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Some key concepts and terms for the classification of coffee defective beans

Published: 2025-08-21 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2025/08/21, Here are some of the key concepts and terms included in this section of the coffee roaster training course. Key concepts: 1, the American Fine Coffee Association Arabica coffee raw bean grading system determines the correct conversion method, that is, how many individual defects constitute a complete defect. 2, calculate the number of complete defects with 350 grams of raw coffee beans. 3. Various defects of coffee beans need

Here are some of the key concepts and terms included in this section of the coffee roaster training course.

Key concepts:

1. The Arabica coffee raw bean grading system of the American Fine Coffee Association determines the correct conversion method, that is, how many individual defects constitute a "complete" defect.

2, calculate the number of complete defects with 350 grams of raw coffee samples

3, the various defects of coffee beans need to have specific characteristics and standards, they appear in the pictures and physical descriptions contained in the defect manual of the American Fine Coffee Association, and will be counted as a defect in the classification.

4. When more than one defect is found in the same single coffee bean, select the "main defect". The "main defects" are those that have a great impact on the quality of the cup.

Key terms:

Arabica: one of the two main plant varieties of coffee, accounting for about 75% of the world's coffee production.

Coffee "C" contract: a legally binding agreement to issue or extract 37500 pounds of washed Arabica coffee from a designated country at the market price during a specified future month. This price controls the price of most Arabica coffee in the world.

Flaw: a defect in coffee that can change the taste and quality of coffee.

Boutique Coffee rating: defines whether a coffee sample reaches or is below the boutique level of the American Fine Coffee Association's raw and roasted coffee grades.

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