EP

EP: A green coffee grading specification—predominantly used in Central and South America—indicating that the lot has undergone rigorous sorting to remove physical defects and foreign matter. Typically specifying a screen size of 15 and above with a strict defect allowance (historically requiring meticulous hand-sorting, now often combined with optical color sorting), EP ensures higher physical purity and roast uniformity compared to standard export grades such as American Prep (AP).