Cold Brew Coffee

Green Coffee Beans for Cold Brew

Unroasted green coffee for cold brew. A long, cold steep pulls out sweetness and body but very little acidity, so these lots are chosen for chocolate, nut and fruit that survive without heat – natural Brazils and Ugandans, fruity Kenyan and Rwandan coffees, and honeys for a rounder cup. Buy from 0.5kg with samples on most lots – and for a fruit-forward cold brew, try our Rwandan green coffee beans. Not sure which suits your brew? Compare them across our green coffee beans. Looking for roasted coffee? These are raw beans you roast yourself – here's how to start.

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  • What makes a coffee good for cold brew

    Cold water extracts acids and aromatics slowly and incompletely, so cold brew tastes smoother, sweeter and flatter than hot coffee from the same beans. Coffees with natural sweetness and body – Brazilian naturals for chocolate and nut, African naturals and honeys for fruit – keep their character best. Our cold brew buyer's guide has a full brewing walkthrough.

  • Roasting for cold brew

    Most roasters go medium to medium-dark for cold brew, because without heat a light roast can taste thin and grassy. Fruit-forward naturals can stay a little lighter if you want a fruitier result. Grind coarse and steep for roughly 12–18 hours.

  • Cold brew vs other immersion methods

    Cold brew is the gentlest immersion method. For hot immersion with more body, see French press; for a cleaner, faster cup, see Aeropress.

  • V60 Pour Over Coffee Brewing

    Green Coffee Beans for Pour Over

    Delicate, high-acidity green coffees that shine in pour over brews with clarity and elegance.

  • Aeropress Brewer

    Green Coffee Beans for Aeropress

    Green coffees that bring out the Aeropress’s best – fuller body, deep sweetness, and complexity.

  • Fruity Filter Brewing

    Green Coffee Beans for Fruity Filter Coffee

    Fruit-driven green coffees with bright acidity and sweetness, selected for standout performance in filter brewing.

  • Kenya Green Coffee Beans

    Kenyan Green Coffee Beans

    Distinctive Kenyan coffees with juicy acidity, refined structure, and strong regional and varietal character.

  • Rwanda Green Coffee Beans

    Rwandan Green Coffee Beans

    Rwandan coffees with bright acidity and balance, shaped by smallholders and a national push for quality.

  • Pulling an Espresso Shot

    Green Coffee Beans for Black Espresso

    Green coffees that stand out on their own – bold, sweet, complex, and full of character.

Your questions, answered

What are the best green coffee beans for cold brew?

Sweet, full-bodied lots – natural Brazils and Ugandans for chocolate and nut, African naturals and honeys for fruit.

What roast level is best for cold brew?

Usually medium to medium-dark. Light roasts can taste thin without heat, though fruity naturals can work a shade lighter.

Can you make cold brew from unroasted green coffee beans?

Not in the usual sense. Cold brew coffee is made from roasted, ground beans. Steeping raw green beans gives a grassy, tea-like drink that tastes nothing like coffee.

Do fruity coffees work for cold brew?

Yes – natural process lots from Kenya, Rwanda and Ethiopia can make a vivid, berry-led cold brew. Bright washed coffees tend to lose more.

Do you offer samples or trial batches before committing to larger orders?

Yes, we offer samples for most of our coffees. If you need a larger sample than what’s typically available, we recommend trying one of the smaller quantity options listed on our site. That way, you can test the coffee before committing to a larger order.

What sizes or quantities can I order?

All our green coffee beans come in 0.5kg, 1kg and 5kg bags. Approved wholesale accounts can also order 10kg and 20kg at lower per-kilo prices, and for full sacks or anything larger, just get in touch – we'll help you put a custom order together.