Pre-export QA checks
This topic explains the key quality assurance (QA) checks performed before coffee export, ensuring that lots meet international standards for safety, consistency, and flavor integrity.
Drying, conditioning & on farm storages
Lot segregation and labeling
This topic explains how lot segregation and labeling are managed in coffee drying and storage, why they are essential for traceability, and how they impact quality consistency and market value.
Post-harvest handling SOPs
This topic explains the role of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in post-harvest handling of coffee, outlining best practices for consistency, quality control, and traceability.
Weather mitigation strategies
This topic explains how farmers manage weather-related risks during coffee drying and storage, with strategies to protect against rain, humidity, wind, and excessive sun exposure.
Sampling for moisture and a-w
This topic explains how to properly sample coffee for measuring moisture content and water activity (a-w), why representative sampling is critical, and how these tests ensure stability and quality.
Temperature and humidity control
This topic explains how controlling temperature and humidity in coffee storage preserves quality, prevents defects, and ensures stability until export or roasting.