A number of our customers ask about Fair Trade Certified coffees we offer. Many of the varietals we offer by the cup are Fair Trade Certified, although not all are. All coffees we have for retail sale with the word "Organic" on the label are also Fair Trade Certified.
Among the Fair Trade Certified coffees you'll find on sale here are:
- La Perla de Oaxaca (TM) Organic Mexico
- Organic French Roast
- Organic Nicaraguan "Mira Flor"
- Organic Sumatra Gayoland
- Nepenthe Organic Blend
Last year, the Wall Street Journal published an interesting article about how some retailers jack up the price of Fair Trade goods.
We don't charge more for Fair Trade Certified beans. The different beans we carry for retail sale cost us different amounts - some varietals are 10%-20% more expensive than others. But the price to you is the same regardless what it costs us.
To know whether the coffee your buying is Fair Trade Certified, look for this label: 
There are numerous sites which offer more information on the definitions and guidelines for earning the Fair Trade Certified label. We think the Global Exchange explanation is an accessible place to start if you're interested in learning more on the subject.
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