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.
Ripe cherries
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.
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.
Phenology: flowering, fruit set, maturation
This topic explains the phenological cycle of the coffee plant—how it flowers, sets fruit, and matures—and why these stages are critical for yield, quality, and farm management.