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American Special Coffee Association-Classification of Raw Coffee beans

Published: 2026-04-06 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2026/04/06, American Special Coffee Association-Classification of Raw Coffee beans

First class: special grade

Blemish: 0-5

Obvious defects are not allowed.

Total weight of sample: 300g

Sample size difference: less than 5%, about 5%, or within the specified range

Connoisseur characteristics: must be outstanding in at least one of the following characteristics: taste, sour taste, aroma. The characteristics will be determined by both the buyer and the seller. After cup testing and appreciation, there are no defects.

Baking difference: 0 humidity: 9-13%

Second class: top grade

Blemish: 0-8

Allow to contain minimal defects

Total weight of sample: 300g

Sample size difference: less than 5%, about 5%, or within the specified range

Baking differences:

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