Othaya, Kenya is sourced from family-owned farms organized around the Gatugi and Gatuyaini Factories (wet mills) in Nyeri County, Kenya, on the eastern slopes of the Aberdares mountain ranges. Tastes: Juicy, citrus, red berries, lively. These mills process coffee from farmers [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee April 2019
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Tumba Village, Rwanda Now Available
Tumba Village, Rwanda: We are lucky to get this beautiful coffee from the folks at Crop to Cup importers. Tastes: Sweet, delicate, peaches in syrup. Here’s some of its amazing story, in the words of Jacob Elster from Crop to [ … ] Read More
Equinox Espresso, Kenya Now Available
We decided to toast the coming of Spring with Equinox Espresso from Kenya. Tastes: Grapefruit, juicy, toasted coconut finish. This coffee is sourced from a number of family-owned farms throughout Kenya. Producers deliver their harvested cherry to be processed at [ … ] Read More
Buhorwa, Burundi Now Available
Introducing Buhorwa, Burundi. Tastes: Cola bottle candy, black cherry, spice. We are able to purchase this unique coffee through the efforts of Crop to Cup Coffee Importers. 631 small coffee producers contribute cherry to Buhorwa Washing Station. The coffee is 100% [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee March 2019
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Buf “Nyarusiza”, Rwanda Now Available
Buf “Nyarusiza”, Rwanda comes from Buf Café and is 100% Bourbon variety. Tastes: Delicate, clean, red apple. The famed Buf Café washing station is in the mountains near the village of Karaba, in the Ginkongoro prefecture in south-central Rwanda. Buf [ … ] Read More
La Florida “Acevedo”, Colombia Now Available
La Florida “Acevedo”, Colombia is composed of small day-lots from Gilberto Rojas’ second harvest of the year. Tastes: Caramel, mandarin, sweet. This wonderful coffee from Finca La Florida is another gem brought to us by Jeff Fleming at APEX Coffee Imports. [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee February 2019
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Funes, Colombia Now Available
Funes, Colombia: This complex Colombian has that concentrated intensity we have come to love so much in our coffees. Tastes: Concentrated, pineapple, grape candy. This excellent coffee comes from a group of producers in a fairly new coffee growing region. [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee January 2019
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Kiunyu, Kenya Now Available
Flavours of rich dried fruits make this sweet Kenyan a Christmassy treat. Tastes: Rich fruitcake, raisins, dried currants. This coffee was produced by various smallholder farmers belonging to the Karithathi Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) delivering to the Kiunyu wet mill [ … ] Read More
Banco Gotete, Ethiopia Now Available
Banco Gotete, Ethiopia – Another aromatically stunning coffee from the Yirgacheffe region. Tastes: Peach candy, anise, floral, lemon. This exceptional lot was processed, dry milled and exported by Legu Trading. The coffee was grown by smallholder farmers living around the town [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee December 2018
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s* best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Christmas Reserve: El Aguacatal “La Garita”, Guatemala Now Available
Christmas Reserve: El Aguacatal “La Garita”, Guatemala – Petronilo Martinez and son, Petronilo Jesus, manage Finca El Aguacatal on the Mexican Border. They named their farm after the avocado trees that were planted throughout the plantation. Onyx has been fortunate [ … ] Read More
El Injerto “Pandora”, Guatemala Now Available
“Pandora”, Guatemala – another spectacular micro-lot from Finca El Injerto that cannot be missed! Perfect to get the holiday season ball rolling. Tastes: Creamy body, subtle peach, hint of salt. Here is some information on this very special coffee from [ … ] Read More
Yara, Kenya Now Available
Yara, Kenya is the first coffee we have purchased through Crop to Cup Importers, and what a way to start! This spectacular offering leapt off the table at us with profound berry-like aromatics and a refreshing, juicy snap. Tastes: Jammy, raspberry, [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee November 2018
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s* best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Shakiso Espresso, Ethiopia Now Available
Shakiso Espresso, Ethiopia is another exotically complex wonder-coffee from Jeff Fleming at Apex, this time roasted especially for espresso brewing. Tastes: Citrus fruits, Earl Grey, flowers. Abder Malik Keder receives high quality cherries at his mill from various collecting sites [ … ] Read More
El Injerto “El Tanque”, Guatemala Now Available
El Injerto “El Tanque” is unquestionably one of the highest quality coffees we roast, and we have the privilege of doing it every year. Tastes: Concentrated, juicy acidity, cocoa, floral, melon. It is always pleasure to introduce this very special [ … ] Read More
JJ BEAN – YOUR PARTNER IN CHOOSING GREEN
JJ Bean is proud to operate in two cities committed to leading Canada’s environmental initiatives. The City of Vancouver aspires to be the greenest city in the world by 2020, and the City of Toronto is working to divert [ … ] Read More
Interview with JJ – “How to Run a Successful Business”
“What’s Your Story Vancouver” sipped coffee and chopped it up with our very own John Neate Jr. at JJ Bean Main Street. They discussed origins, customer service, design, and what it takes to run a brand. Check out the [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee October 2018
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s* best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Uraga, Ethiopia Now Available
This stunner from Jeff Fleming at Apex is quite possibly the most exotic and complex coffee of the year for JJ Bean. Tastes: Tropical, fruit loops, exotic. Established in 2010, this mill owned by Israel Degfa receives the finest quality cherries [ … ] Read More
Mchana, Kenya Now Available
Recently, Grady of JJ Bean and Alfred of Alfred Drinking Coffee had the wonderful opportunity of doing a story with the Port of Vancouver about how the Port connects people. It was the first time Grady and Alfred met [ … ] Read More
Patagonia, El Salvador Now Available
Patagonia, El Salvador Single Origin Coffee It’s a thrill for us to offer this delicious coffee from Christian Schaps and his brother Oscar. Christian has been gracious enough to take us to farms all over Central America, and we’re [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee September 2018
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s* best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Jauja Espresso, Guatemala Now Available
Jauja Espresso, Guatemala Single Origin Coffee This coffee is a blend of two of our favourite lots from this year’s harvest of Finca Jauja. Tastes: Cocoa, dense, mellow. Ricardo Zelaya’s genuine Antigua coffees feature prominently on our menu year after year. [ … ] Read More
Dangura, Ethiopia Now Available
Dangura, Ethiopia Single Origin Coffee This coffee is produced by smallholder farmers who take their coffee to be processed at Dangura washing station, Aleta Wondo, Sidamo Zone, Ethiopia. The coffee is covered during the hottest part of the day. [ … ] Read More
El Aguila, El Salvador Now Available
El Aguila, El Salvador Single Origin Coffee Finca El Aguila is owned by Mauricio Ariz and his sons – 4th and 5th generation coffee farmers. The finca occupies 63 hectares in Cantón Ojo de Agua, municipality of Chalchuapa near [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee August 2018
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s* best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
La Severa, Guatemala Now Available
La Severa, Guatemala Single Origin Coffee La Severa is sourced from a family-owned estate located within the municipality of Santa Cruz Barillas, in the department of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Finca Severa was established by Dr. Carlos Roberto Serrano Roa in [ … ] Read More
Support Guatemala on Friday, July 27
Every tip helps those devastated by the Volcano in Guatemala. Last month, Volcán de Fuego in southern Guatemala began a volcanic eruption which left almost no evacuation time for the people of the surrounding towns. Hundreds – possibly thousands [ … ] Read More
Zelaya Espresso, Guatemala Now Available
Zelaya Espresso, Guatemala Single Origin Coffee Back by popular demand. The Zelaya family has been growing coffee for over 100 years and four generations and produces a handful of genuine ‘Antigua’ coffees on their own farms. True Antigua coffees [ … ] Read More
Buena Vista, Colombia Now Available
Buena Vista, Colombia Single Origin Coffee Don Jairo Murillo started in coffee 20 years ago with nothing. Over the years, he worked hard and saved every available dime. Little by little he was able to slowly purchase, plot by [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee July 2018
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s* best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Guji, Ethiopia Now Available
Guji, Ethiopia Single Origin Coffee The area is rich in history, and rich in coffee. Tastes: Floral, black tea, lemon oil, licorice. More about this coffee Producers bring their ripe harvest to central washing stations, where the cherries are pulped and [ … ] Read More
Kericho, Kenya Now Available
Kericho, Kenya Single Origin Coffee We’ve been craving a juicy Kenya for months! Here it is! Tastes: Juicy, tart, red cherry. More about this coffee This coffee is sourced from family-owned farms organized around the Boma Farmers Cooperative Society Limited [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee June 2018
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s* best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
La Esperanza, Guatemala Now Available
La Esperanza, Guatemala Single Origin Coffee La Esperanza Guatemala by Francisco Morales. Located in El Coyegual, La Esperanza is an incredible farm. The coffee’s characteristics are a fruit forward, balanced cup. Tastes: Toasty, malty, red plum. More about this [ … ] Read More
Hambela, Ethiopia Available Now
Hambela, Ethiopia Single Origin Coffee Lovers of fruit-bomb coffees, rejoice. Hambela Ethiopia is a natural processed coffee, meaning it is dried in the whole fruit with the skin and the pulp still intact, and results in vivid berry aromatics. [ … ] Read More
Mzuzu, Malawi, Available Now
Mzuzu, Malawi, Single Origin Coffee This is the first time we have ever offered a coffee from Malawi, and we are very excited! Tastes: Ripe fig, plum, sweet. More about this coffee This is an AB Plus grade blend of [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee May 2018
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s* best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Nariño, Colombia, Available Now
Nariño, Colombia, Single Origin Coffee This exciting coffee is sourced from small family owned farms in the growing region of Nariño, Colombia. Tastes: Sugar browning, Concord grape, lively. More about this coffee The main harvest is between April to August, and [ … ] Read More
La Florida, Colombia, Available Now
La Florida, Colombia, Single Origin Coffee La Florida, Colombia by Gilberto Rojas is the perfect balance of clean and complex. This wonderful coffee from Finca La Florida is another gem brought to us by Jeff Fleming at APEX Coffee Imports. [ … ] Read More
Buf Umurage, Rwanda, Available Now
Buf Umurage, Rwanda, Single Origin Coffee Introducing Buf Umurage, Rwanda by Epiphanie Mukashyaka. This 100% Red Bourbon coffee was processed at Buf Café’s Umurage washing station, at 1,750m above sea level in the south of Rwanda, Kigoma Sector. Tastes: Delicate, [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee April 2018
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s* best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More
Idido Espresso Ethiopia, Available Now
Idido Espresso, Ethiopia, Single Origin Coffee Now Available Idido Espresso Ethiopia, by Dukale Wakeyo in Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia. Idido washing station is owned and run by Dukale Wakeyo and his family. Cherries from six different collection sites are carefully handpicked by [ … ] Read More
Mutana Burundi, Available Now
Mutana, Burundi, Single Origin Coffee Now Available Mutana Burundi by the Long Miles Coffee Project in Kayanza, Burundi. More than 1500 families are part of the Long Miles Coffee Project. This coffee was grown on Mutana Hill and processed at [ … ] Read More
Taste Coffee March 2018
Taste some of Vancouver and Toronto’s* best coffees at JJ Bean! Taste coffees at JJ Bean, learn about the specialty coffee selection process and what professional coffee graders look for in great coffee. Tasting coffee (“cupping”, in coffee lingo) [ … ] Read More