Giling Basah
Semi-Washed Process
About This Process
Semi-Washed, known locally as Giling Basah (wet-hulling), is Indonesia's signature processing method. Beans are pulped, briefly fermented, then hulled while still at 30–35% moisture — far earlier than other methods. This produces the characteristic heavy body, low acidity, and earthy-chocolate depth that defines Sumatran and Javanese coffees worldwide.
Process Details
- Applicable Origins
- Sumatra, Aceh, Sulawesi
- Method
- Wet-hulled at 30–35% moisture (Giling Basah)
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EarthyDark ChocolateHerbalFull Body
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