Beans

Small Bean, Big Impact. Fava beans, black-eyed peas, and adzuki beans are just three of over 700 bean varieties that nature has to offer. But that’s not all. From coffee to soy to peas, the world of beans is virtually endless. They are the heroes of the kitchen—small powerhouses making big waves in the culinary world, bringing nutritional value and flavor to the future of our plates. We speak with Jonas Frei, an ecologist and author, about the significance of legumes in the food system and the benefits they bring to the soil. Additionally, we’ve compiled our favorite Zurich cafés where beans—in this case, coffee beans—are served in their finest form.