Processing method
Honey process
This process consists of removing just the pulp from the coffee cherries after harvest. By removing the pulp, the cherry is left with its sweet and sticky honey, which is where the “honey” process gets its name from. The cherries are then taken directly to bamboo beds to be dried in the sun. During this process, the beans need constant stirring in order to dry properly.
Honey-processed coffees often exhibit a pronounced sweetness and complexity, due to the fruit’s honey layer that remains in contact with the bean during drying. The cup generally has a fuller body than washed coffee, but it is cleaner than naturally-processed coffee.