#1 Rwanda is here…

Starting today we’re offering the first place winner of Rwanda’s inaugural Golden Cup competition. We’re also continuing with the 4th (Kanzu) and 14th place (Murera) coffees as the response from customers has been terrific. Here’s some info on the new coffee…
Muyongwe, Rwanda Golden Cup: 1st Place, roasted by Intelligentsia- their tasting notes: [...]

All’s not always ‘fair’ in coffee labeling

Here’s an article describing the differences between fair trade coffee and direct trade coffee, from the Chicago Tribune. Many of the coffees that we serve in our shop (including our House Blend) are products of Intelligentsia’s Direct Trade.
All’s not always ‘fair’ in coffee labeling
The direct trade criteria includes a “verifiable price to the grower [...]