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Uganda, located at the source of the Nile River, is a landlocked country in Africa. Like other East African countries, it has a long history of coffee production. However, due to wars caused by ethnic conflicts, coffee quality has not been improved. Many high-quality coffee beans are grown in regions bordering Kenya and are transported to Kenya to be passed off as genuine.
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat Official Account: cafe_style). 90+ has become an indispensable topic in the specialty coffee scene in recent years. Even if you haven't tried 90+ beans, you should at least know what the buzz is about. The focus of this topic essentially comes down to the following two points: 9
Tanzania coffee bean production regions: Most of Tanzania's famous cherry coffee, like most of Tanzania's Arabica coffee, grows on Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. The majority of Tanzania's Arabica coffee is produced in the Kilimanjaro region and the Southern Highlands. Some of Tanzania's best coffee
When discussing island climate coffee regions, Hawaii's Kona coffee beans inevitably come to mind. Hawaii represents a unique coffee-growing region because the coffee cultivation elevation ranges only from 300-1100 meters. According to typical specialty coffee altitude requirements, this doesn't meet the standard. However, there are no absolute rules in coffee cultivation, as
Kenya is located in eastern Africa, with the equator crossing through its central region and the East African Rift Valley running north to south. It borders Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. Most of the country consists of highlands with an average elevation of 1,500 meters, with Mount Kenya in the central highlands reaching an impressive 5,199 meters. The majority of Kenya's territory
For espresso machine owners, have you encountered this situation: after brewing, when you remove the portafilter, you find the entire coffee puck is soaking wet with significant water accumulation on the surface, and the knocked-out puck becomes a shapeless mud-like lump. Under normal circumstances, the extracted espresso coffee puck should be relatively dry, and the knocked-out puck
FrontStreet Coffee often says that once we understand the relationship between espresso extraction parameters, a delicious espresso is practically effortless (slight exaggeration). These extraction parameters include grind size, dose amount, brew ratio, and extraction time. But did you know? There's actually another parameter that's quite important as well
While browsing the internet, FrontStreet Coffee often comes across this statement: When brewing siphon coffee, if a mound-shaped coffee bed forms at the end, it indicates that the coffee will be exceptionally delicious. However, many people find that after brewing, the coffee bed appears flat like a "plain," leading them to inquire at FrontStreet Coffee
With the recent drop in temperature, customers visiting the coffee shop have been choosing hot beverages. After finishing his hot Americano, a customer recalled encountering tiny particles at the bottom of the cup in the past and asked FrontStreet Coffee: "Are those residues at the bottom coffee grounds? Why have I never noticed this when drinking iced coffee?"
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea and the third largest island in the region. The coastal areas of Jamaica are plains, while the central and western regions consist of hills and limestone plateaus, and the eastern part is mountainous, where the Blue Mountains are located. Jamaica has a tropical rainforest climate, with rainy seasons from May to June and September to November, throughout the year.
Espresso coffee is a vast system. Different ratios of milk to coffee distinguish various types such as latte, cappuccino, flat white, and more. Among them, there is one coffee that, like the flat white, originated in Australia but is not commonly found on domestic coffee menus. It is
Papua New Guinea is the largest island nation in the South Pacific and the world's second-largest island. The country features a typical island climate with year-round high temperatures and humidity, tropical rainforests, volcanic rock, and plateau terrain. With elevations ranging between 1,200-2,500 meters, it can be described as an ideal zone for coffee cultivation. The cultivation history dates back to the 19th century.
Once upon a time, a coffee created a huge wave in Hollywood! It claimed to provide more energizing effects in a short time compared to regular coffee, and long-term consumption could reduce fat and achieve weight loss results. Everyone rushed to drink it, and it was once hailed as a divine creation—this is Bulletproof Coffee!
When asked about the major coffee-producing countries in the Americas, many people would readily answer Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and other places, but few would first think of Honduras as a coffee-producing region. If you're also interested in coffee from this region, then please follow FrontStreet Coffee to explore it further. Large
Costa Rica, located in Central America, is the world's 14th largest coffee-producing country. Despite its small land area, it boasts vast forests and fertile volcanic soil, making it an ideal location for coffee cultivation. Coffee was first planted in Costa Rica as early as the early 19th century, and the country's government has been highly supportive of coffee production.
Bourbon is an ancient and superior variety comparable to Typica, renowned for being cultivated in high-altitude regions and possessing exceptional quality. Its spread history dates back to the early 19th century when French missionaries introduced Bourbon from Yemen to Bourbon Island (now Réunion Island), naming it Bourbon.
The cultivation of coffee trees in Burundi began with Belgian colonization. In 1920, Belgium occupied and colonized Burundi, and in 1933, the Belgian government mandated that every farmer must cultivate and care for 50 coffee trees. When Burundi declared independence in 1962, coffee production transitioned from public to private ownership, but by 197...
The popularity of drip bag coffee far exceeds our imagination. Due to its convenience, it can be taken anywhere to brew and enjoy coffee! However, while drip bags have become widespread, some people still have misconceptions about how to use them properly. It's not that drip bag coffee can only be prepared using traditional methods.
About half a month ago, FrontStreet Coffee shared with everyone the "distant cousin" of the Ice Dripper - the Ice Dripper B75. But today, FrontStreet Coffee wants to introduce you to a product that received the honor of SCA's Best New Product of 2023 since its launch - the Hoop Dripper from Italian coffee equipment manufacturer Ceado.
In the coffee industry, coffee auctions are extremely important events. Coffee auctions are typically held concurrently with regional or national coffee competitions, where winning coffees can be sold directly at the auction. Coffee auctions can generate high-priced bidding for premium quality coffee, better raising awareness of coffee origins, processing methods, and the distinctive characteristics of exceptional beans.
