Bean There Coffee Company holds a special place in South Africa's coffee history as the first roaster to establish and popularise Direct, Fair Trade relationships. By partnering closely with producers across seven different African countries, its commitment goes far beyond simple sourcing; it actively supports and reinvests in the coffee communities that produce its expertly-roasted beans.

While Bean There is known for its delicious single-origin offerings, the 111 Blend is a thoughtful expansion of their range. Joining Blend 44, this option offers African coffee enthusiasts an exploration of the continent’s diverse flavours through a carefully crafted, more developed roast profile.

Named for their Johannesburg roastery on 111 Smit Street, this blend brings together three of Bean There’s most popular coffees: Burundi Kayanza, Ethiopia Sidamo, and Tanzania Kilimanjaro. Roasted slightly darker than their standard medium profile, this blend offers a balanced cup that captures the finest traits of East African coffee.

Notes from Bean There

• Flavour notes: This blended coffee delivers velvety caramel flavours accompanied by a stewed fruit sweetness and lively orange zest.

Details from Bean There

“Our sourcing policy is based on a commitment to long-term relationships with smallholder farmers. We pay a quality and Direct Fair Trade premium that ensures their financial stability.”

Burundi

• Producer: Musema Cooperative
• Membership: 270 members
• Varieties: Bourbon, Jackson
• Process: Fully washed
• Altitude: 1700 – 1800m
• Region: Kayanza Province, Kayanza
• Location: 03 04.588’S 029 40.189’E

Direct Fair Trade premium usage:

• Agronomy training
• Ecopulpers
• Second payment after harvest

Ethiopia

• Producer: Fero Cooperative
• Membership: 5058 members
• Varieties: Heirloom
• Process: Fully washed
• Altitude: 1500 – 2200m
• Region: Sidamo, Yirgalem
• Location: 6°45’01.67”N 38°27’55.29”E
• Certification: FairTrade, ECOCERT

Direct Fair Trade premium usage:

• Build a bridge
• Install electricity in the area
• Build classrooms
• Second payment after harvest

Tanzania

• Producer: Tarakea Cooperative Society
• Membership: 2850 members
• Variety: N39 (Nylon)
• Process: Home pulped and washed
• Altitude: 1600m
• Region: Kilimanjaro, Rombo District, Tarakea
• Location: 3°01’09.0”S 37°34’29.0”

Direct Fair Trade premium usage:

• Build a cooperative-owned washing station
• Farm inputs (coffee tree seedlings)
• Pre-finance
• Subsidised medical cover