Incoterms and contract structures
This topic explains the basics of Incoterms (international commercial terms) and contract structures in green coffee trade, outlining how responsibilities, risks, and costs are divided between buyers and sellers.
Green coffee
Packaging for export (jute, liners, GrainPro)
This topic explains the different packaging options used for exporting coffee, including jute bags, plastic liners, and hermetic solutions like GrainPro, with their respective benefits and limitations.
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.
Screen size grading standards
This topic explains screen size grading standards in coffee milling, how they are measured, why they matter for market classification, and their impact on roasting and flavor consistency.
Conditioning in parchment
This topic explains the role of conditioning in parchment coffee after drying, how it stabilizes beans before hulling, and why this step is vital for flavor consistency and market quality.