Coffee bean processing methods: explore various processes to present unique flavors!

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and the way coffee beans are processed plays a vital role in presenting a unique flavor. In the process of exploring diverse processes, people have discovered many different processing methods, each of which gives coffee beans a unique taste and aroma.

First, let's look at the most common and traditional processing method: dry method. This method involves drying the entire ripe coffee fruit directly in the sun or processing it through mechanical equipment. During this process, the pulp gradually dries and falls off, leaving the so-called "mucilage" inside to wrap the coffee beans. Due to the long-term contact with the pulp and the absorption of a large amount of nectar and other substances in it, a rich, sweet and fruity coffee will be produced when roasted.

The second is the wet processing method, also known as the washing method. This method puts the coffee fruits that have been picked after maturity but not fermented into a pool for washing, peeling and depulping. Then, the coffee beans are fermented in water to remove the pulp and honey remaining on the beans. Finally, the coffee beans obtained after rinsing, screening and drying have a refreshing, bright taste with citrus or floral aromas.

Finally, there is the semi-wet processing method, also known as the honey processing method. This method is between the dry method and the wet method. When peeling and removing the embryo, only part of the pulp is removed and part of the "honey" is retained. This can make the coffee beans produce more special flavors when roasting, and it is easier to control the fermentation process than the wet method. Since part of the pulp is retained, the coffee beans obtained by the "honey" processing usually have a higher content of manna, so the taste is richer and has a syrupy sweetness.

In summary, different coffee bean processing methods give them their own unique and charming flavor characteristics. Whether it is the traditional dry method, the refreshing and bright wet method, or the honey method rich in nectar and sweet like syrup, each process can satisfy coffee lovers with different taste preferences. When tasting coffee, we can better appreciate and experience this intoxicating drink by understanding the processing methods.