Defects occur

Acceptance thresholds and tolerances

Acceptance thresholds and tolerances

How to set clear quality thresholds and tolerances to ensure consistency in coffee production and brewing.

Measuring and reducing defect rates

Measuring and reducing defect rates

How to quantify roast defects systematically and implement strategies to reduce them for consistent quality.

Common defects and remediation

Common defects and remediation

This topic explains the common defects that occur in honey and pulped natural coffee processing, why they happen, and the practical remediation steps farmers can take to minimize losses.

Defect risks: phenolic, ferment, mold

Defect risks: phenolic, ferment, mold

This topic explains the main defect risks in natural (dry) coffee processing—phenolic, ferment, and mold defects—how they arise, and strategies for prevention.

Traceability from lot to tank

Traceability from lot to tank

This topic explains how traceability is maintained during wet processing, from cherry reception through fermentation tanks, ensuring transparency, quality control, and market value.