Why buy fair trade organic coffee?
There are many important reasons to buy organic coffee and tea. Organic gardening is less intensive and less expensive and better for the environment. Many people say organic products taste better, or feel better on the skin and this makes sense, for many people are quite sensitive and allergic to a lot of the synthetic additives or hormones in “conventional” agricultural products. Likewise, many people are averse to knowing their purchases support unfair working conditions – thus the rising demand for “fair trade” products. We know more and more that the things we do and decisions we make have effect on people all over the globe. Fair trade and organic are the only way to go if we want a fair and sustainable society for all.
When we buy organic coffee we’re supporting sustainable agricultural projects around the world. Organic farming is governed and certified under strict international guidelines and consumers must pay a premium for these goods.
Fair Trade coffee and tea is equally important when buying your favorite invigorating or relaxing drink. When we purchase coffee and tea that is fair trade certified we know we’re paying a premium that is passed directly to the farmers and communities who worked to produce our favorite coffee or tea. Everyone deserves a living wage.
Fair Trade and Organic Coffess are a better-tasting, friendlier way to show your support for humans and the environment in your everyday purchasing. As the demand for (and profit from) organic and fair trade products increases, we’ll hopefully see many more opportunities to purchase these items and enjoy knowing that our luxury goods are not produced at the expense of the comfort or safety of our global family.