Hasbeans Ltd.

About Hasbeans Ltd.

Hasbeans Ltd. is a specialty coffee roaster and retailer located on King St. in the downtown area of London. The business serves local coffee lovers and customers across Canada who are looking for specialty-grade, gourmet coffee. The shop offers a wide variety of fresh coffee beans and blends, including options categorized by roast type such as dark, regular, green, espresso, and decaffeinated roasts. Customers can choose from various flavor profiles like caramel, chocolate, raspberry, and hazelnut, as well as specific regional coffees from countries including Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico, Panama, Jamaica, Peru, Tanzania, and Papua New Guinea. The business also provides specialty items like Swiss Water processed coffee and features specific products such as Aroma Nica Dark and Sulawesi (Celebes) Kalossi Regular. The company is a fifth-generation family business currently owned and operated by Joel McMillan, who took over the company from his grandfather, Paul L. Smith. Since 1969, the family has focused on roasting and shipping coffee while maintaining a small, personal business model to ensure high standards of quality and service. Hasbeans describes itself as one of the first of its kind to commit to fair trade and responsible sourcing. Customers can visit the shop in the Market to taste the coffee or place orders online for delivery directly to their doors. The business also provides educational resources, including tips on coffee storage and various brewing methods like manual drip and auto drip.