Best Natural-Process Coffees
Natural-process coffees—where the bean dries inside the whole cherry—deliver the wildest, most fruit-forward flavors in specialty coffee. Done well, you get blueberry, strawberry, tropical funk, and syrupy body. Done poorly, you get ferment defects and boozy off-notes. This guide tracks the cleanest, most expressive naturals worth your money.
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What to know
- Ethiopian naturals dominate this category—expect intense blueberry and floral notes, especially from Yirgacheffe and Guji.
- Naturals lose flavor faster than washed coffees. Buy smaller bags or vacuum-sealed options if possible.
- Funky doesn't mean defective. Good ferment tastes like ripe fruit; bad ferment tastes like vinegar or nail polish.
- Brazilian naturals are mellower—think chocolate-covered cherry rather than exploding fruit bomb.
- Lighter roasts showcase the process; darker roasts flatten the fruit into generic sweetness.
Top picks
- 1.Mpemba – Natural SundriedCounter Culture CoffeeBlend·natural·light roastUS$7.08/100g$26.00 bag
- 2.Big Band BlendVictrola Coffee RoastersBlend·Washed / Pulped NaturalUS$5.88/100g$20.00 bag
- 3.Paramount BlendVictrola Coffee RoastersBlend·Washed / Pulped Natural / WashedUS$5.88/100g$20.00 bag
- 4.Ethiopia Myth MakerLa Colombe Coffee RoastersEthiopia·Natural Altitude : 1,900 - 2,200 MASLUS$5.88/100g$20.00 bag
- 5.Brazil Nossa MesaLa Colombe Coffee RoastersBrazil·Natural Altitude : 1,200 M·medium roastUS$5.29/100g$18.00 bag
- 6.ETHIOPIA BASHA BEKELE *Natural*Four Barrel CoffeeEthiopia·naturalUS$7.94/100g$27.00 bag
- 7.Mexico, Finca San Luis, Silvia Herrera, GeshaSightglass CoffeeMexico·Gesha / Natural Read more GrowingPremiumUS$14.56/100g$45.00 bag
- 8.Organic Ethiopia Shantewene, Natural ProcessMr. EspressoEthiopia·naturalPremiumUS$6.18/100g$21.00 bag
- 9.Inmaculada Fellows Striped BourbonCorvus Coffee RoastersColombia·naturalPremiumUS$11.76/100g$40.00 bag
- 10.Sadayana WineyCorvus Coffee RoastersBlend·. It undergoes 72 hours of natural anaerobic fermentation inPremiumUS$6.61/100g$15.00 bag
- 11.US$6.52/100g$352.00 bag
- 12.Etiopía Natural Uraga, Yabitu KobaAlmanegra CaféBlend·naturalUS$8.25/100g$445.00 bag
- 13.US$7.73/100g$26.99 bag
- 14.Fifteen Espresso Blend - Unique Coffee Roasters [16oz (1lb)(453.6g)]Unique Coffee RoastersBlend·natural·dark roastUS$3.52/100g$15.99 bag
- 15.Nor'westerCaffe VitaBlend·Washed, Natural/Dry ProcessedUS$5.48/100g$16.99 bag
Bottom line
Natural-process coffees aren't for everyone, but if you want maximum flavor intensity and don't mind a little funk, they're unmatched. Start with a highly-rated Ethiopian if you're new to the category, then branch out once you know your tolerance for ferment. Check roast dates obsessively—these fade fast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Natural-Process Coffees
Based on live prices and quality data across hundreds of US specialty roasters, top picks include Mpemba – Natural Sundried by Counter Culture Coffee, Big Band Blend by Victrola Coffee Roasters, Paramount Blend by Victrola Coffee Roasters. See the full ranked list at bakio.co/buyers-guide/best-natural-process-coffee.
How is best natural-process coffees ranked on Bakio?
Bakio combines independent expert cupping scores (CoffeeReview), industry awards (Good Food Awards, Cup of Excellence), community ratings, and retail reviews into a 0-100 quality score. Then we filter the best natural and dry-process coffees online — fruit-forward, funky, full of character. Methodology at bakio.co/about/methodology.
How often is best natural-process coffees updated?
Prices and availability refresh weekly from roaster webshops; quality scores update as new expert reviews and awards land. The ranked list at bakio.co/buyers-guide/best-natural-process-coffee reflects the latest data.
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