07/07/2026
Unlike washed coffees, where the fruit is removed before drying, naturals are dried whole — cherry intact. During that time, fermentation happens naturally inside the fruit. The chemical reactions that take place produce the compounds responsible for naturals’ signature sweetness, body, and sometimes funky complexity.
Because the fruit stays on throughout drying, the process itself has a much stronger influence on the final flavour.
If you enjoy bold, fruity coffees, often with a bit of wildness to them, natural coffee might be your thing.