Stories: Cynthia Alberto, Weaving Hand

When I moved back to New York from Toronto in 2016, I picked up the phone and blindly called Cynthia Alberto. I was looking for help with some experimental work I was doing in the area of sustainable textile design....

Customer Spotlight: Vicki from Thunder Bay

One of the most satisfying parts of launching Beanstory has been the connections we’ve made in unexpected places. Like Thunder Bay, Ontario.  When 87-year-young Vicki – a true bean believer and supporter of our mission – learned that we don’t...

Stories: Jenny Cooper, IXV Coffee

Jenny Cooper is the owner of zero-waste coffee shop, IXV Coffee, in Brooklyn. After 17 years of working as a head designer at J.Crew and the design talent behind bringing crewcuts into the world, Jenny left the world of fashion...

The Difference Between Blacks Beans and Pinto Beans

We’re often asked about the difference between black beans and pinto beans. Even more often, we’re asked why we don’t carry pinto beans. Although pintos are one of the most popular beans in the US, we’ve opted to carry more...

Are Heirloom Beans Better?

The name 'heirloom' connotes the passage of time and a sense of allure and quality. But when it comes to beans, what does heirloom really mean and can you really taste the difference? I remember once hearing Chef Dominique Crenn describe the experience of...

How to Reduce Food Waste: 10 Easy Steps

About 40% of our food in the U.S. is thrown out*! 40%! Given all the time, effort, and care that goes into growing food, not to mention all the people in need of more to eat and the environmental impact, this...