Methods of Processing Coffee: Natural, Washed & Honey Explained

Methods of Processing Coffee are essential in defining the flavours in your cup. In this video, we break down three major coffee processing methods, natural, washed, and honey, and explore the distinct ways each one impacts the final taste. Whether you’re curious about the fruity characteristics of natural coffee processing or the bright acidity found in washed coffee processing, we’ll guide you through these unique flavour profiles.

Discover how the honey processing coffee method brings a balanced sweetness to the cup, and why the washed process is valued for its clean, crisp results. We also discuss anaerobic coffee processing as an exciting variation in the coffee world, revealing the intricate flavours that emerge from different processing techniques.

By the end of this guide, you’ll understand how each approach, from traditional dry methods to innovative wet processing, influences your coffee experience. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned coffee lover, this video will help you choose coffee beans that align with your flavour preferences and deepen your appreciation for how coffee processing methods alter the flavour of your beverage.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Washed Processed Coffee
00:01:55 Natural Dry Processed
00:03:48 Honey Processed Coffee
00:06:32 Advanced Techniques
00:07:51 Carbonic Maceration
00:08:52 Methods of Processing Coffee Around The World
00:09:14 Monsooned Malabar
00:10:08 Yemen
00:10:44 Ethiopia
00:11:39 Terroir