Origins
Coffee processing
Between the cherry and the roaster, several different paths are possible.
Processing prepares coffee seeds for later roasting. Natural processing dries the fruit around the seed; washed processing removes the pulp earlier.
A closer look
The picture, in three parts.
Separate
Fruit is removed at different stages depending on the method.
Dry
Moisture is reduced before storage and transport.
Move
Prepared green coffee can travel onward to a roaster.
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