I need a coffee

These are words I say most mornings.  I know it's not necessarily the healthiest option but you know what, I love it and I do think life is too short BUT did you know that despite the number of people drinking coffee increasing, coffee farmers are not seeing much benefit.  For most of us, there's more than one coffee shop around every corner, in fact, most of us now have a machine at home.  

So what are the things to look out for?  And why is just looking for 'fairtrade' on your coffee beans not enough?  If we are part of the fortunate group that have a choice, why would we not look to understand and contribute more?  Read more in this article https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/may/29/drinking-an-ethical-cup-of-coffee-how-easy-is-it 

Another sore point for a lot of people who choose to be aware are coffee pods and their impact to the environment.  In fact, John Sylvan, the man who invented the American Coffee pod has a lot of regrets about this.  Read more in these articles https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/mar/04/why-the-man-behind-keurigs-coffee-pods-wishes-hed-never-invented-them and http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-24/former-nespresso-boss-warns-coffee-pods-are-killing-environment/7781810

#inguzloves these coffee brands

Republica Coffee https://www.republicaorganic.com.au/

Jasper Coffee https://www.jaspercoffee.com/

Scarborough Fair http://www.scarboroughfairfoods.co.nz/