Green, roast, and brew QC checkpoints
How to establish quality control (QC) checkpoints across the coffee supply chain—from green beans, through roasting, to brewing—to ensure consistency and excellence.
Broken beans
Batch records and QC logs
How to use batch records and QC logs to maintain consistency, traceability, and continuous improvement in coffee quality.
Quality approval and claims
This topic explains how quality approval works in green coffee trade, what happens when shipments don’t meet contract specifications, and how claims are managed between buyers and sellers.
Defect identification and counts (SCA)
This topic explains how defects are identified and counted in coffee according to Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) standards, why this matters for grading, and how it influences specialty classification.
Density separation (gravity tables)
This topic explains how density separation using gravity tables is applied in coffee milling, why it matters for quality, and how it improves uniformity and market value.
Risk management and quality impact
This topic explains the risks involved in coffee processing, how they affect quality, and the strategies producers use to minimize defects while maximizing flavor potential.