Indian coffee is grown under a canopy of shade trees in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, often alongside pepper and cardamom. The result is a clean, mild cup in Arabica and a full-bodied, low-acid Robusta that roasters around the world use in espresso blends and instant coffee.
We trade green coffee only — unroasted — so the beans reach your roastery with their full shelf life and character intact.
Which green coffee grades do you supply?
Indian green coffee is described by species, processing method and bean size. Washed Arabica is traded as Plantation; natural Arabica as Arabica Cherry; washed Robusta as Robusta Parchment; and natural Robusta as Robusta Cherry. Size grades such as AA, A, AB and PB describe screen size and bean shape.
We confirm the exact grade, screen, defect count and moisture limit in the contract, and the sample you approve is drawn from that lot.
Who buys green coffee beans from Versa Traders?
Our customers include:
- Coffee roasters building espresso and filter blends
- Importers and wholesalers supplying roasters in the GCC and beyond
- Instant and soluble coffee manufacturers
- Trading houses consolidating origin coffee for re-export
How is the coffee checked before shipment?
Every lot is checked for moisture, screen size, defects and foreign matter against the agreed specification. The results are issued as a quality analysis report. On request we arrange cupping notes, independent laboratory testing and third-party inspection before stuffing.
Can you ship green coffee to Jebel Ali and Khorfakkan?
Yes — it is exactly what our group has been doing. Our sister venture Versa Logistics has shipped 15 × 40ft containers of coffee beans to Jebel Ali and 2 × 40ft containers to Khorfakkan. Buy on FOB and use your own forwarder, or buy CFR/CIF and let us handle the freight.
Robusta or Arabica — which should you buy?
Choose Robusta for body, crema and cost efficiency in espresso blends and instant coffee; choose Arabica for sweetness and clarity in filter and single-origin roasts. Many roasters buy both and blend. See our dedicated Robusta and Arabica pages for grades and specifications.
Green Coffee Beans: frequently asked questions
Do you sell roasted coffee?
No. Versa Traders supplies unroasted green coffee beans only, for roasters and importers who roast to their own profile.
What is the minimum order for green coffee?
Most orders are full container loads. We can also supply smaller trial lots to new buyers so they can evaluate a grade before committing to container volumes.
Can I get a green coffee sample?
Yes. Samples are provided before orders, drawn from the lot we are offering. Tell us the grade and your delivery address.
How long does green coffee keep?
Stored cool and dry in jute with a hermetic liner, green coffee generally holds its quality for many months. Roast it within the period your quality team recommends for your blends.
Guides on green coffee beans
- How to Ship Coffee Beans from India to the UAE in a 40ft ContainerWhat it actually takes to get a 40ft container of coffee from an Indian curing works to a UAE port — in the order it happens.
- Indian Green Coffee Grades Explained: Plantation, Cherry, Parchment, AA and ABPlantation AA, Robusta Cherry AB, Parchment PB — here is what every word on an Indian coffee contract means.