Raised beds vs patios vs mechanical dryers
This topic explains the three main drying methods in natural coffee processing—raised beds, patios, and mechanical dryers—comparing their processes, advantages, challenges, and impacts on flavor quality.
Mechanical dryers
Post-wash drying protocols
This topic explains the drying protocols after washed processing, covering methods, target moisture levels, quality impacts, and best practices for ensuring stable, defect-free green coffee.
Environmental footprint and water use
This topic explores the environmental impacts of different coffee processing methods, focusing on water use, waste management, and strategies to reduce the ecological footprint of processing.
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.
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.