Why Green Coffee
Raw potential, in your hands
Green coffee beans are the raw, unroasted seeds of the coffee cherry. Unlike roasted coffee, green beans preserve their natural characteristics, allowing roasters to develop unique flavour profiles through carefully controlled roasting.
Every origin, altitude, processing method and variety contributes to the final cup.
Why professional roasters buy green coffee
Current Offerings
Green coffee origins we offer
Browse our current selection from Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama - filter by origin, process or tasting notes. Request samples for any lot.
01Panama
Savage Coffees
Volcan
Cup NotesRum · Vanilla · Peach · Muscovado Sugar
02Colombia
Azahar Edwin Zambrano
Huila, Algeciras
Cup NotesFloral · Candy · Winey · Juicy · Cocoa · Stone Fruits
03Colombia
Campo Hermoso
Quindio
Cup NotesFloral · Cherry · Strawberry · Syrupy · Jammy · Tropical Fruits
04Panama
Savage Coffees
Volcan
Cup NotesTropical Fruits · Rum · Toasted Almonds · Coconut
05Colombia
Azahar Edwin Zambrano
Huila, Algeciras
Cup NotesFloral · Candy · Winey · Juicy · Cocoa · Stone Fruits
06Panama
Savage Coffees
Volcan
Cup NotesCoffee Flower · Toasted Almond · Milk Chocolate · Cane Sugar
07Panama
Finca Deborah
Volcan
Cup NotesTropical Fruits · Rum · Toasted Almonds · Coconut
08Colombia
Campo Hermoso
Quindio
Cup NotesFloral · Cherry · Strawberry · Syrupy · Jammy · Tropical Fruits
09Colombia
Azahar Community Lot
Chachagüí, Nariño
Cup NotesBright Citrus Acidity · Deep Panela Like Sweetness · Floral Under Tones
10Ethiopia
Buku Sayisa
Guji Hambela
Cup NotesFloral Aromatics · Winey Sweetness · Syrupy · Candy-like Finish
11Ethiopia
Uraga-Raro Nensebo
Guji Uraga
Cup NotesJasmine · Blueberry · Tropical Fruits · Hint of Spice
12Colombia
Azahar Community Lot
Chachagüí, Nariño
Cup NotesBright Citrus Acidity · Panela-like Sweetness · Floral
13Colombia
Campo Hermoso
Quindio
Cup NotesStrawberry · Floral · Honey · Plum · Hibiscus · Candy
14Colombia
Campo Hermoso
Quindio
Cup NotesStrawberry · Floral · Honey · Plum · Hibiscus · Candy
15Colombia
Azahar Community Lot
Huila, Acevedo
Cup NotesFloral · Cardamom · Vanilla · Tangerine · Lychee
16Colombia
Azahar Community Lot
Huila, Aipe
Cup NotesCane Sugar · Mandarin · Plum · Cocoa
17Colombia
Azahar Community Lot
Huila, Acevedo
Cup NotesFloral · Cardamom · Vanilla · Tangerine · Lychee
18Colombia
Azahar Community Lot
Huila, Aipe
Cup NotesSugar Cane · Mandarin · Plum · Cocoa
19Ethiopia
Buku Sayisa
Guji Hambela
Cup NotesJasmine · Blueberry · Red Currant · Sweet Bergamot · Hint of Cocoa · Spice
20Ethiopia
Shakiso Hoqata
Guji Oromia
Cup NotesBlueberry · Jasmine · Orange · Earl Grey
21Colombia
Azahar Regional Lot
Huila
Cup NotesHint of Berries · Caramelized Brown Sugar · Cherry
22Colombia
Azahar Regional Lot
Huila
Cup NotesHint of Berries · Caramelised Brown Sugar · Cherry
23Costa Rica
Cafe Rivense
Chirripo Mountain
Cup NotesDark Chocolate · Cherry · Almond · Vanilla · Dried Apricot
24Ethiopia
Shakicha
Guji Guduba
Cup NotesStrawberry · Blueberry · Stone Fruits · Hints of Cocoa
25Brazil
Campos Altos - Bourbon Speciality
Cerrado Mineiro
Cup NotesHint of Berries · Caramel · Brown Sugar · Milk Chocolate
26Brazil
Bronze Cloud
Minas Geiras
Cup NotesHazel Nut · Vanilla · Milk Chocolate
27Brazil
Pocos De Caldas - Bourbon Speciality
Minas Geiras
Cup NotesMixed Berries · Milk Chocolate · Brown Sugar
28Brazil
Pocos De Caldas-Bourbon Specialty
Minas Geiras
Cup NotesMixed Berries · Milk Chocolate · Brown Sugar
29Brazil
Campos Altos-Bourbon Specialty
Cerrado Mineiro
Cup NotesHint of Berries · Caramel · Brown Sugar · Milk Chocolate
30Brazil
Bronze Cloud
Minas Geiras
Cup NotesHazelnut · Vanilla · Milk Chocolate
The Journey
From farm to cup
Nine disciplined stages between a ripe cherry and a finished brew - each one shaping the final cup.
Processing Methods
How the cherry becomes the bean
Processing method is one of the single biggest influences on cup character.
Natural Process
Coffee cherries dry with the fruit intact, slowly under the sun.
Produces
- Sweetness
- Fruity flavours
- Wine-like body
- Tropical notes
Washed Process
Fruit is removed before drying, leaving a clean, refined bean.
Produces
- Bright acidity
- Clean cup
- Floral aromas
- Elegant finish
Honey Process
Partial mucilage is left on the bean during drying.
Produces
- Balanced sweetness
- Smooth body
- Caramel
- Stone fruits
Anaerobic Fermentation
Controlled oxygen-free fermentation unlocks new flavour pathways.
Produces
- Exotic flavours
- High complexity
- Tropical fruit
- Floral sweetness
Co-Fermented
Advanced fermentation techniques with selected fruits or yeasts.
Produces
- Experimental profiles
- Intense aromatics
- Unique sweetness
- Competition coffees
Understanding Coffee Notes
What are tasting notes?
Coffee tasting notes are natural flavour characteristics developed through variety, terroir, altitude, processing and roasting - not by adding flavourings.
Origin Explorer
Coffee origins we source from
Select a country to explore its character and our current offerings.
02Ethiopia
The birthplace of coffee - elegant, floral and endlessly complex.
Our Ethiopian selections from Guji include jasmine, blueberry, red currant, bergamot, cocoa, strawberry, orange and Earl Grey characteristics, with cupping scores up to 88.5.
Known for
Coffee Varieties
The varieties behind the cup
Each variety carries its own genetics, growing habits and flavour signature.
| Variety | Origin | Plant | Cup Profile | Acidity | Body | Sweetness | Roast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon | Réunion / Latin America | Tall plant, susceptible to disease | Sweet, complex, balanced | Medium | Medium | High | Light–Medium |
| Yellow Bourbon | Brazil | Yellow cherry on ripening | Bright, sweet, citric | Medium-High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Pink Bourbon | Colombia | Pink-hued cherry, hybrid | Floral, sweet, delicate | High | Light-Medium | High | Light |
| Caturra | Brazil (Bourbon mutation) | Compact, high-yield dwarf | Bright, clean, citric | High | Light-Medium | Medium | Light–Medium |
| Castillo | Colombia (bred) | Disease-resistant, productive | Sweet, mild, balanced | Medium | Medium | Medium-High | Medium |
| Catuai | Brazil (Mundo Novo × Caturra) | Compact, wind-resistant | Sweet, nutty, chocolatey | Medium | Medium-Full | High | Medium–Dark |
| Pacamara | El Salvador | Very large cherry, robust | Complex, floral, intense | High | Full | Medium-High | Light–Medium |
| Arara | Brazil | Resistant, high-yield | Sweet, fruity, clean | Medium-High | Medium | High | Light–Medium |
| Heirloom | Ethiopia | Wild, diverse landraces | Floral, tea-like, complex | High | Light | Medium-High | Light |
| Kurume | Ethiopia (Yirgacheffe) | Small, compact landrace | Floral, citrus, elegant | High | Light | Medium | Light |
| JARC Landraces | Ethiopia (Jimima research) | Improved Ethiopian landraces | Fruity, complex, balanced | High | Light-Medium | Medium-High | Light |
| Typica | Yemen (parent of all Arabica) | Tall, conical, low yield | Clean, sweet, refined | Medium-High | Medium | High | Light–Medium |
Roast Development
A guide to roast levels
Use the slider to understand how roast development reshapes acidity, sweetness and body.
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Medium
Body
Light
Bitterness
Low
Brewing
Pour Over, Filter, Aeropress
Brewing Methods
From bean to brew
The right brew method unlocks the right roast.
Espresso
Pressurised extraction producing a concentrated, intense cup with crema.
Pour Over
Manual drip brewing highlighting clarity, acidity and aroma.
French Press
Full immersion brewing yielding a rich, heavy body.
Cold Brew
Long cold steep producing smooth, low-acidity coffee.
Filter
Batch drip brewing for balanced, scalable service.
Aeropress
Pressure + immersion hybrid - versatile and forgiving.
Siphon
Vacuum brewing producing a clean, dramatic, aromatic cup.
The Coffee Wheel
The flavour wheel
A map of the natural flavour families you can find in specialty coffee.
Floral
Fruity
Citrus
Berry
Stone Fruits
Chocolate
Nutty
Caramel
Sweet
Spicy
Winey
The HORECA 360 Difference
Why choose HORECA 360
Premium sourcing standards
Direct farmer relationships
Global origin coverage
Consistent lot-to-lot quality
Full traceability
Container & spot purchases
Custom sourcing on request
Sample support for roasters
Logistics & documentation
Pre-shipment quality inspection
Green Coffee FAQ
Questions roasters ask us
From grading and storage to ordering and shipping - the essentials of sourcing green coffee.
Request Samples
Begin your sourcing conversation
Request samples, container quotes or custom sourcing. Our coffee team responds within 24 working hours.
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