From Cherry to Cup: Protecting coffee Value at Every Step- Premium Ethiopia Coffee

Every decision from which cherry is picked to how it’s dried and stored directly affects cup quality, market value, and consumer experience.

Coffee Cherry

Our approach to quality control starts long before the beans arrive at port. From selective cherry picking to post-harvest handling and storage, we apply disciplined protocols to ensure each lot meets the high standards required by international buyers.

Here’s how we protect coffee quality and your investment across the supply chain.

Cherry Selection: Laying the Foundation for Flavor

It all begins at the farm. We work directly with Farmers to ensure that only fully ripe cherries are harvested deep red, dense, and high in sugar content.

Why it matters:

• Ripe cherries lead to clean, sweet, and complex profiles.

• Unripe or overripe cherries introduce defects, increasing cup variability and reducing final scores.

We support sorting at every stage to keep quality consistent, even at high volumes.

Drying Practices: Safeguarding Uniformity

Washed coffee Drying

Drying isn’t just about moisture, it’s about flavor preservation. We oversee drying on raised beds or controlled patios to ensure even, gradual drying, while monitoring temperature, airflow, and surface hygiene.

Why it matters:

• Prevents mold, off-notes, and phenolic defects.

• Maintains shelf life and post-shipment stability.

• Essential for maintaining SCA cupping scores and clean lots ready for certification.

Storage Control: Protecting Coffee Post-Harvest

After drying, we move parchment or green coffee into climate-conscious storage—using Grain-Pro liners, ventilated warehousing, and moisture monitoring.

Why it matters:

• Prevents flavor degradation from humidity, heat, and odor absorption.

• Preserves bean structure and physical quality for shipping.

• Ensures your contract volume delivers the same quality you approved at sample stage.

When you purchase from Alpha Medonus, you’re not just buying volume you’re buying repeatable quality and risk mitigation.

• Cup Score Protection: Through consistent quality protocols, we minimize defects.

• Stable Supply: Our hands-on approach at origin reduces rejection rates and ensures reliable fulfillment.

• Transparency: Every lot is traceable from cherry stage to export-ready green, with full documentation and QC reports.

• Relationship-Driven: We believe in long-term partnerships, where both quality and integrity are non-negotiable.

We honor the entire chain by respecting each step. Because when care is taken at origin, everyone wins—from the farmer’s hands to the final sip.

Let’s build trust from the ground up.

Whether you’re sourcing micro-lots or full container loads, We delivers quality that’s not just promised but proven.