
Three Types of Processes
Washed
Natural
Semi-Washed
The semi-washed process (also referred to as honey-processed or pulped-natural) is essentially a hybrid of the two. This process starts just like the washed method where the fruit of the cherry is kicked out of the party (with sharp blades, remember?).
This is where this process is unique.
Once the fruit is removed, only the seed and mucilage remain. Now the party is brought outside. Similar to the natural process, the seed is placed out in the sun with a level of organic material left to inform its future flavor. This time though, there’s much less fruit. Though there’s still some organic material, the same hand-raking care has to be taken for this process as well. This ensures even drying and that just enough fermenting happens—too much could be bad.
This process results in a coffee with reduced acidity, increased body, and an uncanny sweetness.
This would include our Brazil!
So maybe cherries and coffee aren’t the same thing, but now you’ll never look at them the same. If you’re interested in any of this or have questions about the different processes, come chat with us at any of our cafés!
As Ever,
LG