Differences & Coffee Classification
The differences between standard coffee, gourmet coffee, and specialty coffee lie in aspects such as quality, the production process, and the standards used to classify them:
1. Specialty Coffee
- This is the highest level of quality recognized by organizations such as the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association).
- The beans are carefully grown under optimal conditions and evaluated by expert cuppers.
- To be considered specialty, the coffee must score 80 points or more on a scale of 100.
- It offers unique and complex flavor profiles, standing out for its traceability, ethical production, and sustainability.
Colibrije Coffee is ranked between 88 and 93 points
2. Gourmet Coffee
- Represents a higher level of quality compared to standard coffee.
- Usually comes from selected beans and more careful roasting processes.
- Has a more refined flavor profile, but does not necessarily meet the strict requirements of specialty coffee.
- Focuses on offering a superior experience, but its evaluation is less rigorous.
3. Norma Coffee
- Generally refers to standard or commercial coffee
- May include beans of different qualities, blended to keep costs low
- Growing and processing methods are more basic, prioritizing quantity over quality
- It is easily found in supermarkets and has a uniform but less complex flavor
