Premium vs commercial grade distinctions
This topic explains the distinctions between premium (specialty-grade) and commercial-grade coffee, focusing on physical standards, sensory outcomes, and market implications.
Specialty lots
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.
Solar vs mechanical drying trade-offs
This topic explains the trade-offs between solar and mechanical drying methods for coffee, highlighting differences in cost, quality, consistency, and environmental impact.
Storage prior to hulling
This topic explains best practices for storing dried coffee cherries or parchment before hulling, and how storage conditions affect quality, safety, and market value.