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At FrontStreet Coffee, the coffee beans produced in physical stores have more than 50 types of coffee from different production areas, which can meet the requirements of different tastes. Among these coffee beans, which coffee beans are the best? Are there any coffee beans ranked among the top ten coffees in the world? The answer is introduced in the following delicious coffee production areas.
Check out these 10 best single origin coffees. If you haven’t tried them yet, learning about them will bring you closer to coffee. The emergence of specialty coffee has attracted not only attention to the personality of coffee, but also the cultivation and processing of coffee.
ColombiaSupremocoffee
The flavor of Colombian coffee is very distinct. Generally, most people think that the taste of coffee iscolombian coffeeThe taste! Colombian coffee beans are large in size and graded by particle size. Coffee beans with a grade of S17 (6.75mm) or above are classified as Supremo. Supremo represents the highest quality top beans. It can be harvested twice a year, from October to January and April to June, and is mainly processed by water washing.
Colombian coffee is rich in acidity and richness, with dry Himalayan cedar wood tones and a stick-like aroma. Sweet aroma, medium to full body and rich mouthfeel. Fruit, nuts and chocolate are also common, as well as caramel-colored sweet and lemon-tart flavors. Want to taste ColombiaSupremoFor coffee, we recommend Front Street Columbia Whelan and Front Street Columbia Xija beans.
Costa Rican Tala Bead Coffee
Costa Rican coffee’s reputation continues to grow, and for good reason. These beans are grown at high altitudes and have a very developed flavor. They are classified according to the altitude of the place of origin, and are rated as extremely hard coffee beans (SHB), fine hard coffee beans (GHB), and hard coffee beans (HB) in descending order according to the altitude. The harvesting period is from November to March.
Costa Rican coffee is mainly processed with honey, and the pulp and endocarp are removed together. Costa Rican coffee beans are famous for their honey processing method. FrontStreet Coffee’s Musician coffee bean series uses honey processing.
Honey-processed coffee beans often give off a strong sweet flavor, reminiscent of brown sugar. The coffee is sweet with notes of tropical and citrus fruits. Lively, bright acidity adds a dimension or two to this complex cup of coffee. The flavor roller coaster ends with a sweet, long-lasting finish, and if you haven’t tried it yet, try the Front Street Costa Rican Strawberry Drops or the Front Street Mozart beans.
Guatemala Vivitanang Coffee
Produced in the Huihuitenango region at a higher altitude in northwestern Guatemala. With fertile volcanic ash soil and coffee produced according to traditional etiquette, you can enjoy a unique flavor. It has rich richness, fruity sourness and chocolate-like aroma.
Yemeni Mocha Coffee
Mocha is the name of the port where coffee beans were exported in the past. The coffee cherries produced in small estates in the highlands of Haraz, Khaimah, and Mata in Yemen are delivered to the Yemen Coffee Processing Company using the latest Italian-made sorting equipment and consistent production and processing. Excellent and stable quality, it is rated as the highest quality among mocha. Yemen Mocha coffee has a clear and transparent flavor, with a deep and rich flavor, just like wine, with just the right amount of bitterness and sourness, and a fruity aroma.
In the past, Yemen was the center of the coffee world. Coffee production has declined sharply in recent years due to the ongoing civil war. A low supply of Yemeni coffee has led to higher prices for consumers. Having said that, the demand is still there. But nowadays, when it comes to mocha coffee, many people will immediately think of the commercial drink filled with chocolate!
Indonesian Sumatra Mandheling coffee
Indonesia is made up of a series of islands, each of which provides unique conditions for coffee growing. Sumatra, Sulawesi, Java and Bali all produce high-quality coffee. SUMATRA MANDHELING 100% Arabica coffee beans from the jungles of Indonesia. This premium coffee includes 100% premium Arabica coffee beans and is rich, smooth, and full-bodied. Today, Sumatran Typica is mainly distributed in Lake Toba and Lindong areas, and Front Street Mandheling comes from these two areas.
Mandheling can be said to be synonymous with Indonesian coffee. It is mainly grown in the Aceh region of Sumatra. The Arabica species in Sumatra are generally called Mandheling. It is also well received in the specialty coffee industry. The harvesting period of Indonesian coffee can be divided into two periods, namely April to September and November to March. Although sun-drying is the main method, some coffee beans still use water-washing. The famous Mandheling and Golden Mandheling are both wet-brewed.
Coffee beans are graded based on their size and the number of defective beans. According to the particle size, it is divided into large (Large) and small (Small). In addition, the beans are divided into 5 levels according to the number of defective beans, and are rated from Garde 1 to Garde 5 from high to low.
KenyaAAcoffee
100% pure Kenyan AA coffee beans with a rich body, pleasant acidity, fragrant aroma and a long aftertaste with hints of berries and citrus. Medium roasted beans allow real flavor profiles to come through and deliver an exceptional mouthfeel. "AA" grade coffee is the largest coffee bean and is considered one of the best Arabica coffees in the world.
The grading of Kenyan coffee is mainly based on the size, shape and hardness of the coffee beans. From high to low, it is divided into AA or AA+, AB, PB, C, E, TT, T. Among them, AA is the highest rating of Kenyan coffee beans, and Front Street Cherry Tomato is the highest AA rating.
FrontStreet Coffee's cherry tomatoes come from Asalia, Kenya, in the Thika production area of Kenya. Its flavor includes ripe tomatoes and floral aromas, sour notes of cherry tomatoes and ebony, bright acidity, clean taste, medium body, prominent sweetness, and a sense of juice.
jamaica blue mountains
Jamaica is not a big coffee producer, but the Blue Mountain coffee beans grown here are world-renowned and often mentioned in debates about the best coffee in the world. Blue Mountain coffee on the market is relatively expensive, but the authentic Blue Mountain No. 1 coffee beans on the market on Qian Street are relatively friendly to the people and have Rainforest Alliance certification. This coffee has a smooth taste, with a rich chocolate flavor and caramel aroma. If you are a coffee lover, you should try authentic Blue Mountain coffee at least once.
The Coffee Industry Bureau of Jamaica (referred to as CIB) stipulates that only Blue Mountain coffee beans produced in production areas above 2,200 feet in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica can be called Jamaican Blue Mountains. The grades are divided into NO.1, NO.2, NO.3 and hand-selected PB according to bean size. The basic standards of the NO.1 Blue Mountain beans are beans with more than 17 mesh, a defect rate of less than 3%, and a moisture content of about 13%.
ethiopiaYirgacheffe coffee
100% Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee - Grown on the slopes of the Yirgachaffe Valley in Ethiopia's famous coffee region of Sidamo. The cupping flavor is creamy and smooth, with complex citrus notes with a distinct hint of lime, floral notes and chocolate sweetness. FrontStreet Coffee saysYirgacheffe coffee beansAs for the flavor, I believe many friends will immediately think of its floral aroma and lemon-sour flavor.
YirgacheffeIt is famous for its fruit acidity, floral aroma and fruit acidity are its characteristics, and it has a very easy-to-recognize citrus and citric acid flavor. Whether you are a coffee drinker who has been drinking coffee for many years or a novice who has just started, Yirgacheffe should be the best choice for everyone to get into specialty coffee. Front Street Dingding and Front Street Red Cherry are recommended.
The grading of Yirgacheffe is based on the different processing methods of green coffee beans. Yirgacheffe can be divided into two categories: Class A is washed processing method, and the grade standard is formulated by the "Specialty Coffee Association of America" SCAA, divided into Gr-1; Gr-2. The smaller the Arabic numeral, the higher the grade, G1YirgacheffeDistinctive style, rich in citrus and floral aromas.
Category B is sun-dried green coffee beans. The grades are divided into Gr-1; Gr-3; Gr-4; Gr-5. The same highest grade G1 sun-dried Yirgacheffe has a rich fruity aroma.
Hawaii Kona Coffee
There is a saying that Blue Mountain is the king of coffee and KONA is the queen. When it comes to Hawaii’s local specialties, KONO coffee definitely tops the list. Nowadays, even the Chinese market is flooded with all kinds of "KONO coffee". Upon closer inspection, most of the 10% Kono coffee sold on the market is not considered pure kono coffee.
Due to the island topography and volcanic soil, Hawaiian coffee has a very special taste. It is not too strong, not too acidic and has a mellow taste, with a pleasant wine aroma and acidity. KONA coffee is divided into four levels, including the highest-grade Extra Fancy, Fancy, Prime and Gr. No.1.
Speaking ofGeshaCoffee, among which FrontStreet Coffee is produced by Emerald ManorGeisha coffee beansmost representativepanama roseThe flavor of summer. The name of Jade Manor can be said to be well-known in the specialty coffee industry. It was established in 1964 and has a history of more than 50 years.
A single "Geisha" can help you reach the top of the mountain. This is the impression that Panama coffee has left in most people's minds. In May 2007, in the "Roasters Cupping Competition" organized by the Specialty Coffee Association of America, Panama Gesha won the honor of "World's Best Coffee" in one fell swoop. It was auctioned at a high price of US$130/pound, setting a new high in the world. Geisha, which is at home on the world stage, has rich floral aromas such as citrus and jasmine, and its fruity acidity is bright and versatile. Although the output in Panama is not large, there is a saying in the coffee industry that "one bean from Panama is worth three beans", which shows its high quality.
Jade Manor divides the coffee into two parts according to the Geisha and Kaduai varieties. The Geisha part has three grades of batches:Esmeralda Special 、Private CollectionCommonly known as red label and green label, both grades have strong floral and fruit flavors. If you drink a cup of floral and fruit tea, you will never leave.
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
