Post harvest

Quakers: identification and removal

Quakers: identification and removal

Understand how to spot quakers in roasted coffee and best practices for removing them to protect cup quality.

Grassy/woody notes from age or process

Grassy/woody notes from age or process

Identify why grassy or woody flavors appear in coffee and how processing or storage choices contribute.

Pre-export QA checks

Pre-export QA checks

This topic explains the key quality assurance (QA) checks performed before coffee export, ensuring that lots meet international standards for safety, consistency, and flavor integrity.

Post-harvest handling SOPs

Post-harvest handling SOPs

This topic explains the role of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in post-harvest handling of coffee, outlining best practices for consistency, quality control, and traceability.

Temperature and humidity control

Temperature and humidity control

This topic explains how controlling temperature and humidity in coffee storage preserves quality, prevents defects, and ensures stability until export or roasting.

Bag types and pest protection

Bag types and pest protection

This topic explains the different bag types used for storing coffee in parchment or green form, their strengths and weaknesses, and the best practices for protecting against pests during storage.