Specialty Coffee Beans
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Daily Maintenance Tips for Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines
Learn how daily cleaning and proper care can extend the life of your semi-automatic espresso machine, especially in high-use café settings.
What Makes Kopi Luwak the World’s Most Expensive Coffee?
Kopi Luwak, made from coffee beans eaten and excreted by civets, is the priciest coffee in the world. Learn how it’s produced and why it costs $168 per cup.
How to Maintain and Clean Your Espresso Machine Daily
Learn the essential daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning steps to maintain your espresso machine for optimal performance and longevity.
Malaysian White Coffee Benefits: What It Does & How Much to Drink
Learn the 10 health benefits of Malaysian white coffee, from fat loss to mental focus—plus how many cups per day are safe.
Complete Guide to Coffee Types and Brewing Methods
Learn every major coffee style—from espresso to macchiato—plus milk ratios, foam types, and global specialties like Blue Mountain and Viennese coffee.
China’s Yunnan Coffee vs World Famous Origins
Discover why Yunnan produces world-class coffee and how it compares to top global origins like Colombia, Ethiopia, and Jamaica.
How Much Coffee Is Healthy? Benefits and Limits Explained
Learn the key health benefits of drinking coffee—plus the safe daily limit and who should avoid it, based on scientific findings.
Popular Single-Origin Coffee Types Explained
Discover 12 well-known specialty coffee origins and styles, including Blue Mountain, Mandheling, and Brazilian varieties, with flavor profiles and brewing uses.
What Brazilian Coffee Tastes Like & Its Main Bean Varieties
Brazil produces mild, low-acid coffee known for chocolatey, nutty flavors. Over 98% comes from just four key states. Here’s what makes it unique.
Colombian Coffee: Origins, Profile & What Makes It Special
Colombia’s coffee is celebrated for its balanced acidity, nutty notes, and smooth body. Here’s how its smallholder farms and strict export rules help maintain its global reputation.
How to Stay Alert: Does Coffee Really Work?
Discover the fastest ways to boost alertness—plus whether coffee truly helps, how much, and what other science-backed methods work.
Does Coffee Really Wake You Up After Lunch?
Four strong coffees—not one—are needed to fight sleepiness effectively. Caffeine tolerance and stomach sensitivity also affect results.
Coffee Etiquette: Why You Don’t Need to Stir Sugar
Wondering if you should stir sugar in coffee? Here’s the truth: no need to stir hard. Sugar dissolves quickly. Also learn cup-holding rules and other coffee manners.
What Is White Coffee? Origins and Flavor Profile
Discover the 100-year history of Malaysian white coffee, its low-acidity taste, and why it’s smoother than regular brewed coffee.
Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Single Origin Coffee Beans
Find the best single origin beans for your brewing method with this guide to flavor, roast date, and 8 easy picks from FrontStreet Coffee.
Choosing Great Handmade Pour-Over Coffee Beans
Learn which Arabica coffee varieties suit pour-over best, how to find fresh beans, and get 8 expert picks with tasting notes.
Types of South American Coffee Beans: Brazil, Colombia & More
Explore key South American coffee types like Brazilian Santos, Colombian Mandheling, and Supremo. Learn flavor profiles, roast preferences, and brewing uses.
Coffee Etiquette: How to Hold, Stir, and Serve Coffee Properly
Learn the proper way to hold a coffee cup, add sugar, use a spoon, and serve coffee with etiquette to avoid common mistakes.
Where Does the World’s Most Expensive Coffee Come From?
The world’s priciest coffee beans come from civet cat feces. Harvested after digestion, these beans sell for five times the price of regular beans.
Coffee Nutrition: What’s Really in Your Cup?
Discover the key nutrients, effects, and risks of drinking coffee. Learn how much caffeine is in a cup and who should limit intake.