Coffee Processing - Coffee Harvesting

Learn with Paradox: Coffee Harvesting

We’re continuing our Learn with Paradox series with the next step in the coffee journey: Coffee Harvesting.

At Paradox Coffee Roasters, we’re passionate about sharing our knowledge and love for coffee. In this series, we take you through each stage of the process, from seed to cup.

Harvesting is the next step in transforming coffee cherries into the beans we know and love. The natural sugars in the cherry’s mucilage are crucial, as they ferment during processing to develop the complex flavors found in high-quality coffee. Timing is everything—only ripe cherries are selected to preserve these vital sugars and ensure the best possible cup. Different harvesting methods are used around the world, each with its own benefits and challenges.

Scroll through to learn more about how coffee is harvested!