Process
Carbonic Maceration
A processing method borrowed from winemaking where whole coffee cherries ferment in sealed tanks filled with CO2. The oxygen-free environment promotes unique fermentation flavors. Produces intensely fruity, complex, and often polarizing cups. Popularized by Sasa Sestic.
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What is Carbonic Maceration?▼
A processing method borrowed from winemaking where whole coffee cherries ferment in sealed tanks filled with CO2. The oxygen-free environment promotes unique fermentation flavors. Produces intensely fruity, complex, and often polarizing cups. Popularized by Sasa Sestic.