Parameter |
Specification |
Product |
Coffee Dry Beans (Green Coffee Beans) |
Origin |
Varies by region (e.g., Ethiopia, Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam) |
Moisture Content |
10%–12.5% |
Bean Type |
Arabica or Robusta |
Bean Size (Screen Size) |
Screen 14–18 (varies by grade and origin) |
Foreign Matter |
Maximum 0.5% |
Defective Beans |
Varies by grade (e.g., Grade 1: <5 defects per 300g) |
Color |
Pale green to bluish-green (Arabica), greyish to brownish (Robusta) |
Odor |
Characteristic fresh coffee aroma; free from foreign or musty odors |
Uniformity |
Uniform in size and color |
Broken/Chipped Beans |
Maximum 5% (varies by grade) |
Insect-Damaged Beans |
Maximum 2% (varies by grade) |
Mouldy Beans |
Maximum 0.5% |
Packaging |
Jute or sisal bags, typically 60–70 kg net weight |