Brazil Santos

Dry method (natural)is one of the oldest methods of coffee processing. After harvesting, coffee cherries are not stripped of their skin or pulp, but are dried whole. They are spread out on concrete pads or raised African drying beds, where they are regularly turned and checked several times a day for several weeks to ensure even drying and to prevent unwanted fermentation or rotting. Only after drying are the dried skin, pulp, and other layers mechanically removed from the beans in a dry mill.

Coffee beans processed by the dry method tend to have a fuller body, more pronounced sweetness, and a more intense fruity character. Their flavor profile often includes notes of ripe fruit, caramel, or nuts.