What's a Specialty Coffee?
Specialty coffees are certified quality coffees, each accompanied by a certificate that verifies its score. They are called Specialty when they meet the following characteristics:
A) Determined Quality: The quality score is assigned by Q-Graders following the cupping protocol of the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association). All Arabica coffees with a score above 80 points can be defined as Specialty Coffees:
- 80 to 85 points: Very good
- 85 to 90 points: Excellent
- 90 to 100 points: Exceptional
B) Absence of Defects: Specialty Coffee must be free of any aromatic and flavor defects that could negatively affect the quality of the coffee.
C) Complete Traceability: Each coffee must be fully traceable, providing detailed information about the production area, producer, processing method, botanical variety, harvest, altitude, and other essential descriptive characteristics.
D) Detailed Description: Specialty Coffee has a distinct identity, with characteristic flavors and specific aromas. Each coffee comes with a detailed profile describing all the taste and olfactory impressions observed during cupping.
Every day, we strive to share knowledge that is not widely known, aiming to describe each unique quality as best as possible and providing complete traceability from the origin, quality, and botanical variety to the processing method and a detailed description of the cup result. For us, every coffee should have no secrets, and that is why in 2018 we created this portal, available to roasters and coffee enthusiasts, which is continuously evolving.
