Sumatra is the second-largest island in Indonesia and the sixth-largest island in the world, a full thirteen times the size of Taiwan! The reason coffee is grown here is mainly because the Dutch East India Company, in the past, needed to supply the growing demand for coffee and increase colonial profits, and Sumatra itself lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire. [more…]

Yemen is a country in Asia, but it is often mistakenly regarded as an African country. Just across the sea from it is the well-known coffee-producing area of Ethiopia in Africa, and it is also a key port for Ethiopia to access Africa. The Yemen Mocha [more…]

Because Blue Mountain coffee was overly famous in the last century, many related "borderline" products appeared on the market at that time. For example, Blue Mountain flavor coffee, Blue Mountain blend coffee, and so on—they almost all have nothing to do with Blue Mountain and are purely products that profit off the Blue Mountain name. And yesterday, a customer, while purchasing [more…]

(Top left) Among the thousands of different coffee varieties, it's inevitable that some beans have rather unusual names! Unlike most beans such as Bourbon and Typica, which have conventional names, these are like secret agents, each with their own code number. For example, varieties named with letters plus numbers. [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…]

You may find the coffee origin of Papua New Guinea a bit unfamiliar, but Front Street Coffee believes that Front Street Papua New Guinea coffee stands out as a unique presence among coffees. Papua New Guinea is located in the southwestern Pacific, along the Pacific Ring of Fire, and is geologically volcanic, with fertile volcanic soil, making it [more…]

You may not be very familiar with Papua New Guinea as a coffee origin, but Front Street Coffee believes that Front Street Papua New Guinea coffee stands out uniquely among the many coffees. Papua New Guinea is located in the southwestern Pacific, along the Pacific Ring of Fire, and is part of a volcanic geological zone with fertile volcanic soil, making it [more…]

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean sharing, please follow Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee). In plant taxonomy, coffee belongs to the Rubiaceae family, under which there are at least over a hundred coffee species, with about eighty confirmed varieties of coffee trees, among which those used for drinking coffee [more…]

Panama is famous for Geisha coffee, one of the most expensive coffees in the world. Currently, on Front Street Coffee's bean list, the coffees from the Panamanian region are basically all Geisha coffee. Besides the renowned Geisha coffee from Hacienda La Esmeralda, there is also the Savi from Finca Deborah. [more…]

Specialty coffee refers to coffee beans that can clearly express the flavors of their region of origin. There are many ways to subdivide specialty coffee beans; for example, the SCA has also laid out standards for specialty coffee, and its definition of specialty coffee is "coffee beans grown in excellent terroir, with the aromatic characteristics of their local area." Broadly and simply put, being able to taste the flavor of the place of origin [more…]

Blue Mountain coffee, as a world-renowned representative of specialty coffee, owes its unique flavor to Jamaica's exceptional growing environment and strict quality control system. This article will systematically review the cultivation history, origin terroir, grading system, varietal characteristics, and washed processing techniques of Blue Mountain coffee, and provide a detailed introduction to the brewing method for Blue Mountain No. 1 coffee beans recommended by Front Street Coffee. From the selection of the KONO dripper to the three-stage pouring technique, Front Street Coffee's baristas will share how precise pour-over parameters can fully bring out the classic flavors of Blue Mountain coffee—its nutty sweetness and balanced, full-bodied richness—offering coffee lovers a complete guide to tasting and brewing. [more…]

What is pour-over coffee? Pour-over coffee refers to manually brewed coffee, also known as drip coffee. This method was invented in 1908 by the German woman Melitta Bentz. In order to promote this brand-new coffee extraction method to the outside world, Mrs. Melitta also [more…]

Bolivia is a fascinating place. Although it is called a paradise for coffee growing, its production has always been low. Front Street Coffee is deeply impressed by the delicate flavors of Bolivian coffee. In terms of flavor expression, Bolivian coffee is mostly characterized by rich sweetness and soft acidity. At the 2017 WBC (World Coffee [more…]

Yemen was the first country in the world to cultivate coffee on a large scale, and its Mocha coffee once monopolized the European market for nearly two hundred years, earning it the title of "the diamond in Asia's coffee crown." However, in recent years, Yemen's coffee production has continued to decline, quality standards are lacking, the export structure is monolithic, and the industry faces numerous difficulties in its development. This article will take you back through the historical origins of Mocha coffee, analyze the natural and cultural factors behind its unique flavor, and review the current state and future prospects of Yemen's coffee industry. For coffee lovers, understanding Yemeni Mocha is an indispensable lesson in comprehending the world of coffee. Front Street Coffee will also recommend Yemeni Mocha products worth tasting. [more…]

It is often said that delicious coffee is inseparable from its variety, and currently the most common are Arabica coffee beans and Robusta coffee beans, which are the two most common bean types. The Arabica variety is considered the best among all varieties, mostly appearing as specialty coffee, and its overall flavor is also relatively good. Our famous Blue Mountain Coffee [more…]

Asian coffee production ranks second globally only to Central and South America, and its flavor profile is known for being mellow and deep. Its acidity is not as elegant as African beans, yet it carries notes of wood, herbs, spices, and earth. Mandheling is the quintessential representative of this style. Mandheling is mainly produced in Sumatra, Indonesia. Its name is a transliteration of the Mandailing people, and there is an interesting story behind it dating back to World War II. This article will systematically sort out the varietal origins of Mandheling, the characteristics of the Aceh Gayo Mountain producing region, and Indonesia's unique wet-hulling process. It will also focus on introducing three products sold by Front Street Coffee: Lintong Mandheling, Golden Mandheling, and Tiger Mandheling. At the same time, it will teach you how to identify authentic Golden Mandheling through PWN company certification certificates and burlap sack information, so you can avoid buying counterfeit products. [more…]