Six months ago the coffee bushes had their main flush of flowers, it was St Patricks day. This was early for flowering here and accordingly we are getting our first coffee early too. We are honey processing our coffee this year. Today, we inspected progress in the drying room. One tray had turned the magic color of green that indicates just 11.5% moisture. This first batch has been drying for around two weeks and tomorrow morning early, before the temperatures rise we will be bagging it for storage.
Just sipping a cup of this years washed coffee, and after tweaking the roast last night it is tasting so sweet this monring and the juicy orange quality is abundant.
I can't wait to try some of your honey processed beans when they are ready for release. For many the move away from washed processing can be a risk, but with the care and attention you employ, I know the results will be pretty special.