近期关于咖啡的传言不少，先是美国西北大学在《Nutrients》发表研究称喝咖啡与降低新冠风险有关，随后又有说法称闻咖啡香气能恢复嗅觉。这些说法究竟靠不靠谱？本文梳理了该研究的完整数据与结论，并分享了亲身试验闻咖啡恢复嗅觉的感受。核心观点很明确：咖啡并非预防或治疗新冠的神药，真正起关键作用的是人体免疫系统，均衡饮食、充足营养和科学防护才是根本。同时提醒大家，嗅觉味觉短暂丢失不必过度焦虑，身体需要时间自行修复。 [more…]

咖啡不仅是提神饮品，近年研究还发现它对消化系统有潜在益处。2023年《Nutrients》杂志发表的一项系统综述与荟萃分析，纳入超过43万名参与者，探讨了咖啡摄入与肠易激综合征（IBS）风险之间的关联。结果显示，与不喝咖啡者相比，饮用咖啡的人群患IBS的风险降低16%。这一保护作用可能与咖啡中的咖啡因、多酚、二萜和葫芦巴碱等成分的抗氧化、抗炎特性有关。不过，咖啡对IBS症状的缓解效果因人而异，且研究本身存在观察性局限。本文将详细解读这项研究，并探讨咖啡对肠道健康的可能影响。 [more…]

当代年轻人的烦恼清单上，脱发大概稳居前列。年纪轻轻却一抓掉一把，看着日益后退的发际线，不少人尝试了各种防脱方法，效果却因人而异。除了遗传和疾病因素，饮食习惯可能也在悄悄加剧脱发风险。近日，清华大学研究人员在营养学期刊《Nutrients》上发表的一项研究，为深受脱发困扰的年轻人提供了新思路——戒糖防秃。研究调查了全国31个省的1028名受试者，发现含糖饮料摄入量与男性脱发风险存在显著关联。每天饮用超过一瓶500毫升含糖饮料的男性，脱发发病率竟增加253%。这项研究究竟是如何设计的？哪些含糖饮料风险最高？让我们一起深入了解。 [more…]

What is decaf coffee and how is it made? Decaf is short for decaffeinated coffee, where at least 97% of the caffeine has been removed from the coffee beans. Front Street Coffee believes that apart from the caffeine being removed, decaf coffee is just like regular [more…]

Arabica and Robusta are the two major coffee genera with the greatest commercial value, and they each have their own advantages and disadvantages. For example, the flavor of the Arabica variety is good, but the disease resistance of most of them is r [more…]

Today's Front Street Tanzania Kilimanjaro coffee beans come from the Kilimanjaro volcanic region in northern Tanzania, at an altitude between 1,300 and 2,000 meters. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the African continent. The fertile volcanic ash provides abundant nutrients for coffee cultivation, while the high-altitude environment creates [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…]

Guatemalan coffee is renowned worldwide for its distinctive volcanic smokiness and rich flavor, and the Antigua region in particular is hailed as a representative of the world's finest coffee. This article traces in depth the historical origins and growing environment of Antigua coffee, analyzes the causes of its tobacco and charcoal-roasted notes, and provides a detailed introduction to the varietal characteristics of La Minita Estate's Floral God coffee, its washed processing method, and Front Street Coffee's roasting and brewing recommendations. From Mayan civilization to modern specialty coffee, from the volcanic heartland to the flavors in your cup, this takes you on a comprehensive journey into the unique charm of this Central American coffee treasure. [more…]

Americano, a coffee sold in every café and a must-order for coffee lovers, because Americano is quick to make, has great flavor, and tastes good. Office workers rushing to work often order an Americano when they go to a café, saving time while also giving themselves a boost for the workday. And in this [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). As more and more people in China have developed the habit of drinking coffee, many friends have also begun to actively learn about coffee brewing, wanting to make a cup of coffee themselves. This article [more…]

White coffee is a highly representative traditional specialty of Malaysia, with a history spanning over a century. It is not white in color; rather, it is made from three types of coffee beans—Liberica, Arabica, and Robusta—subjected to medium-light low-temperature roasting and special processing that greatly reduces caffeine, burnt bitterness, and astringency, resulting in a pale milky-golden hue and a mellow, gentle flavor. Compared with black coffee, white coffee differs fundamentally in bean selection, roasting methods, and brewing techniques; it contains no trans fats, has lower caffeine and calories, is gentler on the stomach, and does not easily turn sour after cooling. This article will systematically outline the flavor components, processing characteristics, historical origins, health benefits, and brewing methods of white coffee, offering you a comprehensive understanding of this classic Nanyang coffee. [more…]

As people pursue health, many drinks marketed as sugar-free and low-fat have appeared in everyone's life. Coffee, as one of the world's three major beverages, is naturally no exception, and decaffeinated coffee has also been introduced—that is, the decaf coffee commonly seen in coffee shops today. So what are the characteristics of decaf coffee? Then [more…]

As people pursue health, many drinks marketed as sugar-free and low-fat have appeared in everyone's life. Coffee, as one of the world's three major beverages, is naturally no exception, and low-caffeine coffee has also been introduced, namely the decaf coffee commonly seen in coffee shops today. So what are the characteristics of decaf coffee? Then [more…]

Huila is Colombia's most prestigious specialty coffee region, and the coffee produced here is famous for its balanced acidity and sweetness, pronounced caramel sweetness, and clean cup profile. This article guides you through Huila's geography, varieties, flavors, and brewing. [more…]

Panama Elida Estate | Introduction to the BOP Estate. Boquete in Boquete is a town in the province of Chiriqui, located near the border between Panama and Costa Rica, close to the famous Baru volcano, with beautiful scenery, fertile and rich soil, an [more…]

Thanks to the high altitude afforded by the surrounding mountains of the Andean foothills, Colombian coffee has rich flavors and outstanding quality; some have intense chocolate and nutty aromas, while others have a sweet, jam-like taste. We highly recommend Front Street Colombia Huila coffee beans, which are wet-processed and belong to the Caturra variety. [more…]

乞力马扎罗AA是坦桑尼亚咖啡中最具代表性的顶级豆，也是许多咖啡爱好者认识这个东非产国的起点。本文将系统梳理坦桑尼亚咖啡的种植品种、历史渊源、产区分布与采收节奏，重点解析AA等级的分级依据和杯测表现，并结合SweetMarias等机构的评价，呈现北部与南部产区在风味上的差异。同时，文中还整理了坦桑尼亚咖啡在经济层面的重要性以及当前面临的品质挑战，帮助读者全面理解这支被称为“咖啡绅士”的豆子究竟好在哪里、难在哪里。 [more…]

For coffee lovers, Ethiopia is a sacred place in their hearts. This country is the birthplace of coffee and is now also the largest Arabica coffee-producing country in Africa. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is located in northeastern Afr [more…]

When choosing coffee beans, your own taste should be the standard. Generally speaking, lightly roasted African beans tend toward acidity, American beans emphasize aroma, while Indonesian and Blue Mountain beans present a heavier, fuller flavor. The following are some of the most common Arabica coffee beans for beginners. 1. Front Street Mandheling coffee beans, the most expensive coffee in the world [more…]

How can cold brew coffee be limited to black coffee only!! This article will teach everyone how to easily make silky-smooth cold (milk) brew latte at home, without a coffee machine or complicated equipment～ Without further ado, GO GO GO! The soul of milk brew coffee: "Full-bodied taste, no burden." [more…]