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What we learn at the farm, written for people who buy coffee for a living.
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Green Coffee Supplier Guide: Buying Direct from Colombia
How to buy Colombian green coffee direct from the farm: samples, cupping, FOB quotes, shipping and FDA rules, written for small specialty roasters in the US.
For roasters
Caturra Coffee: A Variety Profile for Roasters
Caturra is a compact Bourbon mutation with medium yield and good quality at altitude. A profile for specialty roasters, with a Colombian lot at 1,600 m.
For roasters
Direct Trade Coffee and Microlots: How to Buy Them
Direct trade has no official definition, and a microlot is a size, not a score. Here is how roasters can tell real traceability from a label and compare offers.
For roasters
Natural Process Coffee: What It Is and How It Changes Taste
Natural process coffee dries whole cherries, which gives a sweeter, fuller, fruitier cup. How it compares with washed and honey, and what roasters should check.