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Grade 2 MCM — Peruvian commercial green coffee

Our Grade 2 MCM is a premium commercial washed Arabica with fresh, homogeneous colour, tight defect tolerances and a clean, balanced cup — one of the most requested Peruvian export grades.

Peruvian Grade 2 MCM washed green coffee beans

Overview

Grade 2 MCM (Máximo Cero Primarios) denotes washed Peruvian Arabica with fewer than 23 defects in a 300 g sample and no primary defects. Beans show fresh, homogeneous colour and are prepared to screen 14 with 3% tolerance.

In the cup, Grade 2 MCM delivers a clean profile with good acidity and medium body — suitable for premium blends, private-label programs and roasters who want dependable Peruvian character without specialty pricing.

HVC prepares Grade 2 MCM at our dry mills across Peru to buyer specification, with pricing available on request. We export to the United States, Europe, Japan and Latin America in standard 69 kg jute bags.

< 23Defects/300 g
Scr. 14+Screen
0Primary defects

Preparations & packing

Standard export

Screen 14+, 3% tolerance on undersize.

Custom preparation

Prepared to your defect count and screen on request.

Container loads

Full-container or partial programs, year-round.

Pricing

Quotes provided promptly on enquiry.

Frequently asked questions

What does MCM mean?

MCM stands for Máximo Cero Primarios — the grade allows no primary (category 1) defects in the sample, with a maximum total defect count below 23 per 300 g.

How does Grade 2 MCM differ from Grade 2 MC?

Both are Grade 2 commercial coffees. MCM has tighter defect limits (< 23 total, no primaries) compared with MC (< 28 total, < 1% primaries). MCM typically commands a small premium.

Can you supply certified Grade 2 MCM?

Conventional Grade 2 MCM is our standard offering. Certified lots may be available subject to harvest — tell us your target certification.

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