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…]

"Variety" is another consideration some friends use when selecting coffee beans, in addition to flavor and origin. Sidra, transliterated from "Sidra," also known as "Sydra" or "Bourbon Sidra." In Spanish, Sidra means "apple juice." [more…]

Recently, due to the impact of bad weather in the local area of Honduras, the Honduras Coffee Research Institute (IHCAFE) is concerned about the future coffee output. According to the data released recently by the Honduras Forest Conservation Institu [more…]

At present, some coffee-producing countries basically only produce a few fixed coffee varieties, such as Brazil mainly produces Bourbon, and Jamaican Blue Mountain mainly produces Typica, etc. In fact, in many cases, it is due to the spread of coffee [more…]

There always is such a group of people who have obtained a code for self-reference due to the particularity of their profession. Even in the seemingly not vast field of coffee, there is also such a profession. After the concept of specialty coffee wa [more…]

Kopi Luwak, commonly known as cat poop coffee, has always been shrouded in a layer of mystery. Its unique production process and expensive price make many coffee lovers curious about it yet rarely able to encounter it. This article will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the ins and outs of Indonesian Kopi Luwak, from the living habits of the civet, to the differences between natural and farmed coffee, and then to why it has such a special flavor. If you are interested in this legendary coffee, then follow Front Street as we delve into its production process and brewing key points. [more…]

Yellow Bourbon is a rather legendary variety in Brazilian coffee. With its distinctive yellow appearance when ripe and outstanding flavor performance, it has attracted considerable attention in the specialty coffee world in recent years. Its history can be traced back to a natural mutation of Red Bourbon in the 19th century. Later, through systematic research by the Campinas Agronomic Institute (IAC), its genetic mechanism and cultivation characteristics were gradually clarified. Although its yield is relatively low and its disease resistance is weak, Yellow Bourbon often displays a flavor profile in cupping characterized by prominent sweetness and bright citrus acidity. This article reviews the variety's origins, genetic principles, and key cultivation points, and introduces the Yellow Bourbon from Fazenda Rainha in Brazil, along with Front Street Coffee's roasting approach and flavor description. [more…]

According to Ethiopian media reports on September 14, 2025, exporters in Ethiopia recently stated that their businesses are facing severe disruptions due to outdated systems and poor communication between financial institutions and the National Bank [more…]

随着咖啡文化在国内日益普及，越来越多的人投身咖啡师这一职业。咖啡师不仅是饮品的制作者，更是生活美学与匠人精神的践行者。然而，面对琳琅满目的国际认证体系，许多从业者常常感到困惑：究竟有哪些权威的咖啡资格证书值得考取？本文将系统梳理当前主流的几大国际咖啡认证机构——包括美国SCAA、欧洲SCAE、英国City & Guilds以及意大利IIAC——及其对应的课程与资质要求，帮助咖啡师理清职业进阶路径，找到适合自己的认证方向。 [more…]

从2023年1月1日开始，Q Grader认证体系将迎来重要变革。CQI要求所有已获认证及正在报名课程的人员，每年必须自行完成一项名为Flavoractiv Calibration的风味校准，否则认证资格将失效，证书有效期也由三年缩短为一年。与此同时，每三年一度的杯测校准仍需照常参加。新增项目无需导师在场，只需购买指定胶囊、按指引操作并上传答案即可续期。CQI还推出不同人数规格的校准礼包，价格从160美元到585美元不等，人数越多单价越低。本文将详细解读新规细节与费用变化。 [more…]

印度尼西亚是全球重要的咖啡产国，其咖啡品种繁多、处理方式独特，形成了极具辨识度的风味特征。本文从前街视角出发，系统梳理印尼三大产区——苏门答腊、爪哇与苏拉威西的地理与品种差异，深入解析湿刨法如何塑造曼特宁标志性的醇厚口感，并逐一介绍S795、Tim Tim、USDA762、Kartika、Andungsari等主要栽培品种的来历与特性。无论你是咖啡从业者还是爱好者，理解印尼咖啡的品种基因与处理逻辑，都将帮助你更准确地判断批次风味、预测价格走向，并在日常品鉴中读懂那一杯泥土与甜感交织的复杂滋味。 [more…]

疫情之下，国内咖啡消费习惯悄然生变，咖啡馆的生存状态也呈现出两极分化。一边是连锁品牌加速跑马圈地，一边是独立小店凭借独特风味维系着忠实客群。从人均年饮3杯到中产阶层壮大，从云南豆品质跃升到处理法精细试验，中国咖啡正经历从量变到质变的关键期。本文梳理市场数据、品牌动向与产地进步，同时对比台湾咖啡演进路径，并带来前街咖啡的产品推荐，为爱好者呈现一幅完整的行业图景。 [more…]

It is understood that although Brazil is in the southern hemisphere and is located in the tropics, according to normal circumstances, Brazil has four seasons a year, and from June to September every year, winter will come. However, this year, due to [more…]

The Geisha variety originated in Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee. It was discovered in Ethiopia's Geisha forest in 1931 and sent to the Kenyan Coffee Research Institute. It was subsequently introduced to countries such as Uganda, Tanzania, and Costa Rica, and was brought to Panama in 1970. At first, Geisha was planted in Panama [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…]

在精品咖啡的世界里，SCAA与COE是两个绕不开的权威体系。前者奠定了行业标准与杯测规范，后者则以严苛赛事筛选出顶级生豆。两者评分逻辑有何不同？COE与SOE又为何常被混淆？本文将梳理SCAA、CQI、COE的发展脉络与运作机制，详解杯测评分表的差异，并借2020年埃塞俄比亚首届COE赛事中前街咖啡竞得的22名日晒铁皮卡为例，呈现从产地到杯中的完整故事。 [more…]

全球有超过六十个国家和地区出产咖啡，其中大多数集中在南北回归线之间的热带和副热带区域，赤道横贯其间，这片区域被称作咖啡带。在众多产区中，中美洲占据着重要地位。本文将带你走进哥斯达黎加、古巴、多米尼加、萨尔瓦多、瓜德罗普和危地马拉等中美洲国家，了解各国代表咖啡豆的风味特征、种植历史与发展现状。从哥斯达黎加的特硬豆到危地马拉的香料风味咖啡，从萨尔瓦多的帕克马拉杂交品种到古巴的图基诺级别，每一杯都承载着风土与人文的故事。前街咖啡也将为你推荐值得一试的精选豆款。 [more…]

The coffee cherries of most varieties turn red when ripe, but the Yellow Bourbon variety is known for its ripe cherries that are yellow, and Yellow Bourbon is regarded as a precious variety in Brazil. In recent years, this variety has been highly praised by coffee buyers and roasters, partly because of its unique and high-quality flavor. [more…]

萨尔瓦多虽为中美洲小国，却以均衡度极佳的咖啡风味闻名于世。本文全面梳理萨尔瓦多咖啡的产地特点、口感描述与风味特性，回顾战争与税收政策对产量的冲击，并介绍匹普（Pipil）与帕克马拉（Pacamara）等代表性品种。同时，前街咖啡也将为爱好者推荐值得关注的产品信息，带您深入理解这个人口密集小国的咖啡传奇。 [more…]

A report released by the European Coffee Federation (ECF) shows that Europe remains the world's largest coffee market, accounting for about 28% of global coffee consumption. The ECF accounts for about 90% of the EU's total coffee imports. The report also found that the coffee industry directly created about 15 [more…]