Microlot coffees are usually small lots of high quality beans with unique profiles. Farmers who cultivate microlots typically offer traceable, exclusive green beans that have been produced with outstanding effort and care. A microlot often represents the best of the farmer's crop; thus can receive a higher return for his efforts and labor. Microlots can also offer unique taste characteristics and are grown in limited quantities that are picked and processed separately. These are sold as whole bean coffees in 8 oz. bags.