The way coffee is processed at origin dramatically influences its final flavor profile, and at Haiku Brew Coffee, we offer a range of processing methods to suit different taste preferences. The most common methods - washed, natural, and honey processing - each bring unique characteristics to your morning cup, creating distinctly different experiences from the same coffee varieties.
Washed processing, where the coffee cherry's fruit is removed before drying, typically results in cleaner, brighter cups with pronounced acidity and clarity of flavor. Our washed coffees from regions like Colombia and Guatemala showcase this clarity beautifully, allowing you to taste the pure expression of the bean's inherent characteristics. Natural processing, where the entire cherry is dried before removing the fruit, creates more complex, fruit-forward profiles with heavier body and sweeter notes - particularly evident in our Ethiopian and Brazilian naturals.
The honey process strikes a balance between these methods, removing varying amounts of fruit before drying. This creates unique flavor profiles that combine the clean, bright characteristics of washed coffees with some of the sweetness and body of naturals. Each processing method tells a different story in your cup, and understanding these differences can help you choose coffees that match your taste preferences.
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