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An Introduction to Brazilian Coffee Grading System: Why is NY2 the Highest Grade?
On the burlap bags used for Brazilian coffee exports, you'll find a series of English letters and numbers, such as "CERRADO NY-2 SC-17/18 SS FC". This sequence of numbers actually represents Brazil's green coffee bean classification system, established by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), typically composed of
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What Do "SS" and "FC" Mean in Brazilian Coffee? How is Brazilian Coffee Graded?
Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, holding an important position in the global coffee market. Its coffee exports account for one-third of the global market. While its flavor may not be exceptional, it features low acidity, high sweetness, and a rich body, making it commonly used in coffee blends. However, when purchasing Brazilian coffee, you'll notice on the burlap sacks
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Is the Claim That Roasted Coffee Beans Contain Carcinogenic Substances a Myth? Is the Presence of Acrylamide in Roasted Coffee Legal?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange for more coffee bean information please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style) A foreign news report about Starbucks coffee containing acrylamide potentially causing cancer has been widely discussed online. As early as 2014, the National Food and Drug Administration had already issued a risk warning regarding "Detection of Acrylamide in French Fries." So food production and business operations
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Coffee Grading Systems: From Highest to Lowest - A Guide to Global Coffee Classification Standards
Professional coffee knowledge exchange and coffee bean information. Follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Coffee Bean Grading Systems. Overview of Grading Standards: First is the defect rate. Evaluators randomly select 300 grams of bean samples from the green beans that need grading, conduct manual sorting, remove unripe beans, moldy beans, damaged beans, insect-infested beans, and small stones and other impurities, then grade according to established standards.
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Common Coffee Bean Grade Classification Standards and Characteristics: What Do G1, AA, AB, SHB Grades Represent?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange for more coffee bean information please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) latest green coffee bean knowledge compilation: coffee bean grade classification and naming patterns common coffee bean grade distinctions: classified by processing method: Grade 1 (First Grade): washed beans
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What Should Be the Grind Size for AeroPress Standard Brewing Method? Introduction to AeroPress Coffee Extraction Techniques
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Our editor has previously compared grind sizes when using the inverted method for AeroPress. However, we know that besides the inverted method, AeroPress can also be brewed using the standard method, as the standard method is actually
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SCA Golden Cup Extraction Standards | Pour-Over Coffee Golden Cup Theory Calculation Formulas and Standards
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Coffee Extraction Science | What are the espresso extraction standards? SCAE Golden Cup Extraction Theory. More and more friends are getting into coffee, and among them, some people are very serious about coffee as an endeavor.
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What is the Coffee Grading System in Ivory Coast? What Coffee Varieties are Grown in Ivory Coast?
Professional Coffee Knowledge Exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) Ivory Coast is the 83rd largest export economy in the world. In 2016, Ivory Coast exported $10.3 billion and imported $815 million, with a trade surplus of $2.11 billion. In 2016, Ivory Coast's GDP was $36.4 billion, with a GDP per capita
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Detailed Introduction to Coffee Bean Grading Systems Worldwide - Ethiopian and Kenyan Coffee Bean Grading Standards
Some friends might ask FrontStreet Coffee, "Why do some coffee beans have grades marked as AA, some as G1, and others as SHB? These letters seem to follow no pattern - how can I know which grade is higher and which is lower?" Why is grading necessary? When we walk into a fruit store, we often see the same type of fruit being divided into
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Is There a Standard for Coffee Bean Grading? A Simple Guide to Colombian Coffee Bean Classification Standards
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee's introduction to Colombian coffee grading system: To distinguish high-quality coffee beans from low-quality ones, we classify coffee. Coffee grading is typically based on defect rates, bean size, and other quality criteria.
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What is the Standard Cupping Coffee Grind Size? How to Determine Grind Size and Brewing Temperature for Pour-Over Black Coffee?
For more professional coffee knowledge exchange and coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style) Why is coarsely ground coffee suitable for drip coffee? - Common coffee grind size chart Why should you standardize your cupping criteria? The quality before breaking the crust and the progress of crust breaking at different grind sizes (
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Yunnan Specialty Coffee Bean Grading System and Flavor Profiles: A Guide to Yunnan Arabica Coffee Brands
For professional coffee knowledge and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Although Yunnan has been cultivating coffee for many years, the industry is still relatively immature. Its grading system remains quite disorganized. 1) Common international grading standards: Based on coffee bean size, using round-hole sieves
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The Three Major Grading Standards for Green Coffee Beans! Detailed Explanation of Green Coffee Bean Grade Classifications in Different Countries! What Do AA and G1 Mean in Coffee Beans?
As we all know, coffee beans are agricultural products. Unlike industrial products that can be nearly perfectly replicated, agricultural products vary widely in quality. Therefore, to standardize quality, a corresponding system is needed to regulate coffee bean quality standards. On one hand, this ensures quality assurance, and on the other hand, it
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Is SHB the Highest Grade of Coffee Beans? What Are the Standards for Guatemala's Coffee Classification System?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Guatemala's Coffee Grading System. The highest altitude in Guatemala's mountainous regions is 2000m, with the general highest growing area at around 1700m altitude and the lowest growing area at approximately 700m, although there are also growing areas below 600m. Grading by altitude: Grade: SHB (S
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A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Bean Classification: Grading Systems and Quality Standards Across Coffee-Producing Countries
At FrontStreet Coffee's facility, each new batch of beans we receive comes with detailed information including country of origin, altitude, estate, processing method, and—importantly—the coffee's grading system. Terms like Kenya PB or Yirgacheffe G1 might leave you wondering what these grade letters actually signify. In reality, different coffee-producing countries and regions employ varying classification standards to assess and categorize their coffee beans.
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What are the characteristics of the AeroPress coffee maker? How fine should the grind be for AeroPress? What is the AeroPress operating procedure?
AeroPress, a coffee extraction device created because its inventor found brewing too troublesome. Its usage is extremely simple—just add coffee grounds and hot water after assembling the components, then press the coffee out. Compared to traditional coffee extraction methods, AeroPress offers...
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What Does G1 Coffee Bean Mean - Classification Standards for Ethiopian Coffee Grades
Professional coffee knowledge exchange, for more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Ethiopian Grading System. Ethiopia, known as the birthplace of coffee, as a popular coffee exporting country, has established a unified grading system to categorize its numerous production regions based on specific factors, ensuring consistent standards for import and export. E
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What are Supremo and Excelso Grades? An Introduction to Colombian Green Coffee Bean Grading Standards
Colombia's green coffee grading system is based on defect rates and bean size. The most commonly seen markings on coffee bags are "Supremo" and "Excelso," but many people cannot distinguish between them or understand what grade each represents. In this article, we'll explore the Colombian coffee grading system and clarify these important classifications.
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What's the Difference Between Standard Washed Coffee Processing and Kenya's Natural Fermentation Washed Processing Method?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee introduces coffee processing methods and compares standard washed processing with Kenya's natural fermentation washed processing method. 1. First type: Standard washed processing: 【Natural Fermentation Washed Processing Method A】Process: Harvesting and depulping, natural fermentation for 12-24 hours, washing, sun-drying 【Natural Ferme
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A Comprehensive Guide to Global Coffee Bean Grading Systems and Coffee Origin Green Bean Classification Standards
For professional barista discussions, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). What do coffee naming conventions like G1, G2, G3, G4, AA, PB, SHB, SHG, EP, PLANTATION... actually represent? Within a coffee's name...
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