When a buyer requests Grade 1 Gayo Arabica, they are invoking a precise technical specification governed by SNI and aligned with SCA green coffee assessment protocols.
The Indonesian Grading System
Indonesian green coffee is graded on a defect-based system. Grade 1 allows a maximum of 11 defect points; Grade 2 allows up to 25.
Grade is a floor, not a ceiling. True specialty character lives above the minimum.
Moisture and Water Activity
Indonesian green coffee is typically exported at 12-13% moisture content. Sebamak requires moisture equilibrium testing for every lot before container loading.
