Washed coffee beans

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Washed coffee, also called wet processed, has its skin and fruit removed soon after picking. The beans are fermented in water to loosen the sticky layer that remains, washed clean and then dried.

Because the fruit is removed early, washed coffees taste clean and clear, with bright acidity. They are often the best way to taste the difference between one origin or variety and another.

Colombia Popayan Reserve

Colombia Popayan Reserve

Switch Espresso

FromNZ$21.00
Witch's Toffee | Peru

Witch's Toffee | Peru

Slow Coffee Roasters

FromNZ$40.99
OrganicFairtrade
MEDIUM ROAST – CERTIFIED ORGANIC

MEDIUM ROAST – CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Three Llamas Coffee

FromNZ$15.00
Ethiopia Banko Gotiti

Ethiopia Banko Gotiti

Entropy Specialty Coffee Roasters

FromNZ$7.50
Rogue Series Colombian Blend

Rogue Series Colombian Blend

Ryder Specialty Coffee

FromNZ$18.00
Nicaragua Jinotega Finca Las Camelias

Nicaragua Jinotega Finca Las Camelias

Switch Espresso

FromNZ$22.00
Decaf
Golden Hour | Colombian Decaf

Golden Hour | Colombian Decaf

Slow Coffee Roasters

FromNZ$32.99
OrganicFairtrade
WELLBEING – CERTIFIED ORGANIC

WELLBEING – CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Three Llamas Coffee

FromNZ$15.00
Tablón de Gómez Single Origin Colombia

Tablón de Gómez Single Origin Colombia

Ryder Specialty Coffee

FromNZ$19.50
Out of StockMum's Dessert | Peru

Mum's Dessert | Peru

Slow Coffee Roasters

FromNZ$43.99
OrganicFairtrade
DARK ROAST - CERTIFIED ORGANIC

DARK ROAST - CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Three Llamas Coffee

FromNZ$15.00
Nyota AB Single Origin Kenya

Nyota AB Single Origin Kenya

Ryder Specialty Coffee

FromNZ$19.50
Out of StockLemonade Stand | Kenya

Lemonade Stand | Kenya

Slow Coffee Roasters

FromNZ$29.99
OrganicFairtrade
MEDIUM DARK ROAST - SPECIALTY COFFEE

MEDIUM DARK ROAST - SPECIALTY COFFEE

Three Llamas Coffee

FromNZ$14.50
Out of StockCitrus Bloom | Kenya

Citrus Bloom | Kenya

Slow Coffee Roasters

FromNZ$34.99
OrganicFairtrade
LIMA - SPECIALTY COFFEE

LIMA - SPECIALTY COFFEE

Three Llamas Coffee

FromNZ$14.50
Out of StockPear Pressure | Kenya

Pear Pressure | Kenya

Slow Coffee Roasters

FromNZ$31.00
OrganicFairtrade
INCA GOLD - SPECIALTY COFFEE

INCA GOLD - SPECIALTY COFFEE

Three Llamas Coffee

FromNZ$14.50
Out of StockCherry Bomb | Peru

Cherry Bomb | Peru

Slow Coffee Roasters

FromNZ$32.99
OrganicFairtrade
ESSENCE - SPECIALTY COFFEE

ESSENCE - SPECIALTY COFFEE

Three Llamas Coffee

FromNZ$14.50
OrganicFairtrade
VIVA - CERTIFIED ORGANIC

VIVA - CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Three Llamas Coffee

FromNZ$15.00

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Questions

What does washed coffee taste like?

Clean and bright, with clear acidity. A washed Ethiopian might taste of lemon and jasmine, while a washed Colombian leans towards caramel and red apple.

Is washed coffee better than natural?

Neither is better. Washed coffees are cleaner and brighter; naturals are fruitier and heavier. It comes down to what you like.

Why does washed coffee need so much water?

Water is used to pulp the cherry, ferment it and wash off the remaining fruit. Many mills now recycle water or use eco pulpers that need much less.

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