Beans and Beyond — Coffee Processing Methods

Giling basah, Indonesia's revolutionary wet hull process, transforms necessity into art. Born in 1970s Aceh, this method removes parchment at 30-50% moisture—flipping traditional coffee processing completely.From Sumatra's famous "Mandheling" with its syrupy body and cedar notes to Flores' emerging forest coffees, wet hulling creates Indonesia's signature jade-blue beans. Once misunderstood, today's wet-hulled coffees score 85+ in competitions.Discover how JYN Coffee's Bajawa forest coffee represents wet hull's evolution—ancient forests meeting modern innovation. This Independence Day, taste how Indonesian farmers turned practical solutions into world-class specialty coffee.

In the lush highlands of East Java, a revolution is brewing. Not the kind that topples governments, but one that's changing the way the world perceives Indonesian coffee. At the forefront of this caffeinated uprising is Dandy Dharmawan, founder of Ijen Lestari, whose journey from failed Luwak coffee entrepreneur to Cup of Excellence winner is as rich and complex as the beans he produces.

Discover how coffee processing methods like natural, washed, and honey affect the flavor of your brew. Learn about the coffee cherry's layers and explore the journey from fruit to cup with Koro Roasters.