88Raspberry, Key Lime, and Maple Syrup on a anaerobic natural build.
CO / Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightRaspberryLimeMaple Syrup
Buyer 5.0 (8)
$2.29/oz
Cherrybook · live picks
The best anaerobic coffees in our catalog
Anaerobic fermentation is changing how we perceive processing. We currently have 20 lots in stock that utilize this technique, ranging from anaerobic washed to natural and honey methods. The selection is heavy on high-end varieties like Geisha and Caturra, with significant representation from regions like Huila and Volcan. Roasters such as Phil & Sebastian, Glitch, and Axil Coffee Roasters are leading this category with complex, fruit-forward profiles. Whether you are looking for the intense clarity of a washed anaerobic or the heavy, fermented sweetness of a natural, these coffees represent the current peak of our catalog. We have curated these picks based on our composite scoring to help you navigate the specific, often polarizing, characteristics of these controlled-environment fermentations.
What to taste for:Look for intense, saturated fruit notes and a distinct, syrupy mouthfeel that sets these fermented coffees apart from traditional washed lots.
24 live picks · ranked by Northscore
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87Anaerobic Washed lot with Mandarin, Bergamot, and Orange Blossom in the cup.
Volcan, PA / Anaerobic Washed
TangerineBergamotOrange Blossom
COE #2 · 2021
$6.27/oz
87Expect Starfruit, Nectarine, and Jasmine from this anaerobic natural.
Volcan, PA / Anaerobic Natural
Tropical FruitPeachJasmine+1
COE #2 · 2021
$6.27/oz
87Anaerobic Natural lot with Blood Orange, Black Cherry, and Violet in the cup.
Volcan, PA / Anaerobic Natural
OrangeCherryViolet+1
COE #2 · 2021
$6.27/oz
86Expect Honey, Hazelnut, and Orchard Fruit from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Washed
HoneyHazelnutApple+1
Buyer 5.0 (12)
$1.92/oz
85Orange, Peach, and Black Tea on a anaerobic washed build.
Vilcambamba, EC / Anaerobic Washed
OrangePeachBlack Tea
Buyer 5.0 (6)
$2.03/oz
84Kaki, Miel De Naranjo, and Dulce De Leche on a anaerobic washed build.
Apaneca Ilamatepec, SV / Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightPersimmonHoneyDulce De Leche+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.82/oz
84Anaerobic Natural lot with Guava, Banana, and Mango in the cup.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Natural
LightGuavaBananaMango
Buyer 5.0 (6)
$2.58/oz
84Nougat, Cashew, and Dried Fruits on a anaerobic washed build.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Washed
NougatCashewDried Fruit+1
Buyer 4.9 (13)
$1.97/oz
83Plum, Cola, and Pecan on a anaerobic washed build.
El Cedral, HN / Anaerobic Washed
PlumColaPecan+1
Buyer 5.0 (5)
$2.08/oz
83Anaerobic Natural lot with Grape Soda, Lime, and Violet in the cup.
Panama, PA / Anaerobic Natural
LightGrapeLimeViolet+1
SCA 92.0
$13.08/oz
83Anaerobic Honey lot with Red Cherry Hard Candy, Blood Orange, and White Florals in the cup.
Kayanza, BI / Anaerobic Honey
CherryOrangeFloral+1
COE #5 · 2022
$2.63/oz
83Anaerobic Washed lot with Chocolate Con Leche, Panela, and Nueces De California in the cup.
CO / Anaerobic Washed
MediumChocolatePanelaNutty+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.65/oz
82Raisin, Hazelnut, and Orange on a anaerobic natural build.
Minas Gerais, BR / Anaerobic Natural
RaisinHazelnutOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$31.18/oz
82Anaerobic Washed lot with Hibiscus Tea, Apricot, and Soldum in the cup.
Cauca, CO / Anaerobic Washed
HibiscusApricotPlum+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.37/oz
82Peach Tea, Nectarine, and Floral on a anaerobic washed build.
Cauca, CO / Anaerobic Washed
PeachNectarineFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$12.29/oz
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