Giling Basah Coffee Process: From Cherry to Green Bean
Giling basah coffee process gives Sumatran and Sulawesi coffee its unmistakable earthy weight. The method exists because Indonesia’s climate rarely allows the slow, even drying that washed coffee needs. For roasters and buyers, knowing how it works explains why these beans look blue-green, roast unevenly, and taste like almost nothing else on the shelf. This […]
Wet Hulled Coffee Process: How Giling Basah Changes Flavor, Quality, and Body
If you love bold, low-acid coffee with a heavy body, there is a good chance you already enjoy wet-hulled coffee, even if you have never heard the term. This post-harvest method, known locally in Indonesia as giling basah, is most closely linked to Sumatra, Aceh, and Sulawesi. It produces some of the most recognizable coffees […]
