Options for Ordering
You can order a SPOT COFFEE (coffee that is already landed) by sending Artisan an email. Send an email.
Artisan sends a contract.
Artisan arranges shipping for customers buying 5 or more bags, (value added service at cost, no upcharge).
Pay invoice.
Coffee released with a DO sent to the warehouse.
Coffee usually ships the next day.
Forward Contracts
Most of Artisan's coffee is sold via fixed price, forward contracts with roasters. This means the roaster signs a contract with Artisan before the coffee has shipped from origin. This gives roasters the advantage of securing a chosen quantity of their preferred coffee and being able to plan for its arrival. The contract has quality terms that must be achieved at the pre-ship sample stage and on arrival. Price and terms for payment are also defined.
The disadvantage for roasters is needing to forecast. We typically start signing contracts for Rwandan coffee in Feb. - April for coffee that arrives Oct. - Nov. Click here for a PDF with details about what to expect when forward contracting your coffee from East Africa to your roastery! Our minimum is 1 bag (132 lbs) of coffee. Small roasters welcome!
Email Ruth Ann today with any questions!
Consolidate Your Order
Roasters save money on shipping when they combine less-than-10-bag orders from different importers. Please see the step-by-step instructions and see if it works for you!