From Napa, California
Heirloom Beans & the Americas Pantry
Distinctive ingredients, real cooking guidance, and a community of people who love beans as much as you do.
Not all beans are created equal
Heirloom curation
Each variety is chosen for its flavor, texture, and story — not for how cheaply it can be grown. These are beans with personality.
The Americas pantry
Beyond beans: posole, chiles, Mexican oregano, spices, sauces, California-grown rice, and cookware for the meals they belong in.
Cooking guidance included
Recipes, preparation tips, and personal help — because a wonderful ingredient deserves to be cooked well.
Meet the beans
Every variety tells a different story at the table. Here are a few favorites to start with.
Christmas Lima Bean
$7.50A chestnut-textured heirloom Lima with a full-bodied, almost meaty flavor. Beautiful in soups, salads, and casseroles.
Buckeye Bean
$6.50Small, dense, and velvety. Holds its shape through long cooking and produces a remarkably rich bean broth.
Rio Zape Bean
$7.50A pinto-family heirloom with unmistakable chocolate and coffee flavor notes. Unforgettable in a simple pot of beans.
Moro Bean
$7.50A rare variety with striking black-and-pink markings and a dense, rich flavor that deepens with slow cooking.
Beyond beans — the full pantry
Everything you need for the meals these ingredients belong in, from heirloom corn to single-origin spices.
Rice & Grains
Freshly milled California rice, wild rice, and polenta
Posole & Corn
Nixtamalized hominy, popping corn, and heirloom polenta
Chiles & Spices
Mexican oregano, chile powders, sauces, and single-origin spices
You don't need to be an expert
Every bag comes with cooking guidance. Our website is full of recipes, articles, and preparation tips. And if you ever get stuck, we're a phone call away — genuinely happy to help you get it right.
Limited Membership
The Bean Club
A curated selection of our finest heirloom beans, shipped to your door each season. Discover varieties you won't find anywhere else, chosen by the people who grow them. There's often a waitlist — but it's worth the wait.
Visit us in Napa
Our retail shop in Napa, California is where it all comes together. Browse the full selection, pick up pantry staples, and discover new ingredients in person. If you're in wine country, come say hello.
Common questions
Everything a first-time bean buyer wants to know.
How do I cook dried heirloom beans?
Soak overnight (or not — many of ours cook beautifully without soaking), then simmer gently with aromatics until tender. Every bag includes specific guidance, and our website has recipes for each variety.
How long do dried beans keep?
Stored in a cool, dry place, our beans keep well for a year or more. They're new-crop when shipped, meaning they cook faster and taste better than commodity beans that may have sat in a warehouse for years.
What is the Bean Club?
The Bean Club is our curated membership program — seasonal shipments of hand-selected beans delivered to your door. Availability is limited, and there's often a waitlist, but it's worth the wait.
Do you ship nationwide?
We ship across the United States and to Canada. Orders of $50 or more to a single US address qualify for free economy shipping.
Can I visit your store?
Yes! Our retail shop is in Napa, California. Come browse the full selection, pick up pantry staples, and discover new ingredients in person.
Do you sell gift items?
We do — from curated gift boxes and books to cookware and hard-to-find pantry ingredients. Something for every cook on your list.
Your pantry is about to get a lot more interesting
Join the Bean Club and discover heirloom varieties that will change the way you think about dried beans. Seasonal shipments, cooking guidance, and a community that shares your enthusiasm.