Bean Tales

Tales of the Lands: Italy might be right about cappuccino
Where it all began... Coffee first arrived at the ports of Venice in the 17th century. The popularity swiftly blossomed, and it began to be enjoyed at social gatherings. Once coffee reached the Venetian ports through the Silk Road trade, it played an essential role in introducing coffee to Europe. One of the first coffee houses to open in Europe was the Caffè Florian in the heart of Venice. It's doors first welcomed coffee lovers in 1720, and its still there today! Italian coffee etiquette  After decades of admiration for coffee,... Read more...
Tales of the Lands: The Levant and it's Dabke
The Levantine Lullaby through the lens of history: While we trace through history lets pause for a moment and understand what we mean by the Levant. The Levant is also known as the Mediterranean region. As we embark on a voyage through time we come to understand the Levant played an important role in the Silk Road routes. Imagine a time where we would travel along sandy sites, the Levant helped goods cross through the Eastern Mediterranean and Northeast Africa. You may wonder why we have chosen the Levant as a... Read more...
A Sip Through the Rich History of Coffee
What Connection does the Silk Road Trade have to Coffee?  As we have begun our journey of selling specialty coffee along with the story of the Silk Road, one of the most common questions we have had is why. Why the Silk Road? And why coffee?  The Silk Road trade expands from the East to the West and on its journey many commodities were sold between nations, one of them being coffee! Essentially, the Silk Road is home to a vast expanse of stories that we feel should be told... Read more...
The Rich History of the Silk Road
Tracing the Ancient Trade Routes that Shaped History: The Silk Road was a trade route which started in China, travelled through Asia, and ended in Europe. It was one of the earliest attempts to connect the world and it started because China shared its precious resources. China was able to provide the rest of the world with silk (hence the name), printing materials, and technology. Not only that but China was exploring space and were able to share their knowledge across the Silk Road. This trade can be traced back... Read more...
The Venetian Voyage
Our "Venetian Voyage" coffee blend is a tribute to this rich history. Crafted with precision, it encapsulates the essence of those early Venetian coffeehouses. It's a taste of the past, a nod to the adventurers and traders who brought coffee to the shores of Europe. Read more...