What are the Classifications?

Classifications categorize coffees by quality characteristics, primarily screen size, which is crucial for estimating the expected green weight before the dry-milling process.

Creating Classifications

By following the steps below, you can easily create Classifications: 

1. Log in to the online platform C-sar.
2. Navigate to Quality on the main menu bar and select Classifications. 
3. Click +Add new classification to create new Classifications. 
   

   

4. Select between the following options:
   
   • Start with a blank classification
   • Select a standard classification from the list
     

     

Starting with a blank classification

1. Enter and/or select the following details:
   * indicates mandatory fields
   • *Name
   • Processing method
   • Varieties
   • Estimated yield
     • Enabled - Recommended for exports.
     • Disabled - Recommended for defects.
2. Activate the toggle by switching it to green to access additional details:
   You can further refine each detail by applying specific criteria.
   

   

• Enable screen size standards
  

  

• Enable defect standards
  

  

• Enable sensorial standards
  

  

3. (Optional) Add Notes.
4. Click Create classification to submit. 

Selecting a standard classification from the list 

1. Select the country of origin from the list to create classifications based on established standards.
   

   

2. Enter and/or select the following details:
   * indicates mandatory fields
   
   • *Name
   • Processing method
   • Varieties
   • Estimated yield: This detail is available only for Origin.
     • Enabled
       • *Default yield factor (%): Enter a percentage that you would usually expect to receive for this classification. 
         For example, if milling 100 kg of parchment yields 50 kg of green coffee for Colombia Excelso 15, enter 50% as the default yield factor.
     • Disabled - Recommended for defects.
3. Activate the toggle by switching it to green to access additional details:
   You can further refine each detail by applying specific criteria.
   • Enable screen size standards
   • Enable defect standards
   • Enable sensorial standards
     

     

4. (Optional) Add Notes.
5. Click Create classification to submit.

Enabling screen size standards

Activate the Enable screen size standards toggle by switching it to green:
 

• The range runs from 10 to 20, and you can adjust the slider to define the specific range applicable to this classification.
• If you select "Use peaberry screen sizes instead of flat beans," the screen size range will adjust to 8 to 13, reflecting the dimensions of peaberry screens.
  

  

• You can set a tolerance for the percentage weight of beans outside the target range, with the lower limit marked as "UG" (Under Grade) and the upper limit at 20, representing the largest screen size.
• Selecting "Restrict screen size range beyond target" allows you to further limit the minimum and maximum allowed range.
  

  

Enabling defect standards

Activate the Enable defect standards toggle by switching it to green:

• Defects 1 max: Enter the maximum number of primary (Category 1) defects allowed for this classification.
• Defects 2 max: Enter the minimum number of primary (Category 2) defects allowed for this classification.
• Total defects max: Enter the maximum number of total defect equivalents (Category 1 + Category 2) allowed for this classification.

Enabling sensorial standards

Activate the Enable sensorial standards toggle by switching it to green:

• Cupping score: Enter the minimum allowed Cupping score for this classification.
• Descriptors: Select one or more flavor profiles that are relevant to this classification.

Assigning Classifications to a lot 

You can assign Classifications to a lot directly from the Add/Edit page.

Assigning Classifications to a new lot

By following the steps below, you can add Classifications to a new lot: 

1. Navigate to the (Green) Inventory overview page.
2. Click on Add lot on the top right side of the page. Select One or Many. 
3. Select the dropdown menu next to Customize fields at the top right of the page.
4. A new window will open to specify the information. Add Classifications by checking the corresponding box.
   

   

5. Click Save.
6. Enter the required information to create a new lot.
   

   

7. Click Create lot to submit. 

Assigning Classifications to an existing lot

By following the steps below, you can add a Classifications to an existing lot: 

1. Navigate to the (Green) Inventory overview page.
2. Select the lot to which you want to assign a classification. Click on the Edit icon on the right side of the page. 
3. Select the dropdown menu next to Customize fields at the top right of the page.
4. A new window will open to specify the information. Add Classifications by checking the corresponding box
5. Click Save.
6. Enter the Classification details. 
   

   

7. Click Update lot to submit. 

You can also display Classifications from the (Green) Inventory overview by utilizing the Customize menu.

Viewing Classifications on the lot's details page 

By following the steps below, you can view Classifications on the lot's details page: 

1. Navigate to the (Green) Inventory overview page.
2. Select the lot's ID tag for detailed information.
   

   

3. Scroll down to the Classifications table at the bottom of the details page.
   

   

4. This section displays key information in several columns:
   • Classification name: Only classifications that satisfy the filter criteria and have the estimation option enabled will be displayed.
   • Yield factor (%): At first, the default yield factor will be shown. This value will be updated following a green grading analysis with advanced screen sizes.
   • Yield factor (kg/unit): The green weight unit, as specified in the Origin Settings, is divided by the Yield factor (%). This calculation is commonly used in Colombia to indicate the kilograms needed to produce one unit, such as a 70 kg bag.
   • Est. green weight: The estimated green weight for this classification is calculated by multiplying the Yield Factor (%) by the lot's pre-milling weight.

Congratulations! You have learned how to use Classifications.

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