Black Valentine Beans

Black Valentine heirloom beans deliver the kind of rich, almost chocolatey flavor that makes you understand why this legendary variety has captivated black bean lovers since it was first introduced in 1897.  The texture is silky and luxurious with a robust flavor that you can't forget but it's the broth that keeps me coming back. They make an outstanding black bean soup or simply cooked with some garlic and bayleaf and served over rice.

These deep black gems are grown with love and care by our friend Chris Capaul, whose family has been perfecting rare bean varieties since 1915 in the Sacramento Valley California. Chris has spent years developing this unique breed in the Valley's warm climate, carefully selecting seeds to create dried heirloom beans with superior texture. Each farm-fresh bean cooks up beautifully with deep, wine-like notes that come from Chris's careful soil management and innovative crop rotations—these are unpolished, old-fashioned beans that are a true throwback to the days gone by. 

• Single Origin, Heirloom Variety
• Non-GMO
• Grown without Glyphosate, Soil-boosting rotations, supports healthy watersheds, natural weed control
• Broth notes: rich, full bodied, luxurious
• Pair with: garlic, onion, cumin, chilis

Whether you're making Cuban black beans, Brazilian feijoada, or just serving them over rice with good olive oil, these premium dry beans from small farm cultivation taste like the earth itself—the kind of specialty beans that make you excited to cook and proud to support sustainable agriculture products.

Cooking Guide: Pressure Cooker unsoaked - 28 minutes | Stovetop unsoaked 60-90 minutes. They love gralic, onion, and bayleaf in the pot. Add olive oil for an even more velvety broth. The skins tend to split towards the end of cooking so test frequently after 60 minutes if you want the skins intact. See our complete guide to cooking beans. 

1LB

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.