What is the minimum lot?
One 20' container. For green coffee that is about 19.2 t, 320 bags of 60 kg. The load of a container of cacao beans is stated in the specification, as it depends on packing.
What delivery terms do you work on?
FOB port of loading only, under Incoterms. The goods pass to the buyer on board the vessel; the buyer or their forwarder arranges freight, insurance and delivery from the port.
Do you deliver to the buyer's warehouse?
No. We ship on FOB terms, and the buyer arranges delivery from the port of loading.
Can I get a sample?
Yes. Before the contract we send a sample of the lot for your evaluation. Shipping terms for the sample are agreed per enquiry.
How is quality confirmed?
Coffee is evaluated by an independent Q grader to the SCA protocol. For cacao we use laboratory figures: cut test, moisture and bean count per 100 g. Container stuffing is supervised by an independent inspector, SGS or Bureau Veritas.
Which documents do you provide?
Bill of lading, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, quality and weight certificates from the inspection, invoice and packing list.
What are the lead times?
Timing depends on the lot and the port of loading. We give it for each specific enquiry and fix it in the contract.
What are the payment terms?
Payment terms are fixed in the contract for each specific deal.
Why are there no prices on the website?
The price depends on the origin, grade, crop and market on the date of the deal. We quote it in an offer against your enquiry.
Do you sell small lots or at retail?
No. We work with importers, roasters and manufacturers, in lots from one container.
How do I send an enquiry?
Fill in the form on the home page: it opens WhatsApp with your enquiry ready to send. Or email info@diamond-bean.com. Include the product, origin, grade or parameters, volume and destination port.