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What could be better than making your morning brighter? How about making the world brighter too? If you need a cup of joe befitting of starting your day with a smile, Higher Grounds Trading Company provides not only quality organic coffees for true coffee lovers, but they also provide a host of benefits for the farmers and communities responsible for the beans.
I’m learning that there’s nothing better than shade grown organic coffee. Higher Grounds receives their beans from small shady coffee plantations around the globe; each location is assured a fair wage. In return, the plantations produce amazing shade grown organic beans which are sent to Higher Grounds and roasted to order in small batches. My pound of Justice Blend arrived on my doorstep a mere two days after its roasting. What a difference this makes! The Justice Blend is a light roast that produces a full bodied coffee. Opening the bag for the first time was a delightful experience my nose will not soon forget. A blend of Colombian and Ethiopian beans, Justice Blend produced a marvelous cup of coffee that offered much more flavor than I had even expected. I was surprised to note the soft floral notes mentioned on the bag do indeed exist, making for a very enjoyable breakfast coffee. Full of flavor, roasted to order, and serving a good cause, Higher Grounds gives the serious coffee drinker something to crow about – even in the wee hours of morning.
Want to try Higher Grounds for yourself? They’re giving away a pound of their fresh roasted beans to one carp(e) libris readers.
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1.) Just visit the Higher Grounds Trading Company website and tell me what you liked or learned there. (You may enter once a day.) Remember, leave an interesting comment. If I cannot contact the winner, you might be chosen instead based on your comment.
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The TC 350 blend which sounds delicious is helping the fight against global warming.
With each purchase of the Water Carrier’s Blend, Higher Grounds will give $5.00 to support the construction of sustainable water systems in coffee-growing countries. I think that is a wonderful thing.
Here is my daily entry for Wednesday. Thanks for the chance to enter.
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Wed., March 18th entry
One of the groups of farmers Higher Grounds works with in Mexico is the Yachil Xojobal Chulchan, which means “new light in the sky” in the Tzeltal language. The group has members from both the Tzotzil and Tzeltal Mayan indigenous groups but all belong to the Zapatista autonomous movement working toward indigenous rights. the formation of Yachil, fair trade coffee growers throughout the region work together to earn a dignified wage for their crops and continue the struggle for indigenous rights in the face of global economic policies that work to dismantle the culture of the indigenous.
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I leanred that in Sumatra it is made up of over 1,600 growers from 32 different communities, the cooperative is made up of 5 different ethnicities
I’m a subscriber by e-mail
I’m back for another day!
I like the coffees for change.
I like that with each purchase of the Water Carrier’s Blend, Higher Grounds will give $5.00 to support the construction of sustainable water systems in coffee-growing countries.
I am an email subscriber.
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
Their coffee is 100% organic.
Thursday entry. Thanks!
While I have heard the term “Fair Trade”, I never really understood the nuances of how it applied, and it warmed my heart to see so much good being done for others in impoverished areas. How refreshing, in this time of blatant corporate greed, to actually see a company with higher ethics!
I love that they have school fundraisers!
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fostering corporate social responsibility
I like the San Cristobal sampler. I love coffee and am always looking for new coffee experiences. I have purchased free trade coffees and have been pleased.
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Over 35% of Peru’s coffee trees are an heirloom variety – that’s teriffic!
Thursday’s entry!
I love how you can pick which charity benefits from your purchase by what product you choose
More java…
I did not know that Ethiopia was reknowned as the birthplace of coffee!
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My last entry!
I learned that: Today, coffee accounts for 2/3 of all organic acreage in Mexico.
I was impressed with their website. I like the fact that they give a portion of their proceeds to several non-profit organizations. I’ve never had organic coffee that I know of but after visiting their website, I would like to try their coffee. Thanks.
I like the coffee samplers, great idea
The website was extremely informative. I learned that coffee first achieved prominence in the beginning of the 18th century when formal plantations were established in Chiapas to supply a modest internal market. Our church offers a similar product from Honduras, but I’d love to try this brand!
Cassie
I learned from Farmers in Mexico that the Mayans had decided to grown their own and operatetheir own coffee. 90% of all coffee growers in Mexico are small scale farmers with less than 12 acres of land.
Today’s entry…ummm Thursday.
I like Coffee Starter Kit Gift Basket
They don’t just sell coffee, the have gifts, equipment, and more
I learned that with eeach purchase of the Water Carrier’s Blend, Higher Ground will give $5.00 to support the construction of sustainable water systems in coffee-growing countries.
I really, REALLY hope I win this!
Can you believe it’s thursday already? Here is my entry.
Thursday’s entry
FAIR TRADE GIVES YOU A CHOICE AND A VOICE
FAIR TRADE IS TRADE PEOPLE CAN COUNT ON
FAIR TRADE EMPOWERS WOMEN
FAIR TRADR CONNECTS WITH OTHER CULTURES
FAIR TRADE SUPPORTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Please accept this as my entry for March 19, 2009… Thank you!
Higher Grounds offers a school fundraising program!
If only the schools in my area knew:
I’d have no more pepperoni breath, and
excess gift wrap filling my closets!
I like that this company donates initiatives to those involved in organic farming.
learned from Farmers in Mexico that the Mayans had decided to grown their own and operatetheir own coffee. 90 % of all coffee growers in MX are small scale farmers with less than 12 acres of land.
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They have a school fundraising program. Great idea that helps both the school, Higher Grounds and the planet. They even give cash to the fundraising effort for referrals who also establish an account with them. Awesome!
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Here is my daily entry for Thursday. Thanks for the chance to enter.
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Their mission is to provide you with premium, gourmet handcrafted coffees while supporting our coffee-producing partners who are leaders in sustainable development and environmental preservation.
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