There’s no doubt that experimental processing methods have changed the trajectory of specialty coffee. Traditionally, coffee is processed using washed, natural, and honey processing methods. In certain Asian countries, other processing methods such as wet hulling (or Giling Basah) and Monsoon Malabar have also been in use for decades. However, now more than ever, there are a seemingly endless number of ways to process coffee. From anaerobic fermentation to carbonic… read more
There’s no doubt that experimental processing methods have changed the trajectory of specialty coffee. Traditionally, coffee is processed using washed, natural, and honey processing methods. In certain Asian countries, other processing methods such as wet hulling (or Giling Basah) and… read more
There’s no doubt that experimental processing methods have changed the trajectory of specialty coffee. Traditionally, coffee is processed using washed, natural, and honey processing methods....
In the specialty coffee industry, it’s no understatement that experimentally processed coffees have become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more producers are using...
When it comes to coffee production, processing is one of the most important steps. As well as being key for preserving quality, processing can also...
Processing is one of the most important stages in the coffee supply chain. There are a number of ways to process coffee, and each method...
Milling is one of the most important post-harvest steps in coffee production. It involves removing the various layers of the cherry to remove the seeds....
Processing is a stage in coffee production which is necessary to prepare the beans for roasting, as well as having a significant impact on coffee...
Robusta accounts for between 30 and 40% of global coffee exports, yet in major consuming markets, it is predominantly used in blends and soluble coffee....
East Africa produces some of the world’s best coffee. This is for a number of reasons, including the region’s unique climate and geography. But what...
Although Panama grows comparatively small volumes of coffee, today it is recognised around the world as a producer of high-quality beans. This is thanks in...
As the coffee industry develops and grows, producers and researchers continue to innovate and push boundaries in regards to processing and fermentation. The end goal...
In today’s specialty coffee market, buyers look for coffees that have exotic flavour profiles and high cupping scores. This has motivated coffee producers to innovate...
Indonesia is the fourth-biggest coffee producing country in the world, behind Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia. After coffee leaf rust wiped out most of the high-quality...
What unites naturals, pulped naturals, and honeys? They dry with all or some of the cherry attached. But what separates them? Quite a lot. Broadly...
The future of coffee production is tied to a healthy environment. Climate change poses a threat to the amount of fertile land available for farmers...
Why does a natural processed coffee taste different to a washed? And what makes honey processed coffees so sweet? Processing method has a big impact...
Colombia is well-known for producing washed coffees with acidic and clean profiles. But this doesn’t mean that Colombian producers aren’t also open to experimentation in...