Home Gardener Shows How to Process Coffee Cherries

Coffee processing: From cherry to bean. Grodno, Belarus - May 18, 2025. A recent video by home gardener wading20 demonstrates the process of separating coffee beans from their fruit. The process, which involves fermenting and drying the beans, is detailed in the short video. The video also highlights the use of the coffee cherry pulp, known as cascara, which is often discarded but can be dried and used in other ways. "We don't throw it away, we dry it," says wading20 in the video, referring to the cascara. The video offers a glimpse into a small-scale coffee processing method, showing the transformation from coffee cherry to green coffee bean. The video has garnered significant interest, with over 700 views in less than 24 hours. This simple yet informative video provides a unique perspective on coffee processing and the potential uses of cascara.