Coffee beans

Coffee beans

Color Green when unroasted; various shades of brown when roasted

Coffee beans

Coffee beans are oval-shaped seeds from the Coffea plant, typically green when raw and brown after roasting. Their size ranges from 8–12 mm, and they have a distinctive aroma and flavor profile depending on origin, roast level, and processing method.

Coffee beans
Shape: Typically oval with a curved groove on one side
Size: Varies by variety; generally 10-15 mm in length and 6-10 mm in width
Color: Green when unroasted; various shades of brown when roasted
Weight: Approximately 0.15-0.20 grams per bean
Density: 0.55-0.65 g/cm³ (green beans); 0.30-0.50 g/cm³ (roasted beans)
Moisture Content : 10-12% for green beans; less than 5% for roasted beans
Surface Texture : Smooth with slight wrinkles when green; more pronounced cracks when roasted
Aroma: Grassy and herbal when green; aromatic and varied when roasted
Hardness: Hard and dense when green; brittle and lighter when roasted
Defects: May include broken, chipped, insect-damaged, or discolored beans
Roast Level : Light, medium, or dark roast affecting color and surface oiliness
Origin : Varies; commonly from regions like Latin America, Africa, and Asia
Processing Method : Wet (washed), dry (natural), or semi-dry (honey)
Storage Conditions : Cool, dry place in an airtight container for green beans; dark, airtight container for roasted beans
Shelf Life : Green beans: up to a year or more; roasted beans: optimal within 2 weeks after roasting

Used globally to brew coffee, they contain caffeine and antioxidants that offer an energy boost and health benefits. Coffee beans are sorted, graded, and roasted to precise standards, then packaged to retain freshness for both specialty and commercial markets

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