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Ethical coffee

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grannymouse303 Mon 14-Aug-17 10:10:14

I've been gradually switching to more ethical foods this year, which is going really well so far. I've learned loads about where our food is actually coming from and one thing I was reading about recently is coffee.

Does anyone use an ethical brand of coffee that they can recommend? I've been looking on Google but I'd rather hear it from people who've actually tried these brands!

Nannarose Mon 14-Aug-17 13:31:13

The most reliable, generally available, is Cafedirect. They do all sorts of coffee - you haven't said if you wanted instant, ground or beans.
Clipper do a decent instant coffee (they are better known for their tea)
My own favourite - stocked by our local wholefood co-op is Equal Exchange, but they are harder to track down.

Have you looked on the Traidcraft site? www.traidcraft.co.uk/
A lot of churches, some charity shops, and others sell Traidcraft stuff - it can be a bit hit-and-miss, but worth seeing if there is one near you.

And thank you for joining the movement - I have been involved in the Fairtrade movement for about 35 years now. We have come a long way! Dilemmas remain, life isn't perfect, but taking small steps to do the best we can do today, is very worthwhile.

grannymouse303 Mon 21-Aug-17 14:26:26

Thanks for your reply!

I have always had a mixture of instant and beans, so I'm open to anything really. Will have a look into your suggestions now. smile

grannyqueenie Mon 21-Aug-17 15:35:39

Everything nannarose said! But just add that my particular filter favourite is a brand called Grumpy Mule, sadly my local supermarket has stopped the decaf one though.

TriciaF Mon 21-Aug-17 15:55:29

I used to buy a Fairtrade instant coffee from a friend.
But to be honest, it had a strange taste.
This was about 40 years ago - perhaps things have improved since then.

Shirleyw Tue 05-Sep-17 21:09:08

I try, I buy cafe direct coffee beans from oxfam ...