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Wet mill

Also known as wet mill · beneficio húmedo · wet processing mill · estación de lavado

What it is and what sets it apart: Differs from dry mill (hulling/grading greens). Here washed, honey or experimental paths are chosen.

How it is done: Cherry intake → float/sort → pulp → ferment/demucilage → wash → initial dry → to dry mill.

Flavours and cup benefits: Huge impact on cleanliness and typicity. Early defects if mishandled.

Technical notes: Water, effluent and traceability. Label: wet mill / washed at…

Common mistakes: Wet mills do not roast. Do not confuse with dry mill.

Washed Pulping Fermentation Dry mill Honey

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