Best Green Coffee Beans (The Best 10 Unroasted Beans)

Brazil Cerrado

This high-quality single-origin Brazilian grown coffee bean gives you a smooth, full-bodied cup of coffee when roasted medium to dark. You can expect a nutty, earthy flavor when brewing with this bean.

This bean is grown at an altitude of 3,000 to 4, 000 feet above sea level which explains its delicious flavors and taste. It comes from the coffee plantations of Cerrado, Brazil. The growing process is entirely natural, with the cherries being hand-picked and sorted during harvesting. Harvesting takes place between April and September.

The coffee cherries are both sun-dried and mechanically-dried, depending on the coffee farm it comes from. These coffee beans roast well, guaranteeing to give you good results every time. You can also expect these beans to be of uniform size.

These coffee beans can be ordered in three different bag sizes: 1, 5, or 25 lbs. Brazilian coffee farmers grow either the Mundo Novo, Yellow Catuai, or Red Catuai coffee varietals.

If you’re looking for an unroasted coffee bean to make up a blend, this is a good choice. With its mild but deep, smooth taste you can add this to your next espresso blend and not be disappointed.

A rare and unusual coffee bean, if you’re looking for flavors that offer hints of allspice, sweet fig, and honey wheat, then you’ve got to try this one.

Originating from the Ka’anapali Estate in Lahaina, Maui, these coffee trees are grown at altitudes of 1,500 to 1,800 meters above sea level on the West Maui Mountains. They are grown using natural farming processes, minimizing the use of pesticides, insecticides, and other chemicals.

The coffee cherries are harvested during the months of September to December. They undergo a mechanical drying process on the 500-acre coffee farm. This particular Arabica bean is of the Yellow Caturra coffee varietal.

These Maui beans have been sourced directly from the coffee farm and are available in 1 or 5 pounds size bags. It’s best suited for light to medium roasting.

This coffee bean is not always easy to find and as a result, can be an expensive coffee brew to make. But, if you’re lucky enough to source it, then you will love the exotic flavors of this brew.

Here’s a coffee bean that carries the USDA Organic, Fair Trade, and Kosher certifications. It’s also recognized as a product with the Rainforest Alliance seal. This Honduran green bean undergoes the Swiss Water decaffeinated process. 

This is best when roasted at a medium to medium-dark level. This is a rich and very satisfying coffee known for its caramel flavors imbued with notes of tropical fruits and berries. Sometimes, you can expect hints of chocolate and even apricot.

Grown in the San Pedro de Copan region of Honduras, the coffee farms are located at altitudes of 1.100 to 1.400 meters above sea level. The beans are patio dried on the farms after being harvested in the months of November to February.

These coffee beans can be purchased either in 1, 5, or 25-pound bags. 

Honduran is famous for its unique flavors and taste which differ from region to region. By roasting this bean, you’ll get to experience these flavors in your own home whenever you want to.

These coffee beans are sourced directly from the coffee farmers in Maui and are Kosher certified. They are not easy to find, so get them whenever you can. You won’t be disappointed by the rich and exotic flavors.

It’s recommended to roast these small beans at light to medium level in order to extract the full, tropical flavors. You can expect undertones of chocolate and hints of winey flavors as well. The acidity level is considered pleasant, not too strong but not too mild either.

These coffee beans are grown on the Ka’anapali Estate in Lahaina, Maui at elevations of 500 to 600 feet. This Mokka variety is not commercially grown anywhere else in the world. The seeds were originated in Ethiopia and while small in size it’s not peaberry.

Harvesting takes place between October and December and the beans are mechanically dried. The trees produce a low yield and they are difficult to hand-pick.

This is an expensive coffee bean and it can be purchased either in 1 lb. or 5 lb. bags.

This Hawaiian coffee bean is an interesting choice and one every coffee drinker needs to try at least once – if you can find it! Be careful while roasting as the small beans tend to burn quickly.

If you’re looking for a green coffee bean that gives you a clean and bright finish, you’ll find it with this one from Papua New Guinea. What’s more, the moderate to low acidity levels make it an ideal brew for coffee drinkers who struggle with acidity.

Grown in the Goroka Area of the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, the plantations are located at 1,400 to 2,400 meters above sea level. The ripe cherries are wet-processed and sun-dried on raised beds. Harvesting takes place between May and August.

The coffee farmers of this area choose to grow the coffee varietals known as Typica, Bourbon, and Arusha. 

The beans are Kosher certified and are available in 1, 5, or 25-pound bags. It’s recommended to roast them to a medium level so you can benefit from both the sweet and intense body of this bean.

Whether you’re using your drip machine or the Moka pot, you’ll find this bean gives you a decent espresso coffee brew. And, expect to experience a rich, chocolate aroma whenever you sip on this brew.

These beans have undergone the Swiss Water decaffeinating process, giving you a chemical-free green bean. They’re Kosher certified and are 99.9% caffeine-free.

A medium to dark roast level is recommended for this coffee bean if you want to extract the rich and unique flavors. The process of exposing the coffee beans to monsoon rain and wind causes the beans to lose their original acidity. Instead, you’re given a coffee that is pH neutral.

Flavors can be described as being hints of chocolate and mellow while being creamy. The body is smooth and mild leaving no unpleasant aftertaste.

The beans originate from Mysore, India, and are grown at elevations of 914 to 1,828 meters above sea level. The coffee varietals grown are Kents and Cauvery. After undergoing the monsoon process, the beans are harvested and sun-dried. Harvesting takes place from November to February.

This particular bean has the Royal Select Water Process certification and is available in 1,5, or 25-pound bags.

Coffee drinkers love this decaffeinated coffee because it doesn’t taste like decaf at all! And, you can use it to make your favorite espresso.