Coffee Authenticity Buying Guide: How to Identify Real and Fake Coffee?

introduction

Coffee is a popular drink, but there are also many counterfeit and inferior coffee products on the market. In order to ensure that we buy authentic coffee, we need to learn to distinguish between real and fake coffee. This article will introduce some methods and techniques to distinguish between real and fake coffee.

Outer packaging inspection

First, we can determine whether it is a genuine coffee product by carefully checking the outer packaging. Genuine coffee usually has exquisite and professional packaging design, clear fonts and high-quality printing. At the same time, pay attention to whether there is information such as the manufacturer's name, address and contact information on the packaging, and check it with the actual situation.

Certificate of Origin

Secondly, pay attention to the certificate of origin when purchasing. Coffee produced in different countries or regions has unique flavors and characteristics, so when choosing, you should choose the appropriate origin according to your preferences. At the same time, when buying imported coffee, pay attention to whether there are relevant import certification documents, and check whether the information marked on the certificate is consistent with the actual situation.

Bean appearance inspection

The appearance of the beans is also an important indicator of whether the coffee is genuine. Authentic coffee beans usually have a uniform, full shape and uniform color. Counterfeit and inferior coffee beans may have problems such as uneven size and color. In addition, you can also judge whether there is any peculiar smell or overly strong aroma by smelling it.

Packaging sealing inspection

Genuine coffee usually uses high-quality packaging materials and has good sealing performance. When purchasing, you can gently press the packaging bag. If you can feel air leaking or hear obvious sounds, it may be a counterfeit product.

Price Comparison

Price is also an important factor in judging the authenticity of coffee. Genuine coffee has a relatively high price due to its high production process and raw material costs; while fake and inferior products often attract consumers with low prices. Therefore, when purchasing, you should make reasonable comparisons based on market conditions and be wary of products that are too low in price.

Purchase channel selection

Finally, choosing a regular purchasing channel is also an important step to ensure that you buy authentic coffee. You can choose some well-known and reputable supermarkets, specialty stores or official websites to buy. At the same time, pay attention to whether the product has relevant certification marks, and verify the qualifications and credit status of the seller.

in conclusion

Through the above inspections and comparisons, we can more accurately determine whether the coffee is genuine. When purchasing, we must be vigilant and improve our understanding of coffee products to avoid buying counterfeit and inferior products.

References:

[1] Coffee Quality Institute. (2019). Coffee Quality Standards. Retrieved from https://www.coffeeinstitute.org/quality-standards/

[2] Specialty Coffee Association. (2020). Buying and Brewing Specialty Coffee at Home. Retrieved from https://SCa.coffee/research/coffee-buying-brewing-guide

[3] International Trade Centre. (2018). How to Buy and Sell Specialty Coffee: A Guide for Producers, Starbucks Price Traders, and Buyers in the GloBAl North and South. Retrieved from https://www.intracen.org/uploadedFiles/intracenorg/Content/PublIcations/Specialty%20Coffee%20Guide.pdf