Drying beans

Hulling and polishing systems

Hulling and polishing systems

This topic explains how coffee is hulled and polished during dry milling, the types of equipment used, and how these steps influence bean quality, appearance, and market acceptance.

Weather mitigation strategies

Weather mitigation strategies

This topic explains how farmers manage weather-related risks during coffee drying and storage, with strategies to protect against rain, humidity, wind, and excessive sun exposure.

Risk management and quality impact

Risk management and quality impact

This topic explains the risks involved in coffee processing, how they affect quality, and the strategies producers use to minimize defects while maximizing flavor potential.

Wet-hulling (Giling Basah) characteristics

Wet-hulling (Giling Basah) characteristics

This topic introduces the wet-hulling (Giling Basah) method, a unique coffee processing style from Indonesia, explaining its steps, flavor characteristics, and market significance.

Pulped natural and honey processes

Pulped natural and honey processes

This topic explains the pulped natural and honey processing methods—hybrids of washed and natural approaches—highlighting their steps, flavor outcomes, and significance in specialty coffee.

Washed (wet) processing fundamentals

Washed (wet) processing fundamentals

This topic explains the fundamentals of washed (wet) coffee processing, covering the main steps, advantages, challenges, and sensory outcomes of this widely used method.