Course curriculum

    1. Defining "process"

    2. Class objectives

    1. Who processes?

    2. The premise of processing

    3. Washed processing in Cajamarca, Peru

    4. Washed processing overview

    5. Honey processing with Las Lajas Micromill

    6. Honey processing overview

    7. Natural processing at the Worka Cooperative

    8. Natural processing overview

    9. Processing review

    10. Test 1: Washed, honey, natural

    1. Defining "fermentation"

    2. Pathways of cellular respiration

    3. Fermentation + coffee

    4. Anaerobic fermentation with La Chumeca

    5. Applying fermentation to processing

    6. Key fermentation variables

    7. Some common fermentation-modulated methods

    8. Complexity, costs, and risks

    9. Test 2: Fermentation

    1. Defining "drying"

    2. Drying methods

    3. Moisture content + water activity

    4. Pop quiz: raisin versus cereal

    5. Decisions behind drying

    1. what + who is milling?

    2. Milling steps

    3. Test 3: Drying + milling

    4. From harvest to export...

    5. Your takeaways

    6. My takeaways

About this course

  • Free
  • 32 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

what the alum say:

5 star rating

Bridging the Gap Between Producers, Buyers, and Roasters

Gustavo Guerra

As a coffee producer, I was already familiar with most of the processing methods covered in the course. However, I found it extremely valuable because it explains each stage of the coffee process in a clear, structured, and accessible way for ever...

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As a coffee producer, I was already familiar with most of the processing methods covered in the course. However, I found it extremely valuable because it explains each stage of the coffee process in a clear, structured, and accessible way for everyone involved in the coffee value chain. What I appreciated most is that the course helps producers, buyers, importers, and roasters speak the same language and develop a shared understanding of how processing decisions impact quality, flavor, and value. This common framework makes communication easier, strengthens relationships throughout the supply chain, and ultimately helps everyone make better-informed decisions. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of coffee processing from both a technical and commercial perspective.

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5 star rating

Just Great

cezar petrescu

Learning new things is allowing me to understand more all the process and labor going in my coffee cup... me like it.

Learning new things is allowing me to understand more all the process and labor going in my coffee cup... me like it.

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