Certification for Organic and Fair Trade is expensive and often out of reach for small specialty farms. Many farmers already use sustainable practices but can’t afford the years of paperwork, audits, and annual fees required for certification.

In specialty coffee, direct trade is preferred. Farmers are paid well above Fair Trade prices—often more than double—through transparent, long-term relationships that focus on quality and traceability, not labels.

Fair Trade was designed for commodity coffee, while specialty coffee prioritizes flavor (80+ cupping scores) and ethical pricing. Organic certification also doesn’t guarantee better quality or health benefits and is often more about marketing.

Simply put: we pay farmers more than Fair Trade standards, so a certification stamp isn’t necessary.

Ethiopia and Colombia are two of the most established coffee-producing countries, known for their mature farming practices and consistent quality.

• Ethiopian coffee is known for bright, fruity, and floral notes
• Colombian coffee is known for balance, sweetness, and body

Blending the two creates a smooth, well-rounded cup that’s flavorful and easy to drink every day.

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Our drip filter bags are made from high-temperature-resistant non-woven fabric that does not release microplastics.

• Made from PP and PET materials
• Imported from Japan
• Certified and licensed for food use
• Bonded without glue or chemicals
• Not biodegradable, but recyclable

Our coffee is intentionally blended using Ethiopian and Colombian beans, not single origin.

Blending allows us to combine the strengths of both origins—Ethiopia’s bright, fruity notes and Colombia’s balanced body and sweetness—to create a smooth, everyday cup that’s not too bitter and not too sour.

It also helps us maintain flavor consistency. If one batch varies, we can adjust the blend to keep the taste familiar. With single origin coffee, any issue from one farm could dramatically change the flavor.

Medium Roast: Floral, red berries, chocolaty

Dark Roast: Roasted almond, cocoa

 A Q Grader is a certified coffee expert trained to evaluate quality and flavor. Our blends were developed with one to ensure every cup meets specialty-grade standards.