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Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company
Orange, MA, USA
Dean’s Beans was founded in 1993 by Dean Cycon, an environmental and indigenous-rights attorney, to use organic specialty coffee as a vehicle for positive change in coffee-growing communities. Roasted at its beanery in Orange, Massachusetts, every coffee is certified organic and fairly traded, much of it from long-standing cooperative partners such as COSURCA in Colombia (since 1993); the company is a Certified B Corporation and has been 100% worker-owned since 2023. Roast Magazine named it a Roaster of the Year finalist in 2020, 2022 and 2023. Sold online and wholesale; no walk-in café.
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Years ago, someone threw down a challenge: “Hey Dean, can you make a coffee that stands up to that big name brew we all know?” Well, never one to turn down a good adventure, we set sail on a quest for something deep, rich, and unforgettable.The result? A bold blend built on Indian robusta and Timor arabica. Instead of harsh and bitter, it’s smooth, full-bodied, and just the right kind of strong to get you through stormy seas (or Monday mornings).As for the name, we took a little inspiration from Moby Dick and Captain Ahab’s fierce spirit. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Smoky, Robust, Highly Caffeinated
The only coffee hearty enough to travel with the annual Greenpeace Arctic Expedition. A flavorful blend of Uprising and Ring of Fire. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Lively, Rich, Balanced
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Dark Chocolate, Graham Cracker, Nutty
Like its caffeinated counterpart, a delightful blend of light roasted Mexican Chiapas and dark roasted decaf Peruvian coffees. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Nutty, Malty, Balanced
A snappin' blend of dark-roasted robusta and Ethiopian formulated for our West Coast friends. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Fruity, Smoky, Robust
A smooth and nutty blend of Guatemalan Huehuetenango and Mexican Chiapas shade-grown coffee. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Lively, Nutty, Smooth
Our Colombian coffee comes from Cooperativa del Sur del Cauca (CoSurCa). Beginning as the first smallholder farmers to export coffee independently, CoSurCa now represents over 1,500 families across 12 communities. It’s a place where coffee farming is woven into daily life and community identity. CoSurCa Cooperative is addressing some of the most pressing challenges in the coffee sector head-on. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Chocolate, Caramel, Balanced
Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee - and they know how to grow those beans! Our coffee comes from the Sidama Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union, made up of 34 member coops spread throughout the central plateau of Sidama. We’ve partnered with the farmers of Sidama for many years, becoming one of the first to introduce Fair Trade, Organic Ethiopian coffee to the U.S. in 2008 . But our connection in Sidama goes far beyond coffee. Since 2014, we’ve worked alongside Grounds for Health to support cervical cancer prevention and treatment in Ethiopian coffee communities. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Floral, Fruity, Smoky
Every month under the glow of a full moon, a community of music lovers gathers for a charity coffeehouse celebrated with good tunes, good causes, and, of course, good coffee. That’s where this blend shines. We crafted Full Moon to please the whole crowd, from the casual sipper to the die-hard coffee connoisseur. Smooth, balanced, and welcoming, it mirrors the wide variety of folks who come together for those performances. So, whether you’re strumming a guitar, singing along, or just soaking it all in, this blend is brewed to keep the circle unbroken. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Hearty, Sweet, Roasty
From the impressively rugged and isolated volcanic slopes of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, our coffee comes from ASOBAGRI (Asociación Barillense de Agricultores), a cooperative founded in 1989 that now includes more than 1,000 small-scale producers across 80 communities. Many members are indigenous Maya and retain their unique language, culture and dress, which can vary widely between villages. Partners since 2001 , we’ve watched ASOBAGRI grow into one of the country’s most respected co-ops renowned for consistency, sustainability, and a commitment to community well-being. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Bold, Bittersweet, Smoky
From the impressively rugged and isolated volcanic slopes of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, our coffee comes from ASOBAGRI (Asociación Barillense de Agricultores), a cooperative founded in 1989 that now includes more than 1,000 small-scale producers across 80 communities. Many members are indigenous Maya and retain their unique language, culture and dress, which can vary widely between villages. Partners since 2001 , we’ve watched ASOBAGRI grow into one of the country’s most respected co-ops renowned for consistency, sustainability, and a commitment to community well-being. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Clean, Sweet, Nutty
These high-grown Central American beans (and some robusta) provide a rich, hearty flavor, analogous to a good burgundy. Pungent acidity and a robust, full body. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Bittersweet, Robust, Dark Chocolate
This delicious coffee came to us through our partnership with COMSA in Honduras. Beth, Brendan, and Elena visited COMSA in February this year, and spent time with several leaders of Manos de Mujer (“A Woman's Hands”), the women-led producer group that grows ALL of the Honduran coffee we sell. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Lemon, Passion fruit, Milk chocolate, Blueberry
The fruity taste of Ethiopian blended with the passionate bite of Timor make for a strong and mysterious brew. Feel the rhythms in the corners of your mouth. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Fruity, Spicy, Creamy
Our Mexican coffee comes from 26 communities north of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico. The coffee is grown by family-owned farms organized as the Cooperativa de Producción Tzeltal-Tzotzil. Members are predominantly indigenous Maya, speaking the two local languages, Tzeltal and Tzotzil. Tzeltal-Tzotzil was founded in 1986, with just 19 producers, and membership is now near 400. The coffee producers use their own micro-mill to process harvested cherries, giving meticulous care to de-pulping, fermenting, and drying each batch. Farms average less than 10 acres. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Smooth, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar
Our Mexican coffee comes from 26 communities north of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico. The coffee is grown by family-owned farms organized as the Cooperativa de Producción Tzeltal-Tzotzil. Members are predominantly indigenous Maya, speaking the two local languages, Tzeltal and Tzotzil. Tzeltal-Tzotzil was founded in 1986, with just 19 producers, and membership is now near 400. The coffee producers use their own micro-mill to process harvested cherries, giving meticulous care to de-pulping, fermenting, and drying each batch. Farms average less than 10 acres. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Low Acidity, Dark Chocolate, Smooth
Our Mexican coffee comes from 26 communities north of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico. The coffee is grown by family-owned farms organized as the Cooperativa de Producción Tzeltal-Tzotzil. Members are predominantly indigenous Maya, speaking the two local languages, Tzeltal and Tzotzil. Tzeltal-Tzotzil was founded in 1986, with just 19 producers, and membership is now near 400. The coffee producers use their own micro-mill to process harvested cherries, giving meticulous care to de-pulping, fermenting, and drying each batch. Farms average less than 10 acres. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Nutty, Malty, Mild
Our relationship with COMSA is new (2016) but has grown quickly. COMSA is a leader in organic coffee production practices, boasting impressive yields year after year, through their use of organic fertilizers and teaching farmers cultivation standards that prize respecting and collaborating with nature. They have become an industry leader, setting the standard for other cooperatives to follow. We are excited to see what the future holds. One thing is for sure, this coffee shines. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Chocolate, Roasted almonds, Heavy body
The smooth, syrupy taste of Sumatran and the fruity, fragrant qualities of Ethiopian combined for this classic yet exotic coffee. The original European blend, still the best! Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Blueberry, Buttery, Earthy
Combines the dry, rich cocoa undertones of hard bean Nicaraguan and the full body of Indonesian Sumatran. Our best seller, feels like silk on your palate. Wow! Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Raspberry, Cocoa, Balanced
In the mountains surrounding Estelí, Nicaragua, our partners at PRODECOOP produce some of the finest high-altitude coffees in Central America. Our relationship with PRODECOOP is our longest-standing partnership, beginning in 1993, in the wake of Nicaragua’s brutal civil war. For decades, we’ve worked alongside these farmers as they rebuilt their lives with grit, resilience and hope. Our coffee comes from two small cooperatives within the PRODECOOP led by Jose Benito Diaz and Vincente Talabera, totaling 57 members, and named after the Miraflor natural reserve. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Rich, Cocoa, Dark Chocolate
Our Peruvian coffee comes from the Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Pangoa, located on the lush Amazonian slopes of Central Peru. In 2003, we took a chance on this small cooperative, becoming their very first Fair Trade and Direct buyer. Pangoa had earned both Organic and Fair-Trade certifications but could not find a buyer to justify the time and expense of those certifications. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Sweet, Mild, Medium Bodied, Carbon Neutral Coffee
Our Peruvian coffee comes from the Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Pangoa, located on the lush Amazonian slopes of Central Peru. In 2003, we took a chance on this small cooperative, becoming their very first Fair Trade and Direct buyer. Pangoa had earned both Organic and Fair-Trade certifications but could not find a buyer to justify the time and expense of those certifications. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Malty, Full Bodied, Nutty
A hearty, yet compassionate cup, combining Peruvian (sweetness), Guatemalan (smoky) with Italian Espresso Roast (for a little bite!). Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Balanced, Bittersweet, Creamy
A dark, smokin' blend of high altitude coffee beans from the active volcanic soils of Indonesia, Timor and Papua-New Guinea. Eye-opening! Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Full Bodied, Dark Chocolate, Bold
Our truckers wanted a high test, low acid coffee to help them beat that white line fever. Dark-roasted Nicaraguan and Mexican help you go the distance! Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Smooth, Low Acid, Bold
A smooth, complex blend of the Colombian and Peruvian French Roast Decaf. All the flavor and half the caffeine! Decaffeinated using the Natural Water Process. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Medium Bodied, Mildly Caffeinated
Our Sumatran coffee comes from the Takengon Highlands of Aceh Province, North Sumatra, where rich volcanic soils and lush forest cover create some of the most acclaimed coffees in the world. Over the years, we’ve partnered with cooperatives like KKGO, Ketiara, and most recently the over 700 farmers who make up the Gayo Lauser Antara cooperative (KGLA), building relationships rooted in both quality coffee and community well-being. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Full Body, Low Acidity, Earthy
Our story with Atsabe began in 2009, when Dean’s Beans became the first roaster to source coffee directly from this remote community. What started as a trading partnership has grown into a true relationship built on trust and shared purpose. Together, we’ve supported schools, youth programs that open doors to opportunity, and rural health clinics that provide life-saving care. During our visit to Timor in the fall of 2023 we visited nearby Malabe, where the one small clinic is a lifeline for farming families who once had to travel hours for even the most basic treatment. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Chocolate, Full Bodied, Spicy
Rise up singing with this soft and smooth blend of Medium roasts: Honduran (hearty), Peruvian (sweet), Nicaraguan (bold and dry). Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Lively, Sweet, Smooth
Ethiopia is the famed birthplace of coffee, and the Sidama region remains one of its most celebrated growing areas. Our Ethiopian coffees come from two member coops in the Sidama Union, a natural processed coffee from Telamo and a washed coffee from Boa Bedegalo. Both are members of the Sidama Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union, a network of 34 member co-ops and more than 80,000 smallholder farmers across the central plateau. Each farm averages less than a hectare, (1 hectare = just under 2.5 acres) but together they produce some of the most storied and distinctive coffees in the world. Source: deansbeans.com (roaster’s own copy).
Lemon, Stone Fruit, Cinnamon