Education
What Makes Geisha So Special?
Hidden For Over 60 Years
For over 60 years, the "superstar" Geisha plant lay hidden at the legendary farm, Hacienda l...
Water and Coffee - What You Need to Know
Water Basics
Water not only makes up the majority of a cup of brewed coffee, the composition of your water can have a...
Is Fair Trade the same as Direct Trade?
It's a question we get asked all the time. And no wonder, with all the terms out there surrounding coffee, it can be ...
Women in Coffee
History of Women in Coffee
Did you know: the first paper coffee filter was invented by a woman in 1908? Amalie Augus...
Our Coffee Sourcing Values
At Joe Bean, our journey to find exceptional coffee starts with strong connections to our growers. Here Ben, who lead...
Brewin' With Ben: Coffee Terms
Coffee terminology can be a bit confusing, especially if you are new to the world of specialty coffee. In this episod...
Discovering the Power Of Purpose
As a bootstrapped small business, we’ve had our fair share of hurdles, with a few seasons of face-down discouragement sprinkled in. But you, our dedicated coffee drinkers, have stuck with us—faithfully enabling us to hit many milestones over the years and boosting our collective ability to do good. And now, it is our great pleasure to share another one: After a year-long process, we are officially a B Corp Certified Business!