What's Fair is Fair with Green Mountain Coffee
If the Internet raves endlessly about something, there's a really good chance I will run the other way. I apparently have the need to go against the norm, which means I'm the last to figure it out when the Internet was right.
WHY DIDN'T YOU GUYS YELL AT ME TO PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR KEURIG RAVING?
Ahem.
So, this is the part where I tell you all that you were right and that the Keurig® Brewer is indeed the greatest thing since peanut butter and jelly was first slapped between two slices of bread. I know you told me so, but I didn't really believe it until a Keurig and a couple of boxes of Green Mountain Coffee showed up at my house. Now I'm a believer and then some.
Isn't she beautiful? She really is. She's especially beautiful because she makes FANTASTIC iced coffee.
Or, maybe the Green Mountain Coffee really agrees with her. I'm not sure. I just know that a little milk, a little flavored syrup (vanilla is my favorite so far), and the Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Colombian K-Cup® packs come together in beautiful harmony. It only takes a few seconds for me to throw together a fantastic cup of iced coffee, and I get to do it knowing that the Fair Trade label throws some good vibes into the mix.
Which, HELLO. I've heard the term "Fair Trade" a zillion times, but it wasn't until recently that I read up on it and learned what it's all about. The long of the short is that sometimes coffee growers are in remote locations and will end up selling their raw coffee beans to a middleman for a fraction of what they are actually worth. Fair Trade means that the farmers have been paid a fair price for their beans, which hopefully results in better paid workers and an overall better quality of life in coffee-farming communities. There are no guarantees, of course, but from what I've learned, it seems that it certainly doesn't hurt to look for the label and make sure that the company who ultimately sold the coffee I'm drinking is at least trying to make the world a better (read: more fair) place.
October is Fair Trade Month. Green Mountain Coffee® is celebrating by introducing Fair Trade Certified™ Three Continent Blend and by partnering with Kelly Clarkson. She who kicks butt live (truly) will be sharing her experience of visiting a coffee farm in Peru and the importance of Fair Trade. You can join in on the fun by reading more on Facebook or on the Brand Page on BlogHer.
You can also enter to win a Keurig® Brewing System and a Green Mountain Coffee gift basket of your very own. Just check out the Choose Fair Trade website and come back here to answer the question: Are you a coffee drinker, and if so, would you consider buying fair trade coffee?
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
Reader Comments (206)
I cant live without coffee! fair trade is the only way to go!
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I drink "fancy - dessert coffee" according to my hubby (lattes) and yes I do like to buy fair trade when possible.
Who doesnt love Green Mountain! And with classes starting soon a Keurig would sure make it easier in the mornings!
I am a coffee drinker and I do buy some fair trade coffee .
I am not a big coffee drinker but hubby is. And we do buy Green Mountain K-cups whenever we can. Dark Magic is his fave in that line I believe lol. Yeah we have a Keurig, but who can't use another? Tho I'd give it to my daughter for her place :)
I am a coffee drinker and I do buy fair-trade coffee.
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/thefatfoodieATL/status/382249395866988544
I am not a coffee drinker, but I am the one that buys the coffee in the house. I would totally consider buying free trade coffee.
My online name is Artificially Awake and when I can't use that,it is Barely Awake. If you tapped a vein coffee would come out. I love coffee! My kitchen is decorated in it and I will spend any amount of money for a great cup!
Yes, I love my coffee and yes I would buy Fair Trade.
Thanks so much.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/382287778093871104
Thanks so much.
Artificially Awake: https://twitter.com/barelyawake/status/382288107011182593
I drink coffee every day. I didn't know about the Fair Trade issue until I read your blog! Thanks for sharing this. Green Mountain coffee is awesome! I have Tweeted about it here:
https://twitter.com/LeonardVMs/status/382561467683188736
I am a coffee drinker and would definitely consider buying fair trade coffee.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/382716285747859457
I love coffee and drink a few cups a day. I totally support the fair trade coffee!
amy [at] utry [dot] it
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/382739989022248960
amy [at] utry [dot] it
I totally need a Keurig. I just can't justify the cost when my jeans are literally falling apart at the seams and knees :-(
I try to drink fair trade whenever possible, and when my budget allows!
yes I am so a coffee drinker, I bought green mt fair trade coffee to sneak using my big sisters' kuerig when I babysit
Yes, I am an avid coffee person! I love fair trade and will support it but I have a suggestion. As a consumer, we would like to be able to trace the origins of the fair trade coffee we buy.
blessienelson(at)gmail(dot)com
https://twitter.com/Bless_Eliz/status/383134369390407680
tweeted!
I love coffee and I would consider buying fair trade as long as it wasn't too expensive. becksweeps (at) gmail (dot) com
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/sweepschick/status/383409064052416513
I’m not a coffee drinker. I’m more of a hot tea or hot cocoa person. I would love to win this for my mother-in-law. She loves coffee and would consider buying fair trade.
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/384372910992793600
My husband is the coffee drinker in the family and he buys fair trade.
i am a coffee drinker and i try to buy fair trade coffee as much as i can afford
I am and I do drink free trade coffee.
I am a 3-cup-a-day drinker and I would consider fair-trade!
i buy fair trade! i have been in the labs trying to figure out how to get it in iv form.
I am an avid coffee drinker and love Green Mountain for their fair trade policies! I'd love to try a Keurig! We had one for vacation and I loved the convenience of it.
I also tweeted! Tweet tweet!
https://twitter.com/CeeDuze/status/385038239515836416
I need my coffee daily! I buy fair trade at work and would consider it at home as well.
I do drink coffee, and would definitely try Fair Trade.
I am not a coffee drinker buy my husband is. I would definately consider buying fair trade coffee for him.
I am a coffee drinker and would buy fair trade coffee
I am a coffee drinker and I already have bought Fair Trade Coffee!
Nope, I don't really drink much coffee. I prefer tea and hot chocolate. I love the idea of fair trade coffee and will be cognizant of that in my purchase process.
I am a big coffee drinker. Yes, I would consider these for sure
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I am a Keurig coffee drinker and I buy fair trade coffee
I buy Fair Trade coffee already
I love coffee and I would buy fair trade coffee if they taste good?!
tina19820115@gmail.com
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/385956872290697216
Yes, I am a coffee-a-holic! I look forward to my coffee every morning! I would definitely try Fair Trade Coffee :)
tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/386179056305049600
Yes I drink coffee and I love Green Mountain - I just moved to New England and everyone up here drinks the stuff. Delish. Fair trade is always a win.
I'm a coffee drinker and I would definitely consider buying
love coffe, and its fair trade
I am a coffee drinker and I would definitely consider buying fair trade coffees.
I am not a big coffee fan but the rest of my family loves it