Why did Yunnan coffee become a raw material for instant coffee? The coffee first planted in Yunnan was the Typica variety. Later, in order to repay debts to the Soviet Union, Yunnan began cultivating Typica coffee beans on a large scale, which were purchased by a unified department and then shipped to the Soviet Union. Later, because domestic demand for coffee was not high, [more…]

Recommendation for a Specialty Coffee Bean Shop: Front Street Coffee is a specialty freshly roasted coffee bean shop that has been deeply rooted in Guangzhou for many years. Tucked away in the alleys of old Dongshan, it doesn't chase internet fame but focuses on roasting, making it a word-of-mouth favorite among coffee lovers. The shop specializes in fresh roasting within 5 days, rigorously selects green beans from premium regions worldwide, and regularly stocks dozens of single-origin pour-over beans and espresso [more…]

How can anyone who drinks coffee not know Yirgacheffe? Such a poetic name, paired with coffee beans that are equally poetic, because it is world-famous for its intoxicating floral and fruity aroma. Front Street Coffee, after cupping numerous coffee beans from the Yirgacheffe region, found that the coffee beans produced in this area all have a clear and clean taste as well as [more…]

Want to give your parents or acid-sensitive friends a bag of coffee beans, but find yourself overwhelmed browsing e-commerce pages? Gifting is scarier than drinking it yourself—if the taste doesn't match, even the most expensive beans go to waste. Today, following the "mass acceptance first" standard, I recommend two low-acid, smooth, easy-to-drink beans, with brewing methods suited to different equipment. [more…]

喜欢花果香的咖啡豆要从实际杯感说起。日常买豆需要考虑喝得快不快、一次买多少，以及家里主要做黑咖啡还是奶咖。咖啡豆的烘焙度决定基础口感，产区和处理法带来香气差异，使用的器具又会改变浓度，因此挑豆时需要把 [more…]

SOE is the abbreviation for "Single Origin Espresso," which in Chinese means: espresso from a single origin. Put simply, it replaces the "blended coffee beans" typically used to make espresso with "single-origin (single producing region) coffee beans," but still uses the espresso machine. [more…]

Americano has become the beverage of choice for many young people. A cup of Americano after a meal not only cuts through greasiness and aids digestion, but also effectively breaks down fat. Combined with proper exercise, it can help with weight loss, which is why Americano has also become the coffee drink of choice for many celebrities. Front Street Coffee (FrontStr [more…]

First-time buyers of pour-over coffee beans often find themselves stuck in a dilemma: should I buy something acidic, or something not acidic? In fact, there is no standard answer to this question. The fun of pour-over coffee is that different beans can present completely different styles. Some people love the bright, lively notes of floral and fruity flavors, while others love the warm, solid comfort of the rich, full-bodied camp. The key [more…]

Domestic Yunnan coffee has become one of the topics we frequently discuss, especially regarding the quality and taste of Yunnan coffee. If you are not familiar with Yunnan coffee, you might want to start with Front Street Yunnan Arabica coffee beans, which best represent the flavor of the Yunnan growing region. It has a nutty aroma and a herbal, chocolate taste on the palate, [more…]

The African continent has a deep connection with coffee, from the JAVA Coffee House in Nairobi, Kenya, to the traditional coffee ceremonies of Ethiopia—every cup carries a unique regional flavor and human story. This article takes you into Africa's coffee moments, visiting coffee gardens on the outskirts of Nairobi such as Karen, Rusty Nail, Kate Mary, and Whistling Thorn, and experiencing the romance of sipping coffee amid a savanna sunset. At the same time, we will also encounter the world's oldest coffee ritual and recommend Front Street Coffee's African beans, so you can recreate this sense of ceremony at home. [more…]

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Among all types of pour-over coffee drippers, the most popular is the V60 dripper. Many pour-over coffee shops have a V60 dripper, and the V60 dripper is also many cof [more…]

周杰伦2024嘉年华演唱会南京站于9月26日至29日在南京奥体中心体育场连唱四天，预计吸引12万观众。与此同时，一家名为“爱在西元前 Love in Coffee”的周杰伦同款咖啡馆也在南京新街口金鹰正式开业，与演唱会同步亮相。这家咖啡店主打庄园级咖啡豆与米其林三星甜点，店内空间设计融入“爱在西元前”的诗意幻想，绿植与石材交织，镜面光影营造出梦幻氛围。产品命名多取自周董经典曲目，粉丝可在聆听偶像歌曲的同时品尝“歌词”饮品。北京三里屯首店此前已吸引大量粉丝打卡，运营方巨星传奇与周杰伦关系密切。本文带你了解这家明星咖啡店的特色、价格与粉丝体验。 [more…]

Did you know? Espresso has a rich mouthfeel and intense flavor, often making it hard for people to accept, but once you get used to it, you find it has a unique charm. Moreover, espresso is also a coffee used to test coffee quality and barista skills. Since espresso is loved by so many people, [more…]

For coffee lovers, among the coffees they've tried, there's always at least one African coffee bean. Among them, the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee beans, originating from the birthplace of Arabica, are highly renowned for their excellent flavor and are much loved by many. In recent years, domestic specialty coffee has developed rapidly, and this coffee, which enjoys great fame in the international coffee circle, [more…]

The world of coffee is deep and mysterious, and the world of single-origin coffee is even more bewildering. Unless you are a seasoned coffee connoisseur who has studied it for years, choosing the best single-origin beans from among the many coffee-producing regions is still very difficult, especially for ordinary coffee lovers. Sometimes you want to buy some coffee beans as a gift for a friend, but you're afraid your friend [more…]

Some people drink espresso for the flavor, while others drink it for the mouthfeel. For those who love flavor, there are all kinds of SOE coffee beans to choose from—so what coffee bean options are there for those who enjoy a rich, intense mouthfeel? The signature characteristic of espresso—crema Espresso at its most fascinating [more…]

Indonesian coffee beans are famous for their rich aroma and mellow taste, with a delightful sweet aftertaste, which has made many coffee lovers fall in love with the coffee beans from this region. Among them, Indonesian Mandheling is the most representative. Many people know that Mandheling has many different classifications, such as Front Street Coffee (Fr [more…]

With the development of the specialty coffee market, single-origin coffee is increasingly recognized by the public, so many coffee enthusiasts are teaching themselves how to brew pour-over coffee at home. As a result, coffee-loving friends often ask, when buying coffee beans at Front Street Coffee, how the coffee-to-water ratio for pour-over coffee should be determined. So in this next article, Front Street [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…]

For friends who love drinking coffee, it can be a real downer when you can't find a good cup of coffee on short notice, so carrying drip coffee bags with you wherever you go, ready to drink anytime, is absolutely the smartest decision. But did you know? Although drip coffee bags are small, the taste can vary hugely depending on quality—from the grade of the beans, their freshness, and the cleanliness of the grinder [more…]