who are we?

Humility

Success on the field and in business comes from staying grounded, learning from every setback, and recognizing that there’s always room to grow—whether perfecting every pass or crafting the perfect roast profile.

Who are we?

Hard Work

Excellence isn’t achieved through talent alone but through the relentless pursuit of improvement, training at dawn, studying late into the night, and treating every cup we roast with the same dedication as preparing for match day.

who are we?

High Performance

 We bring the same mindset that drives elite athletes to our coffee—obsessing over details, maintaining consistency under pressure, and never settling for anything less than our absolute best in everything we do.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Founder

Stedman Gans brought the same discipline and heart from the rugby field to the roastery. A former Springbok, he built Social Bean on the values of humility, hard work, and high performance.

BEE Level 1 Certified

Social Bean is proudly 100% Black-owned and BEE Level 1 certified — not as a badge, but as a commitment to transformation and economic empowerment in every cup we serve.

Employee Empowerment

Our team members don't just work here — they own their futures. Through our empowerment program, we place coffee trailers in the hands of our people, turning employees into entrepreneurs.