Exploring the path of green beans to your cup
These unroasted beans, known as green beans in Hawaii, play a vital role in the coffee supply chain due to the preservation of the bean's true qualities. Cultivated in nutrient-dense volcanic soil and buffered by a distinctive microclimate, these beans acquire complex flavor phenomena long before the toaster gets involved. Coffee cherries are cultivated and harvested by farmers at their peak ripeness to ensure the highest quality of green beans. The processing methods carefully employed after harvest are one of the hallmarks of green beans in Hawaii. Through wet (washed) or dry (natural) processing, both methods leave their mark on the bean’s acidity, body, and aroma. The attention to detail enables buyers and roasters to select beans developed with specific flavor expectations in mind, making Hawaiian green coffee a hot item among retailers of ‘specialty’ coffee. Same with storage and handling affects directly on the quality of green beans in Hawaii. Maintaining freshness in tran...