich [more…]

Every year, when the green coffee bean competition season arrives, the coffee community starts to get excited. Rubbing their hands in anticipation, they wait for the latest results, then immediately look for opportunities to taste the beans on the list. Besides classic regions like Ethiopia and Brazil, a new rising star region has emerged in recent years. Because of Panama's Geisha [more…]

Although there are a great many varieties of coffee beans, when coffee beans on the market are classified by species, they can be divided into three types: Arabica, Robusta, and the relatively rare Liberica. If the numerous coffee beans are further classified by region, [more…]

People's definition of top-tier coffee is constantly changing, and the old rich, full-bodied cup has long become a thing of the past. Nowadays, if you casually ask any coffee lover which coffee can represent the very best, the answer you get is very likely Panama Geisha. There are many varieties of Panama Geisha, and when faced with Front Street's tasting [more…]

The popularity of specialty coffee has led more and more people to pay attention to the differences between coffee bean varieties. As a recognized representative of high-quality coffee, Arabica encompasses numerous sub-varieties, which present ever-changing flavors under the influence of different origins and processing methods. Faced with an overwhelming array of choices, beginners who have just stepped into the world of specialty coffee often do not know where to start. This article will systematically sort out the main classifications of Arabica and provide three practical screening approaches, while also listing eight single-origin Arabica beans suitable for beginners to try, covering varieties such as Typica, Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Geisha, Ethiopian heirloom varieties, the SL series, and Catimor, to help you find your own cup in the vast world of coffee. [more…]

If you know anything about coffee, you're surely aware that coffee beans fall into two main categories: Robusta and Arabica. These are arguably the two most common bean varieties we encounter. But why is Arabica coffee more favored? So today, Front Street Coffee is here to share exactly what's going on between these two. [more…]

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…]

We usually talk a lot about coffee bean brewing, but today Front Street Coffee will explain coffee bean roasting knowledge to everyone. We know that the process of coffee beans going from green beans to roasted beans is the roasting process, and this process includes light roast, medium roast, and dark roast. Exactly how should different coffee beans be roasted? At the same time, light roast, medium roast [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…]