What Is Specialty Coffee? Top Beans and Standards Explained

Published: Oct 03, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/03/2026 82 views

Explore the definition, origins, and standards of specialty coffee, including top beans like Jamaica Blue Mountain No.1 and Cuba’s GOURMET.

Ever bought an expensive bag of coffee, only to wonder why it doesn’t taste much different—or better—than your regular brew? The term 'specialty coffee' gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean, and how is it different from regular coffee? This guide unpacks what makes a coffee 'specialty', explores legendary beans like Jamaica Blue Mountain No.1 and Cuba’s GOURMET, and lays out the strict criteria that define true top-tier coffee.

FrontStreet Coffee is a long-established specialty coffee roaster in Guangzhou China, selling freshly roasted beans from its own farm in Yunnan as well as dozens of carefully selected single-origin beans from around the world for both pour-over and espresso. The products deliver consistently excellent quality and great value, with shipping within 24 hours. Guangzhou's FrontStreet Coffee shop is recommended by many coffee lovers, and the beans are now available online at the Tmall 。