Washed Coffee
There are a number of standard coffee processing techniques that you may be aware of. The two main ones are washed coffee and natural coffee. For washed process coffee, the skin and fruit (mucilage) of the coffee cherry is removed by a machine called a depulper and the coffee cherry is washed down to its parchment before being spread out to dry. As it sounds, the washed coffee process uses water to rinse away any leftover mucilage, which is why many washed coffees are produced near streams or in areas with abundant fresh water.
Washed vs Unwashed Coffee
Washed coffee beans make up a majority of the coffee produced in the world today, and are probably what you're drinking most of the time. Washed coffee generally gives a sweeter and cleaner-tasting cup than other processing methods, and has been the go-to for specialty coffee producers looking to showcase their beans' quality. Other methods such as honey processed coffee and natural processed coffee involve leaving different amounts of the coffee cherry's fruit and skin on the bean while it dries, which produces different flavors. For farmers that don't have access to abundant water for washed processing or who want their crops to stand out among the many washed coffees being produced in their area, natural or honey processing is a great option. As the specialty coffee market continues to grow, many farmers now use multiple processing methods on their farms to diversify their crop offerings and see what brings the best flavors our of their coffee.
Washed Coffee Available Now
Raspberry, Plum, Red Grape
Intibuca, Honduras
Classic: Las Mandarinas
Orange Fruit, Nectarine, Herbals
Garzon, Huila, Colombia
El Triunfo
Milk chocolate, lemon, raisin
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Primos Unidos
Floral, Citrus, Juicy
Palenica, Guatemala
TS: El Tambor COE
Floral, Bright, Juicy
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
TS: Al Bosque
Caramel, Berry, Honey
Intibuca, Honduras
Reyes
Black Tea, Caramel, Orange
West Arsi, Ethiopia
Dhilgee Nensebo Refisa #1
Funky, Funky Fruit
Bolívar, Antioquia, Colombia
El Encanto '23
Black Tea, Peach Bitters, Marmalade
Chelbesa, Gedeb, Ethiopia
Magarrisa Chelbesa #5
Nectarine, Peach, Whiskey Bitters
Bulambuli, Mbale, Uganda
Zinule
Black Tea, Floral, Melon, Peach
Gedeo, Sidamo, Ethiopia
Refisa '23
Lime, Cocoa, Caramel
Sidamo, Ethiopia
Gora Kone
Floral, Berries, Bergamont
Guji, Ethiopia
Mulish
Peach, White Grape, Honey, Delicate, Mandarin
Danche Washing Station, Gedeb, Ethiopia
Danche Washed
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Cherry, Grape, Citrus
Planades, Tolima, Colombia
El Diviso '23
Raspberry, Lemon, Peach
Githunguri, Kiambu, Kenya
Gitutu AA
Cherry Caramel Orange
Valle de Cauca, Colombia
Femenino
Chocolate, Toffee, Berries
Narino, Colombia
La Ermita Microlot
Stonefruit, Lime, Cherry, Floral, Sweet Tea
Bombe, Sidama, Ethiopia
Ethiopia Bombe Washed
Cherry, Grapefruit, Lemon, Chocolate
Reko, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Reko '24
Floral, Bergamot, Black Tea
Guji, Ethiopia
Suke Quto '24
Berry, Candy, Stone Fruit, Lime
Kiambu County, Kenya
Komothai
Currant, Dark Chocolate, Juicy
Kirinyaga, Kenya
Karimikui
Blackberry, Lime, Walnut, Honey
Central Valley, Costa Rica
Finca Carrizal
Floral, Lemon, Sweet
Gitesi, Rwanda
Gitesi by Gahizi
Citrus, Honey, Black Tea
Sidama, Ethiopia
Hunkute 2021
Graham Cracker, Apple, Chocolate
Copan, Honduras
CAFESCOR Select Decaf
Caramel, Chocolate, Baker's Spice
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Classic: Hoja Blanca
Grape, Mandarin, Plum
Tolimo, Colombia
Astrid Medina
Mango, Berries, Brown Sugar
Cajamarca, Peru
La Pena Blanca 2022
Papaya, Guava, Almond Brittle
Intibuca, Honduras
El Matazano
Stone fruit, Apple, Floral
Intibuca, Honduras
Classic: El Picacho #2
Strawberry, Red Currant, Caramel
Gitesi, Rwanda
Gitesi #1
Cherries, Berries, IPA
Nyeri, Kenya
PB Ruarai #097
Peach, Tea, Passionfruit
Guji, Ethiopia
Hambela Wamena #1
Peach, Lime, Floral
Palencia, Guatemala
TS: El Socorro Geisha
Strawberry, Jasmine, Currant
Embu, Kenya
AB Ndunduri #028
Bergamont, Hibiscus, Peach
Urago Raro, Guji, Ethiopia
Raro '23
Juicy, Peach Tea, Citrus
Garzon, Huila, Colombia
Pan de azúcar
Floral, Jasmine, Peach
Uraga, Ethiopia
Layo '23
Jasmine, Floral, Stone Fruit and Rose Tea
Yirgacheffe, Gedeb, Ethiopia
Chelbesa '23
Sugar, Chocolate, Jazmin, Lemon Florals
San Raymundo, Fraijanes, Guatemela
San Jorge
Chocolate, Red Fruit, Sweet
Unión Cantinil, Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Cantinil Union
Tropical Fruit, Raspberry, Caramel
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
La Florida '23
Purple Fruit, Honeysuckle, Peach
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
La Colmenita '23
Clementine, Milk Chocolate, Candy
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
El Panal '23
Floral, Jasmine, Lemon
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Reko '23
Caramel, Floral, Citrus, Complex
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Tasting Series: El Diamante COE
Blackberry, Grape, Floral, Chocolate,Syrupy
Danche Washing Station, Gedeb, Ethiopia
Danche Natural '23
Stone Fruit, Tropical, Milk Chocolate
El Cedral, Santa Barbara, Honduras
El Filo
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Black Tea, Citrus, Sweet
Acevedo, Huila, Colombia
Acevedo
Berry, Fruit Punch, Stone Fruit
Kiriaini, Muranga, Kenya
Kora AA
Stone Fruit, Cherry, Nougat
CABAÑAS, Honduras
Proyecto Cabanas
Blueberry, Tropical, Floral
Santa Barbara, Honduras
TS: La Montana
Cherry, Orange, Lime
Buesaco, Narino, Colombia
Buesaco
Chocolate, Red Fruit, Citrus
Huila, Colombia
Dulima
Peach, Tangerine, Black Tea
Guji, Ethiopia
Mulish Lot 1 '24
Strawberry, cherry, rhubarb, orange
Nyeri County, Kenya
Gikanda
Raspberry, Dark Chocolate
La Libertad, Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Finca Terrazas
Bright, Sweet, Cherry, Raspberry
Embu, Kenya
Nguereri
Sugar, Citrus, Rosehips
Atitlan, Guatemala
Los Andes Geisha
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Cranberry, Lime, Caramel
Atitlan, Guatemala
Los Andes Java
Plum, Floral, Grape
Gedeb, Ethiopia
Chelbesa # 6
Apple, Bergamot, Floral
Guji, Ethiopia
Bedessa # 1
Milk Chocolate, Dates, Passion Fruit
Huila, Colombia
Desvelado Decaf 2022
Apple, Almond, Milk Chocolate
Intibuca, Honduras
Classic: Montesillos
Wine, Chocolate, Floral
Antioquia, Colombia
La Pastora #8
Orange, Spice, Kiwi
Kanungo, Uganda
Kingha Collective #2
Raspberry, Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Cachoeirinha #4
Black Tea, Peach, Plum, Strawberry, Cacao Nibs
Kayanza, Burundi
Gakenke
Black Tea,Grape,Honey,Orange Blossom,Peach
Hambela, Guji, Ethiopia
Buku Sayisa '23
Choclate, Red Fruit
Santa Rosa, Guatemala
Santa Rosa
Fruit Punch, Juicy, Candied Pear
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
El Amate '23
Cranberry, Graham Cracker, Red Currant
Motozintla, Chiapas, Mexico
Fincas Las Chicharras
Blackberry, Floral, Vanilla
Acevedo, Huila, Colombia
El Pino
Lime, Chocolate, Honey, Nut
Dalat, Vietnam
Lotus
Limeade, Pineapple, Mango, Tamarind
Kirinyaga County, Kenya
Kainamui
Guji, Ethiopia
Cherry, Orange, Floral
Mulish Lot 2 '24
Toffee, Plum, Cherry
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Finca la Bolsa
Citrus, Floral, Black Tea
Bale Mountain, Ethiopia
Riripa #2
Fraijanes, Guatemala
Cocoa, Cherry, Lemon
Classic: El Santo
Plum, Raspberry, Syrup
Huila, Colombia
Buenavista
Bergamot,Honey, Red Grape, Strawberry
Kayanza, Burundi
Masha
Dark Chocolate, Tangerine, Cola, Molasses, Sugar Cookie
Urrao, Antioquia, Colombia
Montebello
Raspberry, Lime, Sugarcane
Karuthi, Nyeri County, Kenya
Chinga
Green Grape, Lime, Raspberry, Graham Cracker
West Arsi, Ethiopia
Ararso
Caramel, Almond, Honey
Risaralda, Colombia
Risaralda DECAF
Papaya, Raspberry, Vanilla
Intibuca, Honduras
La Quebrada
Grape, Black Cherry, Passion Fruit
Guji, Ethiopia
Samii Bedessa #2
Orange, Spice, Kiwi
Kanungo, Uganda
Classic: Kingha Collective #2
Jasmine, Sweet, Tropical
Fraijanes, Guatemala
Las Crucitas
Blackberry, Lime, Cream
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
QUEJINA '23
Floral, Vanilla, Bergamot, Berries
Guji, Ethiopia
Shakisso
Blackcurrant, Apricot, Honey, Tropical, Floral
Gucienda, Embu, Kenya
Gucienda Estate AA
Tropical Fruit, Cacao Nibs, Fruit Cake
Central Valley, Costa Rica
Palmichal
Mandarin, Juicy, Brown Sugar
Calzontes Arriba, El Salvador
Santa Maria
Cherry kombucha, funky, complex, floral
Narino, Colombia
Bomba de Fruta #6
Milk Chocolate, Dates, Passion Fruit
Huila, Colombia
Desvelado Decaf 2024
Past Washed Coffee
Tasting Notes: Bergamot, Red Currant, Peach
Narino, Colombia
Tasting Series: Benavides Lot 2
Tasting Notes: Watermelon, Raspberry, Clean
Kirinyaga, Kenya
Tasting Series: Muchagara AA
Tasting Notes: Berry, Black Tea, Sugarcane
Huila, Colombia
Tasting Series: La Miel
Tasting Notes: Lime, Chocolate, Panela
Huila, Colombia
Tasting Series: Los Alpes
Tasting Notes: Raspberry, Sugar, Spices
Cajamarca, Peru
Tasting Series: Picorana
Peach, Apple, Chardonnay
West Java, Indonesiaa
Classic: Frinsa Estate Super
Forest Fruit, Delicate Florals, Herbal Notes
Kigari Teachers College, Embu, Kenya
Tasting Series Kigari
Red Grape, Cacao Nibs, Caramel
Hambella Wamena, Ethiopia
Nenka #1
Citrus, Tropical Fruit, Florals
Gachami
Lemon, Creamy, Sugar
Dhilgee Lot 5
Chocolate, Tobacco, Black Pepper
Classic: Santuario
Raspberry, Honeysuckle, Coffee Flowers, Plum, Nutmeg, Saffron
Tasting Series: Los Azahares
Melon Rind, Lime, Full Bodied
Tasting Series: Kiangoi
Caramel, Lime, Floral
Buena Esperanza
Honeycomb, Orange Peel, Candied Lemon
Tasting Series: Lasso Geisha
Hazelnut, Blackberry, Grape
Quejina
Tasting Notes: Peach, Violet, Floral
Nyeri, Kenya
Tasting Series: Gatomboya AA
Tasting Notes: Peach, Cherry, Floral
Marcala, Honduras
La Isabel
Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Lemongrass, Almond
Chanchamayo, Peru
Tasting Series: Santa Elena
Tasting Notes: Plum, Cane Sugar, Floral
Kayanza, Burundi
Nimu Silas
Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Chocolate, Cherry
Nkaka, Burundi
Tasting Series: Nkaka
Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Grapefruit, Honey
Risaralda, Colombia
Classic: Mujeres de Risaralda
Tasting Notes: Nutty, Chocolate, Citrus
Huila, Colombia
Villa Maria
Tasting Notes: Raspberry, Wine, Tart
Narino, Colombia
El Cajon
Notes: Chocolate, Cream, Citrus
Choluteca, Honduras
Classic:San Marcos de Colón
Tasting Notes: Blackberry, Pear, Sugar
Huila, Colombia
La Ceja
Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, Molasses, Tangy
Nyeri, Kenya
Gaturiri AB
Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Cream, Cherry
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
La Soledad
Tasting Notes: Berry, Plum, Brown Sugar
Antioqua, Colombia
La Claudina
Tasting Notes: Cherry, Rose, Lemon
Kirinyaga, Kenya
AB Karimikui
Dried Fruit, Honey, Plum
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
El Limonar
Stonefruit, Jasmine, Caramel
West Arsi, Ethiopia
Nensebo Refisa
Black Cherry, Cocoa, Nougat
Palencia, Guatemala
El Socorro Red Bourbon
Peach, Caramel, Floral
Huila, Colombia
TS: Ninco Pink Bourbon
Cane Sugar, Caramel, Chocolate
Antioquia, Colombia
Classic: Villa Clabelinota
Black Cherry, Cocoa, Nougat
Palencia, Guatemala
Classic: El Socorro Red Bourbon
Cherry, Citrus, Floral
Huila, Colombia
Tasting Series: La Piragua
Jasmine, Peach, Vanilla
Narino, Colombia
Las Mangas
Sugar, Mango, Floral
Narino, Colombia
Recolectores 2021
Stonefruit, Currant, Floral
Cajamarca, Peru
Classic: El Balsamo
Orange Blossom, Honey, Spice
Palencia, Guatemala
Tasting Series: El Socorro Geisha 2021
Grape, Floral, Grapefruit
Nyeri, Kenya
Kainamui
Black Tea, Floral, Strawberry
Tolima, Colombia
TS: Astrid Medina
Cacao, Lemon, Spice
Guji, Ethiopia
Sakicha Fermented #1
Lalo Lot 5 From Nordic Approach
Lalo Lot 5
Stonefruit, Tropical Fruit, Raspberry
Lalo Lot 5 Natural
Floral, Stonefruits, Herbal, Wildflower Honey
Ethiopia Aroresa
Tannic, Black Tea, Nectarine
Borena Tore
Lavender, Cane Sugar, Spices
Chelelektu
Stone Fruit, Nectarine, Ripe Tomato
Torea Village
Caramel, Panela, Sugarcane
El Socorro Bourbon
Berry, Watermelon, Delicate Florals
La Fuente
Citrus, Melon, Berry Floral
Misty Valley
Blackberry, Graham Cracker, Floral
Lucrecia Luna
Chocolate, Herbal, Citrus
Classic: Magdalena
Chocolate, Cola Spice, Cherry
Classic: Waykan
Cocoa, Fruit Punch, Smooth
La Falda
Cantaloupe, Floral, Heavy Cream
Kanzu Lot 15
Black Currant, Chocolate, Molasses
San Rafael
Blackberry, Honey, Floral
Gatare Lot 4
Bergamot, Lime, Grapefruit, Passionfruit
Bildimoo Lot 6
Cacao Nibs, Pear, Almond
Los Arayanes
Lemon, Green Apple, Honey
Muraho Vunga
Lemon, Custard, Dry Finish
Nyampinga
Loquat, Strawberry, Cola
Yabitu Koba Lot 1
Mango, Peach, Cane Sugar
Yabitu Koba Lot 2
Tropical Fruit, Chocolate, Dark Sugar
El Aguila
Lime, Honey, Jasmine
Karindundu 112
Passion Fruit, Bergamot, Floral
Karindundu 256
Tasting Notes: Raspberry, Grapefruit, Dry
<b>San Marcos, Guatemala</b>
Orion
Vanilla, Melon, Caramel
Las Barrancas
Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Dried Date, Spice
<b>Huehuetenango, Guatemala</b>
Classic: Guaya'b
Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Cherry, Raspberry
Santa Ana, El Salvador
El Escudo
Tasting Notes: Plum, Chocolate, Caramel
<b>Huehuetenango, Guatemala</b>
Classic: Candelaria
Tasting Notes: Peach, Lemon, Black Tea
<b>Guji, Ethiopia</b>
Uraga Samii
Tasting Notes: Jasmine, Plum, Orange
Boji, Ethiopia
Boji Magarrisa
Tasting Notes: Lemon, Floral, Grapefruit
Dimtu, Ethiopia
Mokonisa Bulga
Tasting Notes: Apple, Peach, Floral
Cauca, Colombia
Tasting Series: San Martin Pink Bourbon
Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Cream, Citrus
Caldas, Colombia
Classic: Sausalito
Tasting Notes: Mango, Lemon, Lavender
Guji, Ethiopia
Adola Samii
Tasting Notes: Milk Chocolate, Red Grape, Almond
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Santa Julia
Tasting Notes: Currant, Blueberry, Sugar
Kayanza, Burundi
Shembati #1
Tasting Notes: Nectarine, Chocolate, Tannic
Cibitoke, Burundi
Sehe Collective
Tasting Notes: Apricot, Cream, Honey
Kayanza, Burundi
Buziraguhindwa Shade #2
Tasting Notes: Cola, Vanilla, Brown Sugar
Huila, Colombia
Santa Elena #1
Tasting Notes: Lemonade, Dried Fruit, Cane Sugar
Huila, Colombia
El Progreso
Tasting Notes: Cocoa, Sugar, Raspberry
Huila, Colombia
Santa Elena #3
Tasting Notes: Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Plum
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
La Bendicion
Tasting Notes: Peach, Grapefruit, Nutty
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
La Colmenita #2
Notes: Cream, Citrus, Spice
Palencia, Guatemala
El Socorro #3
Tasting Notes: Orange, Vanilla, Chocolate
Palencia, Guatemala
El Tambor
Tasting Notes: Rose, Honey, Lemon
Guji, Ethiopia
Uraga #2
Tasting Notes: Berry, Sugar, Dense
Narino, Colombia
Pedregal 2019
Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Guava, Cocoa
Huila, Colombia
Villa Maria 2019
Tasting Notes: Berry, Black Tea, Cherry
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Deri Kidame
Tasting Notes: Apple, Citrus, Plum
Narino, Colombia
Recolectores 2019