Terra Nera coffee beans are produced in the Quechua region in the southeastern Andes of Peru. Their value is greatly enhanced by the involvement of the palm civet (Uchunari) in processing, and they are recognized as one of the most expensive and rarest coffees in the world. Its annual output is affected by natural conditions and the state of the palm civets, and has sharply dropped from 70 kilograms to about 45 kilograms. It is divided into six grades, with the top Grade 0 being entirely hand-selected. These beans are sold only in limited quantities at Harrods in London, and must be roasted to order after reservation. Grade 0 even comes with English sterling silver decoration and a 24K gold-plated bag, with the name engraved by a silversmith. In terms of flavor, it is 100% Arabica, with notes of bitter cocoa, hazelnut, and dried leather. The mouthfeel shifts from light to buttery and silky, with a rich, mellow finish. Front Street Coffee will also continue to follow developments involving this kind of rare bean. [more…]

As the temperature drops, more and more customers at Front Street Coffee shops are ordering hot milk coffee. The steamed sweet milk blended with espresso creates a cup of smooth, fragrant hot latte that truly brings a lot of warmth. To keep the hot latte from cooling down too quickly after serving, some friends steam the milk to a higher temperature. At this point, getting the milk temperature just right is especially important. [more…]

星巴克在今年夏季菜单中首次引入口感型小料——覆盆子爆浆珍珠，并将其加入三款莓果风味Refreshers冰饮中。这一尝试由CEO纳思瀚在财报会议上亲自预告，被定位为未来数年口感创新的第一步。与传统的木薯珍珠不同，星巴克采用的是咬破即爆的爆爆珠，官方名称为Pearls。消费者还可以付费将珍珠添加到其他饮品和点心中，每勺1.25美元。实际上，星巴克早在2021年就曾在两家门店测试过咖啡爆珠，但反响有限。本文梳理了新品的配方细节、定价规则以及星巴克在珍珠小料上的历史尝试。 [more…]

According to the news of the Chinese business website, on May 11, 2023, China and Ecuador signed the "Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador". At present, both China [more…]

In the Asian coffee landscape, Papua New Guinea is a rising star. This island nation, which shares the island of New Guinea with Indonesia, has joined the ranks of the world's specialty coffees thanks to its high-quality washed Arabica beans. Its coffee is known for medium body, bright acidity, and floral and fruity notes, with a style closer to the fresh, bright character of Central America than the rich bitterness of Mandheling. Bird of Paradise coffee beans—Typica variety—carry the unique terroir of their origin, and Front Street Coffee recommends this excellent bean worth savoring. This article will take you through the coffee history, variety characteristics, and flavor description of Papua New Guinea, exploring the coffee legend nurtured by this pristine land. [more…]

The freshness of coffee beans directly determines the upper limit of the flavor in your cup. Starting from practical buying tips, this article teaches you how to tell whether beans have absorbed moisture or oxidized by squeezing them by hand, chewing them, and smelling their aroma, and explains why freshly roasted beans need to rest for a week before being brewed. At the same time, the article also introduces the consistency differences between single-origin beans and blend beans in terms of particle size and color, as well as the spoilage signal indicated by oil appearing on light-roast beans. In addition, the article lists common types of defective beans, including fermented beans, dead beans, black beans, insect-bored beans, and broken beans, to help you quickly screen out high-quality coffee beans by appearance. It is recommended to buy only as much as you can consume within half a month, and the related products from the Front Street Coffee brand are also worth paying attention to. [more…]

Many people struggle to froth milk properly when they first start learning latte art. In fact, the quality of the milk also affects how easy it is to froth. Front Street Coffee would like to introduce a few types of milk that are easy to froth! In the eyes of baristas, milk is divided into ambient milk and chilled milk, whole milk and skim milk. When making coffee la— [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow our WeChat official account: Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). Front Street Golden Mandheling, as a unique specialty coffee from Indonesia, has flavors of herbal and rich dark chocolate aromas, a mellow and smooth mouthfeel, and a nutty sweet aftertaste—just thinking about it makes [more…]

Every coffee shop has slight differences in the milk-to-coffee ratio, beans used, and extraction parameters for their lattes. But in general, a latte is a coffee drink made by mixing a large amount of milk into espresso. Many friends have messaged Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) asking. [more…]

Colombian coffee is one of the few single-origin coffees sold worldwide under a country's name, and is renowned as the "Emerald Coffee." It is grown in the highlands of the Andes in northwestern South America, where the mild climate and humid air provide an ideal "natural pasture" for Arabica coffee. Colombian coffee is famous for its acidity with a hint of sweetness, mild bitterness, and excellent balance, with a silky, soft mouthfeel, a rich and full-bodied aroma, a bright, high-quality acidity, and sometimes a nutty nuance. The country's coffee-growing regions are divided into more than 200 grades, and harvests occur year-round, making it the world's largest exporter of washed Arabica coffee beans. This article will comprehensively analyze the unique charm of Colombian specialty coffee from the perspectives of its production background, flavor characteristics, geography and climate, cultivation management, and export system. [more…]

Although more and more people are paying attention to single-origin coffee nowadays, judging from the ordering situation at Front Street Coffee, espresso-based drinks still account for a large proportion. This is merely a matter of taste preference, and it does not mean that espresso is better than single-origin coffee, or that people who drink espresso do not [more…]

Guide to Getting the Best Milk Foam, Why Does Milk Foam? Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) - it can be said that steaming milk is a fundamental and core skill for every barista; whether one can steam perfect milk is a factor in judging whether the barista's skill level is up to standard. [more…]

At FrontStreet Coffee, steaming milk can be said to be a basic and core skill for every barista. Whether one can steam perfect milk is one of the factors used to judge whether a barista's level is up to standard. For example, the milk foam in a latte is on the thinner side, making it smooth and delicate to drink. The [more…]

Nowadays, more and more people are paying attention to single-origin coffee, but in terms of orders at FrontStreet Coffee, espresso-based drinks still account for a larger proportion. When it comes to choosing espresso beans, what FrontStreet Coffee focuses on is [more…]