Grade 3 MC Menos — value commercial Peruvian coffee
Grade 3 MC Menos offers a cost-effective washed Peruvian Arabica with even colour, screen 14+ and a clean cup — ideal where price sensitivity matters but cup integrity must be maintained.
Overview
Grade 3 MC Menos allows 40–60 defects in a 300 g sample with less than 2.5% primary defects. Beans are washed with fresh scent and even colour, prepared to screen 14 with 5% tolerance.
The cup profile is clean with medium acidity and body — free from serious taints when prepared and stored correctly.
This grade is widely used in commercial blends, soluble coffee and industrial applications where a dependable Peruvian origin at competitive pricing is required.
Preparations & packing
Commercial blends
Cost-effective Peruvian component.
Industrial
Suitable for soluble and extract applications.
Flexible specs
Discuss alternative defect tolerances on request.
Volume programs
Multi-container contracts available.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose Grade 3 over Grade 2?
Grade 3 MC Menos suits applications where price is the primary driver but a clean, washed Peruvian cup is still required.
Are serious cup defects allowed?
No — the grade requires a clean cup free from serious defects such as ferment, dirty or rusty notes.
Can defect counts be customised?
We prepare to the published grade standard; discuss your target specification and we will confirm feasibility.
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