Question

Cherry coffee is obtained by:

• A. Wet processing
• B. Vacuum processing
• C. Dry processing
• D. Chemical processing

Hint:

Dry processing is common in regions with limited water resources and long sunny periods, such as parts of Ethiopia and Brazil. It often results in a full-bodied, sweeter coffee.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Coffee beans are processed using two primary methods to remove the outer layers of the fruit.

• Wet Method: Uses water to remove the pulp (produces "Parchment Coffee").

• Dry Method: Uses sun-drying of the whole fruit.

Step 1: Defining the Dry Method.
The dry process is the oldest and simplest method of coffee processing. Whole coffee cherries are spread out on drying mats in the sun.

Step 2: Identifying the product.
In this method, the fruit is not pulped before drying. The resulting dried whole fruit is referred to as "Cherry Coffee." The dried outer layers are later removed mechanically in a hulling machine.

Step 3: Comparison with the Wet Method.
Wet processing produces "Plantation Coffee" or "Parchment Coffee." Since the question asks specifically for Cherry coffee: It must be a product of the Dry processing method. Final Answer: (C)