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VARIOUS COFFEES TO MEET YOUR QUALITY NEEDS<\/h1>\n

We believe that buying better coffee means buying coffee better\u2014a philosophy that informs a holistic buying approach on our end, allowing us to source more of each producer\u2019s coffee at various levels of quality, pricing it accordingly and finding the appropriate outlet for each type of lot. Due to this buying structure, we are able to offer several tiers of quality, traceability, and price to our customers:<\/p>\n

Microlots <\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Farm, farmer, or otherwise hyper-specific<\/li>\n
• Typically limited quantity\/somewhat exclusive (100 bags or fewer)<\/li>\n
• Scores 88+ points on the cupping table<\/li>\n
• Premium, static price that does not fluctuate with the C-Market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Regional and Program Coffees <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Region-, microregion-, or association-specific<\/li>\n
  • Displays classic or exemplary regional characteristics that express terroir<\/li>\n
  • Moderate availability\u2014between 100\u2013275 bags, on average<\/li>\n
  • Scores 85\u201387 on the cupping table<\/li>\n
  • Competitive but fairly priced with tiered premiums related to quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Signature Coffees <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Sourced based on standard profiles that represent a particular region or style<\/li>\n
    • Widely available throughout the year<\/li>\n
    • Scores 80\u201384 points ont he cupping table<\/li>\n
    • Dynamically and competitively priced, a \u201cvalue\u201d coffee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Certified Coffees <\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • A selection of various third-party verified and certified coffees, all of which meet our quality standards and fulfill a range of price points and traceability\u2014Fairtrade International (FLO), Rainforest Alliance (RFA), and certified organic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE<\/h1>\n

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        • Spot coffees are sold from and stored in our European warehouses, and we welcome our customers to keep a position with us in the most convenient warehouse to their location.<\/li>\n
        • We can also store contracted and forward-booked coffees in either of our European warehouses, releasing bags of what you need whenever you need it.<\/li>\n
        • Shipping can be arranged to your door from any of our warehouse spaces, or you are welcome to arrange your own freight and\/or storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          GREEN COFFEE STORAGE<\/h1>\n

          Coffee wants a cool, dry environment that is out of the sun and away from areas where water, dirt, rodents, or insects can cause damage (i.e. preferably off the ground and away from food prep or storage). In an ideal world you\u2019d have a dedicated warehouse or storage area with climate control set to 15\u201321\u00b0C at 50\u201360% humidity, but we realize that isn\u2019t possible for many small roasters.<\/p>\n

          If you have limited resources, we recommend the following: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Keep your coffee in GrainPro bags and keep the GrainPro closed between uses.<\/li>\n
          • Store coffee in the coolest (but not cold) area of your facility, out of direct sunlight and away from anything that affects moisture in the air such as dishwashers, steam radiators, dehumidifiers, etc.<\/li>\n
          • If you have multiple bags on contract, consider allowing your importer to hold them in the warehouse over a few months rather than taking delivery of the entire volume at once: You can do this by adding a few cents\/pound of carry to the price of the coffee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            How long can I store green coffee?<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Different coffees will respond differently to quality degradation over time. Some types of coffee hold up very well in storage; others fade more rapidly. The general rule of thumb is \u201cfresh is best,\u201d and we recommend using up green beans within 6 months of receipt, though up to a year is acceptable in most cases. For additional reading about coffee quality, storage, and age, read our sensory analysis director Ian Fretheim\u2019s Water Activity in Specialty Green Coffee: A Long-Term Observational Study<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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            QUICK SHIPMENT TIMES AND INDUSTRY-LEADING FREIGHT RATES<\/h1>\n

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            • Customers throughout Europe enjoy next-day shipping on most orders.<\/li>\n
            • Thanks to the volume we ship around the world on a daily basis, we are able to offer incredibly competitive freight rates worldwide.<\/li>\n
            • Let our savvy logistics team take care of the details and get you the coffee you need, when you need it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              SOURCING TRIPS AND SUPPORT<\/h1>\n

              Travel with us to meet or visit our producing partners as part of our Resource<\/a> program, and cup and select lots of coffee in-country. Cafe Imports is proud to make long-term connections between our producing and roasting partners, strengthening the supply chain and bringing more fantastic coffees to a wider market.<\/p>\n

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              WORLD COFFEE RESEARCH CHECK-OFF FUND<\/h1>\n

              We are pleased to offer our customers the opportunity to opt in to the World Coffee Research<\/a> check-off fund.<\/strong>\u00a0Participating roasters can pledge to contribute one Euro cent, penny Sterling, or USD cent (\u20ac0.01 \/ \u00a30.01 \/ $0.01) per kilo of coffee purchased through Cafe Imports Europe, who will remit the funds on a quarterly basis to the WCR. Read more and register to participate at our\u00a0World Coffee Research check-off fund page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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              Partnerships are dynamic, and partners grow together. Let us know how we can be your partner, and soon we can taste some delicious coffees, develop a strong relationship in business, and move forward together.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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