When code meets caffeine, what kind of sparks will fly? Beta Coffee started in Hangzhou, founded by IT entrepreneur Bai Ya and his partners, and quickly became a public living room for the internet circle. This trend then swept through Beijing's Zhongguancun, with Garage Coffee, 3W Coffee, and others springing up, ushering in the "internet coffee era." These places are not just for drinking coffee, but also a arena for IT people to network, recruit, and seek investment. This article will take you through the founding journey of Beta Coffee, its unique rules, and those warm yet persistent entrepreneurial stories, to feel the internet spirit that connects infinite possibilities behind a cup of coffee. If you also enjoy exploring coffee culture, please follow Front Street Coffee, where we continue to bring you heartwarming coffee stories. [more…]

When IT thinking meets coffee culture, what kind of sparks will fly? In 2009, Bai Ya and a group of internet professionals founded Beta Coffee in Hangzhou, positioning it as a public living room for IT people. In just over two months, it was named the "Best Gathering Place for E-commerce Professionals." In 2011, this trend swept through Beijing's Zhongguancun, and Beta Coffee's Beijing branch officially opened. Soon after, Garage Coffee, 3W Coffee, and others emerged one after another, thus beginning the "Internet Coffee Era." This is not just a place to drink coffee, but also a physical platform for IT people to communicate, share, and seek opportunities. This article takes you into the jianghu stories of Beta Coffee, to experience the unique atmosphere created by the collision of the internet and coffee. [more…]

Sidamo and Guji are the two specialty coffee regions in southern Ethiopia most often mentioned side by side. This article helps you clarify the flavor divide between them from four dimensions: history, geography, variety, and processing method. [more…]

Nariño and Cauca are two neighboring emerging specialty coffee regions in southern Colombia. The coffee produced here has, for consecutive years, earned high scores in the Cup of Excellence thanks to its full-bodied tartaric acidity, pronounced fruity notes, and complex layers. [more…]

Mandheling is one of the most recognizable single-origin coffees in the coffee world. It comes from the island of Sumatra in Indonesia and is known for its rich, robust body and distinctive herbal, earthy aromas. This article will give you a comprehensive understanding of Mandheling's growing regions, flavor characteristics, origin of its name, processing methods, and grading system—from the difference between Lintong and Mandheling, to the differences between Golden Mandheling and Aged Mandheling, and to the unique aspects of the wet-hulled process, all laid out one by one. Whether you are a beginner just getting into single-origin coffee or a seasoned drinker looking for a rich everyday brew, this in-depth introduction to Sumatra Mandheling is worth reading. Front Street Coffee will also recommend Mandheling flavor options worth trying. [more…]

Coffees from different regions, processing methods, varieties, and roast levels present different flavor profiles, so there is a suitable option for many people, whether they love acidity or not. Many people think that acidic coffee tastes rather sharp, so they start looking for high-quality coffee beans with a non-acidic taste. As consumers, then, what can we [more…]

The acidity in coffee beans does not refer to pH value, but is one of the basic taste characteristics that, together with body, aroma, sweetness, bitterness, and aftertaste, make up the overall flavor. Acidity is generally related to the roast level of the coffee beans and is also somewhat connected to the flavor of their growing region. Many people do not accept coffee that is too acidic because they find the taste too harsh. So [more…]

We all know that green coffee beans cannot be directly ground, extracted, or drunk. They need to undergo one more round of processing—roasting—before they can be brewed and tasted. Roasting is an endothermic process for coffee beans. Before roasting, many flavor compounds in green coffee beans cannot be brought out; whether smelled or tasted, they are just a faint grassy note. [more…]

At home, we most commonly use three types of coffee makers: espresso machines, American drip coffee makers, and capsule coffee machines. Among these, the first two appear most frequently, so many people ask what coffee beans are suitable for these two machines. Let's first talk about the features and differences of these two machines. What is an espresso machine? [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…]

Front Street Coffee believes that coffee itself is not high in calories, and Americano does indeed have weight-loss benefits. But if you're in the habit of adding sugar and milk to your coffee, or even going all out with cream, alcohol, and other fancy additions... then the calorie count is no simple matter! For example, com- [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Each region has its own way of drinking coffee, and because some regional coffee-drinking methods are quite representative, a kind of local culture has emerged, just like Turkish coffee and Italian coffee. And speaking of [more…]

The moka pot, an essential espresso-making device in Italian households, has also gained a large following in China in recent years. This article will start with the extraction principle of the moka pot, help beginners understand how to choose suitable coffee beans, and explain in detail key parameters such as the coffee-to-water ratio and grind size. It recommends several Front Street Coffee beans suitable for the moka pot, covering Italian blends, Colombia Huila, Brazil Cerrado, and more, with flavors ranging from nutty chocolate to creamy cookie, each with its own characteristics. Finally, a complete set of usage steps is included, from adding water and distributing the grounds to heating and extraction, teaching you step by step how to brew a rich cup of moka pot coffee. [more…]

When it comes to which country produces the most coffee, Front Street Coffee believes it must be Brazil. Its annual total output is about 2.7 million metric tons, accounting for one third of the world's total coffee bean production. But did you know? In fact, Brazil's geographical environment is not really suitable for coffee cultivation. After consulting the materials, Front Street Coffee found that Brazil's terrain is monotonous, and its climate [more…]

If you hear someone beside you describing the taste of a cup of drink, "floral, fruity acid, honey sweet, tea charm……" There is no doubt that this is probably describing the flavor of the coffee in his cup. Nowadays, it is hard to know what the "coff [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: FrontStreet Coffee. Tea is part of Chinese culture, while coffee has also gradually come into people's view and become one of the three major beverages, becoming an indispensable part of people's lives. As for the love of coffee [more…]

The variety of Golden Mandheling coffee currently produced by PWN is Ateng, which is the local name used by Indonesian farmers; it is actually Catimor. Originally, the coffee variety grown locally in Indonesia was Typica, recognized for its excellent flavor, introduced to Java by the Dutch in the late 17th century, and [more…]

Coffee is a drink many people can't do without every day, but what exactly are its positive and negative effects on the body? This article starts with coffee's main components, systematically sorting out the effects of substances such as caffeine, tannic acid, fat, and sugar, then separately explains the benefits of drinking coffee in moderation, including refreshing the mind, protecting the skin, sobering up, and preventing gallstones, while also discussing problems that may be caused by excessive intake, such as caffeine poisoning, insomnia, and anxiety. The article also specifically lists six groups of people who should not drink much coffee, and gives reminders about drinking on an empty stomach and for people with high blood pressure. If you care about the relationship between coffee and health, this content can serve as a fairly complete reference. [more…]

Yunnan coffee beans have stood out in recent years in green coffee competitions, frequently appearing in the public eye. And like a dark horse, they have gradually emerged in the specialty coffee market. Today, Front Street will share with you the development of Yunnan coffee in recent years. To understand the history of Yunnan coffee cultivation, you should know that Yunnan's [more…]

Starting the day with a cup of coffee to kick off work has become a habit for many friends. With the development of the coffee industry, more and more novel coffee processing methods have emerged. Front Street Coffee currently has several anaerobic and wine-barrel processed coffee beans, available in stores and online. [more…]