Specialty Coffee Roaster
Bean There Coffee Company
In Brief
Bean There Coffee Company is a specialty coffee roastery and café, in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2005. Part of the specialty coffee community in Johannesburg, curated and verified by Coffee Insurrection.
Quick Facts
Coffee Profile
About Bean There Coffee Company
Bean There Coffee Company is a pioneering Cape Town specialty coffee roaster dedicated to celebrating the richness of African coffee origins. Founded in 2005, the company built its reputation through Direct Fair Trade relationships with farmers across Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
More than just a coffee roaster, Bean There Coffee Company connects coffee lovers with the people, places and stories behind every cup. Their small-batch roasted single-origin coffees highlight Africa’s unique flavours while supporting sustainable farming communities.
For anyone searching for ethical specialty coffee in Cape Town, Bean There offers a genuine farm-to-cup experience built on quality, transparency and social impact.
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Roastery Details
Coffee Sourcing & Philosophy
Direct Fair Trade: Bean There pioneered the Direct Fair Trade approach in South Africa, creating personal relationships with African coffee producers and paying premiums above conventional market prices.Africa Only: The roaster exclusively sources coffees from African origins including Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Sustainability Highlights
Direct relationships with African coffee producers, Fairtrade certification heritage, premium payments to farmers, ethical sourcing practices, community development initiatives and a strong focus on sustainable coffee agriculture.
Awards & Recognition
Recognised as South Africa’s first Certified Fairtrade coffee roaster and a pioneer of Direct Fair Trade sourcing. Bean There is internationally known for championing African single-origin coffees and ethical specialty coffee production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bean There Coffee Company is a specialty coffee shop and working roastery located in Johannesburg, South Africa, curated and verified by Coffee Insurrection.
Bean There Coffee Company is located at 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is part of the specialty coffee community in Johannesburg, curated and verified by Coffee Insurrection.
Yes, Bean There Coffee Company operates an online shop where you can purchase specialty coffee beans and related products. Orders are available for home delivery.
Bean There Coffee Company is a specialty coffee roastery and café in Johannesburg, South Africa. Bean There Coffee Company is curated and verified by the Coffee Insurrection editorial team. Part of the specialty coffee community in Johannesburg.
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