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

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 differences: