Quality control at DAKMAN is the central axis around which our entire operation revolves, defining each stage in the processing of our export products. Stringent quality inspection occurs at four points of the purchasing and production process.
With a flexible production line, DAKMAN is able to meet specific industry requirements on the following:
- Removal of black & broken beans
- Removal of foreign matter
- Moisture content
- Screen/bean size
- ISO 10470:2004 Defect count
- Polished grades
Where necessary, the finished goods are then sampled by independent quality surveyors before final release for shipment is approved.
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Standard Grade
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Hanoi
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- Black & Broken max. 5.0%
- Moisture max. 12.5% (ISO 6673)
- Foreign matter max. 0.5%
- Screen size 90% > S13
- "Sets the standard. An evenly graded, full bodied robusta coffee adding punch to any blend"
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Danang
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- Black & Broken max. 3.0%
- Moisture max. 12.5% (ISO 6673)
- Foreign matter max. 0.2
- Screen size 90% > S15
- "A flavourful robusta coffee with light to medium robusta characteristics and pleasant aroma"
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Saigon
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- Black & Broken max. 1.5%
- Moisture max. 12.5% (ISO 6673)
- Foreign matter max. 0.2%
- Screen size 90% > S17
- "A bold bean light to medium bodied robusta coffee with very soft, neutral cup characteristics"
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Premium Grade
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Danang
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- Black beans max. 0%
- Broken beans max. 0.5%
- Moisture max. 12.5% (ISO 6673)
- Foreign matter max. 0.1%
- Screen size 90% > S15-S16
- "The best robusta coffee Vietnam has to offer! A smooth, medium-bodied coffee with a delicate aroma. Polishing deepens the flavour"
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Saigon
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- Black beans max. 0%
- Broken beans max. 0.5%
- Moisture max. 12.5% (ISO 6673)
- Foreign matter max. 0.2%
- Screen size 90% > S17-S18
- "This bold bean premium product is only available in limited quantities. A medium body, ample aroma and a hint of acidity sets this coffee apart"
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Dalat
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- Black beans max. 0%
- Broken beans max. 1%
- Moisture max. 12.5% (ISO 6673)
- Foreign matter max. 0.1%
- Screen size 90% > S13
- "A truly clean, medium-bodied robusta coffee. Removal of black beans greatly enhances cup flavour and consistency"
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Specifications
Polished Grade
DAKMAN runs a state of the art polishing line to satisfy the high standards demanded by our quality conscious customers. Our polishing machines have a capacity of 15 tonnes per day and produce a bright coffee that makes a smoother cup with enhanced body. Polished and graded coffees are colour sorted and can be hand picked to ensure the removal of the smaller defects.
Removal of Black and Broken
Our two processing lines are installed with colour sorters in order to ensure that our customers are provided with consistent and uniform clean Robusta coffee. Our graders and gravity tables afford us the capability to offer polished coffees with minimal broken beans.
Screen Size
Our coffee is graded according to screen size, using sieves to determine the overall dimensions of the bean. We process grade 1 Robusta ranging from
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Sustainability
Sustainability
DAKMAN is also proud to offer a variety of certified coffees. If you would like to read more about our efforts to ensure the our coffee is sustainably produced, download these PDF fact sheets:
…or see our sustainability page for more information.
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Arabica
Arabica
At an altitude 1000-1600 meters above sea level Lam Dong is renowned for Arabica coffee production. Stunning views and carved hillsides reveal over 23,000 hectares devoted to Arabica plantations.
The province capital, Dalat City carries memoires of Indochina, preserving the colonial charm and serenity of an Asiatic-French fusion.
Sample our selected Café Indica, a high-grown delicate Arabica Mild, presented by our joint venture wet mill in Cau Dat.
The well-balanced flavour is complemented by a light body with uniform acidity.
A range of Vietnam Washed Arabica is available from DAKMAN
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Washed Robusta
Washed Robusta
Our EaKiet Fairtrade Cooperative group have joined forces with DAKMAN to construct and run a unique wet processing mill. Situated in the basaltic soils of Cu M'gar the mill is processing high quality, clean regular and certified robusta. The washing process enhances the flavour of the beans and gives a smoother, cleaner cup.
The area is named after the volcano and comes from the local ethnic language of the people of E-de. 'Cu' means mountain and 'M'gar' means flower, the region can, therefore, be known as the Flower Mountains.
