Submission Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to ensure your beans are approved quickly and presented in the best possible way to coffee enthusiasts.
Quick Start Checklist
Create Account
Sign up with your roastery name and contact details
Submit Beans
Add your beans with photos, details, and purchase link
Get Approved
Our team reviews within 1-2 business days
Submission Standards
- Use high-quality, well-lit photos showing the actual beans
- Provide accurate and detailed tasting notes
- Include origin information (country, region, farm if known)
- Set honest pricing that reflects your actual store price
- Keep your purchase links up-to-date and functional
- Update listings if beans become unavailable
- Respond to any admin queries promptly
- Use your official roastery name and branding
- Submit beans you don't roast or sell
- Use stock photos or images from other sources
- Copy descriptions from other roasters
- Set misleading or inflated prices
- Submit the same bean multiple times
- Use promotional or spammy language
- Link to pages other than direct purchase pages
- Create multiple accounts for the same roastery
Take Great Bean Photos
Quality photos significantly increase interest in your beans
Lighting
Use natural light or soft artificial lighting. Avoid harsh shadows and overexposure.
Background
Use a clean, neutral background that doesn't distract from the beans.
Focus
Ensure the beans are in sharp focus. Show texture and color accurately.
Composition
Fill the frame with the product. Include packaging if it represents your brand.
Photo Requirements
- • Minimum 1 photo, maximum 3 photos per bean
- • Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP
- • Maximum file size: 5MB per image
- • First photo will be used as the primary/cover image
Describe Your Beans Effectively
Bean Name
Use a clear, descriptive name that includes the origin or a memorable identifier. Examples: "Ethiopian Yirgacheffe", "Colombia La Esperanza", "House Blend No. 5"
Description
Tell the story of your coffee. Include what makes it special, how it's sourced, and any unique processing methods. Aim for 2-4 sentences that capture the essence of the bean.
Tasting Notes
Be specific and honest. Use common descriptors that customers can relate to. Include 3-6 tasting notes that accurately represent the flavor profile.
Pro Tip
Use our tasting note suggestions when submitting. They help customers find beans matching their preferences and improve discoverability in search.