{"title":"Honey Process Coffee Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoney processing sits between washed and natural. After the cherry's skin is removed, some or all of the sticky mucilage (the \"honey\") stays on the bean during drying. Yellow honey has the least mucilage remaining, red honey keeps more, and black honey retains nearly all of it. Each level produces a different balance of sweetness, body, and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney processing became popular in Costa Rica partly out of necessity. Water scarcity pushed producers to find methods that used less water than traditional washing, and what started as a practical solution turned into a processing style Costa Rica is now known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like more body and sweetness than a washed coffee but want something cleaner and more structured than a full natural, honey-processed coffees are worth exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CURRENT LINEUP --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur current honey-processed offering is Minor Jimenez's red-honey-processed Catuai from Costa Rica. Red honey is hard to get right. You get the added sweetness and body from the mucilage without losing the acidity and clarity that make Costa Rican coffee so enjoyable. Minor's lots consistently nail this balance, and it's a coffee that works well across brewing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anny-ruth-yellow-honey-processed-red-bourbon-from-loma-la-gloria","title":"Anny Ruth • Yellow-Honey-Processed Red-Bourbon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe’ve been working with Anny Ruth and her family for as long as we have records here at Sagebrush, which is why with a heavy heart we say that this is the last lot of coffee we’ll be offering from her, as she is moving onto her next chapter of life and away from coffee production. This coffee is a great, clean cup with lots of traditional earthy tones. There is a consistent mouthfeel with minimal acidity that gets smoother as it cools. A great coffee for espresso and other bolder brew methods, but I love it on pour over too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eJonathan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Salvador","offers":[{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46563233104098,"sku":"ANNY-12oz-WB","price":27.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46563233136866,"sku":"ANNY-16oz-WB","price":33.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46563233169634,"sku":"ANNY--4lb-WB","price":116.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/7521\/files\/ANNY-RUTH-yellow-honey-red-bourbon-bag-1-DSC00934.jpg?v=1762964665"},{"product_id":"minor-jimenez-red-honey-processed-catuai-from-la-cumbre","title":"Minor Jimenez • Red-Honey-Processed Catuaí","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmonds\u003c\/strong\u003e - We thought this coffee had a smooth and nutty bitterness that renders itself perfect for those bolder brewing methods. Almonds convey this idea, as they pull together a nice smoothness with a distinct earthiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Zest\u003c\/strong\u003e - We did not see much acidity in this cup at all; overall, this coffee was very balanced. But, to showcase the touch of fruited notes we picked up, we thought the subtle but distinct flavor of orange zest communicates this very clearly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGanache\u003c\/strong\u003e - We certainly detected the usual chocolatey sweetnesses that you would get out of a red honey, especially in Costa Rica. That in correlation with the smooth mouthfeel had us thinking chocolate ganache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-3 font-weight-bold\"\u003eMinor Jimenez Coffee Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor Jimenez Abarca represents the fourth generation of coffee producers in his family. Together with his wife Nancy Gaitan Cruz, they manage La Cumbre in the mountains of San Marcos, Tarrazú, where coffee has been cultivated on their land for 90 years. The farm sits at 1650 meters above sea level, spread across 100 hectares of volcanic soil that has nurtured their Caturra, Catuaí, and Centroamericano varieties through nearly a century of harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Minor unique among his generation of producers is his formal training as an agronomist engineer. This scientific background gives him deep understanding of how climate, soil, and altitude interact with coffee plants. He applies this knowledge daily, making careful adjustments to optimize growing conditions while respecting the traditional practices passed down through his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jimenez family employs around 300 people during harvest season, but their approach to labor goes far beyond seasonal employment. They maintain year-round staff and welcome back the same migrant worker families each harvest, creating stability and community that's increasingly rare in agricultural work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor generations, Minor's family delivered their cherries to local cooperatives and large neighboring wet mills, accepting whatever prices the market offered. But Minor saw an opportunity to take control of their coffee's destiny. He and Nancy founded their own wet mill at La Cumbre, allowing them to process their coffee themselves and identify the best lots from their harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shift to processing their own coffee wasn't just about economics, it was about quality. Minor ensures harvesters are well accommodated and thoroughly understand field operations. The result shows in the careful selection of coffee that arrives at their wet mill. They process using multiple methods, from traditional washed coffees where all mucilage is removed, to red honey processes that retain 60% of the natural sugars, to reposado techniques where cherries rest for 36 to 40 hours before processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond processing, the family operates their own roastery, producing coffee for the Costa Rican market. This vertical integration gives them rare insight into every step from seed to cup, understanding how decisions in the field affect what ends up in someone's morning ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Costa Rica","offers":[{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47509202796770,"sku":"JIMENEZ-12oz-WB","price":27.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47509202829538,"sku":"JIMENEZ-16oz-WB","price":33.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47509202862306,"sku":"JIMENEZ-4lb-WB","price":122.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":47509202895074,"sku":"JIMENEZ-12oz-C","price":27.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":47509202927842,"sku":"JIMENEZ-12oz-M","price":27.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":47509202960610,"sku":"JIMENEZ-12oz-F","price":27.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":47509202993378,"sku":"JIMENEZ-12oz-EF","price":27.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":47509203026146,"sku":"JIMENEZ-16oz-C","price":33.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":47509203058914,"sku":"JIMENEZ-16oz-M","price":33.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":47509203091682,"sku":"JIMENEZ-16oz-F","price":33.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":47509203124450,"sku":"JIMENEZ-16oz-EF","price":33.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":47509203157218,"sku":"JIMENEZ-4lb-C","price":122.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":47509203189986,"sku":"JIMENEZ-4lb-M","price":122.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":47509203222754,"sku":"JIMENEZ-4lb-F","price":122.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":47509203255522,"sku":"JIMENEZ-4lb-EF","price":122.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/7521\/files\/MINOR-JIMENEZ-red-honey-catuai-BAG-BROWN-4-DSC00938.jpg?v=1772564779"},{"product_id":"anny-ruth-black-honey-processed-red-bourbon","title":"Anny Ruth • Black-Honey-Processed Red Bourbon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ZKRKU\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fV3Jt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"GOJZx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"agPPc U4hHe hWX7X fs-mask\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecaramel \u003cspan class=\"word animated\" data-word=\"•\"\u003e• chocolate • dates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis coffee from Anny is a classic. I’m really liking the smooth mouthfeel of this cup and picking up just a touch of developed fruited sweetness on a sweet chocolate-forward profile. The coffee is a black honey, but the taste lends more so to a washed than a natural. I’m developing this roast further past the first crack to draw out that El Salvador dark chocolatey developed sweetness and think it really scratches that medium-dark profile that many enjoy. Great for espresso and cold brew especially, but I think this can be brewed any way and be tasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"El Salvador","offers":[{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47676556378338,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-12oz-WB","price":31.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47676556411106,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-16oz-WB","price":39.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47676556443874,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-4lb-WB","price":144.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":47676556476642,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-12oz-C","price":31.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":47676556509410,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-12oz-M","price":31.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":47676556542178,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-12oz-F","price":31.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":47676556574946,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-12oz-EF","price":31.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":47676556607714,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-16oz-C","price":39.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":47676556640482,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-16oz-M","price":39.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":47676556673250,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-16oz-F","price":39.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":47676556706018,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-16oz-EF","price":39.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":47676556738786,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-4lb-C","price":144.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":47676556771554,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-4lb-M","price":144.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":47676556804322,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-4lb-F","price":144.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":47676556837090,"sku":"ANNYRUTH-BHRB-4lb-EF","price":144.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/7521\/files\/anny-ruth-black-honey-17-DSC00921_a9bf967b-9d03-450d-a0ef-4de05b4a8463.jpg?v=1775796944"}],"url":"https:\/\/sagebrushcoffee.com\/collections\/honey-process-coffee.oembed","provider":"Sagebrush Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}