Ecuador La Perla
Ecuador
The roaster highlights the unique character and terroir of the beans through precision roasting.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Poca, West Virginia, West Virginia · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Bean Theory
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsBean TheoryWest Virginia coffee roastersEcuadorEthiopiaHondurasCosta RicaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Bean Theory's site Bean Theory is a West Virginia-based specialty coffee roaster that emphasizes precision and small-batch production. Founded by a physicist, the company applies a scientific, data-driven approach to roasting, focusing on highlighting the unique flavor profiles of single-origin beans rather than masking them. Beyond their roasting operations, the brand maintains a strong local presence in Poca, West Virginia, where they provide mobile coffee catering services for events and offer barista training. Their market position is defined by a commitment to intentional, small-batch craftsmanship that aims to bring specialty-grade coffee to both home consumers and professional settings.
Ownership
Bean Theory is an independent, family-owned specialty coffee roaster based in West Virginia.
Founded
2021
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Bean Theory is known for its small-batch, single-origin specialty coffee and its mobile coffee catering services in West Virginia.
Sourcing countries
Ecuador · Ethiopia · Honduras · Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources single-origin coffees from various international regions. They do not currently publish specific farm or producer names on their website, focusing instead on the regional characteristics of their offerings.
Notable coffees
- — Honduras La Paz
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Bean Theory
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Uganda Rwenzori
Uganda
The roaster focuses on unlocking the bean's full flavor potential using thermodynamic principles.
Original roaster or listing sourceHonduras La Paz
Honduras
This coffee is described by customers as smooth, chocolatey, and consistent.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.
Verify original product sources
Retailer information: Bean Theory
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells various single-origin coffee roasts including Ecuador, Ethiopia, Honduras, and Costa Rica varieties.
Website
I was able to verify that Bean Theory (based in Poca, West Virginia) operates its own online store for coffee sales, but I could not find evidence of their coffee being sold in third-party physical retail stores or other online marketplaces. Note that there are other unrelated businesses with similar names in the UK and Texas that were excluded from this research.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 31, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Bean Theory, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2025-07-01 · Charleston Gazette-Mail
First WV Coffee Festival a success, plans at work for 2026 Rachel Barnette, owner of Poca-based Bean Theory Coffee, served as the organizer for the inaugural West Virginia Coffee Festival held in Hurricane. The event drew approximately 1,200 attendees to sample offerings from roasters across West Virginia and Ohio.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://beantheoryllc.com/
- https://bean-theory-coffee-roasters.square.site/product/ecuador-la-perla/KLFHTTC7OEKM63M4B2XS6J5Y
- https://beantheoryllc.com/about
- https://bean-theory-coffee-roasters.square.site/product/uganda-rwenzori/K6IZKZMNENEPS4KAGW4CFHJ4
- https://bean-theory-coffee-roasters.square.site/product/honduras-la-paz/2
- https://www.roastlocal.com/shop/roaster/bean-theory
- https://www.facebook.com/BeanThereCoffee/posts/1013-to-listen-to-laugh-to-enjoy-to-growat-bean-there-this-is-how-we-show-up-eve/1443391904499778
- https://beantheoryllc.com/catering
- https://www.facebook.com/DailyMemphian/posts/oh-sip-dr-beans-coffee-is-owned-by-
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify any specific, formal philanthropy or charitable giving programs associated with the brand.