Intro: If you've ever wondered why some coffees taste fruity and wine-like while others are clean and crisp, the answer usually comes down to how the beans were processed after harvest. Natural processing is one of the oldest methods in coffee — and it produces some of the most exciting flavours in the cup.
What is natural process coffee? In natural processing, the whole coffee cherry is dried with the fruit still intact around the bean. This can take several weeks, during which the sugars and flavours from the fruit slowly transfer into the bean — resulting in a sweeter, more complex cup.
How does it compare to washed coffee? Washed coffees are stripped of the fruit before drying, producing a cleaner, brighter flavour profile. Neither is better — they're just different experiences.
Try it yourself: Our 'Brazil Natural - Fazenda Rio Brillhante' and 'Ethiopia Natural - Boreta G1' are both naturally processed — each with their own distinct character. If you prefer something without caffeine, our 'Colombia Washed Decaf' offers a clean, balanced cup using the washed method.