THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORKJohn Neate Jr.
Founder
JJ Bean’s official history identifies Neate as its founder and connects the business to Vancouver coffee roasting.
The story & the craft.
JJ Bean’s official history places its start in Vancouver in 1996 and names John Neate Jr. as founder. Its Powell Street location houses the wholesale headquarters and roastery. The Canadian connection is the business and roasting location; the selected coffees list growing origins outside Canada.
JJ is the medium-roast option, described for espresso or drip brewing, with Brazil, Colombia and Guatemala listed on the inspected page. Railtown is a darker blend described for brewed coffee, currently listing Honduras. These are dated component descriptions: the company says blends change seasonally, and the bag provides the current farms and proportions.
Both pages offer several bag sizes and whole-bean or method-specific grinds. Match the grind to an existing brewer instead of assuming one setting works everywhere. The shop advertises Canadian shipping, and its location directory provides café contact routes. Food purchases are nonrefundable under the product-page policy, so a smaller bag is a practical starting point when choosing a new roast.
EXPLORE THE WORKWhat they make & offer.
productJJ blend
A medium roast described for espresso and drip, listing Brazil, Colombia and Guatemala on the inspected page. Multiple bag sizes and grind options are offered.
Components can change seasonally. Select a grind for your brewer and check the current bag rather than treating tasting descriptions as ingredients.
View product detailsproductRailtown blend
A darker roast described for brewed coffee, with Honduras listed on the inspected page. Offered whole bean or in several brewing-method grinds.
Its darker roast and available grind options differ from JJ. Food purchases are nonrefundable under the inspected policy.
View product details Before you buy or go.
Blend components can change seasonally. Check the current bag, grind selection and delivery cost. Food is nonrefundable under the inspected product-page policy; café access varies by location.
The Canadian connection.
JJ Bean’s history establishes a Vancouver founding in 1996, and its Powell Street listing identifies a Vancouver roastery. The selected coffees use beans grown outside Canada.