How Coffee Cherries Are Picked and What Happens Next

Published: Nov 05, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Nov/05/2026 177 views

Learn why some coffee cherries hold just one bean—called peaberry—and how both dry and wet processing methods shape your cup.

When you sip your espresso or pour-over, you might not think about how those coffee beans started life—as two seeds inside a bright red or yellow cherry. But sometimes, that cherry holds just one round, smaller bean. What’s going on? And does it change how your coffee tastes? Here’s how coffee is picked, sorted, and processed—and why some beans end up alone.

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