Steve Leighton started Hasbean in 2002 out of a genuine obsession with sourcing excellent green coffee — before most people in the UK had any idea what specialty coffee was. That heritage matters. Two decades on, Hasbean has deep, long-standing relationships with farmers across Ethiopia, Colombia, Kenya, Guatemala, and many other origins.
What’s impressive about Hasbean isn’t just quality — it’s breadth. At any given time they’ll have 40-60 different single-origin coffees available, plus a handful of seasonal blends. This makes them an exceptional resource for anyone who genuinely wants to explore what coffee can taste like across different regions, varieties, and processing methods.
The website can feel a little overwhelming at first. The best approach is to start with the “in my mug” blog posts, where Steve and the team share what they’re currently drinking. It’s an honest, unfiltered guide to what’s tasting best right now.
Hasbean sits squarely in the specialty price bracket — expect to pay £9-14 for 250g, depending on the coffee. For what you’re getting in terms of sourcing quality and freshness, it’s genuinely fair value.
Their subscription offering lets you customise by origin, processing method, and brew style, which is more flexible than most competitors.
Hasbean Colombia El Paraíso Washed reviewed: precision-processed with mandarin citrus, jasmine, and exceptional clarity. One of the UK's best filter coffees.
Hasbean's Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Korate reviewed: a natural-process filter coffee with intense blueberry, jasmine, and dark chocolate notes.