Gourmet HB Grade 1 — accessible specialty Peruvian coffee
Gourmet HB Grade 1 offers specialty cup quality at a more accessible defect count — ideal for roasters building a specialty tier without microlot pricing.
Overview
Gourmet HB Grade 1 allows 12–15 defects in a 300 g sample with no primary defects. Screen: 50% at screen 16+, maximum 5% below screen 14.
Beans are washed with fresh, homogeneous colour. The cup is clean with good acidity and good body — a dependable specialty grade for café and retail programs.
HB (Hard Bean) denotes high-altitude coffee with good density. HVC prepares Gourmet HB at our dry mills with the same quality systems applied to our top specialty grades.
Preparations & packing
Café programs
Accessible specialty for retail and food service.
Blends
Specialty component at scale.
Certified HB
Organic or Fair Trade where available.
Pricing
Detailed quotes on request.
Frequently asked questions
How does Gourmet HB differ from Premium SHB?
Gourmet HB allows slightly higher defect counts (12–15 vs 8–12) and typically sits at a lower price point while remaining specialty Grade 1.
Is Gourmet HB still specialty quality?
Yes — it is a Grade 1 washed preparation with no primary defects and defined screen requirements.
Can I combine Gourmet HB with certifications?
Yes — organic, Fair Trade or Rainforest certified Gourmet HB may be available subject to harvest.
More coffees: Grade 2 MCM · Grade 2 MC · Grade 3 MC Menos · Grade 3 MC Santa Clara · Mix Plus · Peruvian Mix · Organic Certified · Rainforest · UTZ · Fair Trade · Special Grade 1 · Premium SHB Grade 1
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