I Went To Guatemala To Explain Why All Coffee Is Fermented

I hope you enjoy this one, it was a lot of work and I'm super grateful to Lucia Solis and everyone at the farm for all their hard work on this! We're working towards a live tasting event livestream on October 3rd 2026.

Intermediate - 26 min - Food & Drink - James Hoffmann

The full course: Learn Canning, Pickling & Jams free

What you'll need

• Water bath canner: Safe home canning.
• Canning jars: Mason jars and lids.
• Canning tool kit: Jar lifter, funnel, magnet.

Books

1. Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving by Judi Kingry - View on Amazon
2. The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz - View on Amazon
3. Food in Jars by Marisa McClellan - View on Amazon

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