Cafedirect is a coffee company that offers 100% Fairtrade, organic, and sustainable coffee products. They work with smallholder farmers and producers to ensure that they receive a fair price for their products. The company's mission is to support the livelihoods of coffee-growing communities while promoting ethical and sustainable practices.
Founded in 1991 by Oxfam, Traidcraft, and Equal Exchange.
Became the UK's first Fairtrade certified coffee company in 1994.
Expanded their product range to include tea and cocoa in 2005.
Introduced a range of single-origin coffees in 2016.
Reached a milestone of £100 million in Fairtrade premiums paid to their growers in 2019.
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Cafedirect's flagship coffee product, made from a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans. Medium-bodied with notes of chocolate and nuts.
Made from 100% Arabica beans, this blend is designed for espresso-based drinks. Rich and full-bodied with a smooth finish.
Cafedirect offers a range of Fairtrade and organic teas, including black tea, green tea, and herbal tea blends.
Fairtrade coffee is coffee that has been produced and traded according to Fairtrade standards. This means that farmers and workers receive a fair price for their products, as well as social and environmental benefits.
Yes, Cafedirect's coffee products are organic certified. This means that they are grown and processed without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.
Cafedirect works directly with smallholder farmers and cooperatives to ensure that they receive fair prices for their products. They also invest in community development projects, such as education and healthcare programs.
Yes, Cafedirect is a UK-based coffee company that was founded in 1991.
Cafedirect's single-origin coffees are made from beans sourced from specific regions, such as Peru, Colombia, and Tanzania. Each coffee has a unique flavor profile that reflects its origin.