1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ground Coffee
2. VARIETIES: Robusta and Arabica
3. ORIGIN: Robusta (Ivory Coast, Vietnam, Indonesia, India) and Arabica (Brazil, Colombia, Kenya, Ethiopia).
4. PRODUCT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Parameter Robusta Arabica
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Botanical name Coffea canephora Coffea arabica
Grain shape Round, small, rectilinear Oval, long, curved
Color Dark brown with dark tinting due Light to medium brown with shades
to a higher concentration of blue-green caffeine
Moisture content 10 – 12 % (ISO 6673 standard) 10 – 12 % (ISO 6673 standard)
Grain size Sieve 15 – 18 (Premium normally Sieve 15 – 20 (Premium ≥ 17)
≥ 90% overpassing sieve 15)
Density 0,70 – 0,80 gr/cm³ 0,65 – 0,70 gr/cm³ 0,65 – 0,70 gr/cm³
Caffeine content 1.4 – 4.0 % 0.8 – 1.4 % 0.8 – 1.4 % 0.8 – 1.4 % Caffeine content
Defects (Maximum tolerated) ≤ 86% defects/300 gr (Commercial) ≤ 3% (Stricter levels for Premium)
≤ 5 defects/300 gr (Specials) ≤ 5 defects/300 gr (Special)
5. ORGANOLEPTIC PARAMETERS
Parameter Robusta Arabica
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Flavor Strong, earthy, bitter, woody Sweet, fruity, floral, chocolaty
Aroma Strong, rubbery, smoky, sometimes with Complex, fruity, floral, chocolaty, clean
earthy undertones
Acidity Low sometimes lacking brilliance High to medium, bright, fruity, acidic, balanced
Body Full, heavier, thick Medium to full, smooth, creamy
Bitterness High (due to high caffeine content Slight to moderate
)
Cream (Espresso) Thick, long-lasting, dark cream Lighter, less persistent cream
6. MICROBIOLOGICAL & SAFETY STANDARDS
a) Moisture content: 2 – 5 % (Important for storage stability)
b) Ocra toxin A (OTA): ≤ 5 ppb (EU standard)
c) Aflatoxins: ≤ 5 ppb
d) Pesticide residues: Must comply with Codex/EU/US standard limits
e) Heavy metals: Below regulated parameters (Lead, cadmium, arsenic)
7. PRESENTATION FORMATS:
Bulk packaging for industrial and wholesale use (roasters, distributors, food services):
a) Sacks/Bags: 30 – 70 kg (commonly jute or polypropylene)
b) Big Bags: Up to 1,000 kg (Super sacks)
c) Vacuum sealed drums: 500 gr – 1 kg drums for semi-industrial customers
d) Plastic lined paper bags: For better moisture control.
Packaging for supermarkets, stores, retailers:
a) Vacuum packaging (250 gr, 500 gr, 1 kg)
b) Vertical zipper bags (usually lined with aluminum foil and rinsed with nitrogen)
c) Metal tubs (100 gr – 500 gr)
d) Glass tubs (For premium coffees)
e) Single use bags (10 gr – 15 gr per use)
Other packaging formats on request
8. LABELING: Producer or customized according to production possibilities and in accordance with the requirements of the importing country, including information on origin, processing method and certifications.
9. FREIGHT FORMAT: Groupage by air, land, or sea, and grouped or full truckload or 20-foot container cargo containing up to 24 – 25 TN of goods on average.
10. DELIVERY PERIOD: Within 15 – 20 days after confirmation of purchase order and completion of agreed payment terms.
11. DELIVERY CONDITIONS: FOB & CFR & CPT
12. PRICES: According to reference prices of the raw material in the international market.
13. EXPORT DOCUMENTATION:
a. Bill of lading (B/L)
b. Commercial invoice
c. Packing list (“Packing list”)
d. Certificate of origin
e. Phytosanitary certificate
f. Certificate of quantity and quality if required by the client (Cost not included in quoted prices)
g. Certifications such as “Organic”, “Fair Trade”, “Rainsforest Alliance” can be provided on demand according to the target market.
14. PAYMENT CONDITIONS:
a. Advance payment of 30% – 50% of the purchase order value and the remaining balance against presentation of export documents.
b. Irrevocable/confirmed documentary credit payable 60 days from the date of shipment
c. Deferred payment 60 days from the date of shipment in case commercial risk coverage is granted by a first-ranking insurer such as COFACE or similar.
15. IMPORTANT NOTE: The quoted prices have a limited validity, so before confirming any purchase order they must be updated.
