About Beanwoven
About Beanwoven
Beanwoven is an independent resource for coffee and tea enthusiasts who want to brew better at home. We publish expert brewing guides, honest equipment reviews, and curated bean recommendations to help you make the perfect cup every day.
Our Mission
We believe great coffee should be accessible to everyone. Whether you are just getting started with a basic pour-over setup or dialing in your espresso technique, our goal is to give you the knowledge and confidence to brew at your best.
What We Cover
- Brewing Guides - Step-by-step tutorials for every method, from pour-over to cold brew
- Equipment Reviews - Honest, hands-on reviews of grinders, kettles, brewers, and accessories
- Beans & Blends - Curated recommendations for single-origin coffees, blends, and subscriptions
- Buying Guides - Budget-friendly picks and method-specific gear recommendations
- Culture - The history, rituals, and community behind coffee and tea
Our Team
Noa Ekstrom — Editor-in-Chief — "The Home Barista"
Eight years of home brewing. Believes great coffee comes from understanding method, not buying expensive gear — and will always recommend the $30 option if it works. Noa writes all brewing guides and method content, and sets the editorial voice across Beanwoven.
Rio Tanaka — Product Specialist — "The Gear Tester"
Tests coffee and tea gear with controlled methodology — same beans, same water, different equipment. Every recommendation has extraction data behind it. Rio owns all equipment reviews, grinder comparisons, and bean recommendations.
Sage Amara — Community Lead — "The Ritual Observer"
Tracks what home brewers actually struggle with across r/Coffee and brewing communities, then shapes Beanwoven's content to answer those questions first. Sage ensures our gift guides and seasonal content serve real audience needs.
Editorial Standards
Every piece we publish is researched, tested, and written by our editorial team. We do not accept payment for reviews, and our recommendations are based on hands-on experience. Articles are bylined to the team member who authored them.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some of our links are affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Beanwoven running and free to read. See our affiliate disclosure for more details.