Bean fracture and chipping
Recognize the causes and prevention methods for fractured or chipped coffee beans during and after roasting.
Specialty grade
Shipping containers and ventilation
This topic explains how shipping containers and ventilation affect green coffee logistics, the risks of condensation and mold, and best practices for safe export transport.
Cup scoring and lot acceptance
This topic explains how cup scoring is used to evaluate coffee quality, the standards applied by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), and how scores determine whether lots are accepted or rejected in trade.
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.
Electronic color sorting basics
This topic explains the basics of electronic color sorting in coffee milling, how the machines work, and why they are essential for defect removal and consistency in specialty coffee exports.
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.