Natural processing

Data logging and repeatability

Data logging and repeatability

This topic explains how data logging in honey and pulped natural processes supports repeatability, consistency, and quality improvement across harvests.

Impact of altitude and humidity

Impact of altitude and humidity

This topic explains how altitude and humidity influence honey and pulped natural processing, affecting drying times, fermentation dynamics, and final flavor outcomes.

Bed thickness and airflow

Bed thickness and airflow

This topic explains how bed thickness and airflow are managed in honey and pulped natural coffee processing, why they matter for uniform drying, and their impact on flavor and defect prevention.

White, yellow, red, and black honey definitions

White, yellow, red, and black honey definitions

This topic explains the color-coded honey process variants—white, yellow, red, and black—how they differ in mucilage retention and drying practices, and how these differences influence flavor outcomes.

Lot building and grading

Lot building and grading

This topic explains how lots are built and graded in natural (dry) coffee processing, why these steps are critical for consistency, traceability, and market classification, and how they influence final value.

Cleanliness and foreign matter control

Cleanliness and foreign matter control

This topic explains why cleanliness and foreign matter control are critical in natural (dry) coffee processing, the common contaminants that occur, and how producers prevent them to protect quality and safety.