Coffee Processing Methods

Browse specialty coffee beans by processing method, from washed and natural coffees to honey, decaf and fermentation-led lots.

Choosing a process

Process affects flavour, but it isn’t the only factor.

Washed coffees often have lighter, more distinct flavours. Naturals tend to have more fruit and body, while honey-process coffees can fall between the two. Fermented coffees can have stronger, unusual flavours. Check each coffee’s tasting notes before choosing.

Decaf

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Browse decaffeinated specialty coffee beans from independent roasters, including current prices, origins and tasting notes.

Origins: Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala · Roasters: Cartwheel Coffee, Climpson & Sons, Colonna Coffee, Crankhouse Coffee

Anaerobic & Fermented

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Compare anaerobic, carbonic maceration, co-fermented and other fermentation-led specialty coffees.

Origins: Burundi, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador · Roasters: Assembly Coffee, Caravan Coffee Roasters, Colonna Coffee, Crankhouse Coffee

Honey

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Find honey process specialty coffees with current roaster availability, origins, flavours and prices.

Origins: Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador · Roasters: Cartwheel Coffee, Curve Coffee Roasters, Full Court Press, Hasbean

Natural

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Browse natural process specialty coffees from UK roasters, including fruit-forward profiles and current prices.

Origins: Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, China · Roasters: Assembly Coffee, Caravan Coffee Roasters, Cartwheel Coffee, Climpson & Sons

Monsooned

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Browse monsooned specialty coffees with distinctive body, mellow acidity and current roaster availability.

Origins: India · Roasters: Rave Coffee

Washed

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Compare washed and semi-washed specialty coffees with clean cup profiles, origins, roasters and prices.

Origins: Brazil, Burundi, China, Colombia · Roasters: Assembly Coffee, Caravan Coffee Roasters, Cartwheel Coffee, Climpson & Sons

Mixed Process

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Browse mixed-process blends and coffees that combine multiple processing styles in one cup.

Origins: Brazil, Colombia, Multi-origin · Roasters: Dear Green Coffee, Girls Who Grind Coffee, Horsham Coffee Roaster, Hundred House Coffee