Coffee

Who We Source From:

Level Ground Trading's vision is to alleviate poverty in developing countries through Direct Fair Trade. To complete that mission, they trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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Level Ground Trading purchase coffee from the Fero Co-op of the Sidama Coffee Farmers’ Union. The co-op has approximately 3000 member farmers.  The co-op has 3 washing stations several km apart, and 11 buying posts for purchase of cherries. All of the cherries are processed at the three co-op washing stations. Processed coffee is sent via truck to Addis for milling and grading, and then is sent to the port of Djibouti, which is a 600 km drive from Addis.

Origin: Ethiopia

Varietal: Cofea Arábica, bourbon (Ethiopian government seeds)

Altitude: 1500 - 2200 metres

Harvest: October - January

Certifications: BSC öko-garantie GMBH

Flavor Profile:  Berries and honey provide a bright, playful entry, with smooth centre notes, and a lingering cocoa finish.

Who We Source From:

Level Ground Trading's vision is to alleviate poverty in developing countries through Direct Fair Trade. To complete that mission, they trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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Level Ground trades with Coffee Management Services (CMS) in Tanzania. CMS operates the HOPE Organize project, where farmers are paid a fair price for red cherries collected at stations call Central Pulpery Units. Once collected, CMS then mills, sorts, and transports the coffee for export.

Origin: Tanzania 

Varietal: Cofea Arábica, N39, K39

Altitude: 1300 - 1850 metres

Harvest: Sept - Nov

Certifications: TanCert, IMO Control

Flavor Profile: A deep, wild, full-flavoured cup with pleasant earthiness, juicy acidity and a fearless dark chocolate finish.

Who We Source From:

Level Ground Trading's vision is to alleviate poverty in developing countries through Direct Fair Trade. To complete that mission, they trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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CAC Pangoa is a long established co-operative with 680 farmer members who grow coffee, cacao and also produce honey. The organic coffee Level Ground purchases from CAC Pangoa is grown by the Machiguenga First Nation people.

Origin: Peru

Varietal: Caturra, Catimor, Borbon, Typica, Pache, Catuaye, Canephora

Altitude: 1000 - 2000 metres

Harvest: April - August

Certifications: FLO & OCIA (Organic)

Flavor Profile:  A sweet, crisp coffee with a bright, citrus-hinted entry, delicate cocoa notes and a clean fruity finish.

Who We Source From:

Level Ground Trading's vision is to alleviate poverty in developing countries through Direct Fair Trade. To complete that mission, they trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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It is sweet, juicy with orange-like acidity on entry, smooth milk chocolate at centre.

Origin: Congo

Varietal: Cofea Arábica, Kenya variety

Altitude: 1500 metres

Harvest: Year round

Certifications: BSC öko-garantie GMBH

Flavor Profile: Sweetly aromatic, juicy citrus, smooth milk chocolate, exotic spice. 

Who We Source From:

Level Ground Trading's vision is to alleviate poverty in developing countries through Direct Fair Trade. Our mission is to trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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Not just for espresso machines! Try Espresso Blend in a French Press or coffee maker for a smooth, creamy cup of coffee.

Origin: Bolivian, Peruvian, and Ethiopian beans are blended post roast to create the optimal espresso profile.

Flavor Profile: This organic blend of African and South American coffee has a lively entry, rich creme and tremendous character with a cocoa finish.

Directions: To make a great espresso, latte, cappuccino or americano: start with a very fine grind, high-pressure espresso machine, fresh cold water and enthusiastic taste buds. Ideal extraction should be 20-30 seconds per double shot into a pre-warmed cup. Look for deep, syrupy, toffee-toned crema and enjoy without delay.

Who We Source From:

Level Ground Trading's vision is to alleviate poverty in developing countries through Direct Fair Trade. To complete that mission, they trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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Agricafé works with 400 small-scale farmers in the Los Yungas region to purchase fresh-picked coffee cherries. Level Ground has traded with Agricafé since 2002 and appreciate their careful attention to post-harvest processing and quality.

Origin: Bolivia

Altitude: 1400 - 1800 metres

Harvest: May - August

Flavor Profile: In this rich, well-balanced coffee, citrus and floral blossom into caramel and finish delicately with lingering hints of milk chocolate. 

Who We Source From:

Level Ground Trading's vision is to alleviate poverty in developing countries through Direct Fair Trade. To complete that mission, they trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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Origin: Colombia

Varietal: Cofea Arábica, Borbon, Caturra, Variedad Colombia

Altitude: 1400 - 2100 metres

Harvest: October - December (smaller harvests take place year-round due to Colombia's unique system of micro-climates)

Certifications: Asorenacer Santa Rita is FLO certified. 

Flavor Profile: Bold, classic coffee. Balanced with a rich, full flavor.

Who We Source From:

Level Ground Trading's vision is to alleviate poverty in developing countries through Direct Fair Trade. To complete that mission, they trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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Origin: Colombia

Varietal: Cofea Arábica, Borbon, Caturra, Variedad Colombia

Altitude: 1400 - 2100 metres

Harvest: October - December (smaller harvests take place year-round due to Colombia's unique system of micro-climates)

Certifications: Asorenacer Santa Rita is FLO certified. 

Flavor Profile: This coffee is natural-water decaffeinated and presents a clean, full-bodied taste with hints of cocoa and black currants.

Decaffeination Process: DESCAFECOL uses a special combination of pure water and ethyl-acetate (EA) which allows for a gentle caffeine extraction from the coffee bean.

EA is obtained from natural sources like sugar cane molasses. EA can be found in many natural products, including: fruits, vegetables, and regular coffee. EA's consumption is free of any health risk and is FDA approved in "United States and Europe as a decaffeinating agent and food additive without any restrictions."