Natural processing, often used in Yemen, Ethiopia, and Brazil, involves drying cherries intact—skin, flesh, and all. The cherries are spread on patios and carefully turned to avoid mold until they reach optimal moisture. This method enhances fruity, sweet flavors and full-bodied profiles, sometimes introducing wine-like or heavier characteristics. Natural coffees are bold, flavorful, and deeply expressive.
Stay tuned as we explore how these traditional and experimental methods impact coffee in Malmö, Sweden, and beyond, highlighting the creativity driving specialty coffee at 1998.