The Z Beans Stories

Calm is Contagious

By Shane Buerster

We've overcome some major obstacles with Z Beans over the past four years, but none have impacted me more than... Read more

Intermediarios

By Shane Buerster

When Arturo sent me this picture, I realized that the change in mindset that Arturo and I have thought so... Read more

A Learning Experience

By Shane Buerster

In every experience, there is a lesson to be learned. But, from this one, I've witnessed just how much I... Read more

Water

By Shane Buerster

The trips to Ecuador have opened my eyes to the world around me. But, perhaps none as much as this... Read more

Stability

By Shane Buerster

Leonardo and I joined forces once again yesterday, January 11, 2020, as we began working on our chocolate processing facility... Read more

Z Beans Chocolate

By Shane Buerster

While we will have standard chocolate with varying amounts of cocoa, our focus will be on chocolate bars infused with fruits... Read more

2019: A Year in Review

By Shane Buerster

To our customers: Thank you for your support, guidance, feedback, and trust this year. Without you, Z Beans would not... Read more

A Vow to Simplicity

By Shane Buerster

I thought about the good times - the walks, the meals, the talks. I thought about the friendships we have... Read more

A Vow to St. Francis

By Shane Buerster

We are grateful for the trust of everyone at St. Francis. Their willingness to partner so quickly with Z Beans... Read more

A Vow to Coliseum

By Shane Buerster

On October 16, 2019, the coffee kiosk opened for business for the first time. While this is our third location,... Read more