As the coffee industry continues to grow, new terms frequently pop up, confusing first-time customers and consumers. One of these is “single-origin coffee” a new, socially and ethically conscious trend in coffee production. Pure Origin is a leader in the single-origin coffee market, and we are here to help you understand this up-and-coming field!
What is single-origin coffee?
Single-origin coffee is coffee that is sourced from a single area, generally from one grower or sets of growers. This is different from larger-scale production of coffee for big brands. These larger companies typically source from a variety of locations and regions per each coffee bag. Generally, single-origin coffee comes from cooperatives made up of several small farms. These farms, often times share resources, knowledge, and funds in order to unify their product and reach a larger audience.
However, there are even smaller units of production, which can include single-farm and single-estate coffees. These are coffee products that come from a single farming location or from one individual estate, respectively. The smallest is “micro lot”, which is coffee that comes from one specific plot of land on one specific farm. Companies harvest and process these coffees on a miniature scale.
Why buy single origin?
One of the biggest reasons to buy single-origin coffee is that you can know exactly where your coffee comes from. This can be beneficial for customers who want the exact, unique characteristics of a certain region or grower. However, it also helps customers ensure that the coffee they buy is sustainably and ethically produced. For example, Pure Origin’s Honduran coffee comes from family farms in Intibucá, Honduras. As a consumer, you can research the growing and living conditions to make sure your cup of coffee was sourced from an ethical and environmentally sound farm. You can have peace of mind knowing you have bought not only a great cup of coffee, but one you can trace all the way back to the tree.
It’s simple, right? Organic products are just better. So when you see an “organic” label, it’s an easy choice to add that item to your shopping cart, and that’s also true when it comes to coffee. Over the last few decades, coffee connoisseurs have gravitated towards organic roasts. But have you ever wondered why organic coffee is better or what health benefits there may be from drinking it? Let’s take a quick look.
No harmful chemicals
One major advantage of organic coffee is that it is produced without the pesticides and artificial fertilizers that could otherwise be present. This is a huge benefit for the environment and, of course, for coffee drinkers. Of course, these chemicals don’t pose a significant threat in small doses, but they can gradually add up to unhealthy levels. And the bottom line is that no one wants unnecessary chemicals in their body, period.
Avoiding these chemicals is also better for the growers. In general, most organic coffees are held to a higher standard, including when it comes to pay rates. In an extremely competitive market, many growers have been taken advantage of, and negotiating a higher sale price can make all the difference. By growing their beans sustainably, organic farmers take care of the earth, their customers, and themselves – delivering delicious, chemical-free coffee. It’s truly a win-win-win situation.
The health benefits of organic coffee
But it’s not just the lack of chemicals that makes organic coffee such a draw. In fact, certified organic roasts may contain more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help the body function. Coffee is known for boosting the immune system and helping the body defend itself against disease. Furthermore, it’s been suggested that the properties in coffee can help stimulate the brain, preventing cognitive disorders and dementia. And organic coffee is even better, packed full of everything the body needs and none of the things it doesn’t. In short, healthy beans means a healthy body.
Pure Origin’s organic coffee
Pure Origin is proud to boast three certified organic options. Whether you’re a fan of light or dark roasts, we’ve got an organic, fair trade selection for you! We offer a tasty Peruvian light roast with nutty notes that’s sure to satisfy, as well as Indonesian dark roast with chocolate notes that’s out of this world! In addition, our Congolese dark roast is a big hit with coffee fans who like citrus undertones in their morning brew.
But make no mistake – all of our coffee is single-origin, sustainable, and grower-friendly. So if you want an incredible, organic cup of coffee, look no further than Pure Origin.
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Every cup of Pure Origin Coffee makes real-world change and supports various causes throughout the world. Each one of our coffees is an ethical purchase, so feel free to select your next bag based on your favorite roast or whichever cause speaks to you most! Here are our top 6 Pure Origin stories so you can feel inspired by your impact the next time you make yourself a delicious cup of coffee!
Top 6 Pure Origin Stories
Pure Origin offers six coffees, all differing in flavor and roast, and each of these benefits a different cause in their respective regions: Congo, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, and Colombia. The causes are wide-ranging, but every one makes a huge impact for people across the world. From environmental activism to healthcare, Pure Origin needs your help to make a difference in our partner countries. Read on to discover the top 6 stories from across the world!
Congo
Firstly, our Congolese coffee is an organic Fair-Trade certified dark roast with citrus notes, hailing from the South Kivu region. There, we work with Mighty Peace Coffee, a movement seeking to end mineral conflict throughout the country and the brutality that comes with it. A portion of every sale goes towards funding education for the Congolese people, providing clothing, paying debts, and improving the living conditions of its people.
It might not yet have the recognition it deserves, but the Congo has always had a rich tradition of speciality coffee. However, mineral conflicts have made it difficult for the Congolese people to focus on the coffee trade. As the country transitions away from the mineral conflict, the country has had more resources to devote to coffee cultivation. Similarly, the people of the Congo are slowly improving their quality of life, and the future today is brighter than it has been in decades. As the people thrive, so does the coffee industry! Many people previously caught up in the conflict have become farmers and now proudly contribute to the now-booming economy. Major strides have been made for equality and environmentalism, and every cup of Pure Origin coffee helps make a difference for people in the Congo.
Honduras
On the other hand, our Honduran coffee is a medium roast with caramel notes from the Intibucá region. Sales help benefit various small family farms as they attempt to make a name for themselves in the competitive coffee industry. Proceeds from this coffee help farmers face carious threats throughout the region and strengthens the position of small growers.
90 percent of Honduran coffee farms are small, family-owned lots. As a result, they are very vulnerable when it comes to environmental fluctuations and financial instability. Larger growers can insure and protect themselves, but smaller growers cannot. Market trends affect these farms disproportionately and budgets are often razor-thin. A single poor growing season can result in disaster, so every sale counts. That is why we partner with these farms in Honduras to deliver the incredible taste you know and crave! Our partnered farms have been thriving in recent years, allowing them to be more sustainable. Farmers now pay close attention to soil quality and water conservation, improving the quality of life for the farm and the farmer! That way, you never have to choose between environmentalism and a great cup of coffee!
Indonesia
Another one of our top Pure Origin stories comes from Indonesia! Our Indonesian coffee is an organic Sumatran Fair-Trade certified dark roast with chocolate notes. In Indonesia, we work alongside Coop Reje Gayo, a group that provides education and training on coffee cultivation techniques. A portion of every sale helps fund this training and ensures that farmers can sell every bean for a premium price. This is beneficial for the farmer, but also allows them to be sustainable growers, both environmentally and economically.
Prior to the formation of the collective, these farmers struggled to obtain Fair Trade prices and provide for their families. Conditions were quite poor, but since the foundation of Reje Gayo,, the region has exploded with high-quality coffee! Farmers work in teams to prune, clear weeds, and fertilize plantations to ensure success for its members and their families. Financial stability is at an all-time-high, and every farmer receives a premium price for every bean sold. The farms have even made great strides environmentally! Farmers are trained in sustainable practices so that the coffee is grown, harvested, and processed with respect for the planet.
Kenya
Conversely, our Kenyan coffee is a light roast with wine notes, coming from the Nyeri region of Kenya. We partner with Grounds for Health, which aims to reduce cervical cancer in remote regions within the coffee-producing country. Each cup sold goes towards reducing incidences of this horrible disease. This includes increasing access to screening and prevention, as well as education and training of local health care providers.
Since its foundation, the organization has treated 10,205 women across the world and screened 124,641, according to the project’s website. Our partnership helps provide preventative services to women in some of the country’s most remote regions. In these far-flung regions, women are usually unable to access healthcare, resulting in many deaths to diseases that are often treatable. Day-to-day, Grounds for Health provides health facilities with cryotherapy and treatment devices, as well as necessary supplies. The project also makes an effort to spread word about screening and treatment possibilities throughout the country in order to increase its impact. Many of the affected women are coffee growers throughout Kenya who otherwise would go without treatment entirely.
Peru
Our Peruvian coffee is a light roast with nutty notes that comes from the Amazonas region of Peru. Sales benefit Todos Al Agua, a group combatting contaminated water found throughout the district. Over the last 25 years, the region has struggled with poor water quality, which has resulted in sickness and water scarcity. Pure Origin funds ongoing workshops to share the results of conditions and combat climate change. This helps protect vital water resources in the Amazonas region.
These farmers worked together to form a collective to combat the contaminated water, share information, and organize workshops. These workshops helped improve their knowledge of the industry and of eco-friendly cultivation techniques. These days, the group makes sure to maintain sustainable practices on its farms. This includes environmental measures to ensure water and soil quality, as well as fair wage distribution. Similarly, farmers now have greater financial stability and independence, and can continue providing us with delicious coffee for years to come!
Colombia
Finally, our Colombian coffee is a medium roast with fruity notes from the Huila region. In Colombia, we partner with Las Rosas, helping assist 300 women as they grow coffee and attend workshops to better themselves and their crops. Additionally, the project helps growers access necessary loans, provides equitable wages for their labor, and gives them technical training in their craft so they can lead their farms in the traditionally male-dominated coffee growing industry.
Since its foundation, Las Rosas has become a thriving group of farms. One farm began with 1,000 trees in 2010 and now hosts 3,000. These Colombian women have certainly mastered the growing and production of coffee, and the evidence is in the brew! Further funding will help pay for workshops that help the growers develop the agricultural practices and improve their own lives. These include how to recognize good seeds, how to establish a seed bed, and optimal harvesting times for the coffee cherry. The project even instructs the growers in money handling, helps them educate their children, assists them as they seek necessary loans, and provides other emergency services, as necessary.
Why Pure Origin?
Every cup of Pure Origin’s coffee is sustainable impact. This means that our farms tend to their crop in a way that respects the planet and its people. Every action taken on the farm is targeted to make the most of the land, but also take care of it.
All of our coffees are even single origin, which means that they come from a single geographical region. We source only from small growers or sets of small growers in a collective. This allows us to support the farmers that need it and helps us create a product that makes a difference. Every bean is sustainably produced and can be traced back from the bag to the tree. That way, you know exactly what you are getting and where it comes from! Try a cup of Pure Origin coffee and help us make a difference today!
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If you’ve heard about Pure Origin Coffee, you know that every cup of our coffee sold benefits causes across the world. Our six varieties, from our Congolese dark roast to our Peruvian light, support unique and important charitable causes. With so much to choose from, you may ask yourself, specifically, what projects are helped by Pure Origin coffee? Read on to learn everything you need to know about our charitable work and coffee, and how you can help!
What projects are helped by Pure Origin coffee?
We offer six coffees, all differing in flavor and roast, with each benefitting a different social activist cause in the respective regions: Congo, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, and Colombia. These causes range from environmental activism to health awareness and screening to peace-keeping. That way, no matter what roast you prefer, you will always be able to improve the world with every cup!
Congo
Pure Origin’s Congolese coffee is an organic Fair-Trade-certified dark roast with citrus notes. It hails from the South Kivu region and benefits Mighty Peace Coffee, a group seeking to end mineral conflict. Brutality has torn the country apart, but alongside Mighty Peace, we have begun to make a difference. Proceeds help fund education, provide clothing, pay debts, and improve the living conditions of the Congolese people.
Honduras
Conversely, our Honduran coffee is a medium roast with caramel notes from the Intibucá region. Sales benefit various small family farms operating together as they attempt to make a name for themselves in the competitive coffee industry. 90 percent of Honduran coffee farms operate as small, family-owned lots. As a result, they are much more vulnerable to environmental concerns and financial instability. That is why proceeds from our coffee help farmers face environmental threats throughout the region. At the same time, they help strengthen the position of these small farmers in the coffee market.
Indonesia
Our Indonesian coffee is another organic, Fair-Trade dark roast, but this one has chocolate notes and comes from Sumatra. In Indonesia, we work with Coop Reje Gayo, a center that provides education and training on coffee-cultivation techniques. A portion of every sale helps fund this training and ensures that farmers can sell every bean for a premium. This is beneficial for the farmer, but also allows them to be sustainable growers, both environmentally and economically.
Kenya
Our Kenyan coffee is a tasty light roast with wine notes, coming from the Nyeri region. We partner there with Grounds for Health, a group aiming to reduce cervical cancer in remote regions of the coffee-producing country. Every cup sold goes towards reducing incidences of this horrible disease for women that disproportionately lack medical assistance. This includes increasing access to screening and prevention, as well as education and training of local health care providers.
Peru
Pure Origin’s Peruvian coffee is a light roast with nutty notes from the Amazonas region. Sales of this variety benefit Todos Al Agua, a group combatting contaminated water found throughout the region. Over the last 25 years, the Amazonas area has struggled with poor water quality, resulting in sickness and water scarcity. Alongside Todos Al Agua, we help fund ongoing workshops to share the results of conditions and combat climate change. This helps protect water resources that are vital for coffee growers and citizens, alike.
Colombia
Finally, our Colombian coffee is a medium roast with fruity notes, coming from the Huila region. There, we work with the Las Rosas Women’s Group, supporting 300 women as they grow coffee and attend workshops to better themselves and their crops. The project helps growers access necessary loans, provides equitable wages for their labor, and gives them technical training in their craft so they can lead their farm in the traditionally male-dominated coffee-growing industry.
Why Pure Origin?
Additionally, Pure Origin is proud to be a leader in the field of sustainable impact coffee. Sustainable impact means that we treat the environment and our farmers with respect. Our farms are all eco-friendly, and farmers receive training to avoid over-farming, pollution, and waste. That way, the planet can continue to thrive, all while we enjoy a delicious cup of coffee!
Similarly, every cup of Pure Origin coffee is single origin, meaning it comes from one grower or set of growers. As a result, you can be assured of exactly where your coffee comes from. That way, you can seek out specific flavors and characteristics. More importantly, when you know more about your coffee’s origin, you have more control over how it is produced. Having specific sources keeps us accountable to our farmers and gives us a closer relationship with them. We assist with situational challenges and pay premium prices for every bean.
Finally, all of our coffee benefits one of the causes detailed above, because we want sustainability to be more than a marketing tactic. We founded our company around these ideals, and will continue to help make the world a better place in the future. Try a cup of Pure Origin coffee today and help us make the next step together!
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In your search for a delicious, sustainable cup of coffee, you may come across references to the three waves of coffee. If you are wondering what these terms mean and what differs between them, read on and let Pure Origin help explain the history of the coffee trade!
What are the three waves of coffee?
A “wave” of coffee refers to a time period or stage within the industry. So far, coffee has been through three appropriately named stages: the First, Second, and Third Waves. Each of these are significantly different from another in a few critical ways. The First Wave marked the Western “discovery” of coffee as a consumer product in the 1800s and its growing consumption. The Second Wave came later in the 20th century as brands like Starbucks took the world by storm. Finally, the Third Wave has come in the 21st century as customers become more concerned about where their coffee comes from and how it is produced.
First Wave
The First Wave of coffee was certainly the longest, lasting from the 1800s to the end of the 1970s. It began with the Western world’s discovery of coffee and the realization that it could become a significant consumer good. Entrepreneurs hit it big as the trade exploded and coffee drinking became a daily occurrence for many. The hallmark of this wave came when coffee could be found in almost every household across the world. Coffee became commonplace, rather than a pricy luxury, and almost everyone from rich to poor began drinking it.
At this stage, customers were not very aware about the specific flavors of their coffee or its origin. As long as the caffeine was strong, coffee sales continued to explode. This was, of course, a time rife with environmental and economic exploitation. Farmers did not tend to their land sustainably, instead maximizing productivity and minimally investing in environmentally friendly practices. Additionally, wages for most farmers remained very poor, even though coffee continued to be sold at a huge markup. As a result, the industry continued to thrive, even though farmers and the environment began to suffer.
Second Wave
The Second Wave of coffee took place largely because of that most famous of coffee companies: Starbucks. As the huge company began to have more influence and invested huge chunks of money in marketing during the 1970s and beyond, consumers began to seek out specific flavors and varieties. They became increasingly appreciative of their coffee and aware of its attributes. Some began to crave dark roasts, while others preferred light ones. Flavored coffee also began to boom, particularly seasonal products. Providing high-quality coffee soon became a necessity, edging budget and lower-quality brands out of the market. The industry was looking for opportunities to capitalize on this trend, and coffee finally became a worldwide phenomenon.
In this wave, the outlook for farmers and the environment continued to be bleak. Despite the rise of massive coffee corporations, farmers continued to receive a low price for every bean. If they refused to sell their crop cheaply, influential companies would simply move on to another farm. The insatiable need for coffee continued to contribute to less-than-sustainable farming practices. Additionally, the use of disposable cups and single-use packaging threatened the environment further as customers threw away millions of cups and bags a year.
Third Wave
Now, as we continue the Third Wave of coffee, customers care more and more about the conditions by which they receive their favorite hot drink. Specialty coffees are extremely popular, both for the unique and specific flavors they offer, but also for the opportunity for social activism. Now that they have so many choices, sophisticated coffee lovers feel they should have a say in how their beans are grown, harvested, and produced. With their buying power, they are increasingly choosing coffee brands that make a commitment to sustainability.
With the increasing attention paid to global warming, customers are allowing companies like Pure Origin to make a difference when it comes to sustainable coffee production. Rather than maximizing land usage, farmers on sustainable farms tend to the land and rotate crops to avoid saturation. Water resources are cherished and contaminants and pollution have been lessened. The world is far from recovered, but sustainable companies have begun to make a dent in the world’s pollution.
Additionally, awareness of poverty and poor working conditions has made coffee drinkers opt for brands that compensate farmers fairly. Truly sustainable brands pay their farmers a premium price, and farmers in exchange commit to sustainable practices. Everyone benefits from this arrangement, particularly growers, coffee customers, and consumers. Even the world has gotten a boost from this wave, as coffee lovers have begun to make a difference in the world with their purchases. As a result, companies like Pure Origin now offer coffee for people, like us, that care.
Why Pure Origin
Pure Origin is proud to be a part of the Third Wave of coffee, where every sale can make a difference in the world. We are sustainable impact, which means that we commit to fair and equitable practices in the environment and in the world. We pay our farmers a premium price for the bean and help fund workshops that allow them to learn more.
All of our coffee is also single origin, and comes from one specific farm or sets of farms. This allows us to have a closer relationship with our growers and help them deal with specific challenges. It also helps us assure our customers that they can pinpoint exactly where our coffee comes from.
Our Causes
Similarly, every sale of our coffee goes towards an important cause in coffee-producing regions of the world. Our Congolese coffee benefits Mighty Peace Coffee, a movement seeking to end mineral conflict in the country. Our Indonesian coffee helps support Coop Reje Gayo, a center that provides education and training on coffee cultivation techniques. In Honduras, we work with small family farms to help them make strides in the competitive industry. That way, you can choose one of our coffees for its roast or for the cause you prefer!
In this Third Wave of coffee, we realize you have a huge range of choices when it comes to your coffee. That’s why we have tried to be the change we wanted to see in the world. We started with sustainability as a mission statement and built our company around it. So, if you are like us and want to make a difference while enjoying a delicious hot brew, order Pure Origin coffee today!
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Pure Origin is quickly becoming a leader in the world of sustainable coffee, and it is easy to see why! From the tree to the bag, we are proud to be both environmentally and socially responsible. Every sale benefits one of our charitable causes, so you can make an impact from the comfort of your home. With this considered, we are proud to offer our sustainable Kenyan coffee, a delicious addition to your caffeine routine!
Our Kenyan coffee is a light roast with wine notes, coming from the Nyeri region of Kenya, where we partner with Grounds for Health, which tests for cervical cancer in remote regions within the coffee-producing country. This includes increasing access to screening and prevention, as well as education and training of local health care providers.
Grounds for Health
Grounds for Health was founded in 1996 by Dan Cox, who at that time served as a president of a U.S. coffee company. He founded the organization alongside Dr. Francis Fote, a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. According to the project’s website, they have treated 10,205 women across the world and screened 124,641 to date.
Pure Origin’s Kenyan coffee helps provide preventative services to women in some of the country’s most remote regions. In these far-flung regions, women are usually unable to access healthcare, resulting in many deaths to diseases that are often treatable. Day-to-day, Grounds for Health provides health facilities with cryotherapy and treatment devices, as well as necessary supplies. The project also makes an effort to spread word about screening and treatment possibilities throughout the country in order to increase its impact. Many of the affected women are coffee growers throughout Kenya who otherwise would go without treatment entirely.
Why Pure Origin?
Additionally, like all of our coffees, Pure Origin’s Kenyan variety has a single origin sustainable impact, meaning it comes only from a select farms in the Nyeri region, and the farmers there tend to their crops in an eco-friendly, sustainable manner. As a result, we compensate them for their hard work and pay a premium price for their beans. That way, you can enjoy a cup today, knowing that it was produced in a way that is respectful of the Earth, and of our valued partners in the Kenyan farming community.
At Pure Origin, we know you have a vast range of choices when it comes to coffee. We also know that you want your purchases to have a positive impact on the world. So, if you are concerned about the carbon footprint or the social impact of your favorite light roast, but can’t get enough of the delicious taste, look no further! Try a cup of our sustainable Kenyan coffee and discover the Pure Origin difference today!
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With millions of brands and varieties of coffee out there, the single-origin coffee customer has never had more choices when it comes to their morning brew. However, this can also be a confusing prospect. Customers now have to sort through hundreds of blends and coffee regions to determine which coffee is best for them. This is near-impossible while standing in the coffee aisle of your local grocery store and only a little easier online.
How to select single origin coffee
At Pure Origin, we aim to make your choice in single-origin coffee much simpler. We offer six coffees, all differing in flavor and roast, with each benefitting a different social cause in the respective regions: Congo, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, and Colombia. Read on to discover the unique flavors and causes behind every variety of Pure Origin coffee!
Congolese single-origin coffee
Pure Origin’s Congolese coffee is an organic dark roast with citrus notes from the South Kivu region. Every sale benefits Mighty Peace, a movement which seeks to end conflict and brutality throughout the country. A portion of every sale helps fund education, provide clothing, pay debts, and improve the living conditions of its people.
Honduran single-origin coffee
On the other hand, our Honduran coffee is a medium roast with caramel notes from the Intibucá region. Sales benefit various small family farms as they attempt to make a name for themselves in the competitive coffee industry. 90 percent of Honduran coffee farms currently operate as small, family-owned lots. This means they are very vulnerable when it comes to environmental fluctuations and financial instability. Proceeds from this coffee will help farmers face various environmental threats throughout the region. At the same time, they help strengthen the position of small farmers in the coffee market.
Indonesian single-origin coffee
Our Indonesian coffee is an organic Sumatran Fair-Trade-certified dark roast with chocolate notes. In Indonesia, Pure Origin works alongside Coop Reje Gayo, a center that provides education and training on coffee-cultivation techniques. A portion of every sale helps fund this training and ensures that farmers can sell every bean for a premium. This is beneficial for the farmer, but also allows them to be sustainable growers, both environmentally and economically.
Kenyan single-origin coffee
Our Kenyan coffee is a light roast with wine notes, coming from the Nyeri region. Our partner there is Grounds for Health, which aims to reduce cervical cancer in remote regions within the coffee-producing country. Each cup sold goes towards reducing incidences of this horrible disease. This includes increasing access to screening and prevention, as well as education and training of local health care providers.
Peruvian single-origin coffee
Pure Origin’s Peruvian coffee is a light roast with nutty notes that comes from the Amazonas region. Our sales of this variety benefit Todos Al Agua, a group combatting contaminated water found throughout the region. Over the last 25 years, the region has struggled with poor water quality, resulting in sickness and water scarcity. Alongside Todos Al Agua, Pure Origin helps to fund ongoing workshops to share the results of conditions and combat climate change. This helps protect water resources that are vital for coffee growers and citizens, alike.
Colombian single-origin coffee
Finally, our Colombian coffee is a medium roast with fruity notes, and comes from the Huila region of Colombia. Pure Origin works alongside the Las Rosas Women’s Group, supporting 300 women as they grow coffee and attend workshops to better themselves and their crops. Additionally, the project helps growers access necessary loans, provides equitable wages for their labor, and gives them technical training in their craft so they can lead their farm in the traditionally male-dominated coffee-growing industry.
How to choose?
The simplest way to choose between our varieties would be to determine your favorite roast and the associated notes. If you are a fan of light roasts, the Kenyan and Peruvian coffees would be the way to go, with their respective notes of wine and nuts. Alternatively, if you are looking for a nice medium roast, try either our Honduran coffee with caramel notes or our Colombian coffee with fruity notes. Lastly, for the dark-roast enthusiast, select between either of our organic Congolese or Indonesian options, with citrus or chocolate notes, respectively.
Perhaps you love any kind of coffee, and want to focus on the social impact of your brew. If you prefer to support women’s rights, the Colombian or Kenyan coffee would be the way to go. On the other hand, small-business fans should try the tasty Honduran blend. Those who want to combat conflict in Africa should sample the Congolese variety, while those concerned with environmentalism should consider the Peruvian. The Indonesian has something for everyone, providing education and training in an impoverished region, benefitting farmers and the planet at the same time.
Why Pure Origin?
At Pure Origin, we know you have a vast array of choices when it comes to coffee, single-origin or otherwise. Try our coffee to see why we stand alone in the industry! We balance incredible flavor and quality alongside social activism that will make you proud to take part. Furthermore, every cup has been ethically sourced, so you can enjoy your coffee without worrying about where it came from. Instead, you can focus on what your purchase has given back, allowing people across six countries to thrive, and all of this from the comfort of your kitchen. Grab a cup of our delicious single-origin coffee and discover the Pure Origin difference today!
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As the coffee industry continues to grow, new terms frequently pop up, confusing first-time customers and consumers. One of these is “single-origin coffee” a new, socially and ethically conscious trend in coffee production. Pure Origin is a leader in the single-origin coffee market, and we are here to help you understand this up-and-coming field!
What is single-origin coffee?
Single-origin coffee is coffee that is sourced from a single area, generally from one grower or sets of growers. This is different from larger-scale production of coffee for big brands. These larger companies typically source from a variety of locations and regions per each coffee bag. Generally, single-origin coffee comes from cooperatives made up of several small farms. These farms, often times share resources, knowledge, and funds in order to unify their product and reach a larger audience.
However, there are even smaller units of production, which can include single-farm and single-estate coffees. These are coffee products that come from a single farming location or from one individual estate, respectively. The smallest is “micro lot”, which is coffee that comes from one specific plot of land on one specific farm. Companies harvest and process these coffees on a miniature scale.
Why buy single origin?
One of the biggest reasons to buy single-origin coffee is that you can know exactly where your coffee comes from. This can be beneficial for customers who want the exact, unique characteristics of a certain region or grower. However, it also helps customers ensure that the coffee they buy is sustainably and ethically produced. For example, Pure Origin’s Honduran coffee comes from family farms in Intibucá, Honduras. As a consumer, you can research the growing and living conditions to make sure your cup of coffee was sourced from an ethical and environmentally sound farm. You can have peace of mind knowing you have bought not only a great cup of coffee, but one you can trace all the way back to the tree.
Additionally, due to the smaller operation-size of single origin coffee, producers usually have a much closer relationship with the growers. As such, they often compensate them more fairly and care more about their wellbeing than larger operations. Wages are usually more fair, and if there is a problem growers are facing, partnered coffee companies can lend a helping hand to assist. In the case of Pure Origin’s Peruvian coffee, coffee was purchased to benefit the Todos Al Agua Project. They are a group in the Amazonas region of Peru and Colombia, in which combats water contamination throughout the producing region. Alternatively, purchases of the Colombian coffee helps fund the Las Rosas Women’s Group, which provides training and support for women coffee growers in the Huila region of Colombia. Purchasing single-origin coffees, then, usually goes hand-in-hand with supporting charitable causes throughout the world.
Why buy Pure Origin?
We can narrow single-origin coffee down to two main concerns for customers: peace of mind, and social activism. Pure Origin is proud to offer six exclusive varieties, each benefitting a unique and important cause in the respective countries: Congo, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, and Colombia.
Each coffee is not only delicious, but also grown and produced in a way that is sustainable and socially responsible. So, if you love coffee as much as we do, but worry about the impact your morning cup may have, look no further than Pure Origin!
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Are you looking for a sustainable Indonesian coffee, but want to make an impact in the world with every purchase? Pure Origin is proud to offer an incredible roast that makes a difference for farmers across the world!
Our Indonesian coffee is an organic Sumatran Fair-Trade certified dark roast with chocolate notes. In Indonesia, Pure Origin works alongside KSU. Item Coop Reje Gayo, a group that provides education and training on coffee cultivation techniques. A portion of every sale helps fund this training and ensures that farmers can sell every bean for a premium price. This is beneficial for the farmer, but also allows them to be sustainable growers, both environmentally and economically.
KSU. Item Coop Reje Gayo
Reje Gayo is a cooperative group of farmers located near the region of Sumatra. Together, they work to ensure export of high-quality coffee beans and receive equitable wages as a result. A portion of the proceeds from Pure Origin’s Indonesian coffee goes towards supporting this collective. Funds allow the farmers to improve their farms and the region around them.
Prior to the formation of the collective, the farmers struggled to obtain fair compensation and provide for their families. Conditions were quite poor, but since the foundation of Reje Gayo, the region has exploded with high-quality coffee! Farmers work in teams to prune, clear weeds, and fertilize coffee plantations to ensure future success for all of its members and their families. Financial stability is at an all-time-high, and every farmer receives a premium price for every bean sold. The farms have even made great strides environmentally! Farmers are trained in sustainable practices so that the coffee is grown, harvested, and processed with respect for the planet.
Why Pure Origin?
Pure Origin is proud to work alongside KSU. Item Coop Reje Gayo, one of our six outreach programs across the world. Like all of our coffees, our Indonesian coffee has sustainable impact. This means that we actively give back to the planet agriculturally. All of our cultivation techniques are performed with an eye on sustainability so that the planet can continue to flourish! At the same time, we make sure to compensate our farmers fairly so they can take care of themselves and their families.
Our coffee is single origin, which means that it comes exclusively from a select few farms. This means that our coffees come from specific locations. This allows our customers to be confident knowing what they are drinking and how the coffee was produced. This accountability is what helps Pure Origin stand apart from the pack, so try a cup today and discover the difference!
Our company was founded around the principles of sustainability and social activism. Since the start, we have made a commitment to the planet, to the farmers, and to our customers. We are proud of the work we have done so far, and look forward to taking the next step with you!
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