The Vancouver Indy Coffee Scene

The dry process is the oldest method for processing coffee beans. Ripe cherries are first dried in the sun, after which the dried skin, pulp and parchment are removed from the bean. The process takes about two weeks and the cherries must be raked weekly to avoid mildew. Dry processing produces coffees with less acidity and more body compared to the wet process. Dry processing is done in growing regions with a naturally hot climate where water for the wet process is prohibited.