Time for Coffee Processing
Once coffee cherries have been picked and sorted, they must be processed immediately to ensure a high-quality roast. Dry coffee processing involves separating the cherries' fruit and bean without moisture, while wet coffee processing mechanically removes the fruit layer before drying. Various hybrid methods, like the semi-washed method, honey processing method, and anaerobic fermentation, also exist that produce nuanced flavors. The combination of bean varieties and processes creates the delicious spectrum of taste profiles in the specialty coffee scene.