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☕ A Small Machine, A Big Step: My Journey with Coffee Pulping at HuyEco

I didn’t buy this machine from a showroom. I bought it from a farmer in Lam Ha — a quiet district about 20km from Da Lat. He told me he no longer used it, and offered it to me for just 500,000 VND. It still worked perfectly. I strapped it to my motorbike and brought it home.

This pulping machine is smaller than the one I used at my first farm, but it’s exactly what I need for my new production space at HuyEco Coffee & Culture. I don’t need a motor. I don’t need noise. I just need a simple, hand-operated tool to remove the skin from ripe coffee cherries — quietly, efficiently, and with purpose.

🌱 Why This Machine Matters

In Vietnam, most smallholder farmers harvest coffee by stripping all the cherries — ripe and unripe — from the branches. They dry the cherries directly on the ground, then sell them to large companies or local markets for instant coffee production. Quality isn’t the priority. Speed is.

But this method has consequences:

• Mixed ripeness leads to uneven fermentation
• Ground drying causes mold and weight loss
• Machine pulping becomes unstable due to green cherries
• Farmers earn less for lower-grade coffee

Some farmers now skip pulping altogether and dry whole cherries (Green Cherrie Natural process). It’s easier, and even if mold appears, the bean inside remains protected by the outer skin.

In 2024, I dried Natural Process coffee (100% Ripe Coffee Cherrie) — but the weather turned. One full week of rain in November ruined the batch. Mold spread. Quality dropped. Climate change is real, and it’s changing how we farm.

That’s why I chose this machine. With Honey and Washed processing, I can reduce drying time, save space, and avoid the risks of unpredictable weather. I use the Honey method this year, which doesn’t require water fermentation — meaning less labor, less water waste, and less environmental impact.

🔧 How It Works at HuyEco

• I handpick only ripe cherries
• Use the pulping machine to remove the skin
• Leave the mucilage intact for Honey fermentation
• Dry the beans on raised beds

This machine isn’t just a tool. It’s a symbol of how small choices can lead to better coffee, better farming, and better futures.

📍 Visit & Learn

At HuyEco Coffee & Culture, you can see this machine in action, hear the story behind it, and taste the results in every cup. We believe that sustainable coffee starts with transparency — and we’re proud to share every step of our journey.

If you’re traveling to Da Lat and want to experience coffee like never before, come visit us:
📍 Address: HuyEco Coffee & Culture, Alley 29, 3/4 Street, Ward 3, Da Lat, Vietnam
📌 Map: View on Google Maps
🌍 Booking tour: HuyEco Coffee Tour
📦 Order Coffee: huyeco.vn/order-coffee
📹 YouTube: HuyEco Coffee & Culture
We believe that every traveler can be part of the change. And every cup of coffee can be a step toward a better world.

🔗 Internal Links (within huyeco.vn):

• About HuyEco Coffee & Culture
  → Learn about our vision, mission, and forest-grown coffee model.

• Blog: From Forest to Cup – A Farmer’s Vision
  → A full story of our sustainable coffee journey in Da Lat.

• Eco Coffee Tour at HuyEco
  → Book a tour and explore our hands-on coffee experience.

• HuyEco Specialty Coffee Products
  → Browse our honey-processed, natural, and handcrafted coffees.

🌍 External Links (industry references & platforms):

• Vina Nha Trang – Coffee Pulping Machine Overview
  → Technical details and role of pulping machines in quality coffee production.

• Vietnam Coffee United – Honey Processing & Sustainability
  → Insights into honey processing and its environmental benefits.

• Espresso Outlet – Sustainability of Coffee Processing Methods
  → Comparison of Natural, Washed, and Honey methods in terms of water use and waste.

• Achilles Coffee Roasters – Processing Deep Dive
  → In-depth look at how each method affects flavor and sustainability.

• YouTube – HuyEco Coffee & Culture
  → Videos of our processing methods, farmer stories, and farm tours.

• Instagram – @huyecovn
  → Visual updates on production, tourism, and coffee culture.