From Harvest to Drying Beds: A Closer Look at Our Process
Harvesting begins with selective handpicking, where only fully ripe cherries are chosen. This process often requires multiple passes over the same trees to ensure uniformity. The goal is to maintain a consistent starting point for all processing methods.
After harvesting, cherries are sorted and directed into different processing pathways. Washed lots are depulped quickly and fermented in controlled tanks, while honey and natural lots are prepared with varying levels of mucilage and exposure. Each method is applied with careful timing.
Drying takes place on raised beds, where beans are spread in thin layers and turned regularly throughout the day. This ensures even moisture reduction and prevents defects. The drying duration varies between 10 and 25 days depending on weather conditions and processing style.
Throughout this process, moisture levels are monitored closely to reach optimal stability before storage. Each lot is recorded and separated to maintain traceability. This level of control ensures that every batch reflects both the process and the origin of Vinca Jatirasa Coffee Farm.