Our Mission
Specialty coffee as a vehicle for positive change
People
We have built long-term direct trade partnerships with farmer co-ops that ensure fair pay, educational and economic opportunity.
planet
We protect the Earth by funding reforestation and biodiversity in the Coffeelands, and running a solar powered roastery.
impact
We use coffee as a force for good - investing in our community, in economic empowerment, and change that lasts for generations.
Find Dean's Beans Near You
Follow Us
Keep Up With
Creating Real Change
Behind The Beans
Where to Buy Bulk Coffee Beans Guide
Coffee lovers often consider buying bulk beans. Why? It can be a good way to save money if you know what you love and want more. It’s also popular with cafes, vacation rentals, co-ops, office coffee, and others looking for flavorful coffees for their teams or customers.
What Is Ethiopian Coffee?
Ever wondered where coffee actually comes from? It started in Ethiopia. Over 6,000 unnamed Arabica varieties still grow wild in the country's southwestern highlands, where coffee is a deep part of daily life and culture.
How Long Do Green Coffee Beans Last?
Are you a home roaster curious about how long your green beans will last? Do they ever go bad like other foods can? And how do they compare with roasted and ground coffees in storage?
Blog Posts
Sumatra Update
It's our Anniversary!
Dean's Beans is celebrating their third aniversary of being a worker-owned cooperative! The team reflects on the past several years at the beanery and offers insight on Dean's whereabouts.
Coffee, Reforestation, and the Future in Peru
During a recent trip to Peru, we visited our longtime partners at the Pangoa Cooperative and saw firsthand how reforestation, organic farming, and long-term planning are shaping the future of coffee. From restoring land damaged by pineapple production to planting coffee beneath a growing shade canopy, the work happening there is a powerful reminder of what decades-long partnerships can grow.
