How to list and buy tea, cocoa, cashews, spices and sesame on Coffee Parchment
Coffee Parchment started with coffee and now also trades tea, cocoa, cashews, spices and sesame with the same tools. This guide shows how listing and buying work for each crop.
Updated November 6, 2026 · 2 sources
Listing a lot
- Open List your lot and choose the crop first.
- Pick the type and form, for example Black tea (CTC) and Made tea (loose), or Raw cashew nuts (RCN) and In shell.
- Fill in the quality measures for that crop.
- Add photos, the number of bags, the bag size, your price and where the goods are.
| Crop | Quality measures on the form |
|---|---|
| Tea | Grade (BP1, PF1…), type, production period |
| Cocoa | Bean count per 100 g, mouldy and slaty beans (%) |
| Cashews | KOR in lbs per 80 kg bag, nut count per kg |
| Spices | Bulk density (g/l), oil content, vanilla length |
| Sesame | Purity, oil content, free fatty acids (%) |
Buying
- Use the crop pages, for example tea or cashews, or the lots page with the crop filter.
- Filter by origin, type, form and the main quality measure, such as minimum KOR or minimum purity.
- Request a sample or send an offer; contact details are shared once an offer is accepted.
Can't find it? Post a request
Post what you want to buy, choose the crop and add your minimum quality, for example a minimum KOR or a maximum bean count. Matching sellers can contact you.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to list tea or cocoa?
No. Joining, listing, offers and messages are free during the launch period, for every crop.
Why do I need to add quality measures?
Buyers compare lots by these numbers and can filter by them, so complete lots get more offers.
Can I trade more than one crop?
Yes. One account can list or buy any of the crops on the site.
Sources
Checked on November 6, 2026. Laws, rules and prices change: always check the official source before you trade. This guide is general information, not legal advice.