Coffee
Robusta coffee
Green and roasted Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) for roasters, blenders and instant-coffee producers.
Coffee
African coffee
Green and roasted Arabica and Robusta from African origins for specialty and commercial roasters. Each coffee is quoted by country, grade, processing method and crop year.
- AA
- AB
- PB
- E
- C
Specification
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Species | Arabica (Coffea arabica) or Robusta (Coffea canephora) |
| Origin | Named country and region on each quotation, not "Africa" alone |
| Processing | Washed (fully washed) or natural |
| Moisture | ICO quality programme: 8.0–12.5% for green coffee |
| Defects | ICO quality programme: max 86 defects per 300 g for Arabica |
| Lot details | Crop year, grade, cup notes and sample availability listed on the quotation |
African coffee grades (East African system)
| Grade | What it means |
|---|---|
| AA | Flat beans retained on screen 18 (7.2 mm), passing screen 21. |
| AB | Flat beans retained on screen 16 (6.35 mm), passing screen 18. |
| PB | Peaberry: single round beans, graded on slotted screens. |
| E | Elephant beans: very large or fused beans retained on screen 21 (8.3 mm). |
| C | Smaller flat beans, passing screen 16. |
| TT / T | Light-density beans separated by air (TT) and the smallest broken beans (T). |
| Numbered grades | Some origins, such as Ethiopia, use numbered grades (Grade 1 = fewest defects) based on defect count and cup assessment. |
Packaging
| Format | Configuration |
|---|---|
| 60 kg jute bags | Standard export bag for green coffee, with optional hermetic barrier liners. |
| Container bulk liner | Loose green coffee in a lined 20 ft container, by agreement. |
| 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg bags | Roasted beans in valve bags, packed in outer cartons. |
Applications
Single-origin filter coffee, espresso blends and specialty roasting.
Frequently asked questions
Is "African coffee" one type of coffee?
No. It covers many countries, species and processing methods. Every quotation names the country, grade and processing of the coffee offered.
What does AA mean?
AA is a screen-size grade for large flat beans (screen 18 to 21). It describes size, not cup quality on its own.
What is the minimum order quantity?
It depends on the product and the lot. The minimum quantity, price and delivery terms are set out in the written quotation.
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