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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This sweepstakes runs from 09/19/13-10/31/13.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Reader Comments (206)
Coffee is my favorite drink! I would definitely try fair trade coffee.
I love coffee and yes I have bought fair trade coffee in the past and will buy it in the future.
https://twitter.com/njsunbunny/status/387247703606177792
LOVE COFFEE and already buy fair trade coffee!
Yes, and of course I would :)
Are you a coffee drinker, and if so, would you consider buying fair trade coffee?
I do drink coffee 2x daily, and yes, I often buy fair trade coffee
tweeted https://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/387555062827847680
I adore coffee and fair trade is wonderful
my family loves coffee and we would purchase fair trade!
i posted a tweet: https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/388157580788252672
Absolutely, I love my coffee! I'd like to try the Vermont Country Blend® K-Cup® Coffee
I am a coffee drinker and I would love to try Fair Trade coffee.
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/388909203051388928
i am a coffee drinker and would buy fair trade coffee
I love, Love, LOVE coffee and it is good any time of the day or night whether it's iced or hot, regular or decaf. I also love that the Fair Trade Company supports the growers/farmers of their crops. I love when there are the programs that help give back and support communities.
I'm a coffee drinker and I would drink Fair Trade if they made it for Keurig and it was dark extra bold and priced right
Tweeted https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/389269245890007040
Definitely a coffee drinker and I would buy fair trade coffee.
I love coffee and drink it every day. I would buy fair trade coffee.
thisisme79 @ gmail dot com
I am a coffee drinker and I buy Green Mountain,
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
would buy fair trade coffee
I am not a coffee drinker but two others in my house are and I would consider buying fair trade coffee
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/390930591136227328
tweet--https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/391992433694629888
I am a big coffee drinker, and I would definitely consider fair trade.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
I'm a coffee drinker. I would definitely purchase fair trade coffee.
I am a HUGE coffee drinker, and yes, I would definitely consider it if I was richer
Tweet!!! https://twitter.com/mya98604/status/392460573851414528
Love coffee! I already purchase green mountain fair trade coffee
tweet https://twitter.com/hburmeister/status/392562933512683521
I love coffee and would absolutely buy fair trade!
I drink coffee at least every morning, and sometimes make more in the evening if the craving hits! I would buy fair trade. I don't have a Keurig, but I think it could become my favorite kitchen appliance! :)
chambanachik at gmail dot com
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/392826046292054016
I am a coffee drinker and would totally consider fair trade coffee! Thanks for a chance to win!!!! kmassman gmail
i do enjoy a great cup of coffee. love that keurig makes it easy for a single person to not waste a whole pot!
and yes, of course i consider fair trade!
you know i tweeted: https://twitter.com/hellohahanarf/status/393452707974897664
I grew up in a tea drinking family, but now drink both.
rparis100@gmail.com
green mountain coffee and kuerig go together and I hope it's in may kitchen.
I am a coffee drinker and I love Green Mountain, Keurig is the best. Funny story, I met Keurig at a funeral. True.
I drink coffee and would consider fair trade.
https://twitter.com/thisisme79/status/394494139514880000
thisisme79 @ gmail dot com
i like light roast coffee and yes
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/394524107460460544
I am a coffee drinker 1-2 cups a day so the Keurig is perfect for me and I do try to buy Fair trade and organic as often as possible
I am a coffee drinker and I would definitely consider drinking Fair Trade coffee!
I am not a coffee drinker but I have never tried it. I would try fair trade.
https://mobile.twitter.com/electricstar/status/395016963874779136?p=v
Oh you better believe I drink my coffee! I've supported fair trade for years but I work with the homeless so I'm drawn to causes like this.
https://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/395105185871060992
I love coffee and do sometimes purchase Fair Trade brands. I do not own a Keurig. The Green Mountain coffee sounds delicious!