Welcome, Bean People!
Our membership is a journey through everything we’re obsessed with at Primary Beans – showcasing diverse bean varieties, telling rich stories about the farmers who grow them, collaborating with values-driven brands, and encouraging culinary creativity.
If you’re here, you’ve joined us to receive quarterly boxes of new-harvest beans – and so much more! Read on to bring mindfulness, nutritious food, care for the planet, and deliciousness into your kitchens.
Happy cooking,
Team Primary Beans
Meet the contents of Box #3
Fall is in the air, and our third membership box is filled with ingredients that add warmth and comfort to your table. Scroll down to meet the stars of our latest box and discover delicious ways to make them shine in your seasonal cooking.
Baby Butter
Tasting notes: Vegetal • Sweet • Velvety
Grown by: Chris Capaul, Sacramento Valley, California
Harvested: October 2023
Baby Butter
Tasting notes: Vegetal • Sweet • Velvety
Grown by: Chris Capaul, Sacramento Valley, California
Harvested: October 2023
Cranberry
Tasting notes: Chestnut-y • Velvety • Plump
Grown by: Fran Arbogast, Western Michigan
Harvested: October 2023
Cranberry
Tasting notes: Chestnut-y • Velvety • Plump
Grown by: Fran Arbogast, Western Michigan
Harvested: October 2023
Southwest Gold
Tasting notes: Earthy • Creamy • Rich
Grown by: Fred and Cooper Brossy, Magic Valley, Idaho
Harvested: October 2023
Southwest Gold
Tasting notes: Earthy • Creamy • Rich
Grown by: Fred and Cooper Brossy, Magic Valley, Idaho
Harvested: October 2023
Pantry bonus!
Ultimate Red Wine Vinegar
Made by: American Vinegar Works, artisanal, small-batch vinegar maker based in New England
Production notes: Revived a special vinegar making process from the 1800’s that involves fermentation for several months followed by aging in whiskey barrels, using wines sourced from American producers
Member exclusive recipe:
Stewy beans and kale with red wine vinegar
Meet the contents of Box #2
Summer is here, and our second membership box features beans that will steal the show at potlucks and al fresco dinner parties. Whoever said beans aren’t for summer, hasn’t seen what these beans can do in panzanellas, aguachiles, arepas, and more. Scroll down to meet your beans and all they have to offer during these warm months ahead.
Classic Flat White
Tasting notes: Lavish • Hearty • Smooth
Grown by: The Doudlah family, Southern Wisconsin
Harvested: October 2023
Classic Flat White
Tasting notes: Lavish • Hearty • Smooth
Grown by: Doudlah family, Southern Wisconsin
Harvested: October 2023
Ayocote Morado
Tasting notes: Meaty • Velvety • Sturdy
Grown by: César Díaz, Puebla, Mexico
Harvested: November 2023
Ayocote Morado
Tasting notes: Meaty • Velvety • Sturdy
Grown by: César Díaz, Puebla, Mexico
Harvested: November 2023
Bayo
Tasting notes: Bacon-y • Creamy • Firm
Grown by: Carlos and Ana María Albarrán, Morelos, Mexico
Harvested: November 2023
Bayo
Tasting notes: Bacon-y • Creamy • Firm
Grown by: Carlos and Ana María Albarrán, Morelos, Mexico
Harvested: November 2023
Pantry bonus!
Zesty Sansho Peppercorn Miso
Made by: Cabi, a woman-owned, Japanese pantry staple brand
Sourcing notes: Made in the Japanese Alps by a family who has been making miso for 4 generations
Member exclusive recipe:
Bean and snap pea salad with miso vinaigrette
Meet the contents of Box #1
It’s officially spring, and our first membership box features gems that shine with the season’s best produce! Scroll down to meet your beans and dive into all they have to offer the springtime weather ahead.
Flageolet
Tasting notes: Vegetal • Buttery • Firm
Grown by: Mike Heath and Álvaro Peralta, Magic Valley, Idaho
Harvested: October 2023
Flageolet
Tasting notes: Vegetal • Buttery • Firm
Grown by: Mike Heath and Álvaro Peralta, Magic Valley, Idaho
Harvested: October 2023
Speckled Bayo
Tasting notes: Smoky • Nutty • Rich
Grown by: Chris Capaul, Sacramento Valley, California
Harvested: October 2023
Speckled Bayo
Tasting notes: Smoky • Nutty • Rich
Grown by: Chris Capaul, Sacramento Valley, California
Harvested: October 2023
Southwest Red
Tasting notes: Sweet • Velvety • Smooth
Grown by: Fred and Cooper Brossy, Magic Valley, Idaho, USA
Harvested: October 2023
Southwest Red
Tasting notes: Sweet • Velvety • Smooth
Grown by: Fred and Cooper Brossy, Magic Valley, Idaho, USA
Harvested: October 2023
Pantry bonus!
Campanelle Bronze Pasta
Made by: Flour + Water, San Francisco’s beloved pasta restaurant
Sourcing notes: Organic North American semolina grown with regenerative practices