Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Green Coffee Supplier Since 1977
Founded in 1977, International Coffee (ICC) has established itself as a premier guide in the global green coffee market. With over 250 years of combined expertise across three generations, we specialize in connecting businesses with coffee producers worldwide. Our commitment to quality is evident through rigorous cup-testing and grading processes, ensuring consistent excellence in every shipment. We prioritize ethical sourcing and sustainable practices, working closely with farmers to protect both product integrity and environmental standards. Strategic storage hubs in key U.S. locations, including New Orleans, Houston, and Los Angeles, enable efficient logistics management through partnerships with leading providers.As a family-owned entity, we maintain transparent producer relationships and offer tailored blend solutions to meet specific client needs. Our Q-Grader professionals analyze flavor profiles and quality metrics to uphold exacting standards. ICC's affiliations with organizations like Fairtrade USA and Rainforest Alliance reinforce our dedication to responsible trade. From initial consultation to final delivery, we streamline the sourcing process with personalized service and industry-leading insights.
Services
Green Coffee Offerings
Custom Blend Solutions
Quality Assurance
Logistics Management
Producer Relations
Storage Facilities
Q-Grader Analysis
Sustainable Sourcing
Market Insights
Trade Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 250+ years of combined coffee industry expertise.
- Our family-owned business maintains three generations of coffee heritage.
- We employ certified Q-Grader professionals for quality analysis.
- Strategic storage hubs in 8 major U.S. locations ensure efficient logistics.
- Our commitment to sustainability includes partnerships with eco-certification bodies.
Associations and certifications
- Green Coffee Association
- Pacific Coast Coffee Association
- Fairtrade USA
- Rainforest Alliance
- Smithsonian Bird Friendly
- Southern Coffee Association
- Fairtrade International
- 4C Association
- USDA Organic
Services
Green Coffee Offerings
ICC provides access to a diverse range of global green coffee beans from premier growing regions. Our offerings include certified organic, fair trade, and specialty grade coffees sourced directly from producers. With daily updated availability listings, we ensure clients receive current market information for informed purchasing decisions while maintaining quality consistency through rigorous selection processes.
Custom Blend Solutions
Our experts create tailored coffee blends based on specific flavor profiles, roast characteristics, and business requirements. Leveraging decades of industry knowledge, we help clients develop unique combinations that meet their market needs while maintaining quality standards. This service includes consultation on origin selection, cup profile balancing, and production scalability for commercial applications.
Quality Assurance
ICC employs certified Q-Graders to perform comprehensive quality assessments on all coffee batches. Through detailed cup-testing and grading procedures, we verify flavor profiles, acidity levels, body characteristics, and overall quality metrics. This ensures every shipment meets our exacting standards and maintains consistency for roasters and retailers relying on dependable product specifications.
Logistics Management
We coordinate efficient transportation solutions from origin to destination using strategic partnerships with leading logistics providers. Our expertise streamlines shipping processes, optimizes costs, and ensures timely delivery to locations across the U.S. and Canada. This includes managing documentation, customs clearance, and warehousing logistics for seamless supply chain operations.
Producer Relations
ICC maintains direct relationships with coffee producers worldwide to ensure ethical sourcing and quality control. These partnerships emphasize transparency, fair compensation, and long-term collaboration. By working closely with growers, we support sustainable farming practices while securing premium coffee supplies that meet both commercial and specialty market demands through mutually beneficial agreements.
People
Trading Team
Coffee Merchants
Our dedicated trading professionals manage client relationships and coffee transactions with expertise developed over decades in the industry. They provide market insights, sourcing guidance, and logistical support while maintaining ICC's commitment to quality and ethical trade practices across global operations.
Questions
What is the minimum order size at ICC?
Orders start at one full burlap bag - we do not provide partial bags.
What payment terms does ICC offer?
We accept Credit Card payments and bank transfers with NET 15 to NET 30 payment terms.
Is ICC part of a larger corporation?
No, we are a family-owned business operating independently for three generations.
Where are ICC's coffee storage facilities located?
Our major hubs operate in New Jersey, Charleston, Jacksonville, Miami, New Orleans, Houston, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Seattle.
How does ICC ensure coffee quality?
Our Q-Grader professionals rigorously inspect and grade every batch for flavor and quality characteristics.
What sustainability practices does ICC follow?
We partner with producers using sustainable farming methods and actively reduce our environmental footprint.
