Javatrekker's Journal: Our Blog

'Manos de Mujer' is reshaping the coffee community with their inspiring group of women. They're nurturing communities, passing on knowledge, and redefining what leadership in coffee looks like. A great example of what woman can achieve when they have the tools and support to thrive. 

Without literacy, many children would remain trapped in the poverty of small-scale coffee farming. The Unseen Women of Coffee lit a spark of change for the youth. With Dean's Beans help, the community was able to introduce permanent libraries to their community. With a flourishing passion for literacy, children are giving back, teaching others to read too.  

Did you know your daily cup of coffee can actively fight against climate change? Sipping Dean's Beans means supporting farmers with their journey through reforestation and habitat restoration. Thanks to many farming cooperative relationships throughout the world, Dean's Beans has been able to become a carbon-neutral company. 

Working with the ASOBAGRI cooperative since 2001, Dean's Beans goes beyond sourcing green coffee. By strengthening the bonds that make our coffee truly fair, we've helped to develop sustainable livelihoods and build thriving communities. From farm to cup, Dean's Beans knows what's up!

Join us as we celebrate Nation Cooperative Month with a special farmer cooperative highlight! 

The youth is leading the way in Guatemala! With support from the Asobagri Cooperative, teens are developing crucial skills for a bright future. Development programs such as these Agroforestry and Entrepreneurship programs address and support issues the communities care about. 

Can you imagine a school with no running water? This is the unfortunate reality for children in East Timor. With a plan and estimate for success, Dean's Beans will be funding the solution. A library with furniture and books, along with a water system for drinking, toilets, and hand washing are the next steps to making a difference. 

Home to some of the most biodiverse rainforests, Sumatra is facing serious threats from logging and palm oil plantations. Our longstanding commitment to our coffee farmers means that we go and listen to their needs and concerns. What did they ask for? Goats and weed whackers!

  And we are going to get all of that big news out of the way right up front! First, Dean's Beans is celebrating it's 30th Anniversary in June!  That longevity...

When eight-year old Kevin stood up and recited the poem he wrote with flair and a strong voice, I nearly cried. Two years ago he was a shy little boy...

You may have seen posts on social media or updates in our email blasts telling you about the work Dean has been doing to help coffee roasters in Ukraine. This...

Transparency is key to doing ethical business. So, since our last carbon audit was in 2016, we wanted to track our progress on reducing our carbon footprint. We used the...