DAS JOURNALLOT · 05 / JOURNAL

Journal für Rohkaffee-Sourcing

Käuferorientierte Guides zu Rohkaffee, Fermentation, Direct Trade und lateinamerikanischem Ursprung.

Green coffee cupping table used to score Latin American specialty lots before offer

CUPPING · DESK

14. JAN. 2026

7 MIN

DIRECT SOURCING · COLOMBIA

How to buy green coffee directly from Colombian producers (2026 guide)

A practical 2026 guide for roasters and importers who want to buy green coffee directly from Colombian producers — from verification and volume to contracts, logistics and payment.

PROCESSING · FERMENTATION

What is thermal shock coffee processing — and why roasters are chasing it

Thermal shock coffee processing explained: how hot and cold water shocks after fermentation change flavor, why roasters are buying it in 2026, and what to ask producers before you commit.

PROCESSING · FUNDAMENTALS

Anaerobic vs. washed: what fermentation really changes in the cup

A buyer's guide to anaerobic vs. washed coffee: what changes chemically during fermentation, how it shows up in the cup, and what to specify when contracting either process.

Direct trade vs. importers: real costs of each sourcing route

A candid comparison of direct trade vs. buying from importers: real per-pound costs, hidden operational work, quality control implications, and when each route actually wins.

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