Coffee Processing

What is the act of removing the layers of skin, pulp, mucilage, and parchment that surround a coffee bean?

• Processing coffee

• Harvesting coffee

• Growing coffee

• Selling coffee

What are the four main coffee processing methods?

• Natural/Dry process, Washed/Wet process, Wet hulled, Honey process

• Roasted, Ground, Brewed, Served

• Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, Excelsa

• Espresso, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino

What is the moisture level that coffee beans must reach before they are depulped in the Natural/Dry Process?

• 11%

• 10%

• 12%

• 15%

What is the main characteristic of washed/wet processed coffees?

• Cleaner, brighter, and fruitier

• Heavy-bodied and sweet

• Complex with a winey acidity

• Earthy and nutty

What is the process called when a depulping machine removes the coffee seeds in wet hulled processing?

• Hulling

• Fermenting

• Drying

• Depulping

What are honey processed coffees referred to by?

• Colors – black, red, yellow, and white

• Flavors – sweet, bitter, sour, and salty

• Regions – Africa, Asia, America, and Europe

• Types – arabica, robusta, liberica, and excelsa

What is the flavor profile of honey processed coffees?

• Much sweeter than other types of coffees

• Bitter and strong

• Light and floral

• Earthy and spicy

What is the primary benefit of the Natural/Dry Process in coffee processing?

• It shortens the processing time

• It enhances the coffee's fruity flavors

• It reduces the caffeine content

• It makes the coffee less acidic

Which coffee processing method is known for producing a heavy-bodied and sweet flavor profile?

• Wet hulled

• Honey process

• Washed/Wet process

• Natural/Dry process

What is the main reason for using a depulping machine in coffee processing?

• To roast the coffee beans

• To remove the outer layers of the coffee cherry

• To grind the coffee beans

• To package the coffee for sale