The Catalyst Behind Kumaon’s Comeback
Nestled in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, 200 miles west of Nepal’s border, lies a little-known tea region called Kumaon.
Tag: direct trade
The Coffee Collective: Copenhagen
Coffee
The Coffee Collective takes a unique approach to trade relationships with farmers.
The Fika Company
Café Crossroads
Swedish and Colombian cultures meet in Redondo Beach, California.
A Two-way Street
Feature
When coffee farmers visit consumer countries, it can be powerful and empowering.
Jack of Direct Trade
Feature
The many roles played by a direct-trade tea seller.
Direct Trade Defined
In House
Chuck Patton’s infographic argument.
Heading to Origin
In House
The benefits of visiting coffee country, no matter your job title.
Experiments with Tradition
Feature
In El Salvador, tradition battles roya, and direct trade empowers.
The Potential of Direct Trade
The Whole Bean
The challenges, and benefits of farm-direct sourcing.