Question 1

What does washed Cuba coffee taste like?

Accepted Answer

washed processing shapes the cup before the roaster ever sees the bean. Across the 3 washed coffees from Cuba currently on Tamp, including Cuba Sierra Maestra by Maillardos, Extra Turquino Lavado Cuban Coffee by Mokha 1450, Specialty Coffee – קובה – Turquino Lavado (ירוק) by יוניקו (Unico), the character comes from the interaction of Cuba's growing conditions with how the cherry was dried. Each coffee below carries the roaster's own tasting notes.

Question 2

Who roasts washed Cuba coffee?

Accepted Answer

3 specialty roasters on Tamp currently offer washed coffee from Cuba — including Maillardos, Mokha 1450, יוניקו (Unico). Each sells direct; Tamp links through to their live catalogue so you can check stock and shipping.

Question 3

How is washed processing different?

Accepted Answer

Washed coffees have the fruit removed before drying, giving a clean, acidity-forward cup. Naturals dry with the fruit still on the bean, producing heavier, sweeter, fruit-driven flavours. Honey sits between the two. Anaerobic lots ferment in sealed tanks, which pushes the cup further toward intense, sometimes boozy fruit.