Green coffee beans are standard coffee beans that have not been roasted yet. These unroasted beans are naturally a vibrant green in appearance and turn various shades of brown once they have been roasted. Some coffee drinkers prefer to purchase and roast green beans themselves.

Green coffee beans have a shelf life of 12 to 18 months if stored in a cool, dark environment with low humidity. Unroasted green beans typically have a longer shelf life than roasted brown coffee beans if stored properly. Like most items these beans offer the most enjoyable experience when consumed fresh.

You can find a unique variety of exceptional Hawaiian unroasted green coffee beans right here at Big Island Coffee Roasters. We offer a 100% single origin Kona, Ka’u and Kona Peaberry green coffee bean ready for roasting!

Roasting your own coffee beans at home takes commitment and patience. You can start your journey with a popcorn popper and graduate to a specialist home roaster. Quality green coffee beans require special attention to extract the best flavor. Read more about how to roast green coffee beans in our blog post, Home Roasters Guide to Roasting Green Hawaiian & Kona Coffee at Home.

Yes, green coffee beans contain significant caffeine whether they are roasted or unroasted.

Caffeine content can vary on the coffee crop itself and how much one consumes (serving size). If you are sensitive to caffeine and are looking for a decaf coffee try out our Swiss Water Decaf Coffee.