Is Equal Exchange a good brand?
The brand receives a high good shopping guide ethical score in our ethical coffee ratings table and therefore passes our ethical benchmark as a good ethical brand. Look for the fair trade certification logo on coffee packaging, or purchase coffee from reputable retailers and roasters who prioritize ethical sourcing practices. Additionally, you can research specific brands and their sourcing policies to ensure they align with fair trade principles.
Where is Equal Exchange coffee from?
Equal exchange distributes organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, bananas, avocados, cocoa, and chocolate bars produced by farmer cooperatives in latin america, africa, and asia. Founded in 1986, it is the oldest and largest fair trade coffee company in the united states. In terms of purity, equal exchange adheres to organic standards (so no nasty chemicals on the crops) and while they don’t publish mold test results, their quality control is high and they’ve been in the business of clean, sustainable coffee since the 1980s.Equal Exchange distributes organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, bananas, avocados, cocoa, and chocolate bars produced by farmer cooperatives in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Founded in 1986, it is the oldest and largest Fair Trade coffee company in the United States.
Should I buy fair trade coffee?
The truth is that fair trade goes a long way to making coffee growers’ lives better which, in turn, empowers them to use more sustainable practices while also producing higher quality beans. Good for growers. Good for the environment. Good for your favorite caffeinated beverage. Instant soluble coffee with 100% pure coffee beans, carefully selected, roasted and ground to perfection for a perfect cup.