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Sustainability

Sustainability

Small company, smaller world.

“Human activity is putting such a strain on the natural functions of Earth that the ability of the planet's ecosystems to sustain future generations can no longer be taken for granted.” More

Gimme! and Sustainability

Gimme! and Sustainability

How can a small company contribute to a sustainable world? Actions we're taking and what you can do.

Traveling to Origin

Traveling to Origin

First-hand experience of coffee farms is a foundation of our sustainability education.

Local Organic Milk

Local Organic Milk

No pesticides, antibiotics, or growth hormones — and in our Upstate NY bars, milk comes from a local family farm.

Relationship Coffee

A New Collaboration with Farmers

'Relationship coffee' is a new model of trading in which we build sustainable, long-term agreements.

Coming Soon

Coming Soon: More on Sustainability

We'll go deeper into our practices and try to sort out some of the complexities of sustainable coffee.

Las Mingas Relationship Coffee
ROASTERS & GROWERS

Las Mingas Project, Colombia

We traveled to Colombia to launch a partnership

Mesa de los Santos
SUSTAINABLE FARM

Mesa de los Santos Farm, Colombia

Shade-grown, bird-friendly, rainforest, organic

Cup of Excellence La Unión
SUPPORTING FAMILIES

Cup of Excellence
La Unión

2 x Fair Trade Rate to a small family farm in Costa Rica