(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…]

When we correctly use a siphon to brew a pot of coffee, the coffee's aroma is fuller and its mouthfeel is richer. The reason is that the siphon filters the coffee grounds with a cloth filter, and the pores of the cloth filter are relatively large, so it cannot filter out some fine coffee particles. As a result, coffee brewed with a siphon has a pleasant texture in the mouth. And let [more…]

When we correctly use a siphon to brew a pot of coffee, the coffee's aroma is fuller and its mouthfeel is thicker, because the siphon filters the coffee grounds with a cloth filter, and the gaps in the cloth are relatively large and cannot filter out some fine coffee particles, so coffee brewed with a siphon has a pleasant mouthfeel. And let [more…]

Coffee is an imported product, and everyone drinks coffee for different reasons. Some people are enjoying a petty bourgeois lifestyle, some are dependent on caffeine, and others simply like the taste of coffee. Front Street is here to take stock of which coffee those who know coffee must drink. Pour-over coffee is undoubtedly the most popular coffee-making method in the world today. [more…]

As a globally renowned coffee chain brand, Starbucks offers a dazzling array of drinks on its menu, from classic espresso to creatively crafted specialty beverages, each carrying its own unique coffee culture. This article will systematically outline the complete range of Starbucks coffee types, covering classics such as cappuccino, latte, Americano, mocha, and caramel macchiato, as well as the iced drink series and creative products like Frappuccino, while also detailing the general price ranges for each size. In addition, the article delves into the roasting origins of Starbucks coffee beans, the Italian roots of its size terminology, and the personalized options customers can customize, providing coffee enthusiasts with a comprehensive and practical ordering reference. [more…]

Every year, when the green coffee bean competition season arrives, the coffee community starts to get excited. Rubbing their hands in anticipation, they wait for the latest results, then immediately look for opportunities to taste the beans on the list. Besides classic regions like Ethiopia and Brazil, a new rising star region has emerged in recent years. Because of Panama's Geisha [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…]

Vietnam | Introduction to the planting environment of coffee producing areas and coffee varieties. In Asia, there are many coffee-producing countries, such as Laos, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, China, and Vietnam, among which Vietnam is the world's second [more…]

The soul of coffee flavor is often determined at the roasting stage. This article systematically sorts out the basic principles of coffee roasting—how green beans are transformed by high heat into roasted beans with a balance of acidity, bitterness, and sweetness—and explains in detail the most economical home mesh-skimmer roasting method: the complete steps and time references from dehydration, first crack, to second crack. It also introduces a ceramic roaster that makes temperature control easier and its operating parameters. The article also recommends Front Street Coffee's everyday drinking bean series, suitable for enthusiasts who want to try roasting at home. Whether you are a beginner just getting started or a seasoned connoisseur looking to refine your skills, you can find practical key points in it. [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…]

Geisha, hailed as the most legendary coffee variety of the 21st century, has become an undisputed star in the specialty coffee world thanks to its stunning cupping performance and ever-rising auction prices. But where exactly did Geisha come from? Is it the same bean as Huakui? How do you distinguish between the Red Label, Green Label, and Volcanic Rock lots from Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda? How does the product line from Gesha Village in Ethiopia differ? This article, led by Front Street Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), will systematically trace Geisha's rise to fame, its varietal characteristics, and its flavor expression across different producing regions, along with practical brewing suggestions to help coffee lovers gain a comprehensive understanding of this legendary variety. [more…]

As a globally renowned coffee chain brand, Starbucks' product line centers on espresso, from which classic beverages such as Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Mocha, and Caramel Macchiato are derived, offered in three sizes: Tall, Grande, and Venti. In recent years, the Cold Brew series has also quickly gained popularity, welcomed for its smooth mouthfeel brought by low-temperature long-time extraction. This article, compiled by Front Street Coffee, systematically sorts out the main types of Starbucks coffee, their brewing principles, and flavor characteristics, while also sharing the specific brewing parameters for Iced Americano, helping coffee enthusiasts more clearly understand the logic behind the menu and find the cup that suits their taste. [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…]

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…]

Coffee has become an everyday beverage. While enjoying that morning cup—a liquid complete with sweetness, acidity, and bitterness—coffee drinkers have begun to notice that beans from different regions taste different as well. Brazilian coffee is soft and smooth, Ethiopian coffee has bright acidity, and Indonesian coffee is low in acidity and full-bodied. Front Street Coffee has encountered [more…]

Panama - La Esmeralda Diamond Mountain. Introduction to coffee cultivation at La Esmeralda Estate. La Esmeralda Estate is located on the outskirts of Boquete in southwestern Panama. When it was first established, it was a diversified farm, with coffee only [more…]

Espresso-based coffee is probably the most universally popular series of coffee drinks. You might not like black coffee that hits your palate with either sourness or a burnt bitterness, but espresso drinks can be adjusted in their ratios to offer you different tastes and flavor experiences. Among these, adjusting the ratio of espresso to milk is likely the most basic technique in espresso drinks. [more…]

Coffee has become a daily beverage. While enjoying that morning cup with its full spectrum of sourness, sweetness, and bitterness, coffee drinkers have begun to notice that coffees from different regions taste different as well. Brazilian coffee is soft and smooth, Ethiopian coffee has bright acidity, and Indonesian coffee is low in acidity and full-bodied. Front Street Coffee has encountered [more…]

Many first-time visitors to Front Street Coffee are surprised by the affordable prices of our coffee beans, but longtime fans of Front Street know that the most cost-effective coffees are undoubtedly the Front Street everyday beans series. These everyday beans are all carefully selected by Front Street to represent the most classic flavors of the world's major coffee-producing regions. [more…]

Arabica is a large family with many varieties under its umbrella—Typica, SL28, Geisha, Caturra, and others, each with its own temperament. When making espresso, variety differences are directly reflected in the cup. Understanding how a few representative varieties perform in espresso gives you one more dimension when choosing beans. Typica is one of the ancient [more…]