Lila Bean

A mild bean with a velvety texture, also known in Mexico as "Frijol Apetito." 

You'd be surprised at how many variations there are on pretty, purple beans! We weren't so excited about Lila until we cooked and ate them. They were fantastic. Somewhat in the Flor de Mayo family of flavor, they were juicy and velvety and everything you might want in a bean. The beans are from the south side of the Popocatépetl Volcano (which is active, by the way) through Huajuapan, mostly in a dry, arid semi-desert terrain at a high altitude.

We have a suspicion that Lila beans, like Flor de Mayo, won't age well. You'll want to cook them within six to eight months of receiving them.