Robusta · Farmgate

FAQ (Fair Average Quality) Coffee

Fair Average Quality, the standard commercial robusta benchmark.

Central and western Uganda 900 - 1,500 m Sun-dried
FAQ (Fair Average Quality) coffee from Uganda
Farmgate Price
UGX 12,000
per kg · indicative
Grade Specification

FAQ (Fair Average Quality) at a Glance

Origin
Central and western Uganda
Altitude
900 - 1,500 m
Form
Mixed screen
Process
Sun-dried
SCA Score
n/a (Robusta)
Caffeine
2.2 - 2.7%
Moisture
12 - 13%
Farmgate (UGX/kg)
12,000
Ugandan coffee farmer at origin
The Grade

What FAQ (Fair Average Quality) Means

FAQ (Fair Average Quality) is the standard commercial robusta benchmark grade in Uganda. It is a mixed-screen robusta that meets a defined quality floor, priced between the sorted export screens and the raw farmgate cherry. Buyers use FAQ when consistent commercial quality matters more than a specific screen size.

Nonda buys faq (fair average quality) from farmers and mills it into graded green bean for export. Full grade directory at our grade directory.

Cup: Bold, robust, standard robusta character
Best For

Who Buys FAQ (Fair Average Quality)

Commercial blends

Why FAQ (Fair Average Quality) fits this use.

Price-driven programs

Why FAQ (Fair Average Quality) fits this use.

Volume buyers

Why FAQ (Fair Average Quality) fits this use.

Compare: Screen 15 - FAQ is a mixed benchmark; Screen 15 is a sorted single-size grade.

See the full grade ladder on our grade directory, and export FOB rates on wholesale pricing.

Questions

FAQ (Fair Average Quality) FAQ

What does FAQ mean in coffee?

FAQ stands for Fair Average Quality. It is a standard commercial robusta benchmark grade in Uganda, a mixed-screen coffee that meets a defined quality floor.

How is FAQ different from Screen 15?

FAQ is a mixed-screen benchmark grade, while Screen 15 is sorted to a single screen size. FAQ is typically used for commercial blends where consistency matters more than size.

How much does FAQ robusta cost?

FAQ trades at farmgate in Uganda, around UGX 12,000/kg. For graded export screens, see our wholesale pricing page.

Buy FAQ (Fair Average Quality) Direct From Origin

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