A coffee tree with ripe bean berries is a plant that produces the seeds that are used to make coffee. The coffee tree belongs to the genus Coffea, which has over 120 species, but only two of them, Arabica and Robusta, are widely cultivated for commercial purposes.

The coffee tree is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall, but is usually pruned to a shorter height for easier harvesting. The coffee tree has glossy green leaves and white flowers that are very fragrant. The flowers are pollinated by insects or by the wind, and then develop into fruits called coffee cherries.

The coffee cherries are green at first, but turn red or purple when they are ripe. Each cherry contains two coffee beans, which are actually the seeds of the fruit. The beans are covered by a thin skin, a layer of pulp, and a parchment-like membrane. The beans are harvested by hand or by machine, depending on the type of coffee and the location of the plantation.

The harvested beans are then processed to remove the outer layers and dried to reduce their moisture content. The dried beans are called green coffee, and they are ready to be roasted, ground, and brewed to make coffee.

The coffee tree is a tropical plant that requires a warm and humid climate, rich and well-drained soil, and moderate shade. The coffee tree is native to Africa, but is now grown in many parts of the world, especially in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and India.