What is coffee charcoal?

- Coffee charcoal is a type of biochar made from the trunks and branches of coffee trees that are removed after their productive lifecycle. The wood is dried and carbonized in kilns under high heat with limited oxygen.

- This process not only recycles agricultural waste but also creates a clean, stable, and efficient energy source.

Basic characteristics of coffee wood charcoal:

- Size: Long sticks, typically 10–30 cm

- Moisture content: < 8%

- Recovered ash content: < 3%

- Calorific value: 6,800 – 7,500 Kcal/kg

What is the efficiency of coffee charcoal?

- Due to its dense hardwood structure, coffee charcoal has a long burn time and stable heat retention, making it ideal for applications requiring high and continuous heat output.

- Compared to gas or electricity, using coffee charcoal can save 40–60% in energy costs while being environmentally friendly.

Applications in agricultural production:

- The ash from coffee charcoal can be reused as organic fertilizer or soil conditioner, improving plant growth and reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers.

- Finely crushed charcoal can also be mixed with manure to create high-quality compost.

Use for domestic heating:

- Coffee charcoal is especially suitable for charcoal stoves and BBQ grills at home due to its steady flame, long burn time, and smoke-free, odorless combustion.

- Consumers favor this type of charcoal for being safe, clean, and non-irritating to the eyes or health.

Applications in industry:

- Coffee wood charcoal is widely used in food processing plants, drying workshops, and biomass boilers thanks to its high heat output and clean-burning properties.

Some examples of industries using Coffee charcoal:

• Processing facilities for cashew, tea, and coffee
• Wood and agricultural drying factories
• Eco-friendly industrial boiler systems