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Rare Natural Process Yirgacheffe Offers Both Brightness and Body
A rare natural-process Yirgacheffe combines floral brightness like washed Yirgacheffe with the body and depth of Harar. Here's what makes it unique.
How Natural Yirgacheffe Tastes in a Pour-Over Brew
A FrontStreet Coffee reader shares a detailed experience brewing 48-hour-rested natural Yirgacheffe via V60: muted acidity, winey notes, and why it resembles high-end Harar.
How to French Press Natural Yirgacheffe Coffee
Brewing natural Yirgacheffe with a French press at 88°C using 22g coffee and 270ml water yields a rich, low-acid cup with chocolate and caramel notes.
What Is PWN Golden Mandheling Coffee?
PWN Golden Mandheling is a premium Indonesian single origin, handpicked four times for defects. It’s cleaner, sweeter, and more nuanced than regular Mandheling.
What Is Caturra Coffee? Key Facts About This Arabica Variety
Caturra is a high-yielding but disease-prone dwarf mutation of Bourbon. Learn how altitude shapes its bright acidity and lower body.
Yirgacheffe vs Harrar: Two Ethiopian Coffee Classics
Explore the contrasting profiles of Yirgacheffe and Harrar—two iconic Ethiopian coffees shaped by microclimate and processing.
Kenya AA vs Mandheling vs Yirgacheffe vs Colombian Coffee Tasting Notes
Four very different single origins — Kenya AA, Mandheling, Yirgacheffe, and Colombian Huila — tasted side-by-side with sensory tools and hand-brewed pour-overs.
New Arrival: PWN Mandheling, Colombian Supremo & Brazilian Minas
Your next coffee rotation is sorted: freshly arrived PWN Mandheling, Colombian Supremo, and Brazilian Minas beans stock your shelf through busy months.
Espresso from Panama Boquete Classic at First Crack
A Panamanian single-origin espresso roasted to first crack, offering fruity acidity and cocoa finish. Tested in espresso and milk drinks.
Panama Boquete Classic Coffee from Casa Ruiz
Learn about the Boquete Classic coffee blend from Panama’s Casa Ruiz cooperative, featuring Typica, Caturra, Catuai, and Bourbon grown near Baru volcano.
Tanzania Ruvuma AAA: A Hidden Bourbon Gem
This Tanzanian Ruvuma AAA Bourbon lot delivers bright acidity, sweet pumpkin notes, and a smooth body—often rivaling top Kenyan coffees.
Yirgacheffe G1 Coffee Guide: From Ethiopia’s OCFCU Co-op
Learn why FrontStreet’s Yirgacheffe G1 is a go-to starter coffee, with bright acidity, berry notes, and a smooth cup—all for under $90 per half-pound.
PWN Golden Mandheling vs Sulawesi Top Tonaga
A direct comparison of PWN Golden Mandheling and high-grade Sulawesi Top Tonaga reveals differences in mouthfeel, sweetness, and cleanliness despite similar appearance.
Visiting Baohua Coffee Plantations in Baoshan, Yunnan
Explore the high-altitude coffee farms of Baohua, near Baoshan in Yunnan, where Typica thrives in rich volcanic soil along the Nujiang River.
The Rise of Yunnan Coffee in China
Discover how Yunnan became China’s coffee hub, from French missionaries to global buyers like Starbucks, with rising production and prices.
Sumatra Mandheling Coffee: What Makes It So Bold?
Discover the intense, full-bodied flavors of Sumatra Mandheling, a legendary Indonesian coffee known for its earthy depth and low acidity.
Panama’s Sweet Casa Ruiz Geisha: What Makes It Stand Out?
Discover why Panama’s Casa Ruiz estate produces sweet, aromatic Geisha coffee, with notes of citrus, honey, and floral tones.
Natural Process Yirgacheffe G1 from Aqery Washing Station
Explore the fruity profile of Aqery Washing Station’s sun-dried Yirgacheffe G1, known for intense citrus, berry, and floral notes.
Jamaica Blue Mountain No.1: What Makes Clifton Mount Estate Special
Explore the unique qualities of Jamaica Blue Mountain No.1 coffee from Clifton Mount Estate, including its flavor, origin, and how to brew it properly.
Aceh’s Golden Mandheling: A Unique Indonesian Single Origin
Discover why PWN Golden Mandheling stands out among Indonesian coffees, with strict quality control and unique processing that delivers clean sweetness.