Welcome to Baristador Coffee's Fair Trade page. Here you can:                               

• order your Fairtrade Espresso Blend at the bottom of the page
• learn more about the concept of Fair Trade coffee
• learn more about the accidental way Baristador Coffee came to develop a Fairtrade certified espresso blend

What's fair trade coffee all about?

Fair trade is the term given to coffee produced in such a way that growers get a fair price and workers get a fair wage and safe working conditions. This has come about because for a long time those big, flashy coffee brands we all know have been draining every last cent out of the coffee supply chain in a ruthless fashion, using their might to pressure land owners who in turn pressure workers to work for very little in dangerous circumstances (exposure to pesticides, inability to grow alternative crops, etc).

This eq.tv short documentary from the US nutshells the concept quite nicely. Enjoy.


While that US-made documentary is a good overview of fair trade, you can read up on the Australian approach at www.fairtrade.com.au.

Why is Baristador Coffee offering a Fairtrade espresso blend?

Baristador Coffee is now offering a Fairtrade blend because while experimenting with new coffee beans, I stumbled upon a blend combination that blew me away. It was awesome; full bodied, well rounded, nutty, with a hint of caramel. Then I was doubly awestruck when I discovered the beans were certified Fairtrade beans. This surprised me because despite the well meaning efforts of many coffee companies dealing with fair trade products, I had never found a coffee I liked. So I had moved away from Fair Trade because no matter how enthused you are about ethics, there is a limit to how long you can drink ethically sound coffee you don't like!

But now times have changed. Fair Trade coffee farmers are getting better and better at what they do, benefitting from the confidence and breathing space that the prospect of receiving a fair price must surely bring, and now Baristador Coffee can bring a Fairtrade Espresso Blend to market that matches my palate and, hopefully, yours too!

My hope is that this first Baristador Coffee Fairtrade Espresso Blend will be the luscious, darkly roasted, rich coffee blend that will stop any cravings you might have for cheaper blends or "exploited land and labour" blends, and lead you into a new state of being where you can confidently decide to drink coffee with a clear conscience and a satisfied palate!

Yours in the spirit of espresso

Steve Davis / Founder / Espresso Evangelist
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Before you order your Baristador Coffee Fairtrade Espresso Blend

Before you order you have three simple things to consider, firstly, What grind do I need?

• Whole Beans – perfect if you are grinding your own beans at home, in the office, or in a cafe/restaurant.
• Plunger – perfect for plungers, dripolaters, etc, but NOT espresso machines.
• Espresso – perfect for home-style espresso machines and stove top espressos (macchinetta), and can ALSO be used in any other method listed for Plunger.
  

Next, decide how many you need? Remember, BUY TWO PACKS or more at a time and you’ll get FREE SHIPPING for your coffee anywhere within Australia.

Finally, always send off your next order the moment you open your last bag because the coffee is sent to you fresh from the roastary and can take about 3 business days to arrive.

Order your Fairtade coffee here

Choose the FT1 Fair Trade Blend No.1 if you want smooth, rich, body and flavour in your espresso. NOTE: Baristador uses PayPal as its payment gateway for your security and convenience - a tax invoice is emailed back to you upon payment.