Coffee grading ensures quality, consistency, and flavor. Grading varies by country, but most systems evaluate beans based on:
● Size
Larger beans usually mean better maturity and flavor. Common labels:
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AA / AAA – largest, highest quality
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A / AB – mid-range
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B / C – smaller beans
● Density
Higher density beans = richer flavor. Typically grown at higher altitudes.
● Defects / Imperfections
Beans are inspected for:
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Broken beans
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Insect damage
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Black or sour beans
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Foreign particles
Fewer defects = higher grade = better flavor
● Screen Size
Coffee passes through screens with numbered holes (ex: Screen 18, Screen 20).
Higher screen numbers = bigger beans.
Common Arabic Coffee Grades (India)
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Plantation AA – premium, large, dense beans
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Plantation A – high quality, smooth and balanced
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Plantation B – medium grade, budget-friendly
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Cherry AA / AB – naturally processed robusta/arabica
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Robusta AA – strong, high-quality robusta beans
🌿Premium Grades (AA, AAA, Screen 18+)
✔ Rich aroma
✔ Smooth body
✔ Specialty-quality flavor
Perfect for:
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Black coffee
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Espresso
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Pour-over
Mid Grades (A, AB)
✔ Balanced flavor
✔ Affordable
✔ Great for everyday brewing
Perfect for:
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Filter coffee
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French press
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Moka pot
Lower Grades (B, C)
✔ Strong flavor
✔ Budget-friendly
✔ Usually used for blend
Perfect for:
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Milk coffee blends
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Instant coffee blends
🔥At Nirmal Coffee, our goal is purity, freshness, and transparency.
We ensure:
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Beans are sourced from trusted estates
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Graded and sorted carefully
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Freshly roasted in small batches
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Delivered directly to your door
Every packet on shop.nirmalcoffee.com has a bean grade of AA
So you know exactly what’s in your cup.
☕ Here are quick recommendations based on your taste:
If you like strong coffee:
➡ Robusta AA or blends with Robusta
If you like smooth & aromatic:
➡ Arabica Plantation AA or A
If you like filter coffee:
➡ Arabica AB / Medium roast blends
If you like espresso:
➡ Arabica AA / Premium blends / Robusta-Arabica mix