About Semi Washed Process
Semi Washed process involves light fermentation, short initial sun-drying, hulling, and final drying. This method takes about 5–7 days and produces a clean taste with balanced acidity and sweetness, and a pleasant sweet aroma. perfect for Lintong coffee lovers.
After hulling, the beans are washed to remove remaining mucilage and dirt, then sun-dried for 2–3 hours before the next stage. Availability: around 10,000–20,000 kg per month (season-dependent, can be more).
Selective Picking
The process begins with the careful selection of only fully ripe coffee cherries, distinguished by their bright red color. Each cherry is handpicked with precision to ensure the finest flavor quality from the farm to your cup.
Drying
After hulling, the coffee beans are washed thoroughly to remove any remaining mucilage and dirt. They are then sun-dried for about 2–3 hours, ready for the next process.
Final Result
The coffee beans that have been sun-dried for 2–3 hours are then hulled to remove the parchment. After that, the beans are dried again until they reach the ideal moisture content of 12–13%, ready for sorting and roasting.