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“How was this coffee processed?”

Ask whether the coffee was processed with a method such as washed, natural or honey.

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Meaning

When to use it

Use it when a coffee shows a process word, such as washed or natural.

Examples

Natural examples

  • How was this coffee processed? / This one is a washed coffee. — Example
Replies

What someone may say back

  • This one is a washed coffee. — Staff name the method used after harvest.
Australian English

Usage note

Washed, natural and honey describe how coffee was handled after harvest. They are not added flavours.

Practice mission

Try it in real life

Ask this when the process is not shown on the bag or menu.

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