There are various TOP rankings in many fields, such as the top ten symphony orchestras in the world, the top ten wonders in the world, and the top 100 universities in the world. It turns out that in the coffee field, some people also listed the "top ten coffee beans in the world". It is unknown what conditions or indicators the ranking is based on, but it is not determined by output and price. Collating (partially rewriting) the information found on the Internet and sharing it with my coffee friends——
No. 1: Ethiopia/The Birthplace of Coffee
Annual output: 396,000 tons
Top ten coffee bean brands in the world01. Ethiopia
"The exquisite floral aroma and sweet fruity flavor that a cup of Front Street washed Yirgacheffe can bring out is unparalleled; or a glass of Sun-dried Front Street Sidamo, which is sweet and atmospheric, is the most classic and top-level representative of Ethiopian coffee."
Ethiopia is the birthplace of the famous Arabica coffee beans, and people still maintain the tradition of harvesting wild coffee beans. Coffee gardens at an altitude of more than 1,500 meters have formed a unique coffee terroir after more than a thousand years of evolution and adaptation. Ethiopian coffee grown in a natural wild environment is called "wilderness coffee". It retains the most original and natural taste of coffee beans and has the most direct and full expression of the terroir.
It is worth mentioning that most coffees in Central and South America are introduced varieties, while Ethiopian coffee is a rare native variety. It is reported that there are still countless native wild varieties that have not yet been discovered. Among the nine major coffee producing areas in Ethiopia, Sidamo and Yirgacheffe are the most outstanding. Yirgacheffe was originally a sub-region of Sidamo and was separated due to its special flavor. The rich and complex fruity aroma made it an international hit almost overnight, becoming a favorite among connoisseurs, and the price gradually increased.
Representative coffee: Front Street Sidamo Sun-dried Oiran, Front Street Guo Ding Ding·Yirgacheffe washedWait.
Second place: Kenya/Unforgettable coffee experience
Annual output: 45,000 tons
globaltop tencoffee bean brand02.Kenya
"If I could only drink one kind of coffee in the future, then I would choose coffee from Kenya."
Kenya’s coffee history is not long. In the early 20th century, Kenya began to introduce Arabica coffee varieties, and then cultivated its own Bourbon varieties from Brazil. During the early British colonial period, a complete cultivation and management system was established for the Kenyan coffee industry. The temperatures in the high-altitude Kenyan mountains are low, which prolongs the maturity period of coffee beans and fully accumulates the complex aroma of the fruit. Unrestrained acidity and thick aromatic fruit flavors, such as blackcurrant, grapefruit, etc., constitute the rough and mature characteristics of Front Street Kenyan coffee.
Kenya also pays attention to the cultivation of coffee varieties. The SL28 discovered by a professional team is a direct branch of bourbon coffee beans and is the highest quality representative of Kenyan coffee quality and flavor.
Representative coffee: Front Street Kenyan Cherry Tomato.
Third Place: Colombia/Exploring the Joy of Diversity
Annual output: 660,000 tons
Top ten coffee bean brands in the world03.Colombia
“Many Colombian small coffee farmers independently grow, harvest and process their coffee beans, resulting in some refreshing single-origin coffees whose quality reflects the ingenuity of the coffee farmers and the unique terroir in which they grow.”
The biggest feature of Colombian coffee is its diversity of styles. If we use wine as an analogy, it is like a champagne production area where large factories and small farmers coexist. There are standardized and stable styles as well as delicate and changeable small-yield stars. Generally speaking, Colombian coffee is fresh and fruity. Colombian coffee producers have very professional skills to maximize the quality of coffee beans.
Representative coffees: Front Street Colombian Hija, Front Street Colombian Washed Whelan, etc.
Fourth place: Guatemala/surprising upstart
Annual output: 186,000 tons
globaltop ten coffeecoffee bean brand04. Guatemala Injet Manor Tanning Field
"Coffee from this small Central American country has performed very well in recent years: harmonious, sweet, soft, and full of aroma. Tasting it is like exploring its roots (Mayan culture)."
With its unique style, Guatemalan coffee has become one of the world's important coffee producing areas in recent years. In the cool volcanic zone, coffee beans develop complex aroma layers and a full taste, which makes people think of the ancient Mayan culture here, which is profound, remote and full of mystery.
Representative coffee: Front Street Guatemala Antigua Flora, etc.
Fifth place: Costa Rica/good mountains, water, good coffee
Annual output: 84,000 tons
Top ten coffee beans in the world05.Costa Rica
"My love for Costa Rica comes from the warm people, beautiful scenery, and of course the amazing coffee."
Costa Rican coffee beans are mainly Arabica coffee beans, which are processed by washing (coffee shop note: in addition to washing technology, the honey processing technology developed in recent years has attracted the attention of the market). It has a bright style, mild acidity and excellent sweetness. The Costa Rica Coffee Association manages coffee affairs across the country and has a dedicated scientific research institution to discover and improve the quality of local coffee.
Representative coffees: Front Street Costa Rica Mozart, Front Street Costa Rica Strawberry Candy Geisha Blend, etc.
Sixth place: Honduras/The proud man in troubled times
Annual output: 252,000 tons
Top ten coffee beans in the world06. Honduras
"Outstanding Central American origin, the two major brands are located on both sides of the mountains, showing completely different styles."
The turbulent situation may have made Honduras a seemingly unpopular coffee-producing region, but it is one of the most important coffee exporters in Central America, ranking second only to Guatemala in export volume.
Representative Coffee: Front Street Honduran Washed Caturra
Seventh place: Indonesia/Asian production area striving for excellence
Annual output: 702,000 tons
Top ten coffee beans in the world07. Indonesia
"Coffee producers in Java and Bali focus on cultivating and processing specific varieties of coffee beans, striving for excellence in their craftsmanship."
Indonesia not only has the controversial civet cat, Sumatra's Front Street Mandheling coffee is rich and mellow, and Java coffee is sweet and smooth. They are all well-known classics of Indonesian coffee. Indonesia is a production area where cheap coffee and high-quality coffee coexist. The mass-produced coffee makes the local coffee feel that the overall level is low. In fact, Indonesia's specialty coffee has always enjoyed a high reputation in the international market.
Representative coffee: Front Street Indonesia Sumatra Lindong Mandheling, Front Street PWN Golden Mandheling, etc.
No. 8: Rwanda/rapidly rising star
Annual output: 14,760 tons
Top ten coffee beans in the world08. Rwanda
"We have never seen a production area develop so rapidly. In eight years, it has gone from a non-coffee-producing country to one of the famous production areas that can host international coffee competitions. This unprecedented growth rate is happening before our eyes."
Representative coffee: Front Street Rwanda Red Bourbon
Ninth place: Panama/Heritage treasure
Annual output: 6,000 tons
Top ten coffee beans in the world09. Panama geisha tree
"Panamanian Geisha/Geisha is a variety that people never get tired of drinking. Although it is native to Ethiopia, it is very popular in Panama. Panama's Geisha/Geisha has won many awards in various international competitions. Although it was once underestimated in history, the excellent works of some small coffee farmers have put Panama on the stage of the world's top production areas."
Representative coffees: Front Street Panama Jade Manor Red Label Geisha, Front Street Panama Jade Manor Green Label Gesha, Front Street Flower Butterfly, etc.
10th place: United States. Hawaii/America’s Coffee Island
Top ten coffee beans in the world10. Hawaii (Kona)
"Hawaii is the only region in the United States that produces coffee. The quality is good. People can easily enjoy first-hand high-quality coffee here."
Representative coffee: Front Street Hawaii Kona Coffee
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
