Buyer Due Diligence · Green Coffee
Cerrado Minas Gerais 14/16
A versatile medium-screen Arabica preparation designed for dependable commercial roasting and blending.
- Species
- Coffea arabica
- Screen
- 14/16
- Origin
- Cerrado Mineiro, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Grade Explained
What a buyer is purchasing.
Screen grade describes physical bean size. It helps roasting consistency, but it does not prove flavour, defect level, crop freshness or origin. Those points must be agreed against the exact lot.
- Screen meaning
- A screen-size range around 14–16/64 inch; exact retention and tolerance belong in the contract.
- Quality position
- Efficient, versatile preparation for consistent volume; cup quality depends on lot selection and defects.
- Indicative character
- Typically balanced and sweet with chocolate and nut notes; always confirm by cupping.
- Packing
- 60 kg jute bags standard; liner, bulk and private-mark options by agreement.
Indicative cup
Lot-dependent; approve by sample.
- Milk chocolate
- Nut
- Caramel sweetness
- Mild fruit
- Balanced body
Best suited to
Final use depends on roast trials.
- Volume espresso blends
- Everyday retail coffee
- Food-service programmes
- Value-led single origin
Processing
Availability varies by crop and lot.
- Natural is common
- Pulped natural may be available
- Processing must be stated per offered lot
Buyer approval checklist
Use the contract and approved pre-shipment sample—not the website description—as the final quality reference.
- Approve a representative pre-shipment sample from the exact contracted lot.
- Agree the screen distribution, defect limit and test method in the contract.
- Confirm moisture, water activity, crop year, density, colour and foreign-matter limits on the lot COA.
- Cup the sample for cleanliness and check for musty, mouldy, phenolic, fermented or other off-notes.
- Match every certificate, sample and shipping document to the same lot or container reference.
Documents to agree
Requirements differ by destination. The final sales contract should state who provides each document and which independent inspection applies.
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading and certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate where destination rules require it
- Quality, weight and fumigation certificates as contracted
- Insurance certificate for CIF shipments
Storage guidance
Keep green coffee cool, dry, ventilated, off the floor and away from walls, sunlight and strong odours. Avoid humidity and temperature swings that can cause condensation.
Request this grade.
Tell us your destination, monthly volume, preferred packing and target cup. We will confirm current lot availability, samples, specification and commercial terms.
Independent reference sources
These sources explain grading and regional context. They do not certify a Fazenda 1888 lot; the contract sample, lot certificate and agreed inspection control each shipment.