Washed vs natural process
Process shapes the cup: washed tends cleaner and brighter; natural sweeter and fruitier.
After harvest, fruit is removed in different ways. Two common processes in our shop: washed and natural.
Washed
Fruit is removed before drying. Cups are often cleaner and brighter. Our current Huila lot is washed.
Natural
Fruit dries with the seed. Cups are often sweeter and fruitier. Current Hambella, Guji, Fazenda, and Haraz lots are natural.
How to choose
Prefer cleaner acidity → washed. Prefer sweetness and fruit → natural.