Is There a Standard for Coffee Bean Grading? A Simple Guide to Colombian Coffee Bean Classification Standards

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FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Colombian Coffee Grading System

In order to distinguish between high-quality coffee beans and low-quality coffee beans, we grade coffee. Coffee grading is typically based on defect rate, bean size, altitude, green bean density, processing standards, and other factors, thus often involving a comprehensive description based on multiple standards.

In fact, each country varies significantly due to historical reasons, trade interests, climate, terrain, and various other factors. We cannot use unified standards, the same defect calculation methods, or simply rely on altitude to determine superiority. Nor can we compare one grade from one country with another grade from another country, as these are incorrect and objective direct comparisons.

Grading by Bean Size

Grades and standards: Supremo 95% above 17 mesh, Supremo screen 18+ 95% above 18 mesh, Excelso Extra 95% above 16 mesh, Excelso EP 14-16 mesh, U.G.Q. above 14 mesh

Meaning and Rules of Colombian Green Bean Names:

Colombia Huila Supremo SC17/18 FNC

Country + Region + Grade Name + Other

FNC: Federacion Nacional de Cafeteos de Colombia

Colombian Producers Association

Knowledge Point:

Colombian Augustine production is located in the southern part of the Huila region. Most varieties are primarily Arabica Typica, utilizing shade cultivation methods. Generally hand-picked, with most processing methods being natural drying. Espresso machines and moka pots are the best choices for brewing Colombian coffee.

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