Field notes

Stories from the trade

Reading, watching, and rabbit-holing on coffee culture.

The honey process, explained
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The honey process, explained

Strip the skin, leave the mucilage, dry the bean. Honey processing splits the difference between washed clarity and natural sweetness — and the variations matte…

  • Caramel
  • Honey
Sumatra
Indonesia

Sumatra

Sumatran giling basah (wet-hulled) coffees are unmistakable: earthy, syrupy body, cedar and tobacco notes, a finish that lingers like dark cocoa. The honey-proc…

  • Cocoa
  • Honey
  • Spicy
Aceh1400 masl
Bourbon Heirloom
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Bourbon Heirloom

An old-world varietal: honeysuckle, ripe peach, and a wine-like acidity.…

  • Floral
  • Honey
Yirgacheffe