Grounds for Change

At GroundsforChange.com, you can find 17 different Fair Trade, 100% Organic coffee blends. Most of the coffee they sell is Shade Grown Coffee, which is better for the environment because it is allowed to grow underneath other trees, instead of having the area cleared out. This also loets local animals such as birds keep their habitats. 

Naturally occuring coffee bushes will only grow and thrive in the shade, and until 25 years ago, was the only way it was done. However, hybrids were developed that were placed in full sun, and were able to produce more coffee.

At Grounds for Change, they make sure it is done the old fashioned way for a number of reasons. Shade grown coffee shrubs actually live twice as long, and experts agree that the flavor is much better, and less bitter than full-sun coffee. They also provide homes to over 150 species of birds, who in recent years have been declining due to habitat loss.

Grounds for Change also offsets 100% of its non-renewable energy consumption and is a member of 1% For The Planet, donating 1% of total sales to organizations committed to improving our planet.

Prices are very reasonable, starting at $6.95 for an 8 oz bag and $41.95 for a 5 lb bag. They also sell sampler packs and other gifts.