Current Prices for Specialty Coffee Beans by Origin

If you’ve ever wondered how much high-quality specialty coffee beans really cost — whether you're a roaster, shop owner, or curious home enthusiast — the answer depends on origin, processing method, and grade. This guide breaks down the actual market prices and tasting notes for a wide range of current green coffee offerings, from Yirgacheffe to Colombia, and everything in between.

To put it simply: wholesale prices for specialty-grade green coffee beans currently range from around $45 per kilo (for Brazilian SC14/16 semi-washed) up to $267 per 150g (for Colombian Geisha sun-dried), with most Ethiopian and Central American beans falling between $65–$190 per kilo depending on grade and process.

Yirgacheffe & Sidamo: Ethiopia’s Premium Origins

Yirgacheffe is one of Ethiopia’s most celebrated coffee regions, known for bright acidity and floral complexity. Current offerings include:

• Yirgacheffe G3 from Bangi Mazgi (medium roast, natural): priced $78–$156/kg, with notes of jackfruit, spice, and wine.
• Yirgacheffe G1 from Guddo (medium roast, natural): $85–$170/kg, showcasing blueberry, honey, purple fruit, and citrus.
• Yirgacheffe G1 from Aricha (light roast, natural): $95–$190/kg, highlighting light fermented wine notes, sweet orange, spice, and honey sweetness.
• Yirgacheffe G2 from Dama Co-op (light roast, washed): $75–$150/kg, with lemon peel, black tea, longan, and floral tones.
• Yirgacheffe G2 from Kochere (light roast, washed): $69–$138/kg, imparting jasmine, lemon, bergamot, honey, and black tea.

Sidamo Region Varieties

The Sidamo region, home to diverse microclimates, also offers multiple distinct profiles:

• Sidamo G2 (light roast, washed): $69–$138/kg, featuring wild ginger, honey, citrus, and lemon.
• Sidamo G1 from Guji (light roast, natural): $79–$158/kg, with jasmine, honey, citrus, and ripe berries.
• Sidamo Shakiso (light roast, natural): $75–$150/kg, offering lemon, mango, blueberry, and wine-like notes.
• 90+ Levelup ‘Floral Words’ (light roast, natural, nationwide shipping): $128–$256/kg, highlighting berry, floral, and grape notes.
• 90+ Levelup ‘Rosemary Freshness’ (light roast, washed, nationwide shipping): $120–$240/kg, with floral, lemon, honey, lychee.

Indonesian Coffee Offerings

Indonesia is known for its earthy, full-bodied profiles achieved through unique processing methods like wet hulling (Giling Basah). Current beans include:

• Mandheling G1 from Sumatra’s Lintong (medium-dark roast, wet-hulled): $79–$158/kg, with toast, nut, and pine notes.
• Sumatra Aceh Gayo (19+ mesh, medium-dark roast, wet-hulled): $105–$316/kg, noted for smooth body, high density, spice, and herbal depth.
• Bali (medium roast, natural): $118–$236/kg, from the Mount Batukaru region, with ripe peach, pineapple, and brown sugar.

Latin American Origins

Coffee from Central and South America tends to offer balanced profiles with chocolatey, nutty, or citrus dimensions:

• Brazil SC14/16 from Minas Gerais (medium roast, pulped natural): $45–$90/kg, featuring roasted sunflower seed, sweet finish, woody notes, and dark chocolate.
• Costa Rica SHB from Shumarva Estate (medium roast, natural): $128–$256/kg, with honeycrisp apple, dried berries, and yellow fruit.
• Costa Rica SHB from Diamond Hill Estate (medium-dark roast, washed): $69–$138/kg, offering mild citrus, toast, and clean caramel-chocolate tones.
• Costa Rica SHB from Santa Román Royal (medium-dark roast, washed): $69–$138/kg, highlighting berry, caramel, cream, and light spice.
• Costa Rica SHB from Fire Phoenix Estate (medium roast, red honey): $79–$158/kg, delivering dried fruit, vanilla, honey, and a full body.
• Panama SHB from Cielito Luis Estate (medium roast, washed): $69–$138/kg, with floral, citrus acidity, and clean brightness.
• Panama SHB from Elita Estate (medium roast, washed): $75–$150/kg, showcasing creamy bread, apricot kernel, and rounded acidity.
• Panama SHB from Cupido Estate (30% Geisha, medium roast, honey-washed): $79–$158/kg, with white grape, caramel, honey, and black tea.

Other Notable Origins

Additional highlights from Africa, South America, and beyond:

• Kenya AA from Yala Estate (light roast, washed): $85–$170/kg, with dark fruit, grape, citrus acidity, and sweet guava-citrus notes.
• Kenya AA from Gitugi Factory (light roast, washed, nationwide): $85–$170/kg, offering floral, blackcurrant, and cranberry.
• Colombia Huila from Diamante Estate (medium roast, washed): $112–$224/kg, with hazelnut, pistachio, caramel, and creamy texture.
• Colombia from Santa Rita Estate (medium-dark roast, washed, nationwide): $69–$138/kg, showing clean cane sugar and medium body.
• Colombia Excelso from Millennial Estate (medium-dark roast, washed, nationwide): $69–$138/kg, with balanced structure, sweet acidity, and nut-chocolate finish.
• Colombia Geisha from Esperanza Estate (light roast, natural): $267/150g, delivering berry, honey, vanilla, and juice-like sweetness.
• Colombia Mocha from Esperanza Estate (medium roast, honey): $158–$316/kg, with floral, apple, walnut, and sugarcane.
• Tanzania Peaberry from Kilimanjaro (medium roast, washed): $68–$136/kg, featuring apricot, date, spice, and malted chocolate.
• El Salvador Pacamara from Ataisi Estate (medium roast, washed): $89–$178/kg, with nut-chocolate, passionfruit, cream, and strawberry.
• El Salvador Himalaya Estate (medium roast, pulped natural): $75–$150/kg, highlighting plum, brown sugar, and wine-like acidity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price range for specialty green coffee beans?

Prices currently range from approximately $45 per kilogram (for Brazilian SC14/16 semi-washed) to over $1,700 per kilogram (for Colombian Geisha at $267/150g), with most Ethiopian and Central American beans priced between $65–$190/kg depending on grade and processing method.

Which Ethiopian origins are most expensive?

Yirgacheffe G1 Aricha (natural, light roast) and Sidamo G1 Guji (natural) command the highest prices among Ethiopian beans listed, at $95–$190/kg and $79–$158/kg respectively, due to their limited availability and complex fruit-forward profiles.

Are Geisha beans very costly?

Yes — the Colombian Geisha from Esperanza Estate is listed at $267 for a 150g lot, equating to over $1,700 per kilogram, reflecting its rarity and distinctive cup profile.

What’s the cheapest specialty coffee listed?

The most affordable specialty-grade coffee is Brazilian SC14/16 (semi-washed, medium roast) at $45–$90 per kilogram, valued for its nutty, chocolatey profile and clean finish.

Do any beans offer nationwide shipping?

Yes, several beans including 90+ Levelup Florals and Rosemary, Yirgacheffe G1 Aricha, and Costa Rican SHB offerings are marked as available with nationwide shipping.

Where can I buy these beans at these prices?

The prices listed reflect current green coffee wholesale rates; for roasted versions or direct purchase, contact the roaster or check specialty importers such as FrontStreet Coffee, which offers related Yirgacheffe options.

Recommended FrontStreet Yirgacheffe Coffees

For those exploring Yirgacheffe, start with FrontStreet Coffee’s washed Yirgacheffe — a classic introduction with bright citrus, jasmine, and a tea-like body. Also consider the FrontStreet Red Cherry Yirgacheffe, a natural-process lot that highlights berry, honey, and creamy texture from fully ripe fruit. Both showcase the region’s signature floral and citrus brightness. Freshly roasted within 5 days · Orders placed before 17:00 ship the same day · Next-day delivery across most of Guangdong Province.