# Wet processing

/wɛt ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/ (US) · /wɛt ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/wet-processing
Updated: 2026-09-20

## Definition

a way of preparing coffee beans where water is used to remove the fruit before drying, which usually makes the coffee taste cleaner and brighter

For teachers: a method of post-harvest coffee processing involving the mechanical removal of pulp followed by fermentation in water to dissolve mucilage, typically yielding beans with higher acidity and clarity.

## Examples

- The farm uses wet processing to make sure the coffee beans are very clean.
- Many specialty roasters prefer beans that undergo wet processing because it highlights the unique floral notes of the region.
- The meticulous nature of wet processing requires significant hydraulic infrastructure, yet it remains the gold standard for producing parchment coffee with a pristine flavor profile.

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