Wednesday, September 16 2026

Ethiopian Huakui Coffee Beans | Are all coffees from Ethiopia's Hambela region called Huakui coffee?

This year marks the 9th year since "Huakui Coffee" rose to fame. If the previous naming conventions were followed, the Huakui released this year should logically carry a "9.0" suffix. But more than half the year has passed, and many friends have noticed that "Huakui 9.0" is almost nowhere to be seen on the menus of offline coffee shops! [more…]

Coffee Bean Names and Their Meanings | How Are Green Coffee Beans Named? Which Coffee-Producing Regions Do Yirgacheffe, Bourbon, Geisha, and Mandheling Come From?

Years ago, coffees were named quite simply, mostly just after the region where the producer was located. For example, coffee from Yirgacheffe was called Yirgacheffe coffee, coffee from Honduras was called Honduras coffee, coffee from Brazil was called Brazil coffee... But [more…]

Recommendations for High-Value Hand-Brewed Beans | What's the Difference Between Mandheling and Huakui Coffee? What Pour-Over Parameters Should Be Used for Mandheling Coffee Beans and Huakui Coffee Beans?

Friends who enjoy visiting specialty coffee shops should be familiar with Front Street Mandheling coffee, known worldwide for its unique herbal aroma and excellent body, making it especially suitable for those who prefer a rich taste; in recent years, a Front Street Huakui coffee from Ethiopia has offered full fruit aromas and a clear [more…]

Ethiopian Sidamo Sun-Dried Huakui | Single-Origin Coffee Bean: Are Huakui, Gesha, and Geisha the Same Coffee Variety? What Is the Difference Between Huakui and Geisha?

If a customer is looking for the most cost-effective coffee beans, then Huakui is definitely one of Front Street's top recommendations. But whenever Front Street mentions Huakui, some customers will say something like: "Oh, I know Huakui—it's a variant of Geisha / a variety of Geisha!" As you can see, even today there are still many people [more…]