Green Coffee Knowledge Hub

Specialty green coffee from the world's finest origins

We connect roasters, cafés, wholesalers and coffee brands with traceable, high-quality Arabica - selected for consistency, flavour and sustainability across Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama.

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

Full control over roast profiles
Fresher coffee for your customers
Consistent quality lot to lot
Better margins than pre-roasted
Direct origin sourcing
Full traceability from farm
Greater flavour development
Ability to create signature blends

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

89.0SCA

Volcan

PacamaraNatural2024

Cup NotesRum · Vanilla · Peach · Muscovado Sugar

02Colombia

Azahar Edwin Zambrano

89.0SCA

Huila, Algeciras

CastiloAnaerobic Natural2025

Cup NotesFloral · Candy · Winey · Juicy · Cocoa · Stone Fruits

03Colombia

Campo Hermoso

89.0SCA

Quindio

CaturraCherry Madness - CM Natural2025

Cup NotesFloral · Cherry · Strawberry · Syrupy · Jammy · Tropical Fruits

04Panama

Savage Coffees

89.0SCA

Volcan

CaturraNatural2024

Cup NotesTropical Fruits · Rum · Toasted Almonds · Coconut

05Colombia

Azahar Edwin Zambrano

89.0SCA

Huila, Algeciras

CastilloAnaerobic Natural2025

Cup NotesFloral · Candy · Winey · Juicy · Cocoa · Stone Fruits

06Panama

Savage Coffees

89.0SCA

Volcan

TypicaNatural2024

Cup NotesCoffee Flower · Toasted Almond · Milk Chocolate · Cane Sugar

07Panama

Finca Deborah

89.0SCA

Volcan

CaturraNatural2024

Cup NotesTropical Fruits · Rum · Toasted Almonds · Coconut

08Colombia

Campo Hermoso

89.0SCA

Quindio

CaturraCherry Madness CM Natural2025

Cup NotesFloral · Cherry · Strawberry · Syrupy · Jammy · Tropical Fruits

09Colombia

Azahar Community Lot

88.5SCA

Chachagüí, Nariño

Castilo, CaturraNatural Extended2025

Cup NotesBright Citrus Acidity · Deep Panela Like Sweetness · Floral Under Tones

10Ethiopia

Buku Sayisa

88.5SCA

Guji Hambela

HeirloomAnaerobic Natural2025

Cup NotesFloral Aromatics · Winey Sweetness · Syrupy · Candy-like Finish

11Ethiopia

Uraga-Raro Nensebo

88.5SCA

Guji Uraga

JARC, LandracesNatural2025

Cup NotesJasmine · Blueberry · Tropical Fruits · Hint of Spice

12Colombia

Azahar Community Lot

88.5SCA

Chachagüí, Nariño

Castillo, CaturraExtended Natural2025

Cup NotesBright Citrus Acidity · Panela-like Sweetness · Floral

13Colombia

Campo Hermoso

88.0SCA

Quindio

CaturraCo-Fermented2025

Cup NotesStrawberry · Floral · Honey · Plum · Hibiscus · Candy

14Colombia

Campo Hermoso

88.0SCA

Quindio

CaturraStrawberry Mossto Co-Fermented2025

Cup NotesStrawberry · Floral · Honey · Plum · Hibiscus · Candy

15Colombia

Azahar Community Lot

87.5SCA

Huila, Acevedo

Pink BourbonWashed Anaerobic2025

Cup NotesFloral · Cardamom · Vanilla · Tangerine · Lychee

16Colombia

Azahar Community Lot

87.5SCA

Huila, Aipe

CastilloWashed2025

Cup NotesCane Sugar · Mandarin · Plum · Cocoa

17Colombia

Azahar Community Lot

87.5SCA

Huila, Acevedo

Pink BourbonAnaerobic Washed2025

Cup NotesFloral · Cardamom · Vanilla · Tangerine · Lychee

18Colombia

Azahar Community Lot

87.5SCA

Huila, Aipe

CastiloWashed2025

Cup NotesSugar Cane · Mandarin · Plum · Cocoa

19Ethiopia

Buku Sayisa

87.5SCA

Guji Hambela

Kurume, BadessaNatural2025

Cup NotesJasmine · Blueberry · Red Currant · Sweet Bergamot · Hint of Cocoa · Spice

20Ethiopia

Shakiso Hoqata

87.0SCA

Guji Oromia

HeirloomNatural2025

Cup NotesBlueberry · Jasmine · Orange · Earl Grey

21Colombia

Azahar Regional Lot

87.0SCA

Huila

CastilloWashed2025

Cup NotesHint of Berries · Caramelized Brown Sugar · Cherry

22Colombia

Azahar Regional Lot

87.0SCA

Huila

CastiloWashed2025

Cup NotesHint of Berries · Caramelised Brown Sugar · Cherry

23Costa Rica

Cafe Rivense

87.0SCA

Chirripo Mountain

Catturra-CatuaiNatural2024

Cup NotesDark Chocolate · Cherry · Almond · Vanilla · Dried Apricot

24Ethiopia

Shakicha

87.0SCA

Guji Guduba

HeirloomNatural2025

Cup NotesStrawberry · Blueberry · Stone Fruits · Hints of Cocoa

25Brazil

Campos Altos - Bourbon Speciality

84.0SCA

Cerrado Mineiro

Catuai, AraraNatural2025

Cup NotesHint of Berries · Caramel · Brown Sugar · Milk Chocolate

26Brazil

Bronze Cloud

84.0SCA

Minas Geiras

VariousNatural2025

Cup NotesHazel Nut · Vanilla · Milk Chocolate

27Brazil

Pocos De Caldas - Bourbon Speciality

84.0SCA

Minas Geiras

Yellow Bourbon, CatuaiNatural2025

Cup NotesMixed Berries · Milk Chocolate · Brown Sugar

28Brazil

Pocos De Caldas-Bourbon Specialty

84.0SCA

Minas Geiras

Yellow Bourbon, CatuaiNatural2025

Cup NotesMixed Berries · Milk Chocolate · Brown Sugar

29Brazil

Campos Altos-Bourbon Specialty

84.0SCA

Cerrado Mineiro

Catuai, AraraNatural2025

Cup NotesHint of Berries · Caramel · Brown Sugar · Milk Chocolate

30Brazil

Bronze Cloud

84.0SCA

Minas Geiras

VariousNatural2025

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.

1
Coffee Cherry
2
Harvesting
3
Sorting
4
Processing
5
Drying
6
Green Coffee Export
7
Roasting
8
Grinding
9
Brewing

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.

Fruity Citrus Floral Sweet Chocolate & Nut Spicy & Winey
ChocolateCaramelBrown SugarVanillaHoneyJasmineBlueberryCherryPeachMandarinOrangeStrawberryRed CurrantBergamotLycheeRumCocoaTropical FruitsStone FruitsCardamomToasted AlmondMilk ChocolateCane SugarPlumEarl GreyFloralCandyWineyJammy

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

JasmineBlueberryBergamotOrangeTea-like bodyFloral aromasElegant acidity

Coffee Varieties

The varieties behind the cup

Each variety carries its own genetics, growing habits and flavour signature.

VarietyOriginPlantCup ProfileAcidityBodySweetnessRoast
BourbonRéunion / Latin AmericaTall plant, susceptible to diseaseSweet, complex, balancedMediumMediumHighLight–Medium
Yellow BourbonBrazilYellow cherry on ripeningBright, sweet, citricMedium-HighMediumHighMedium
Pink BourbonColombiaPink-hued cherry, hybridFloral, sweet, delicateHighLight-MediumHighLight
CaturraBrazil (Bourbon mutation)Compact, high-yield dwarfBright, clean, citricHighLight-MediumMediumLight–Medium
CastilloColombia (bred)Disease-resistant, productiveSweet, mild, balancedMediumMediumMedium-HighMedium
CatuaiBrazil (Mundo Novo × Caturra)Compact, wind-resistantSweet, nutty, chocolateyMediumMedium-FullHighMedium–Dark
PacamaraEl SalvadorVery large cherry, robustComplex, floral, intenseHighFullMedium-HighLight–Medium
AraraBrazilResistant, high-yieldSweet, fruity, cleanMedium-HighMediumHighLight–Medium
HeirloomEthiopiaWild, diverse landracesFloral, tea-like, complexHighLightMedium-HighLight
KurumeEthiopia (Yirgacheffe)Small, compact landraceFloral, citrus, elegantHighLightMediumLight
JARC LandracesEthiopia (Jimima research)Improved Ethiopian landracesFruity, complex, balancedHighLight-MediumMedium-HighLight
TypicaYemen (parent of all Arabica)Tall, conical, low yieldClean, sweet, refinedMedium-HighMediumHighLight–Medium

Roast Development

A guide to roast levels

Use the slider to understand how roast development reshapes acidity, sweetness and body.

Light RoastMedium RoastMedium-DarkDark Roast

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.

01

Floral

JasmineRoseCoffee Flower
02

Fruity

BlueberryCherryStrawberryPeachLychee
03

Citrus

OrangeMandarinBergamot
04

Berry

Red CurrantBlackberry
05

Stone Fruits

PlumApricot
06

Chocolate

Milk ChocolateCocoaDark Chocolate
07

Nutty

Toasted AlmondHazelnut
08

Caramel

CaramelBrown SugarCane Sugar
09

Sweet

HoneyVanillaMolasses
10

Spicy

CardamomCloveBlack Pepper
11

Winey

RumWineyJammy

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.

Frequently Asked Questions