The West Bean
The West Bean is a San Diego-based roastery founded by 2 friends with a true passion and love for coffee, along with the drive to create and bring to you the highest quality hand-crafted coffee on earth.
At The West Bean, we invest our time and money behind the roaster. We use the most sophisticated machine in the world, which in turn allows to craft coffee with no limits. Our master roaster micro-batches each roast bringing to life the hidden characteristics locked behind each bean variety. Micro-batching is a labor of love that doesn’t produce a lot of coffee, but we think when you try The West Bean, you’ll agree it is worth it.
“Not every coffee bean is created equal,” that’s we select, sort and delicately roast only the best green coffee from some of the most exotic places on earth. No single bean goes untouched and each is roasted to its fullest potential, maximizing cup characteristics, freshness, aroma and overall purity of flavor.
EXCELLENT BREW!!! (on Java Jampit)
baugst | baugst | Thu, 02/02/2012Awesome coffee!! The Java Jampit had an enjoyable aroma, and was thorough on the tongue without being overbearing. Highly recommend!
DISAPPOINTED (on Tanzanian Peaberry C...)
ifmywordsdidglow8 | ifmywordsdidglow8 | Sun, 01/15/2012These beans smelled and tasted burned/over roasted. I ground them, and prepared twice via drip, and once via percolator. Both means resulted in the same, burned flavor. Peaberry is my favorite bean. Therefore, I was quite disappointed. I'd be curious to know if I simply got a bad batch or not.
GREAT TASTE!! (on Ethiopian Sidamo Cof...)
Kim C Abney | Kim C Abney | Sat, 01/14/2012Great taste!!
PERFECT BALANCE AND FLAVOR (on Tanzanian Peaberry C...)
Dyanatthelake | Dyanatthelake | Wed, 01/11/2012Im impressed beyond words.. Aroma richness with a sharp tangy cocoa bite Im not sure if these are coffee word descriptions but it's what I am feeling You will not be disappointed
BEST FLAVOR AND FRESHNESS (on Brazilian Oberon - N...)
Dyanatthelake | Dyanatthelake | Wed, 01/11/2012I stumbled across this coffee while in San Diego a few months ago I loved the flavor, aroma and craftmanship of the selective bean and roasting process. I contacted the company to see if I could buy it online.. I am never letting this coffee get away. I have ordered it online and from roasting date to my front door is literally a week or so away!! I have never experienced this before. The company suggested other roasts and I am amazed at the variety and complexity of each bean.. I am so darn picky about my coffee Thank you so very much for this heavenly experience
1 POUNDER (on Guatemala Santa Isab...)
intrepid510 | intrepid510 | Mon, 01/09/2012Solid espresso and a good coffee. This is one of the better single origin espresso that I have had, it's a very balanced espresso. I would say it's a nice chocolate sweet taste, with a nice bite. Does really well milk and with sweets, hold up well. It should be noted that it's a full pound of coffee and not a 12 oz bag, which is nice!
MMMM...CHOCOLATE (on Brazilian Oberon - N...)
themasterbrewer | themasterbrewer | Mon, 01/09/2012If you like chocolate, this Brazilian is a great pick. It has a cocoa powder richness that is very enjoyable. Even though it has a darker roast than I'm used to, it was right on for this bean. The West Bean presentation is the perfect combination of hand-crafted and professional.
COMPLEX (on Ethiopian Sidamo Cof...)
themasterbrewer | themasterbrewer | Mon, 01/09/2012I really enjoy a complex bean, and this Ethiopian hit the spot. Fruity and a light roast, which I think brings out the character of the coffee. Tried it as straight up espresso and with the Aeropress. I have enjoyed several coffees from the West Bean.
BAGUS! (on Java Jampit)
YuleeBoyz | YuleeBoyz | Thu, 01/05/2012Bagus means "Very Good" in Indonsesian and so is Java Jampit. 1 pull and I was instantly transported to a remote beach in Bali. Far away from the hectic streets of Kuta where large white men are accosted, fondled, and pick pocketed. A perfectly balanced roast of epic proportions. When life gets too hectic, brew some Jampit and prepare to be transformed... I give this my highest rating!
MY NEW FAVORITE (on Tanzanian Peaberry C...)
bdkarr | bdkarr | Wed, 12/28/2011This is my new favorite coffee. Goes great with everything. A full body and great end to it with every sip. I am anxious to try some of the West Bean's new blends as this one has been a big thumbs up for me. I highly recommend these beans.
TOTALLY DIFFERENT (on Ethiopian Sidamo Cof...)
bdkarr | bdkarr | Wed, 12/28/2011This is a really good cup of coffee that has a really unique flavor to it. Definitely a fruit taste to the tongue. Goes good with a hearty breakfast and I love it for my latte.
TOP PICK (on Sweet Sussex Espress...)
bdkarr | bdkarr | Wed, 12/28/2011You can't go wrong with the Sweet Sussex. This is definitely one of my top picks for coffee. It has a perfect balance of sweet and smokey. I usually order this for gifts and when I am hosting at my house to share with friends and family.
CHANGED MY OPINION ON DECAFS (on Brazilian SWP Decaff...)
robinfast6 | robinfast6 | Sat, 12/24/2011I bought this coffee for a friend of mine that only drinks decaf. She made me a cup and I could have sworn it wasn't decaf. Definitely changed my opinion that decafs aren't good. Great stuff!
SWEET IT IS! (on Sweet Sussex Espress...)
robinfast6 | robinfast6 | Fri, 12/23/2011After a little temp surfing, pulled a great shot. Nice peach tones on the top note and smooth body. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
LOVED IT! (on Java Jampit)
robinfast6 | robinfast6 | Fri, 12/23/2011I love a full-bodied cup of coffee, but find that most roasters equate full-bodied with charred coffee. This was definitely not the case with this Java. It was perfect! Great rich chocolately body. Nice work West Bean!
THE PERFECT ROAST (on Java Jampit)
pojeil | pojeil | Tue, 12/20/2011I made this coffee in my Rancilio espresso machine. It pulled a perfect shot. Well balanced, nice body, chocolaty aftertaste. I will be buying this coffee again.
RKARR (on Costa Rican Tarrazu ...)
rmkarr | rmkarr | Mon, 12/19/2011Light, perfect balance of sweetness and fruit, but bold enough to yield wonderful coffee flavor. Perfect choice for early or mid day coffee enjoyment.
OUTSTANDINGLY SMOOTH WITH (on Java Jampit)
rmkarr | rmkarr | Mon, 12/19/2011Outstandingly smooth with great body and reasonable complexity, all combining to make an absolutely wonderful cup of coffee for this expresso lover.
ONE OF THE BEST COSTA RICANS I'VE E... (on Costa Rican Tarrazu ...)
lindareizen | lindareizen | Fri, 12/16/2011I have had Costa Rican coffee in Costa Rica and tried numerous Costas in the States. This is one of the best ones I've ever had!
JAVA JAMPIT IS GREAT (on Java Jampit)
bzolotor | bzolotor | Fri, 12/09/2011Excellent flavor, strong yet smooth. A wonderful coffee for breakfast!!!