The manual inspection and selection of coffee beans to remove defects, ensuring only high-quality beans are sent to the roaster.

A coffee processing method that leaves some amount of mucilage on the beans during drying, classified as white, yellow, red, or black based on the level of mucilage left.

The mechanical process of removing the parchment layer or husk from dried coffee beans, which serves as an important step before roasting.

Two distinct varietals of coffee bred to form a single plant containing desired characteristics of each. First-generation (F1) coffee hybrids are being explored for their potential to stand up to climate change, land loss, and pest and disease damage that challenge the future of coffee farming.