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Green Arabica Coffee for Japan
Japan buyers sourcing Lao green Arabica work with a short, documented supply chain: Volcana Coffee grows and processes on the Bolaven Plateau, ships via Yokohama (≈ 2–3 weeks via laem chabang), and delivers the full document package your import process requires.
Our core export: high-grown washed Arabica from the Bolaven Plateau — predominantly Catimor with heritage Typica lots — grown at 1,000–1,350 m on volcanic soil and processed at our own washing stations. Typical cup scores run 83–86 SCA, with chocolate, brown sugar, and mild citrus as the signature profile.
Lots are prepared to buyer specification (screen, moisture 10–12%, defect ceiling), rested in parchment, milled to order, and shipped in GrainPro-lined 60 kg jute bags with SGS pre-shipment inspection as standard.
Product specification
| Varieties | Catimor, Typica |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 1,000–1,350 m |
| Processing | Washed (natural and honey lots seasonal) |
| Cup score | 83–86 SCA typical |
| Moisture | 10–12%, SGS verified |
| Crop season | October – February; fresh export from March |
| Minimum order | From 60 kg (single bag) for trial orders; container bookings from 300 bags (19.2 t) |
| Packaging | 60 kg jute with GrainPro liner; vacuum packing available for micro-lots |
Shipping to Japan
| Ports | Yokohama, Kobe, Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Transit from Laos | ≈ 2–3 weeks via Laem Chabang |
| Regulation | Zero duty on green coffee; strict plant-quarantine inspection and food-safety (residue) testing at arrival. Laos benefits from short intra-Asia transit. |
Who this suits
Specialty roasters seeking a distinctive new origin story with dependable quality, and blenders wanting clean Asian washed Arabica.
Japanese quarantine inspects arrivals rigorously; pre-shipment SGS analysis aligned to Japanese MRL standards prevents costly holds. Once approved, Japanese buyers tend to repeat annually for decades.
Green Arabica Coffee for Japan — frequently asked questions
How long does Lao green Arabica take to reach Japan?
≈ 2–3 weeks via Laem Chabang. Fresh-crop lots can be on your cupping table roughly a month after milling; add production lead time for roasted and private-label formats.
What are the import requirements for Japan?
Zero duty on green coffee; strict plant-quarantine inspection and food-safety (residue) testing at arrival. Laos benefits from short intra-Asia transit.
What cup profile should I expect from Lao green Arabica?
Balanced body with chocolate and brown-sugar sweetness, mild citrus acidity, and a clean finish — a profile that works both as an approachable single origin and a sturdy blend base. Micro-lots and honeys push into red fruit and floral territory.
Can I get samples before ordering?
Yes — 200–350 g type or offer samples ship by air courier worldwide, typically arriving within a week, with full documentation of variety, process, screen, moisture, and crop year.
Ready to evaluate? We'll send cupping samples of our green Arabica with full documentation, and an offer sheet priced to your port in Japan.
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