How We Work With Coffee Businesses

We support coffee businesses across the supply chain with advisory and execution services informed by hands-on experience.

From Origin to Execution

See how we work across origin advisory, processing support, and supply coordination

Multi-Origin Trading & Supply

Direct access to commercial and specialty coffee across India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Laos. Quality control at origin through established relationships with estates and processing partners.

  • Multi-origin sourcing experience across Asia-Pacific origins
  • SCA 80+ specialty grades available
  • 30-45 day lead times from order to port
  • Container and bulk shipment options
  • Organic and Fair Trade certified available

Transparent pricing:

Origin price + processing + logistics + margin. Updated weekly based on harvest conditions and freight rates.

CASE STUDY

German Roaster Group: Vietnam Robusta Supply

Switched to pH6 after three years of quality variance issues. Required 400 MT annually of Grade 1 Screen 18 Robusta for espresso blends.

Contract Duration
18 months
Rejected Containers
Zero
Quality Consistency
99.8%

"pH6 delivered 18 containers over 18 months with zero quality issues. That level of consistency is rare in this industry."

—Klaus Mueller, Head of Sourcing, Rösterei Group (Germany)
Coffee setup

Turnkey Coffee Business Setup

End-to-end setup for trading companies and roasteries. Entity formation, licensing, equipment, supplier onboarding, and first-year execution support.

Timeline: 90 days for trading companies, 120 days for roasteries.
Investment: $50K (micro-roastery) to $500K+ (full infrastructure).

Setup Timeline

Week 1-2
Discovery & Planning

Model validation, location, budget

Week 3-6
Entity & Licensing

Registration, FSSAI, import codes

Week 7-10
Infrastructure Setup

Equipment, suppliers, inventory

Week 11-12
Operations Launch

Training, first orders, SOPs

CASE STUDY

Altitude Coffee Dubai: Roastery Setup

Founder with hospitality background wanted specialty roastery in Dubai. pH6 handled full setup from entity formation to first production batch.

Time to Operations
85 days
First Year Revenue
$380K
Current Status
Year 3+
Trusted by coffee businesses across 4 continents
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Estate & Plantation Advisory

Agronomy-led profitability improvement for underperforming estates. Performance-based engagement with compensation tied to measurable outcomes: yield increase, cost reduction, or quality premium achieved.

What we provide: 48-hour estate assessment, agronomy optimization, processing standardization, labor cost restructuring, and direct market access through pH6 trading network.

Timeline: 24-36 months with quarterly performance reviews.
Who this works for: Estates 50+ hectares with yield or profitability issues.

CASE STUDY

Karnataka Estate: 300-Hectare Turnaround

Underperforming Arabica estate with yield 40% below regional average. pH6 implemented agronomy restructuring and processing standardization over 30 months.

Yield Improvement
+40%
Annual Savings
$200K
Quality Grade
SCA 82+

Investment & M&A Advisory

Due diligence, structuring, and advisory support for coffee sector acquisitions. Investment and transaction advisory across plantation purchases, business consolidation, and cross-border deals in Asia-Pacific origins.

What we provide: Estate and business valuation, operational due diligence, cross-border structuring, regulatory navigation, and post-acquisition integration.

Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum order for trading?

1 container (19-20 MT). Volume discounts available for 100+ MT annual commitments. We work with both small roasters and large institutional buyers.
How long does business setup take?

90 days for trading companies, 120 days for roasteries from kickoff to operational. Timeline includes entity formation, licensing, equipment installation, and staff training.
Do you work outside Asia-Pacific?

We focus exclusively on India, Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia for hands-on advisory depth. This concentration allows us to maintain deep relationships and direct engagement rather than surface-level partnerships.
What's your M&A deal size range?

$500K to $20M+, with most deals in the $2M-$15M range. We handle plantation acquisitions, processing facilities, and trading company consolidation across Asia-Pacific origins.
How is estate advisory compensation structured?

Performance-based model tied to measurable outcomes: yield increase, cost reduction, or quality premium achieved. Typical engagement is 24-36 months with quarterly reviews. Requires owner commitment to operational changes.

Transaction Advisory Across Asset Types

We provide due diligence, structuring, and advisory support for acquisitions across plantations, processing facilities, and trading operations.

TRANSACTION EXAMPLE

Vietnam Processing Facility Acquisition

Regional investor sought exposure to Vietnam Robusta supply chain. pH6 identified target facility with 8,000 MT capacity, conducted due diligence, and managed post-acquisition integration.

Deal Value
$12M
Completion
8 months
Year 2 ROI
18%

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you're sourcing coffee, building a business, restructuring operations, or evaluating acquisitions—we've handled something similar. Let's discuss your requirements.

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