This document summarizes the key steps in the manufacturing process for coffee, from harvesting coffee cherries to final preparation. It describes drying the cherries, removing the hulls through wet or dry methods, roasting green coffee beans which changes their physical and chemical properties, storage of roasted beans, and grinding beans in preparation for brewing. The various stages influence attributes like flavor, aroma, acidity and caffeine content. Proper handling at each stage is important to produce high quality coffee.