Epic Coffee

09/15/2017

Sadly, the farmers that put the lion's share of the work into producing great coffee won't benefit from this. Nestle further consolidating the industry into their hands..

The deal highlights the continued hot streak of artisanal coffee, whose rapid growth and fanatical customer base have continued to draw big business.

02/28/2017

Way to go Kickapoo!

In an effort to improve sustainable farmer compensation throughout its supply chain, Viroqua, Wisc.-based Kickapoo Coffee Roasters is committing to an industry high $2.75 FOB per-pound price guaran…

01/25/2017

Wow!

Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Reactions is joining PBS Digital Studios! Woohoo! To celebrate, we're doing a deep dive on the surprisingly complex and...

01/24/2017

It has been a year since my last newsletter or blog post. Life has been hectic and I haven’t been making enough room for writing. But ever since November 8th, the day the United States elected its 45th President, the pen (or keyboard) has been calling to me.For a while, though, it almost felt too pa...

01/20/2017

As consumers, we can choose to ignore the issues created when profit is the end-all for corporations or we can support companies doing good.

Bay Area billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Larry Ellison, as well as their fellow tech moguls Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, are among these eight — which sort of calls into question the whole notion of the tech boom as the great spreader of wealth that we keep hearing about from the likes of Mayor Ed Le...

01/06/2017

A worthy read!

Augment your outrage with actions that are affirming.

12/28/2016

Oya Organics are friends of ours. The experience of farming in the U.S., not much different than coffee farmers across the globe!

The work is grueling at Oya Organics, an 18-acre vegetable farm in Hollister.

12/26/2016

Surprise -- you don't have to deprive yourself to get healthier next year.

12/08/2016

Wow! So many emotions reading this article. First, inspired by Higher Grounds and their pioneering work. Sadness from the reality of unequal global trade. Finally, resolve, to make sure our work creates a level playing field!

He has walked the corridors of Oslo City Hall as a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, but by last December he could be found walking the sidewalks of Chicago on a brisk, dark night, his eyes downcast in se…

11/22/2016

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Socially conscious coffee roasting company bringing the finest coffees from around the world direct to you.

11/10/2016

Grab your cup of fair trade coffee and let's move forward! In solidarity.

First, "take over the Democratic Party and return it to the people."

11/09/2016

It seems like the bad news just keeps coming. Here are some self-care resources to keep you going when the trauma won't stop.