Extended Fermentation Green Coffee Beans

There's no fixed cut-off, but it usually means longer than a conventional washed fermentation of a day or so – commonly two to five days, sometimes more. Our Brazilian yeast lots, for example, ferment for 72 hours.

It develops more fruit, sweetness and acidity complexity – tropical fruit, wine and spice – and often a fuller body.

Yes. The longer fermentation runs, the greater the chance of vinegary or rotten flavours if temperature or hygiene slips. That's why it's reserved for producers with the infrastructure to control it.

Two fermentation stages, usually one in the cherry and another after depulping, or two in tank separated by a wash. It's traditional in Kenya and common in modern experimental protocols.

Yes, we offer samples for most of our coffees. If you need a larger sample than what’s typically available, we recommend trying one of the smaller quantity options listed on our site. That way, you can test the coffee before committing to a larger order.

All our green coffee beans come in 0.5kg, 1kg and 5kg bags. Approved wholesale accounts can also order 10kg and 20kg at lower per-kilo prices, and for full sacks or anything larger, just get in touch – we'll help you put a custom order together.