What makes a green coffee a staple

A staple has to do three things: taste the same from bag to bag, roast predictably across a range of levels, and be available again next month. That points to sweet, mainstream profiles – a chocolatey, nutty Brazilian natural, a fruit-led Ugandan or East African natural, a balanced washed Colombian and a clean decaf. Exciting single lots come and go in our seasonal range; staples are the coffees you can build a menu around.

How we keep staples in stock

We buy staples in larger volumes and plan replacements before the current lot runs out. Because harvests differ, the specific lot changes from time to time – a different farm or cooperative from the same region – but we cup each one against the profile it replaces before it goes on sale. Prices are reviewed each season rather than week to week, so you can cost a product without surprises.

Using staples for espresso and blends

Most roasters use staples as the backbone of a house espresso or blend: Brazil for body and sweetness, Colombia for structure, an East African natural when you want fruit on top. Roast components separately and blend after, as beans of different density and process rarely finish evenly together. Our green coffee for espresso range and espresso buyer's guide go further on building a shot.

Each staple is available as a subscription that saves an extra 5% on every delivery. Pick your coffee, weight and frequency, then skip, pause or cancel anytime from your account. Prices are reviewed each season and subscribers are told in advance of any change.

Staple Green Coffee Beans

Unroasted green coffee you can rely on all year. Our staples are the four profiles we keep in stock through every season: a natural Brazil, a natural East African, a washed Colombian and a Mexican Mountain Water decaf. They're picked for consistency rather than novelty – the base of a house espresso, a dependable filter or a blend you don't want to rebuild every few months. When a harvest sells through, we replace it with the closest match from the next crop, so the profile stays put even if the farm name changes. Buy from 0.5kg, or subscribe and save 5% on regular deliveries. Looking for roasted coffee? Everything here is raw – here's how to start roasting.

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Your guide to Staple Green Coffee Beans

What makes a green coffee a staple
A staple has to do three things: taste the same from bag to bag, roast predictably across a range of levels, and be available again next month. That points to sweet, mainstream profiles – a chocolatey, nutty Brazilian natural, a fruit-led Ugandan or East African natural, a balanced washed Colombian and a clean decaf. Exciting single lots come and go in our seasonal range; staples are the coffees you can build a menu around.
How we keep staples in stock
We buy staples in larger volumes and plan replacements before the current lot runs out. Because harvests differ, the specific lot changes from time to time – a different farm or cooperative from the same region – but we cup each one against the profile it replaces before it goes on sale. Prices are reviewed each season rather than week to week, so you can cost a product without surprises.
Using staples for espresso and blends
Most roasters use staples as the backbone of a house espresso or blend: Brazil for body and sweetness, Colombia for structure, an East African natural when you want fruit on top. Roast components separately and blend after, as beans of different density and process rarely finish evenly together. Our green coffee for espresso range and espresso buyer's guide go further on building a shot.
Staple subscriptions
Each staple is available as a subscription that saves an extra 5% on every delivery. Pick your coffee, weight and frequency, then skip, pause or cancel anytime from your account. Prices are reviewed each season and subscribers are told in advance of any change.

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Clearance Green Coffee Beans
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Your questions, answered

Which green coffees are in the staple range?

Four profiles: a natural Brazil, a natural East African (currently from Uganda), a washed Colombian and a Mexican Mountain Water decaf.

Do staple coffees come from the same farm every time?

Not always. When a lot sells through we replace it with the closest match from the next harvest – usually the same region – so the cup profile stays consistent even if the producer changes.

Can staple green coffee beans go out of stock?

We plan purchases to avoid gaps, so it's rare. If a lot does sell through before its replacement lands, we list the nearest match rather than leave the profile empty.

What's the difference between staple and seasonal green coffee?

Staples are kept in stock all year for consistency. Seasonal green coffees are bought in limited amounts each harvest and gone when they sell out.

Are staple coffees good for espresso?

Yes – most roasters use them for exactly that. The Brazil and Colombian work as single-origin house shots, and all four blend well.

Which staple should I start with?

For espresso or milk drinks, the Brazil. For filter, the Colombian. For a fruitier cup, the East African natural. For decaf drinkers, the Mountain Water decaf, which is one of our best sellers.

How does the staple subscription work?

Choose a staple, weight and delivery frequency and save an extra 5% on every order. You can skip, pause or cancel anytime from your account.

Can I buy staple green coffee in bulk?

Yes. All staples come in 5kg bags, and approved wholesale accounts can order 10kg and 20kg at lower per-kilo prices.

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.

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Your guide to Staple Green Coffee Beans

What makes a green coffee a staple

How we keep staples in stock

Using staples for espresso and blends

Staple subscriptions

Other options to explore

Staple Subscriptions

Seasonal Green Coffee Beans

Rare & Special Green Coffee Beans

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Your questions, answered

Which green coffees are in the staple range?

Do staple coffees come from the same farm every time?

Can staple green coffee beans go out of stock?

What's the difference between staple and seasonal green coffee?

Are staple coffees good for espresso?

Which staple should I start with?

How does the staple subscription work?

Can I buy staple green coffee in bulk?

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

What sizes or quantities can I order?

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