Andinas Colombian Coffee Single Origin: NATURAL
Natural coffee process also know as Dry Process is the oldest method known, it dates back to Africa where is said to originate. Natural coffees have a generally fruitier profile than any other process, the flavors can be reminiscent of coffee cherry, blueberry, raspberry or strawberry. Historically Natural or Dry processing has been practiced in climates that are dry, warm and sunny without much humidity or cloud cover; today the technique is gaining popularity and is being adopted by producers all over the world who are interested in the profound results from the longer fruit contact to the seed. As in every other processing method the coffee cherry is picked ripe. Natural Coffees are left in their whole fruit for the ENTIRE duration of the drying time, which is part of what creates their distinctly different profile. Because the seeds are NOT removed from the fruit for Natural processing, the cherries themselves are incredibly important, ONLY the ripest, freshest, and most deve