Processing - Fermentation Process
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The beans are moved (using water as the moving agent) to the fermentation bins. The fermentation bins have recently been upgraded from concrete bins to tile or ceramic bins. The bins are throughroughly cleaned after each batch of coffee is moved out. The beans remain in the fermentation bins for approximately 24-48 hours depending on the temperature and humidity levels. A stick is used to determine if the beans have set long enough and are ready to be washed. The purpose of the fermentation process is to remove the mucilagoues (sticky layer) around the coffee bean.
