Featured Roasts
Zimbabwe Salimba Estate
from $17.00
Sweet Sussex
from $14.00
Ethiopia Tafachi
from $18.00
Rwanda Muraho Bumbogo
from $17.00
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A cup of coffee is beautiful in its simplicity, and yet the process from seed to cup is anything but. To us a cup of black coffee is colorful and complex in its own way. When we see a cup of our coffee in your hands, we see the culmination of craftsmanship, skill, and a simple love for coffee.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Bialetti Moka Express
Bialetti. A household name and an essential rite in Italy for almost ninety years, this unique homebrew gadget is increasingly gaining traction here in the United States. Although technically not espresso, it is as close to being espresso without having to own an actual espresso machine. Here at WestBean, we’re...
From Seed to Cup: The Idea Behind Third Wave Coffee
A quality cup of coffee means something different to everyone. From lightly sweetened and milky, to boldly dark and bitter, or fruity and light, everyone aims for that singularly delicious cup.
The (Brief) Origins of Latte Art in America
Latte art is known today as the instantly instagrammable trend sweeping through cafes across the United States, including ours. However, that trend actually began decades ago when microfoam was developed. Latte art, built out of the combination of coffee oil and brewed coffee with milk foam, comes “directly out of...