Washed, dried, natural… What do all these terms mean? How are they important to us? You may have heard your barista include these terms when describing how a said coffee tastes. This is because the taste that a said cup will possess rely on a few connected factors. Of course topography of a said region will impact the end product, and we know that roasting is key to highlighting the natural flavors that exist. But there is yet a third piece to the puzzle - processing.

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