Organic Vaquita Negro Heirloom Beans

We are exceptionally proud to bring you these rare Vaquita Negro beans, one of Mexico's most prized and exotic heirloom varieties. Sourced directly from a small organic family farm in Morelos, these remarkable beans represent generations of agricultural heritage passed down through traditional Mexican peasant families. Named "vaquita" (little cow) for their distinctive black and white cow-print markings, these beans are among the rarest finds in Mexican gastronomy—a hidden jewel from Mexico's incredible diversity of over 70 endemic bean species that rarely make it to market shelves.

What sets Vaquita Negro apart is their remarkable ability to maintain their striking appearance and robust structure throughout cooking while producing an intensely dark, rich, and nutritious broth that's legendary among Mexican cooks. These beans offer deep, earthy flavors with a satisfying texture that holds its shape beautifully in long-cooking stews, making them perfect for traditional frijoles de la olla, charro beans, or any recipe where you want beans that create a flavorful, inky black pot liquor. By choosing these heritage beans, you're experiencing authentic Mexican culinary tradition while supporting the preservation of irreplaceable agricultural biodiversity.

As part of our partnership with La Comandanta, we are delighted to offer this rare gem grown using the ancient Milpa technique of growing corn, beans, squash and chilis together. It is rare to find farms growing this way because it requires labor intensive hand harvesting. Carlos and Ana are a very rare certified organic farm still practicing Milpa farming. The care that they are giving to the land can be tasted in each delicious bite. This is the epitome of traditional farming and preserving cultural traditions, resulting in the most delicious and healthy beans you could find.

• Grown by: Carlos and Ana María Albarrán
• Region: Morelos, Mexico
• Harvested: November 2024
• *Beans are at their prime within 2 years of harvest.

1lb. bag

Fresh Beans = Last Year's Harvest! Don't worry—this is actually when beans are freshest. After fall harvest, they spend winter being carefully processed and are bagged fresh each spring. So 2024 beans in 2025 means peak freshness! We believe beans are best within 2 years of harvest (others say 3), ensuring you get the finest quality.