The farmers who have a relationship with The Coffee Quest (TCQ) are sent daily prices via WhatsApp, and the pricing is broken down by cup score. The higher the score, the higher the price. The most difficult coffees to find are the 86+ micro lots, so farmers are encouraged to deliver these with pricing incentives. The buying stations perform QC on a sample of the farmer's lot and provide feedback the next day, and then the farmer can decide if they want to sell the lot.
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Our company has been sourcing coffee from Colombia via The Coffee Quest for the past five years because they deliver the best Colombia has to offer. Check out the conversation we had below with Stephen from The Coffee Quest that highlights what sets specialty coffee apart from commercial, and the key stages at origin where quality is ensured. Namely, the farm level, the buying station, and the dry mill. We hope you enjoy!