Green coffee beans are the unroasted seeds of the coffee plant. They are harvested from coffee cherries and have a pale green color. Unlike roasted coffee beans, green coffee beans lack the characteristic flavor and aroma associated with brewed coffee. The flavor potential of coffee is developed during the roasting process, which transforms the beans into the familiar brown coffee beans used for brewing. Green coffee beans are sought after by home roasters and professionals for their potential to create diverse flavor profiles when roasted to different levels. They are also used in extracts for potential health benefits due to their high chlorogenic acid content.