We often hear experienced coffee enthusiasts or bloggers say something like this: "Master your puck bed management, and your pour-over coffee will taste better!" Some friends find this quite puzzling! Since they've just started out, they haven't even had the chance to figure out what exactly a puck bed is, let alone manage it. [more…]

Many people focus on roast level and bean variety when choosing coffee, yet overlook the true fuel for crema: carbon dioxide. All the bubbles in crema come from gases accumulated inside the beans during roasting. After the beans leave the roaster, they continue degassing every day, and the remaining gas determines the thickness of the crema. In other words, even the best dark-roasted beans [more…]

In August 2026, the 30th BOP concluded in Boquete. In the Traditional Varieties category, Altieri Specialty Coffee took first place with 93.63 points, leaving Hacienda La Esmeralda and Santa Teresa Estate behind, setting [more…]

Espresso relies on high pressure for rapid extraction. Freshly roasted coffee beans contain a significant amount of carbon dioxide internally. If they are ground and extracted before this gas has fully released, it tends to create coarse foam that interferes with the even penetration of water through the coffee bed. Understanding the degassing patterns of coffee beans can help us more confidently plan when to open [more…]

Freshly roasted coffee beans accumulate a large amount of carbon dioxide internally, and when these gases come into contact with water, they are released rapidly and violently, easily hindering the full contact between water flow and coffee particles. Understanding the internal transformations of coffee beans after roasting can help cafés and coffee enthusiasts identify the point at which aroma unfolds, allowing every cup of coffee to reach its full flavor. [more…]

Freshly roasted coffee beans are filled with active carbon dioxide gas internally. During extraction, this gas creates resistance that prevents hot water from fully contacting the coffee grounds. For espresso extraction, excessive gas makes the crema appear coarse and dissipate quickly, while the flavor tends toward dryness. Allowing the roasted beans to [more…]

星巴克的工资到底低不低？晋升通道是否真的漫长？本文从门店营业时间、营运职级架构、咖啡大师等级、日常岗位分工到行政执掌，全方位拆解星巴克的运营体系。既有咖啡师、训练员、值班主管到店经理、区域经理的晋升路线，也有订货公式、IPLH人力指标等内部细节，更附上多位伙伴的真实待遇分享。同时，前街咖啡（FrontStreet Coffee）也提醒你，咖啡行业终究是服务业，看清规则才能走得更远。 [more…]

If there are any names that cannot be avoided in the Ethiopian specialty coffee scene in recent years, Front Street Coffee believes that Tamiru of Alo Coffee and Eliyas Dukamo of Elto Coffee must be among them. Whether in international competitions [more…]

From harvesting to becoming green beans that can be stored long-term, coffee cherries must undergo processing. The core of processing lies in removing the outer skin and pulp to extract the seeds—typically, 5 kilograms of coffee cherries yield only 1 kilogram of green beans. The mainstream methods fall into three categories: the dry method (natural), the washed method, and the semi-washed method. The natural method is low-cost but depends on weather and is prone to mixing in defective beans; the washed method delivers stable quality but demands strict fermentation management. Different processing methods directly affect the appearance, moisture content, and final flavor of green beans. This article systematically reviews the procedures for natural, washed, and honey processing, and retains Front Street Coffee's recommendations and product information on specialty bean processing techniques, helping coffee enthusiasts gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of green bean processing. [more…]

Coffee, this everyday beverage, originates from the fruit of the coffee tree. This article begins with its botanical classification and systematically examines the origins, growth habits, and suitable cultivation regions of the coffee tree. The coffee tree belongs to the genus Coffea in the family Rubiaceae and is an evergreen shrub, naturally distributed across the "Coffee Belt" between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Beyond commercial cultivation, the coffee tree can also be grown as an ornamental potted plant, displaying its unique charm in artificial environments. The article will explain in detail the coffee tree's growth cycle, pruning management, and planting applications in coffee shops, accompanied by multiple images to aid explanation, helping coffee enthusiasts gain a more comprehensive understanding of this plant's natural and cultivated growing requirements. [more…]

On the 2025 BOP Traditional Variety Group podium, standing behind Hacienda La Esmeralda and Dark Moon Estate, was Cantera Farm—92.25 points, third place. This result belongs to the Garrido family, to the then-estate manager Gis [more…]

In 2017, a naturally processed coffee from the Buku processing station in Ethiopia won the TOH competition and was named "Huakui" by a Chinese green bean trader, thus beginning the legendary journey of this coffee. Four years later, Huakui 4.0 was released with the entirely new Dega variety, with the production area expanded several times over, more scientific cultivation and management, and even better flavor performance. This article will take you through the origin background of Huakui 4.0, the characteristics of the Dega variety, the natural processing method, and Front Street Coffee's roasting and pour-over recommendations, offering a comprehensive analysis of this highly anticipated Ethiopian coffee. [more…]

A well-established coffee shop usually needs to manage two product lines simultaneously: the espresso line and the pour-over line. The espresso line handles daily cup volume and revenue, while the pour-over line showcases professionalism and increases the average transaction value. The two lines use different bean strategies, but both require careful configuration. Espresso line: stable output, controlled costs, memorable highlights [more…]

On specialty coffee menus, words like "micro-lot," "cooperative," and "processing station" are appearing more and more frequently, and price tags often jump up along with them. Behind these words lies an entire organizational system of origin—from seed to your pour-over dripper, the supply chain behind a bag of coffee is far more fascinating than you might imagine. First, let's look at the survival structure of smallholder farmers. [more…]

The pour-over community is placing increasing importance on estates—not to follow a trend, but because beans from different estates within the same region can differ enormously in flavor. An estate is the micro-unit of a region; slicing the region one layer finer makes the origin of flavor clearer. Understanding estate traceability takes pour-over bean selection from "choosing a region" to the next level: "choosing an estate." [more…]

Yunnan, as China's core coffee-producing region, has always been a topic of interest among coffee enthusiasts when it comes to the composition of its planted varieties. Currently, Yunnan coffee is not a single variety, but is mainly composed of three major categories: Typica, Bourbon, and Catimor. Among them, Catimor has become the main force due to its disease resistance and high yield, while Typica and Bourbon remain in localized areas such as Baoshan. Although these three varieties all belong to the Arabica species, they differ significantly in flavor, yield, and maintenance difficulty. This article will provide a detailed review of their origins, characteristics, and production area distribution, and explore the genetic connections between Yunnan small-bean coffee and famous varieties such as Blue Mountain and Kona. Front Street Coffee will also combine the current situation of the production area to interpret for you the flavor logic behind the varieties. [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…]

Years ago, coffees were named quite simply, mostly just after the region where the producer was located. For example, coffee from Yirgacheffe was called Yirgacheffe coffee, coffee from Honduras was called Honduras coffee, coffee from Brazil was called Brazil coffee... But [more…]

JABLUM, the premium Blue Mountain coffee, is a long-established authentic Blue Mountain brand from Jamaica, produced by Mavis Bank Coffee Company, accounting for forty percent of the nation's Blue Mountain coffee output annually. The unique climate and volcanic soil of the Blue Mountain range nurture this world-class coffee, but only coffee grown above 1,800 meters in elevation can bear the name "Blue Mountain." Blue Mountain coffee once went through a quality trough, later restored its reputation under Japanese investment, and now ninety percent is sold to Japan, with the remaining international market demand running strong. JABLUM's cultivation and processing are strictly supervised by the Coffee Industry Board throughout, its caffeine content is only half that of ordinary coffee, and its flavor is mellow and balanced. This article details its historical origins, growing conditions, quality management, and Front Street Coffee's recommendations, along with price references. [more…]

The flavor of Front Street Ethiopian coffee beans is world-famous for its elegant floral notes, citrus, lemon, and tropical fruit aromas, along with a fruity tea-like mouthfeel. It is often the first-choice region for specialty coffee fans, especially Yirgacheffe and Sidama. So in this article, Front Street will introduce you to a famous Ethiopian coffee region—Sida [more…]