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We're ordering our coffee from [http://www.coffeeexpressco.com/about/index.shtml '''Coffee Express'''] in Plymouth, MI. In addition to regular coffee, they also sell organic and fair trade coffee, which is what we purchase. | We're ordering our coffee from [http://www.coffeeexpressco.com/about/index.shtml '''Coffee Express'''] in Plymouth, MI. In addition to regular coffee, they also sell organic and fair trade coffee, which is what we purchase. | ||
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== Organic == | == Organic == | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_coffee Organic coffee] is coffee that has been grown according to organic standards, using no pesticides, herbicides or fertilizer. A natural system of pest control is encouraged. Often farms growing organic coffee practice socially responsible practices, such as recycling and composting. Because a large portion of organic coffee is shade grown, large amounts of forest land are preserved. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_coffee Organic coffee] is coffee that has been grown according to organic standards, using no pesticides, herbicides or fertilizer. A natural system of pest control is encouraged. Often farms growing organic coffee practice socially responsible practices, such as recycling and composting. Because a large portion of organic coffee is shade grown, large amounts of forest land are preserved. | ||
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== Fair Trade == | == Fair Trade == | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_trade_coffee Fair trade coffee] generally refers to fair working conditions for coffee workers around the world. The increased price of the coffee helps fund higher wages and healthier working conditions.Fair-trade coffee workers are required to be part of a co-op with other local coffee growers, and these co-ops help determine how excess profits will be spent. Workers are guaranteed a fair base wage, with a possibility to share in profits. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_trade_coffee Fair trade coffee] generally refers to fair working conditions for coffee workers around the world. The increased price of the coffee helps fund higher wages and healthier working conditions.Fair-trade coffee workers are required to be part of a co-op with other local coffee growers, and these co-ops help determine how excess profits will be spent. Workers are guaranteed a fair base wage, with a possibility to share in profits. | ||
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== Local == | == Local == | ||
No coffee is grown locally in Michigan, but we order from a local supplier. As a bonus, our supplier delivers Thursdays to Motor City Brewing Works, and so they do not need to expend more gas getting to us. | No coffee is grown locally in Michigan, but we order from a local supplier. As a bonus, our supplier delivers Thursdays to Motor City Brewing Works, and so they do not need to expend more gas getting to us. | ||
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We've given a good amount of thought to a seemingly simple addition to our building: coffee service. What follows reflects our thinking about this area.
We're ordering our coffee from Coffee Express in Plymouth, MI. In addition to regular coffee, they also sell organic and fair trade coffee, which is what we purchase.
Organic
Organic coffee is coffee that has been grown according to organic standards, using no pesticides, herbicides or fertilizer. A natural system of pest control is encouraged. Often farms growing organic coffee practice socially responsible practices, such as recycling and composting. Because a large portion of organic coffee is shade grown, large amounts of forest land are preserved.
Fair Trade
Fair trade coffee generally refers to fair working conditions for coffee workers around the world. The increased price of the coffee helps fund higher wages and healthier working conditions.Fair-trade coffee workers are required to be part of a co-op with other local coffee growers, and these co-ops help determine how excess profits will be spent. Workers are guaranteed a fair base wage, with a possibility to share in profits.
Local
No coffee is grown locally in Michigan, but we order from a local supplier. As a bonus, our supplier delivers Thursdays to Motor City Brewing Works, and so they do not need to expend more gas getting to us.
