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 scores
Direct trade financial models
How direct trade financial models operate in coffee, their advantages over commodity-based systems, and the challenges of implementation.
Specialty premiums and quality tiers
How specialty premiums are negotiated and how quality tiers structure the coffee market beyond the NYC 'C' price.
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.
Retention sampling and archives
How to establish retention sampling and archive systems for green, roasted, and brewed coffee to support quality control, traceability, and dispute resolution.
Supplier scorecards and audits
How to use supplier scorecards and audits to evaluate and improve the performance of coffee suppliers, ensuring consistency, transparency, and long-term partnerships.