Dean’s Beans

I found Dean’s beans when searching for a natural decaf coffee that was hazelnut flavored as a gift. My search led me to Dean’s, and so I bought one for the gift and several other caffeinated blends for myself to try. Overall, I really enjoyed the coffees! I like that Dean’s prices per pound are lower than the local coffee places but don’t compromise on flavor and are still lower when you add in s&h. As a bonus, the coffees are organic & fair trade. I also like that they have a «sampler pack» that allows you to try multiple blends at a smaller quantity of some of their most popular coffees. I wish they would offer a customizable sampler pack, so I could pick and choose what other coffees I want to try without buying a whole pound.
My only negative so far is that one of their blends that was dark roasted had oily beans. It was so oily that I thought it was water when I opened the bag (this was Ahab’s Revenge). The coffee tasted ok, but I prefer a dryer medium/​light roast to get the most caffeine and flavor.
Returning favorites are Colombian, Uprising breakfast blend, and Rattlesnake Gutter Brew. On to try more of their coffees!

What a find — can’t say enough good things about Dean’s Beans.
I try only to drink Organic Coffee… and I prefer to have it ground so I can quickly make it in the AM. Local stores are expensive and have limited selection so took a swing at this online seller. Took a risk and bought about 10 bags of different ground coffee.
WOW!!! Super well priced; super selection. All Organic Fair Trade Direct Coffee. They actually grind it to your liking when you order (wow) — you can even choose normal/​fine/​whole bean, etc
And its the BEST coffee that I’ve ever made in the house. The best. Not bitter; super smooth; absolutely delicious. I have a good coffee pot but debated buying a new one since I thought it was the pot that made so-​so coffee. Not true — I just hadn’t been brewing Dean’s Beans.
If you make coffee at home — i.e. not pods; YOU HAVE TO BUY FROM HERE. You’d be foolish not to… somehow its cheaper than any other organic coffee and its many times better.
Go order from
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I can’t say enough great things about Dean’s Beans. Not only is the coffee appropriately sourced, but expert roasting makes it stand out beyond anything in its price range. I’ve been ordering delivery for years and have many friends who are also hooked now.
They have a wide selection based on what you like — my favorites are the Roadhouse Blend and the Ring of Fire — I like a smooth dark roast and these two are always great. I can’t wait for my next delivery!

I work for a non-​profit and I had a hard time finding coffee that was in line with our own mission that was reasonably priced (no Dunkin or Folgers coffee for us! Yuck!). I had tried (using my co-​workers as guinea pigs) many different types of coffee, but when I looked at fair trade, organic, shade grown, local coffee roasters, we ended up paying an arm and leg for it — which just does NOT fit into the budget of a non-​profit.
When I found Dean’s Beans, it was like seeing the light! The prices are amazingly reasonable (actually dirt cheap!), they have a business program for bulk orders (5# bags anyone? Yes!) and their coffee is super fantastic!
So far the consensus is that Ring of Fire is the favorite, but I keep trying other blends as well just to mix it up and keep people on their toes.
Even though you have to pay shipping, it is still cheaper than most «higher end» coffee and I feel great about the company, their product and I love getting Dean’s emails!
I have just decided to start buying my own personal coffee stash from Dean’s as well — what took me so long!
Definitely try Dean’s Beans — you will not be disappointed with ANYTHING –customer service, product, price, selection — all of it is fantastic!
Now get brewing!

Update 9÷17÷2015
I recently placed an order, and — when I saw a few days later that my order still said «processing» — I wanted to add a third bag to the order, to save on shipping. Some coarse ground, Sumatran French Roast to put in the oversized electric percolator for my wedding party.
I emailed their customer service department, to ask if this was a possibility.
Here was the response I got, yesterday.
«I am sorry George, but your order has already shipped. We had a glitch over the weekend and we lost the tracking numbers, so your order is actually en route (if not already delivered).
We can still send you your custom wedding coffee, though! As a wedding gift, we’ll send it for free. It’ll go out tomorrow so you have it in time for the big day — how does that sound?!
Cheers,
Katherine Parcell»
I already thought this company was the best, and they went and outdid themselves!
MIND BLOWN!
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Review, originally posted on 8÷14÷2015
Their business model, is great. They help out struggling farmers, by only purchasing fair trade coffee beans, they ensure a good product by only purchasing top quality beans, and they ensure freshness by roasting the coffee, the day you order it, and ship it out, ASAP!
And how is the coffee? Absolutely incredible!
I used to rotate between 3 different coffee companies (Peet’s, Starbucks and Trader Joe’s), but nothing those companies put out, can compare with the freshness, of a coffee that turns from fresh, fair trade, green coffee beans, to a delicious, delivered to your doorstep, roasted-​to-​order coffee, in just a few days.
And the prices are unbeatable. Look at the unit price on most of the high end coffees in the grocery store, they range from 11 – 16 dollars a pound, and most of them are not fair trade. Many of the coffees sold by these folks, are under 9 dollars a pound.
If you buy two bags at a time, the total price (even with the added shipping costs), will still be cheaper (per pound) than whatever you normally buy at the grocery store (unless you’re a Folgers/​Maxwell House kind of coffee drinker).

I first bought Dean’s Beans coffees as an engagement gift for my daughter and her fiancé. The personalized label was a huge hit. I bought some for myself and loved it. I don’t know why I stopped but I finally got tired of trying to find good coffee. I finally ordered Dean’s Beans coffees again for myself. No other coffee compares, and you get a pound… not 12 or 13 oz. I love the flavored, but the Nicaraguan French Roast is to die for… rich and so smooth, and no bitter taste you sometimes get from a darker roast. As far as I’m concerned, you can’t beat the price or the quality of Dean’s Beans coffees. And organic fair trade! You can’t go wrong.

Best place to order organic fair trade green (unroasted) coffee. At less than $ 6/​lb, it can’t be beat.

Deans Beans are the most web friendly site, fabulous customer service, and amazing product. The beans are always exceptional. I am so glad to have this delivered to my door! I have tried so many flavors– they are all superb! Thanks Dean Beans for your great service and product!

Great coffee from a company that does great things. So first, Dean’s Beans is wonderfully socially responsible. On top of that, they make superb organic coffee beans in a variety of blends. And wait, there’s more… you get a full pound of coffee for the price of 12 ounces of coffee in a gourmet coffee store. This is all you need to know. Support them!

We have been drinking DB coffee for years, 6 or so, since moving to MA and looking for a local roaster. It is super convenient, and delivered to your door. I love Ring of Fire and the Italian espresso roast.

I hope that Dean outlives me because I cannot get along without Deans Beans! I used to visit the shop when I lived in Massachusetts and now use mail order. Every so often someone gives me other «fantastic» coffee to try but I am always eager to get back to Deans Beans. It’s a bonus that Dean deals works with the coffee providers to improve their lives and planet earth, and I love his philosophy. I buy 5 lbs at a time and have no shame in drinking every single drop myself!!!

Delicious and very affordable. I opened the freshly ground bag I bought, stuck my snout into the open bag and smelled paradise.

We order Dean’s Beans for our home. We got hooked when we lived in Mass and it was easy to find, and when we moved to Jersey we were thrilled to find out we could order it to have at home. I love that we can feel ok about the ethics of the coffee we drink, and guests always comment on what exceptional coffee it is. We agree. Our favorites are the Roadhouse Blend and the Sumatran (so smoky and smooth!) but everything we have had is excellent. I haven’t done the exact math in a while but last I recall I could get 5 – 6 lbs shipped at a time and the price, including shipping, was comparable or cheaper, ounce-​per-​ounce, to picking up bags of organic fair trade coffee at Target or wherever. Plus, when we get down to a half pound or so we order it and it’s at our door within two days or so, smelling amazing. You can follow the company on social media to get a better sense of them, too!

We have been ordering Organic Green Coffee Beans from Dean’s Beans for almost two years now. We tend to lean towards Green Nicaraguan and Columbian beans as far as our preferred flavor goes. Currently home roasters in SC, roasting on our grille. Dean’s Beans provides an affordable good selection of organic coffee beans, along with quick shipping/​delivery. My order has always been right and delivered on time. Sometimes they are slower to respond to emails but I am patient.

Love all Deans Beans… but our favorites are Ahabs Revenge and Italian Espresso Roast. I serve only Deans at my Café in Orange Ma. We are addicted and spoiled now… and so proud of their company — great ethics.

Deans Beans, is by far the best organic coffee for the budget conscience. Great selection and timely delivery. I have checked other organic coffee sites, and they are all priced higher than Deans, sometimes 5 bucks a pound more, for coffee from the same region. order from Deans, not only will you be having a great cup of coffee, but you will also be helping people in other countries, earn a fair wage for their products

We have been buying Dean’s Beans coffee for over a year now. At first, we purchased it by the bag at Whole Foods, but now we order it online. They have a great variety to choose from. The Chocolate Mud Pie is delicious and makes for a nice desert coffee. Half Calf is great when you want less caffeine. We have tried almost all of the blends and they are all great! Our orders are always processed quickly and we always get just what we asked for. The politcal and social impact of this business is a bonus. We just love this coffee and have given it as gifts to friends. You should definitely try them.

Disclosure: I am not a coffee snob so as to the quality of this bean versus another classy bean, I’m not sure I’d know the difference.
I have been buying Deans Beans ever since hearing a graduation speech at Hampshire College about the company. The thing I love about Deans Beans is the political and social aspect to the company. I will gladly spend my money on a small company that works with the local community to produce its product.
I think the coffee is quite good — I love the variety of beans. I try something new every time I buy from them. The shipping is pretty quick (I’m buying all the way from the West Coast) and it’s always nice getting a package in the mail that smells like coffee :)

I operated a coffeehouse for 10 years and made sure Deans was always available. His coffees were immensely popular with our customers, Ring of Fire, Oromio, Marrakesh all had fans who insisted on it. Sold my shop but still buy for personal use. It’s kind of amazing to have such good coffee from such good people at such a good price. I’d buy from these guys for nothing else than they sent us free coffee to help recover from Katrina, but all the other plusses make it a delight to do so. We love the Oromio, and buy 5lbs at a time and find the flavor holds up and stays way better than anything else we’ve ever found.

I have a completely different opinion than the others who have posted! I bought deansbeans online — Moka Sumatara, Timore Atsabe and Full Moon. They’re all medium or light/​dark blends. Quick delivery etc. I was looking forward to these because of the strong recommendations and because of the work ethic of the company etc. I was hoping for flavor with a medium roast. All three are really weak and lack any kind of flavor (and I’ve tried all kinds of combinations of using more/​less beans and different types of brewing etc).
The beans are very dry, after grinding they have the consistency of instant coffee. However, instant coffee from Trader Joe’s tastes much better.
I’ve had medium roasts and blends that I’ve really liked before. I think these are just … pretty bad coffee beans. I gave one to a roommate before trying it and later apologized after trying — she said she also didn’t like it, that the flavor was like weak coffee no matter how much she used. I’ve had guests over for brunch/​breakfast, and they’ve also commented on how meh and flavorless it tastes.
Disappointing for me, especially after the rave reviews. But after spending ~$ 30 ordering the 3 coffees and now trying just to finish them up so they don’t go to waste and I could buy something else, I hope my review might help someone hesitate and order less. See if you like it first, before ordering a lot of them!
It would also be nice if the DeansBeans website allowed reviews /​comments on their coffees and products, but it does not.