For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Brazilian Cerrado coffee is very popular as Front Street's everyday beans, and there is also a Brazilian single-origin bean, Brazilian Queen Coffee, whose taste is cleaner than Brazilian Cerrado and whose flavor is even better! Of course, Brazil [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Brazil is the largest coffee-producing country in the world, with coffee beans of various grades and types. Brazil's domestic coffee consumption accounts for one-third of the global total, and at the same time Brazil's coffee trade [more…]

We all know that different processing methods can give coffee a rich and varied flavor profile. For example, Front Street Coffee's bean list alone features dozens of varieties, covering more than ten different processing methods. Today, Front Street will focus specifically on wet-hulled, semi-washed, and pulped natural [more…]

The natural process, as the name suggests, is to spread the harvested coffee cherries flat on the ground (on dedicated drying nets or patios) and use direct sunlight (for about 2-3 weeks) to remove moisture from the coffee fruit until the moisture content reaches the target level, after which machines are used to remove the dried husk to obtain the green coffee beans we want. Natural process [more…]

Many coffee enthusiasts enjoy specialty pour-over coffee, but feel that pour-over requires a lot of equipment and skill to make. To address this, Front Street Coffee has launched a series of drip coffee bags. The Front Street Coffee drip bag series features flavors from multiple regions, such as Sidamo, Brazil, and Honduras Sherry, among others. Of course, there are other types. [more…]

Many coffee enthusiasts enjoy drinking specialty pour-over coffee, but they feel that pour-over coffee requires a lot of equipment and操作既需要技巧又需要很多器具。Front Street has therefore launched a drip bag series. The Front Street drip coffee series offers flavors from multiple origins, such as Sidamo, Brazil, Honduras Shirley, and more. Of course, there are other types [more…]

Brazil Santos coffee beans are one of the most familiar Brazilian representatives for coffee lovers worldwide, known for being soft and smooth, low in acidity, and prominently nutty, and they are also the top choice recommended by Front Street Coffee baristas for customers who dislike sourness. This article will take you through the legendary origins of Brazilian coffee from more than three hundred years ago, outlining how Brazil started from zero to become the world's largest coffee-producing country, and will also introduce in depth two Bourbon-variety Brazilian beans from Front Street Coffee—the Yellow Bourbon from Queen Estate in São Paulo and the Red Bourbon from Cerrado in Minas Gerais—covering regional terroir, processing methods, roasting recommendations, and brewing parameters to help you fully understand the classic charm of Brazilian coffee. [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee) Brazilian coffee has always been regarded by everyone as the top choice for "large quantity and satisfying," because it not only has a balanced taste but is also economically affordable. A bag of Front Street Brazilian everyday coffee beans costs only 25 yuan, while a bag of [more…]

If you enjoy drinking coffee, you may come across several terms related to coffee bean classification: "blended coffee beans," "single-origin coffee beans," and "pour-over coffee beans." In this article, we will uncover the meanings behind these terms and help beginners understand how to choose the right coffee beans for home use. 1. Blended coffee [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…]

As the largest coffee-producing country, Brazil offers a wide variety of coffees. Brazilian coffee beans have a moderate acidity, and the balance brought by their sweetness, bitterness, and body is excellent. When roasted, they give off a nutty aroma, with a mellow taste and a faint acidity, making them suitable for both single-origin and blended use. When buying Brazilian coffee beans, it is recommended to prioritize [more…]

Whether you're choosing coffee beans as a gift or for yourself, it's essential to understand the flavors and best uses of different varieties. This article rounds up ten mainstream specialty coffee beans, covering Ethiopian natural, Costa Rican black honey, Brazilian semi-washed, Indonesian wet-hulled, and a range of espresso blends and single-origin options. Each bean listing includes the specific Front Street Coffee product, flavor description, and the type of drinker it suits—so whether you prefer bright fruity acidity, a rich syrupy sweetness, or nutty chocolate notes, you'll find a match. The content also covers different brewing methods such as pour-over, espresso machine, moka pot, and cold brew, helping coffee lovers zero in on their taste preferences and make a confident purchase with no regrets. [more…]

Sumatra Mandheling is the most distinctive low-acid coffee in the world of specialty coffee, and its unique wet-hulling process gives Mandheling a heavy body with earthy and spicy herbal notes. This article takes you through the mystery of Mandheling's processing. [more…]

Indonesian coffee is famous for its rich, mellow flavor and mouthfeel, with extremely low acidity. It has a caramel and dark chocolate-like sweetness and lingering aftertaste, which has made Japanese people almost obsessively devoted to this coffee. Indonesia is a major coffee-producing country in Asia and ranks among the top coffee-producing countries in the world. [more…]

Bourbon Coffee Introduction: Bourbon coffee was first cultivated on the island of Bourbon, now known as Reunion Island, located about 650 km east of the famous Madagascar. Along with Typica, Bourbon is considered one of the oldest existing high-quality coffee varieties. Tracing its roots, [more…]

When it comes to the taste of Sumatran coffee, people split into two extremes: some love it, while others hate it. Coffee lovers who enjoy acidity mostly will not look at coffee beans from this region, whereas coffee lovers who dislike acidity will greatly appreciate this region. The main factors that create the unique flavor of Mandheling coffee are related to the local cof [more…]

Whether it's espresso beans or espresso blends, as the name suggests, they are ingredients used for extraction in espresso machines, which is also the origin of espresso. So what are the characteristics of this kind of coffee? Besides making espresso, can it also be used to make pour-over coffee? Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee [more…]

Mandheling is not the name of a region, place, port, or coffee variety. Its name actually comes from a mispronunciation of the Indonesian Mandailing ethnic group. During World War II, when Japan occupied Indonesia, a Japanese soldier drank a rich and mellow [more…]

With the growing specialty coffee market, many people have begun to explore espresso and pour-over coffee. Coffee enthusiasts who regularly drink espresso know that the coffee beans used for espresso are blended coffee beans, while those used for pour-over coffee are single-origin coffee beans. So what is the difference between the two? Can espresso beans be used to make [more…]

Americanos can now be seen in many coffee shops, and many people generally associate Americano with bitterness, thinking that it is impossible to drink without adding sugar. But is that actually true? Next, let's share some knowledge about Americano coffee. The origin of Americano coffee According to Front Street Coffee (Fr [more…]