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Best Natural Process Coffee

The latest natural and dry-processed coffees from specialty roasters. Bold fruit, big body, wild complexity.

Last updated: August 3, 202612 coffees evaluated3 recommended

Natural processing means drying the coffee cherry whole before removing the fruit. The result is polarizing: explosive fruit sweetness, heavy body, and a fermented complexity that can border on wine-like. They're not subtle, and that's the point.

Buying advice

If you're new to naturals, start with an Ethiopian natural from Guji or Sidamo for the classic blueberry-bomb experience. For something wilder, look for anaerobic naturals from Central America. Naturals tend to shine as immersion brews (French press, AeroPress) where the heavy body is an asset.