Harvest is one of the most decisive stages in the coffee production process. Picking the cherries at their optimal level of ripeness is essential for the beans to develop their full potential and it largely determines roast stability, cup consistency and the longevity of green coffee over time.

The length of the harvest and the time of year when it takes place vary depending on the country, altitude, climate and agricultural practices. For this reason, having clear information about harvest periods by origin is a highly valuable tool for roasters, not only to anticipate new arrivals, but also to understand where each coffee they work with stands within its production cycle.
 

From consuming countries, we usually pay close attention to news coming from origin to follow how harvest campaigns are developing. However, the true value of this information lies not only in identifying fresh-crop coffees, but in understanding the complete life cycle of green coffee, from harvest to roasting.

Having access to a Harvest Calendar allows roasters to:

• Gain a global view of agricultural cycles by country.
• Interpret the life cycle of a coffee with technical criteria.
• Plan short-, medium- and long-term purchases with greater accuracy.
• Better understand coffee behavior according to its stage within the cycle.

The calendar does not classify coffees by quality nor establish hierarchies between new and old crops; rather, it provides context above all else. From a technical standpoint, a well-processed coffee, properly dried, protected in suitable systems (GrainPro or similar) and stored under stable temperature and humidity conditions can maintain its quality for long periods of time.
 

Our harvest calendar is designed both for those who plan their purchases in the medium term and for those who buy based on immediate needs:

• The former can better structure their purchasing strategy, manage transitions between harvests, and balance stock with greater control.
• The latter can use it to understand the current stage of the season for the origins they are interested in, even when making short-term purchases.

In both cases, the goal is the same: to reduce improvisation and make purchasing decisions based on real information from origin.
 

Once the harvest is finished, coffee may take between 2 and 4 months to arrive at our warehouse, depending on the country and several factors, including:

• Processing and drying at origin
• Export preparation
• Logistics timelines
• Customs
• Commercial routes

This means that even if two countries harvest during the same months, their coffees may not arrive at destination at the same time. For this reason, the calendar should be understood as a highly informative reference tool, not as a rigid document.

Our Harvest Calendar has been developed in collaboration with our partners at origin and based on our direct experience as specialty green coffee importers. It represents the countries we work with regularly, bearing in mind that harvest periods may vary slightly due to climatic and agro-environmental factors.

It is a tool designed to provide:

• Valuable technical information
• Forecasting capability
• Real support in purchasing decision-making

Working with the harvest calendar is not about chasing only fresh-crop coffees, but about understanding the exact moment each coffee is in and how to make the most of it in both roasting and the cup.

The harvest calendar is a key tool for interpreting this information, integrating it into purchasing planning, and working with each coffee with maximum knowledge and technical criteria.

In summary, seasonality is a key reference for understanding the coffee cycle from origin to availability. Each country has its own window for harvest, processing, resting and commercial release, and knowing these timelines allows for better interpretation of information and more informed planning. Click on this link to download our Harvest Calendar.