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Quality Assurance

Every lot graded to international standards buyers trust worldwide

Each batch leaving our facility is defect-counted and graded under SCA, CQI Fine Robusta, Ethiopia ECX, and Brazilian Classification systems — transparent, documented, and traceable from sample to shipment.

4
Grading systems
16
Defect types checked
350g
Per inspection sample
100%
Traceable records
Inspection Principles

Why defect counting matters

Coffee quality is measured, not guessed. We count every defective bean by type, then convert it to a score weighted by severity — producing a grade that maps directly to world markets.

PRINCIPLE 01

Weighted by severity

Severe defects count one bean as one point; minor defects require several beans to equal one point — mirroring their true impact on the cup.

PRINCIPLE 02

Primary defects disqualify

A single primary defect removes a lot from the top grade instantly — the same rule premium buyers apply.

PRINCIPLE 03

Always rounded down

Full-defect scores round down to whole numbers, never in our own favour — keeping results strict and honest.

PRINCIPLE 04

Standard sampling

Inspected from a 350g (or 300g) sample, sorted under standardized lighting on a matte black surface for accuracy.

Standards We Apply

Explore each grading system

Every standard has its own counting method and grade thresholds. Select one to view its full criteria.

Primary — severe Secondary — minor Ratio differs from other standards
The Process

What every lot goes through

1

Weigh the sample

A representative 350g sample is drawn from the lot and weighed precisely to standard.

2

Sort defects

Sorted under standardized light on a black surface, isolating all 16 defect types and counting each.

3

Calculate the score

Bean counts convert to full defects by each type's ratio, then sum to a total score.

4

Assign the grade

The total is matched to the standard's thresholds, producing a grade with a fully traceable record.

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