Natural or Dry Processed Natural is the original method -- or rather, nature’s method -- because in this case, the coffee cherries are picked and simply allowed to dry, often right up to the ...

Semi-Washed (Pulp-Natural): The skin of the cherry is removed mechanically, but the bean is left encased by the surrounding fruit (just sans-skin). It does not enter water like a normal washed coffee, ...

Natural process coffees are sometimes labeled "sun-dried," "unwashed" or "dry process." This is actually the oldest method of coffee production. It is still widely in use in Ethiopia, and is on ...

Look for medium-to-dark roasted natural coffee, and light-to-medium roasted washed coffee. Read labels carefully, or talk to a barista or counterperson you trust.