Processing

Exploring The Flavor Of Dung K’no Origin

Processing Types

” Ferveo Natural – Anaerobic Natural – Natural – Black Honey – Fully Washed- Anaerobic washed “

These foundational processing methods enable us to craft the distinct flavors of coffee from the land of Đưng K’nớ:

Ferveo Natural

Ferveo Natural uses a special method called “anaerobic fermentation in water.” Water serves as an excellent environment to prevent external air from entering, which helps control the temperature during fermentation. This allows the coffee to ferment for up to 168 hours, compared to just 96-120 hours with the dry method, giving the flavors more time to develop. Ferveo Natural is an “Experimental Coffee Processing” method that has surprised us greatly with its flavors in this processing season. Instead of strong, overpowering aromas, it highlights the deeper notes in the aftertaste

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Anaerobic Natural

“Inspired by the Wine Industry”

Fermentation is an ancient technique that has been part of human life for decades, used for preserving food and creating more flavors. In the wine industry, fermentation techniques are applied thoroughly. When ripe grapes are harvested, they undergo anaerobic fermentation (without oxygen affecting the process). This allows the fermentation time and temperature to be extended and controlled, creating the desired flavors. Our Anaerobic Natural method is heavily inspired by wine fermentation. We ferment whole coffee cherries anaerobically for 120 hours, which has resulted in distinctive flavors, including intense fruity notes and prominent characteristics like winey, plum, pink fruit, and a silky-smooth body.

Natural

Another way to understand the term “natural processing” (dry processing) is “fermentation inside the fruit.” To create delicious “Natural” batches, it’s crucial not only to select ripe coffee cherries but also to control the drying time. During the drying process, the cherries continue to ferment because the temperature and humidity inside the cherries remain high, which promotes fermentation. To ensure the best flavor for natural processing, coffee should be dried for 25-30 days at a temperature of 25°C – 35°C. When these conditions are met, you’ll be able to smell the aroma of “dried fruits like raisins” from the drying coffee.

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Black Honey

The processing method doesn’t require extensive techniques or overly complex steps. The difference in flavor depends on the sugar content in the coffee cherry. “The higher the sugar content, the more pronounced the flavor transformation and color change during drying.” The percentage of sugar content around the cherry corresponds to names such as Black Honey, Red Honey, Yellow Honey, and White Honey, with “Black Honey” having the highest sugar content at about 90-100%! The flavors you can easily detect in our “Black Honey” coffee beans include: Apple, Milk Chocolate, Tea, and more.

Fully Washed

“A Realistic Look at Coffee Flavors”

Unlike methods such as Honey, Natural, or Anaerobic Fermentation, which extend the fermentation time during drying (since the sugar layer is still influenced by temperature and humidity, allowing microorganisms to produce enzymes that break down the sugar and create more flavors), the “Fully Washed” method removes the sugar layer around the coffee cherry. This prevents any further fermentation during drying, helping the coffee beans to clearly express their flavor potential. As a result, you can more distinctly taste the origin, variety, and type of coffee you’re drinking.

The Fully Washed flavor profile from the Dung K’no region will offer you notes of Citrus Acid and Vanilla.

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Anaerobic Washed

“Strange Yet Familiar”

We are accustomed to the acidity and distinct flavor notes in Fully Washed coffee. However, with a slight change in fermentation time and technique, instead of wet fermentation like Fully Washed, we use dry anaerobic fermentation for Anaerobic Washed. This method enhances the intensity and develops additional flavor notes such as Lemon and Cookies.

Cascara 

“Bring Fruit Flavors to Your Tea”

You might already know that “coffee is a type of fruit.” When you climb up coffee hills, you’ll see vast green trees in the distance. As you get closer, you’ll notice the ripe, red coffee cherries. If you pick one and pop it in your mouth, the sugar inside will burst forth, accompanied by “a sweet, fruity aroma followed by a light, tangy acidity in the aftertaste.” This is exactly the flavor that Cascara tea will offer you.

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Plantation Facts

Harvest: Lately October to mid-February
Location: Dung K’no Commue – Lac Duong district –  Da Lat city
Land: Around 800 ha
Elevation: 1500 – 1850 meters above sea level
Total trees: 1.200.000
Shade: Agroforestry system with a mix of indigenous shade tree varieties
Soil:
Virgin forest, brown-red loamy soil
Temperature:
9-25˚C
Wildlife:
Long-leaf pine, red maple, red-fruited Sam with long leaves, orchids, and various fungi… Variety of birds, slow loris, black-shanked douc langur, southern black-shanked douc, red-cheeked gibbon, horse bear, red wolf, wild ox, and civet  other endemic species