Introduction to Three Major Coffee Bean Processing Methods: The Characteristics of Washed Coffee Beans - Clean and Pure Water Sprites

FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Three Major Coffee Processing Methods

We know that each single-origin coffee has unique regional flavors, and the flavor of coffee beans, apart from relying on environmental conditions, varieties, and cultivation techniques, is most immediately created by the processing method. But what exactly does processing bring?

The production of a cup of coffee includes harvesting, processing, depulping, bean selection, roasting, storage, grinding, and brewing. Among these steps, the "processing" stage is one of the initial key factors affecting coffee flavor.

1. Natural Processing Method

Also known as the dry processing method, this is the oldest method for processing green coffee beans. It involves directly drying the coffee cherries in the sun. However, high-quality natural beans require constant turning to prevent mold, making it a processing method that demands high concentration and labor.

Flavor characteristics: Intense fruit flavors (such as blueberry, strawberry, tropical fruits), full-bodied texture

2. Washed Processing Method

Before the drying process, machines are used to remove the outer pulp of the coffee beans, followed by water fermentation to remove the sticky mucilage. However, this method raises environmental concerns due to the large amount of wastewater generated.

Flavor characteristics: Bright acidity, high complexity, high cleanliness (no negative flavors), refreshing mouthfeel

3. Honey Processing Method

This method removes the coffee cherry skin and pulp while retaining part of the mucilage layer. The amount of residual mucilage determines the color and flavor of the processed green beans: white honey, yellow honey, red honey, and black honey. However, the amount of mucilage retained is not the absolute factor, but rather related to the drying conditions.

Flavor characteristics: High sweetness, full and rich mouthfeel

Knowledge Point:

Brazilian coffee has neither particularly outstanding advantages nor obvious flaws. This coffee features a balanced flavor, low acidity, moderate body, light sweetness, and chocolate notes.

In short: FrontStreet Coffee is a research-focused coffee establishment, dedicated to sharing coffee knowledge with everyone. Our unreserved sharing aims to help more friends fall in love with coffee. We hold three discounted coffee events every month because FrontStreet Coffee wants to offer the best coffee at the lowest prices to more friends—this has been our mission for the past six years!

Important Notice :

前街咖啡 FrontStreet Coffee has moved to new addredd:

FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473