The present invention provides a method for producing roasted coffee beans that are rich in flavor, have reduced unfavorable taste, and are useful as a starting material for a coffee beverage with a reduced amount of hydroxyhydroquinone. This method for producing roasted coffee beans comprises storing a starting material for roasted coffee beans in an airtight container, and heat-treating the starting material for roasted coffee beans at 100-160 DEG C under a humidified condition.本發明提供一種用作濃郁醇厚且雜味得以抑制,並且羥基氫醌量得以減少之咖啡飲料的原料之烘焙咖啡豆之製造方法。本發明之烘焙咖啡豆之製造方法為將原料烘焙咖啡豆收容於密閉容器內,於加濕條件下以100~160℃進行加熱處理。