Educational Guide

Roast & Process Guide

Understanding how roasting profiles and post-harvest processes determine sensory characteristics and market suitability.

Roast Profile Chemistry

From Green Seeds to Aromatic Beans

Roasting coffee changes the physical and chemical properties of green coffee beans. During the process, acids, sugars, and caffeine are transformed. Selecting the right roast profile helps highlight the origin's terroir or enhance chocolatey and full-bodied characteristics.

Green Bean

Green / Unroasted Coffee

Raw, green coffee beans prepared for roasters. Preserves the maximum density and organic makeup of the bean.

Light Roast

Cinnamon & New England Roast

Roasted just until the first crack. Retains the unique origin characteristics and natural herbal/floral/fruity acidity.

Medium Roast

City & American Roast

Roasted between the first and second crack. Balanced body, moderate acidity, and developing sweetness.

Dark Roast

French & Italian Roast

Roasted past the second crack. Oils surface on the bean, acidity is minimized, and body is heavy and bittersweet.

Post-Harvest Processing Guide

How the coffee cherries are processed after harvesting directly dictates the flavor style of the export lot.

Wet-Hulled

Giling Basah

Indonesia's traditional method. Parchment is hulled at 30-35% moisture. Yields heavy body, low acidity, and cedar/earthy notes.

Sumatra specialties
Washed

Fully Washed

Fruit skin and mucilage are completely removed before drying. Highlights clean cups, bright acidity, and complex floral/citrus profiles.

Java & Toraja premium lots
Natural / Honey

Fruity / Honey Process

Cherries dried with partial (Honey) or full (Natural) fruit pulp. Offers high sweetness, winey acidity, and intense tropical fruit flavors.

Bali Kintamani & anaerobic lots
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