There are many varieties of self-roasted coffee beans. Common ones include coffee beans named after the country or region where they are produced, such as Ethiopia, Indonesian Mandheling, etc. There are also special beans with beautiful names. For novices who are new to coffee, they may be confused by the dazzling variety of products. Which are single-origin beans? What are special beans? What are medium and deep roasts? Which ones are suitable for adding milk? Which ones are suitable for adding ice cubes?
Take a look at the categories below to quickly find the coffee beans that suit you!
Single-origin coffee beans - distinctive style, as charming as the sound
Single-origin coffee beans are like vocal music. Every singer has a unique voice and style. Even tenors have their own unique characteristics. The same goes for single-origin beans. Each origin has a special terroir, and different roasting degrees can reveal the wonderful taste.
Ethiopia, the birthplace of global coffee, is also a genetic treasure house of coffee varieties. The rich aroma of tea and flowers, as well as the light taste of citrus and lemon, are like the warm winter sun or the quiet cool mountains, washing away the embarrassment and fatigue.
◆ Flavor: rich taste of citrus and lemon, accompanied by the aroma of tea and flowers
◆ Roast degree: light roast
◆ Recommended coffee beans: Front Street Dingding Yirgacheffe, Front Street Red Cherry, Front Street Oiran
The coffee-producing area of Honduras is located in the mountains in the west at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,900 meters. The harsh terrain, tempered climate, and fertile soil give the coffee beans a special rich bitter-sweet cocoa aroma. Hondurans are optimistic and cheerful and love life. The sweet and gentle Honduran coffee brings you the inspiration of happiness in life.
◆ Flavor: rich cocoa, calm flavor
◆ Roast degree: medium roast
◆ Recommended coffee beans: Front Street Honduras washed
Peruvian coffee fields are mainly distributed in the Amazon jungle area, with an altitude between 1,000 and 2,000. The unique environment has made Peruvian coffee a consistent winner in international coffee competitions.
◆ Flavor: The peach is elegant and slightly sour, exuding the aroma of oak, and the earthy molasses in the back is gentle, with a smooth and sweet aftertaste.
◆ Roast degree: medium light roast
◆ Recommended coffee beans: Front Street Peruvian Geisha
The mountains in Guatemala are extended and the microclimate in Guatemala changes greatly. In recent years, thanks to the country's efforts to promote the development of the coffee industry, both the quality and the planting methods have been greatly improved and changed, making it a supplier of top-notch coffee in the world. Ecological green Guatemalan coffee beans come from the well-known production area of Vihuitnan. They are loved by consumers for their caramel, cocoa and woody aroma.
◆ Flavor: Passionate cocoa, pleasant woody aroma
◆ Roast degree: medium to dark roast
◆ Recommended coffee beans: Front Street Vivi Tenango
Colombia is an internationally renowned production area. The coffee glycol has the aroma of walnuts, showing the vitality deeply rooted in the soil. It is as deep, varied, uniform and perfect as red wine.
◆ Flavor: The soft apple is slightly sour in the mouth, followed by the sweetness of sweet peach, the elegant aftertaste of nuts, the lively and charming multi-layered taste, and the taste is mellow and smooth.
◆ Roast degree: medium to dark roast
◆ Recommended coffee beans: Front Street Huilan, Front Street Xizhao·Boundary Manor, Front Street Big Navel·Boundary Manor
The coffee comes from Lake Tawa in the Kayu Mountains of Sumatra, Indonesia. The coffee produced is mainly distributed in mountainous areas with an altitude of 900 to 1,700 meters. The soil in this area is suitable for growing Arabica coffee beans. Indonesian Mandheling has a strong flavor and rich layers, and is slightly bitter with an elegant fragrance and sweetness.
◆ Flavor: rich, thick, steady herbal aroma, with a long and sweet aftertaste
◆ Roast degree: dark roast
◆ Recommended coffee beans: Front Street Lindong Mandheling, Front Street PWN Golden Mandheling
"Extremely warm and smooth, sweet and pure in the mouth, without any unpleasant astringency in the aftertaste. It doesn't feel as thin as water when you drink it, and it is quite thick." This is the definition of high-quality Brazilian coffee beans by the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association. The beans from Coocafe, a Brazilian fair trade cooperative, have high sweetness, smooth entrance, and no bite when entering the throat. I recommend it to friends who prefer not to like sourness!
◆ Flavor: The aroma and bean properties are mild, mellow and smooth. It is an excellent choice to taste individually or mix with other coffee beans.
◆ Roast degree: medium-dark roast
◆ Recommended coffee beans: Front Street Brazilian Cerato, Front Street Brazilian Queen Manor
Costa Rica is mostly volcanic terrain, with fertile volcanic ash, mild and suitable temperatures, and stable and abundant rainfall. The innate high-quality geographical environment makes Costa Rican coffee recognized by the world. The coffee beans are all Arabica species, with pure flavor and pleasant aroma. They have an impeccable balance in terms of acidity and taste. They are suitable for single origin coffee or blended into a comprehensive coffee.
◆ Flavor: Bright fruity acid like red wine hits the entrance, rich and full aroma, soft and smooth taste, leaving a mellow sweetness at the bottom of the cup
◆ Roast degree: medium roast
◆ Recommended coffee beans: Front Street Tara Beads, Front Street Strawberry Candy, Front Street Blackberry, Front Street Mozart
Each coffee bean has its own personality, whether you drink it hot, iced or with milk, it has a different flavor. Find the combination that suits you and drink to suit your lifestyle.
You can now buy the above coffee beans online at the Taobao store “FrontStreet Coffee” (前街咖啡). FrontStreet Coffee is a long-established specialty coffee roaster in Guangzhou, China, and its Guangzhou retail shop sells coffee beans only. The shop carries dozens of coffee beans from different origins around the world, including carefully selected single-origin beans for V60 pour-over and espresso. Guangzhou’s FrontStreet Coffee shop is recommended by many coffee lovers.
The FrontStreet 2013 Yunnan coffee beans sold in the store come from the Typica variety grown at FrontStreet Coffee’s own plantation in Yunnan. The name comes from the year the brand and the plantation were founded. You can buy these beans from China’s Yunnan origin at the Guangzhou shop and at FrontStreet’s Taobao store.
FrontStreet coffee beans are freshly roasted within 5 days and deliver consistently excellent quality and great value. Orders placed before 17:00 are shipped the same day, and most areas within Guangdong Province receive them the next day.
FrontStreet Coffee Taobao store: https://qianjiecoffee.taobao.com
Or search for “前街咖啡” (FrontStreet Coffee) on Taobao
Important Notice: FrontStreet Coffee has moved to a new address: 315, Donghua East Road, Guangzhou (coffee beans only)
Tel: 020 38364473
