Buying Certified Fair Trade coffee is one way to ensure that you’re not only getting great coffee, but also protecting the environment and helping developing nations achieve fair labor conditions. The Fair Trade coffee movement has brought attention to the world’s coffee farmers by monitoring prices, labor conditions, and relationships between farmers and buyers.
The majority of the world’s coffee is produced by small holders in poor countries. These small farms depend on movements like Fair Trade to protect their rights while also promoting environmental sustainability. Today, there are over 100 companies that have licensing agreements with TransFair, a company that regulates Fair Trade Certified coffee. Industry giants like Starbucks began selling Fair Trade Certified coffee, and many other companies followed suit. Not only can you buy Fair Trade Certified coffee in bulk, you can also buy Fair Trade Certified K-Cups for your single serve Keurig machines.
The following companies offer Fair Trade Certified Coffee K-Cups:
Green Mountain – From Rain Forest Nut to Perfect Peach, Green Mountain offers a wide variety of Fair Trade K-Cups. Also, check out their new green tea K-Cup which comes in a portion pack made with paper. Other varieties of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, such as Tully’s and Newman’s Own, also offer some Fair Trade coffee K-Cups.
Coffee People – A favorite among environmentally conscious coffee drinkers is Coffee People’s Tree Hugger blend, which is both organic and Fair Trade Certified. Try this blend if you like medium roast, 100% Arabica coffee.
Wolfgang Puck – Among Wolfgang Puck’s Fair Trade coffee K-Cups is the smooth breakfast blend Sorrento, a favorite because of its semi-sweet taste and Organic label.
No matter which brand or flavor you choose, drinking Fair Trade coffee will not only taste great, but also give you confidence that you are drinking coffee that was produced under fair working conditions on an environmentally sustainable farm.
