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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.

Harvesting strategies: selective vs strip

Harvesting strategies: selective vs strip

This topic explains the two main coffee harvesting strategies—selective picking and strip harvesting—highlighting their methods, advantages, disadvantages, and impact on quality and yield.

Harvest seasons by country

Harvest seasons by country

This topic explains the timing of coffee harvest seasons around the world, how they differ by hemisphere and region, and why harvest periods matter for freshness, supply, and global trade.

Yield vs quality trade-offs

Yield vs quality trade-offs

This topic explains the natural and management-driven trade-offs between maximizing coffee yield and achieving high cup quality, and why farmers, buyers, and consumers must balance these competing priorities.