Not all coffees are the same, even Arabicas with the same name can be significantly different. For example, machine dried coffees, versus naturally sun dried from the same region, have poor flavor, tasting like Robusta coffee.
Additional quality affecting variables include fertilizers, ripeness, time of season, defects, etc.
No child labor. In summary, our coffees are the highest quality available. Our Master Roaster is a member of the SCAA and is ISO 9002 compliant. The compliance means that we follow procedures, which affect every aspect of our dealings with you from seed to cup in accordance with this international quality assurance program. All of our coffees are kosher certified coffees.