What does Specialty Grade mean?Updated 2 years ago

Specialty grade coffee is coffee that meets both the physical and sensorial standards determined by the Specialty Coffee Association. It is guaranteed mold free. Simply stated, it means a coffee that is fresh crop, free of both defective beans and flavor. 

Specialty grade coffee represents a very small percent (about 5%) of the world’s coffee. Beyond quality standards, the specialty industry is wholly committed to creating a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive reality for all players in the value chain, especially those who are least represented, the world’s coffee farmers.