Honey processed coffee is a unique method of processing coffee beans that combines elements of both washed and natural processing methods. In honey processing, the coffee cherries are partially stripped of their outer layer, leaving some of the fruit pulp on the beans. Yeast is always present in coffee fermentation, but yeast processing involves adding a yeast starter to green coffee in order to further ferment the beans which helps create a unique flavor characteristic. This results in a coffee that has a sweetness and body similar to natural processed coffee, but with a cleaner, brighter and more lively flavor profile. Honey /yeast processed coffee has become increasingly popular for its unique taste profile and versatility.
