Coffee: Beans, Brews, Roasts and Reviews
What would a Turkish meal be without its famous dark brew? How could American commuters cope without that a.m. jolt? As an old proverb says, "Coffee should be black as hell, as strong as death, and as sweet as love." Read the Coffee Web Guide for historical information on coffee, and to learn the different techniques used to grow, roast and brew coffee. You'll also find out where to purchase a coffeemaker online and how to support fair-trade coffee farmers.
Expand All Guide SectionsThe History of Coffee
Coffee plays a major role in the traditions of many cultures. The sites below explain the ... read more »
Brewing Coffee
Although many people relish the old cup of Joe that comes from a standard drip machine, others ... read more »
Buying Coffee Online
Nothing spoils a weekend morning like having to drive drowsy to the supermarket for coffee. Never ... read more »
Fair Trade Coffee
Many coffee companies have embraced fair trade and organic cultivation, meaning that indigenous coffee farmers are paid well for their work, and that the land they use is farmed responsibly. The following sites discuss the fair trade coffee movement and show you how to support fair trade efforts.
Insights for Fair Trade Coffee
- Many of the sites mentioned earlier also sell fair trade and organic products, including fair trade coffee. Browse other recommended resources for additional options.
- If you want to learn more about fair trade coffee, read “Brewing Justice: Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability, and Survival.”
- For additional resources on the fair trade movement and other socially responsible food trends, visit findingDulcinea’s Organic Food Web Guide.
Top Sites for Fair Trade Coffee
For an overview of fair trade…
Global Exchange
outlines the fair trade movement. Support farmers and craftsmen by purchasing fair trade coffee, gift baskets, chocolate or crafts from the fair trade online store.
To support specific fair trade coffee farmers and companies…
Counter Culture Coffee
grows and sells fair trade coffee in Africa, Asia and the Pacific islands, and the Americas. Buy coffee from this cleanly designed site, or read more about the company’s movement and mission.
Grounds for Change
sells pre-roasted, certified organic and fair trade coffee. Click on a product image for a description of that particular blend and a color-coded chart detailing the aroma, body and brightness of each roast.
Pura Vida
offers organic and fair trade coffee from Ethiopia, Indonesia and the Americas. The concise product descriptions cover many types of coffee that can be bought either as whole beans or ground.
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