Portfolio building and case studies
How coffee professionals can build a career portfolio and use case studies to demonstrate skills, achievements, and industry impact.
Cupping score
Acceptance thresholds and tolerances
How to set clear quality thresholds and tolerances to ensure consistency in coffee production and brewing.
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.
Sampling protocols (offer, pre-ship, landed)
This topic explains the three main sampling stages in coffee trade—offer, pre-shipment, and landed—why each is important, and how they ensure quality and consistency across the supply chain.
Premium vs commercial grade distinctions
This topic explains the distinctions between premium (specialty-grade) and commercial-grade coffee, focusing on physical standards, sensory outcomes, and market implications.