How It Works

1. 1 Harvest ripe cherries
2. 2 Remove skin and some pulp
3. 3 Leave varying amounts of mucilage on bean
4. 4 Dry with mucilage attached (1-3 weeks)
5. 5 Turn regularly

Flavor Impact

Water Usage

Common Regions

• Costa Rica
• El Salvador
• Honduras
• Brazil

Advantages

• Less water than washed
• Sweeter than washed
• Unique flavor profile

Challenges

• Requires careful monitoring
• Risk of fermentation defects
• Labor intensive

Subtypes

• White Honey

  ~10% mucilage remaining. Fastest drying. Closest to washed.

  Drying time: 7-10 days

• Yellow Honey

  ~25% mucilage remaining. Light fruity notes.

  Drying time: 10-12 days

• Red Honey

  ~50% mucilage remaining. More fruit-forward.

  Drying time: 12-15 days

• Black Honey

  ~100% mucilage remaining. Most fruit-forward, longest drying.

  Drying time: 15-20+ days

• Gold Honey

  Between yellow and red honey. Medium mucilage.

  Drying time: 11-13 days