Coffee Grades & Specifications
Understanding Our Coffee Grades
To help importers, roasters, and bulk buyers make informed purchasing decisions, we offer complete transparency across all coffee grades we supply. Each grade is sourced directly from estates, farmer groups, and certified curing works, then processed, sorted, moisture-tested, and inspected before export. Below you’ll find detailed specifications for every Arabica and Robusta grade we offer.
ARABICA COFFEE GRADES
Arabica Plantation (A, AA, AAA)
General Profile: Washed Arabica coffees with clean flavor, balanced acidity, and uniform bean size. Sourced from high-altitude producing regions of Karnataka and Kerala.
Arabica Plantation A
- Processing Method: Washed
- Screen Size: 15+
- Moisture: ≤ 12.5%
- Defects Tolerance: As per export-grade norms
- Density: 650–680 g/l
- Appearance: Uniform, clean, well-sorted
- Cup Notes: Mild acidity, smooth body
- Packing Options: 50kg jute bags / jute bags with liner / HDPE / palletized
- MOQ: Flexible for GCC buyers
- Container Loading: Approx. 320–360 bags per 20ft
Arabica Plantation AA
- Processing: Washed
- Screen Size: 16+
- Moisture: ≤ 12.5%
- Defects: Export-grade standard
- Density: 660–690 g/l
- Appearance: Clean, uniform, well-polished
- Cup Notes: Balanced acidity, smooth mouthfeel
- Packing: 50kg jute bags / liner
- MOQ: Flexible
- Container Loading: ~320–360 bags per 20ft
Arabica Plantation AAA
- Processing: Washed
- Screen Size: 17+
- Moisture: ≤ 12.5%
- Defects: Very low
- Density: 670–700 g/l
- Appearance: Large, bold, clean beans
- Aroma / Notes: Bright, balanced acidity, clean cup
- Packing: 50kg jute bags
- MOQ: Flexible
- Container Loading: 320–360 bags
Monsoon Malabar (A & AA)
Uniquely processed Arabica where beans are “monsooned” to create low acidity, bold body, and a pale golden appearance.
Monsoon Malabar A
- Processing: Monsooned
- Screen Size: 15+
- Moisture: 12–13%
- Defects: Controlled
- Density: Low (typical monsooned profile)
- Appearance: Swollen, pale yellow
- Cup Notes: Woody, earthy, low acidity
- Packing: 50kg jute bags
- Container Loading: ~300 bags/20ft
Monsoon Malabar AA
- Processing: Monsooned
- Screen Size: 16+
- Moisture: 12–13%
- Defects: Controlled
- Density: Low
- Appearance: Uniform bold beans
- Cup Notes: Earthy, spicy, mellow
- Packing: 50kg jute bags
Mysore Nuggets Extra Bold (MNEB)
India’s finest washed Arabica grade known for extra-large beans, exceptional uniformity, and superior flavor clarity.
Mysore Nuggets Extra Bold
India’s finest washed Arabica grade known for extra-large beans, exceptional uniformity, and superior flavor clarity.
- Screen Size: 18+
- Moisture: ≤ 12.5%
- Density: 700–720 g/l
- Appearance: Extra-bold, bright beans
- Notes: Aromatic, sweet, well-balanced
Best For: Premium & specialty roasts
ROBUSTA COFFEE GRADES
Robusta Cherry (A, AA, AAA)
Sun-dried natural Robusta beans known for high strength, strong body, and excellent crema.
Robusta Cherry A
- Screen Size: 13+
- Moisture: ≤ 12.5%
- Density: 620–640 g/l
- Notes: Strong, earthy, high crema
- Typical Use: Instant coffee, espresso blends
Robusta Cherry AA
- Screen Size: 14+
- Moisture: ≤ 12.5%
- Density: 630–650 g/l
- Notes: Bold body, good consistency
- Typical Use: Dark blends, extraction blends
Robusta Cherry AAA
- Screen Size: 15+
- Moisture: ≤ 12.5%
- Density: 640–660 g/l
- Notes: Deep body, very strong crema
- Typical Use: Premium Robusta blends
Robusta Parchment
Washed Robusta with cleaner cup profile compared to Cherry grades.
- Screen Size: 15+
- Moisture: ≤ 12.5%
- Density: 660–700 g/l
- Notes: Strong yet clean flavor, ideal for structured blends
- Best For: Roasters who prefer washed Robusta clarity
PACKING & EXPORT DOCUMENTATION
All grades are supplied with the following:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Moisture test report
- Screen-size and grading sheet
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Fumigation Certificate
- Packing list + export documentation
- HDPE/Jute packaging with optional inner liner
- Fumigation & palletization as required
COMPARISON TABLE
| Grade | Type | Screen Size | Moisture | Processing | Density | Ideal Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabica Plantation A | Arabica | 15+ | ≤12.5% | Washed | 650–680 | Blends, medium roasts |
| Arabica Plantation AA | Arabica | 16+ | ≤12.5% | Washed | 660–690 | Premium blends |
| Arabica Plantation AAA | Arabica | 17+ | ≤12.5% | Washed | 670–700 | Specialty roasts |
| Monsoon Malabar A | Arabica | 15+ | 12–13% | Monsooned | Low | Espresso blends |
| Monsoon Malabar AA | Arabica | 18+ | 12–13% | Monsooned | Low | Dark roasts |
| MNEB | Arabica | 18+ | ≤12.5% | Washed | 700–720 | Premium specialty |
| Robusta Cherry A | Robusta | 13+ | ≤12.5% | Natural | 620–640 | Espresso, instant |
| Robusta Cherry AA | Robusta | 14+ | ≤12.5% | Natural | 630–650 | Dark blends |
| Robusta Cherry AAA | Robusta | 15+ | ≤12.5% | Natural | 640–660 | Premium blends |
| Robusta Parchment | Robusta | 15+ | ≤12.5% | Washed | 660–700 | Clean robusta blends |
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