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Green Arabica Coffee for United Kingdom
United Kingdom buyers sourcing Lao green Arabica work with a short, documented supply chain: Volcana Coffee grows and processes on the Bolaven Plateau, ships via Felixstowe (≈ 4–5 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 United Kingdom
| Ports | Felixstowe, London Gateway, Southampton |
|---|---|
| Transit from Laos | ≈ 4–5 weeks via Laem Chabang |
| Regulation | Zero UK duty on green coffee; UK GSP (Developing Countries Trading Scheme) covers Laos. Post-Brexit, the UK has its own food-safety regime and is implementing UK forest-risk commodity rules separate from EUDR. |
Who this suits
Specialty roasters seeking a distinctive new origin story with dependable quality, and blenders wanting clean Asian washed Arabica.
UK buyers contract FOB Laem Chabang or CFR Felixstowe. The market's instant-coffee industry is a serious premium-Robusta customer, not just a commodity one.
Green Arabica Coffee for United Kingdom — frequently asked questions
How long does Lao green Arabica take to reach United Kingdom?
≈ 4–5 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 United Kingdom?
Zero UK duty on green coffee; UK GSP (Developing Countries Trading Scheme) covers Laos. Post-Brexit, the UK has its own food-safety regime and is implementing UK forest-risk commodity rules separate from EUDR.
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 United Kingdom.
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Green Arabica Coffee in other markets
Germany
Hamburg, Bremen/Bremerhaven · ≈ 4–5 weeks door-to-port via Laem Chabang
United States
New York/New Jersey, Oakland, Houston, Seattle-Tacoma · ≈ 4–6 weeks via Laem Chabang (West Coast shorter, East Coast longer)
France
Le Havre, Marseille-Fos · ≈ 4–5 weeks via Laem Chabang (Marseille often faster via Suez)