Coffee enthusiasts frequently purchase green coffee beans to roast and brew at home, with buying in bulk allowing them to save money and always having fresh, quality beans on hand. Many gourmet coffees available today are certified as organic or fair trade; these indicate they were grown using sustainable practices that take environmental, social and economic considerations into account; but other non-certified green coffees may still produce sustainably and use safe handling processes; some mold-free varieties even exist! Although choosing certified green coffee may reduce mycotoxin exposure risks significantly, it is equally important that only high quality green coffee has been tested against mycotoxins before purchasing green.

Organic unroasted coffee should be purchased from a specialty store near you. Most shops will offer various green bean varieties with detailed information about where and how they were grown; many even provide sample bags so customers can try before committing to buy an entire bag.

Other options for purchasing green coffee beans include online retailers and specialty coffee websites. These businesses typically sell unroasted green coffee beans in 50-lb bags that meet most coffee roaster production needs, and may provide information about where and how the coffee was grown/processed.

As well as selecting organic certification, it is also advantageous to purchase green coffee that has been certified fair trade or by the Rainforest Alliance. Such organizations will verify that producers were paid a fair price for their product while having stringent storage and handling procedures to help minimize mycotoxins growth.

Consider whether or not the organic green coffee you purchase was grown under shade conditions. Shaded coffee trees increase their resistance to molds and pathogens while simultaneously helping the trees maintain a balanced microbiome – something especially crucial when growing coffee at higher elevations.