NYC ‘C’ market basics and differentials
An introduction to the NYC ‘C’ market, the global benchmark for arabica coffee pricing, and how differentials affect final prices paid for specific origins and qualities.
Buyers producers
Spot vs forward purchasing
This topic explains the difference between spot and forward purchasing in green coffee trade, their advantages and risks, and how buyers and producers use them to manage supply and pricing.
Traceability and lot coding
This topic explains how traceability and lot coding work in coffee milling, why they are essential for quality assurance, and how they support transparency and trust in specialty markets.
Sample prep and moisture verification
This topic explains how coffee samples are prepared for analysis during milling and how moisture verification ensures beans meet quality and safety standards before export or roasting.
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.