Notes on the cup.

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• — May 16, 2026 · 8 min read

  What is honey-processed coffee, actually?

  There is no honey involved. There is a sticky layer of fruit pulp called mucilage, and how much of it you leave on the bean determines whether the cup tastes like grapefruit or toffee.

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Eight single-origin roasts, $28 a bag, roasted to order and shipped within 3–5 business days.