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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.

16 available lots shown · ranked by Cherrybook Index

Mame

Colombia Pink Bourbon

Peach, Earl Grey, and Rose Hips on an anaerobic washed lot.

Colombia · Anaerobic Washed

MediumPeachRose
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$4.11/oz

Typical US$4.27 to $6.83/oz

Mame

Hartmann Geisha Natural Anaerobic — Omni

Jasmine Tea, Mirabelle, and Honey on an anaerobic natural lot.

Boquete, PA · Anaerobic Natural

MediumJasmineTea LikePlum+1
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$17.80/oz

Typical US$13.84 to $22.10/oz

Mame

Chelchele Anaerobic Natural

Expect Blackberry, Violet, and Touch Winey from this anaerobic natural lot.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Anaerobic Natural

MediumBlackberryVioletWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
80CBI
US$3.42/oz

Typical US$3.69 to $5.89/oz

Broad comparison

Friedhats

Ethiopia Buku Sayisa Anaerobic

Guji, ET / Anaerobic Natural; cup data hasn't landed yet.

Guji, ET · Anaerobic Natural

Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$2.45/oz

Typical US$2.20 to $4.20/oz

Limited comparison

Axil Coffee Roasters

Cherry Pie — Filter

Anaerobic Natural lot with Cherry Compote, Brown Sugar, and Golden Pastry in the cup.

Colombia · Anaerobic Natural

CherryBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.67/oz

Typical US$1.64 to $2.62/oz

Corvus Coffee Roasters

San Pedro

Blood Orange, Molasses, and Buttery on an anaerobic natural lot.

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural

OrangeMolassesOverall Sweet
Good Food 2026 roaster
76CBI
$2.25/oz

Typical $2.00 to $3.19/oz

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters

Salawara Estate

Red Apple, Pear, and Almond on an anaerobic natural lot.

Chikmagalur, IN · Anaerobic Natural

LightApplePearAlmond+2
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
US$1.02/oz

Typical US$0.90 to $1.44/oz

Broad comparison

Lexington Coffee Roasters

Ethiopia Worka Sakaro

Expect Macerated Strawberry, Pineapple, and Dark Chocolate from this anaerobic natural lot.

Gedeb, ET · Anaerobic Natural

LightStrawberryPineappleDark Chocolate+4
SCA 96.0
73CBI
$2.00/oz

Typical $2.09 to $3.33/oz

Broad comparison

Tandem Coffee Roasters

Hamasho Borena - Ethiopia

Expect Jasmine, Lime Curd, and White Peach from this anaerobic washed lot.

Sidamo, ET · Anaerobic Washed

MediumJasmineLime
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$1.80/oz

Typical $1.91 to $3.05/oz

Broad comparison

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