What is a Bean Box?

A Bean Box is a curated selection of magic beans from special places.

 

Can I purchase one Bean Box rather than subscribing?

Yes, you may purchase a one-time Bean Box. Your Box will be shipped on the same schedule as quarterly subscribers; Jan 15, April 15, July 15, Oct 15

 

What is the advantage of subscribing?

Members receive 5% off and you can set it so your credit card is charged on the first of the month of the quarterly shipment. A set-it and forget-it scenario. You can cancel anytime.

 

What's the difference between the Little B and Big B?

Little B - box contains 4, 1# bags of beans and grains (4# total each quarter)

Big B - box contains 6, 1# bags of beans and grains (6# total each quarter)

Why a Recipe Book?
This book equips you with recipe ideas and stories of the beans and the farms they come from. One aspect that makes our Box different is our source transparency. You will know where each bean is grown and by whom.

What is the cost of shipping?
Shipping is included in the cost.

 

When will I receive my Box?
You will receive your box 3-7 days after the shipment date (Jan 15, April 15, July 15, Oct 15). If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, shipping is 10-15 days.

If you live nearby and are able to pick-up from us at the farm in Warren directly, there is also a local pick-up option for a discounted rate.

How does payment work?

You will receive an invoice or a receipt on the 1st of the month (depending if you are enrolled in auto-pay or not). You must pay your invoice by the 10th of the month to receive your Box.

 

Can I cancel my subscription?
If you would like to cancel or suspend your subscription at any point you can do so by emailing us at beanbox@vermontbeancrafters.com with "unsubscribe" as the subject.

Can I give the Bean Box as a gift?

Yes! Just put your name and contact information in the billing area and the receipient in the shipping info.

Where do the beans come from?
While most of our beans are grown organically in the Northeast, not all varieties of beans grow in this climate and there are a number of reasons why a farm may choose to not be certified organic. In each case you will know what farm the beans came from, and a little bit about their story.

This Bean Box is our most recent project in our decade of work with beans. We are excited to connect more people with more varieties of beans and their stories. We this will all play a part in growing an appreciation for and access to these incredible seeds.

Nearly all of us have beans in our culinary heritage. The beans that grow best in the Northeast (phaseolus vulgaris) have co-evolved with humans for hundreds of generations. From their origins in the region currently known as Peru to the thousands of varieties selectively bred by traditional growers throughout the ages, we have been given a rich, life-giving inheritance. To do right by this legacy we owe it to the seeds to remain in relationship with a the great diversity of beans that have co-evolved with us as people, and to the culinary traditions that likewise unite us.

In a way, Bean Box is a love letter written in beans.