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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Some tea growers in Assam make their tea using a wooden rice-pounding 'dheki'. This tea is made using no electricity, just human effort and sunshine. The resulting tea produces a strong, rich cup and is perfect to blend in with punchy spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and cloves.

Origin: Assam, India

Serving Tips: Use 1 heaping teaspoon for 500ml of boiling water. Let it steep for 4 minutes.

Flavor Profile: Sweet, aromatic & playfully spiced.

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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These mangoes are naturally sweet and flavorful because they are free from sulfites and preservatives. Level Ground's dried fruit comes to us from a Fair Trade organization in Colombia called Fruandes. Fruandes purchases fresh fruit from small-scale farmers and employs women to hand cut, dry and package the fruit.

Origin: Colombia

Specs:  5.29oz (150g) bags

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. Our mission is to trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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A herbal tisane for those who like a good nights sleep.  Lemongrass, ginger, cinnamon & cardamon are all grown organically by small-scale farmers.

Origin: Assam, India

Flavor Profile: Bright, crisp, caffeine-free. Well-balanced, soothing and flavorful.

Serving Tips: Use 1 heaping teaspoon for 500ml of boiling water. Let it steep for 5 minutes. The flavors of lemon and ginger are especially soothing when battling a cold. When the sun comes out, try lemongrass as an iced tea!

Direct Fair Trade Premiums: Premiums for tea go entirely to the labourers and the decision as to what the money put towards is determined by the labourers in an open meeting. Historically, premiums have gone towards water filtration for each home and piglets to raise and sell for profit. 

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:

Singing Rooster is a social enterprise nonprofit who means business. They support Haiti’s small producers, reforest Haiti & build rural economies by buying coming alongside locals to produce quality products from recycled goods. They re-invest 100% of their own profits into strengthening business activities of small producer farmers and artists. 

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The delicate lemon and the sharp ginger blends beautifully. 

Origin: Haiti

Specs: 1.5 oz, 42g bar, nonGMO, vegan, gluten-free, soy free, superfood

Ingredients:  70% Dark Organic Cocoa Beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Crystalized Ginger w/ Cane Sugar, Lemon Oil

*Processed in a facility that uses peanuts, tree nuts & milk

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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Rings of sweet pineapple, dried without preservatives. Level Ground's dried fruit comes to us from a Fair Trade organization in Colombia called Fruandes. Fruandes purchases fresh fruit from small-scale farmers and employs women to hand cut, dry and package the fruit.

Origin: Colombia

Specs:  5.29oz (150g) bags

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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A classic cup of Earl Grey made with our orthodox black tea and oil of bergamot. Nine small-scale tea growers in Assam, India are growing tea organically and processing their own tea and their garden sites. Their organic gardens are a haven for birds and microorganisms and their entrepreneurship is inspiring.

Origin: Assam, India

Serving Tips: Use 1 heaping tablespoon for 500ml of boiling water. Brew it a little stronger to enjoy with milk and sugar.

Flavor Profile: Golden and full-flavored.

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. To complete that mission, they trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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This green tea is a rare find. Assam green has notes of honey in the cup.  Fresh tea leaves are steamed to halt oxidization and keep the leaves green. Green tea is high in anti-oxidants and pairs well with savoury food.

Origin:  Assam, India

Serving Tips: Use 1 heaping teaspoon for 500ml of boiling water. Let it steep for 4 minutes. One secret for this tea is to brew it twice. Traditionally, the first "rinse" is for the kids, the second is for the guests.

Flavor Profile: Sweet green tea with a smooth 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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Orthodox black tea with a malty body and rich, red colour. Ready to drink clear or brew it strong to drink with milk and sugar.

Origin: Assam, India

Serving Tips: Use 1 heaping tablespoon for 500ml of boiling water.

Flavor Profile: Full-flavored, traditional black tea.

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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Nine small-scale tea growers are growing tea organically and processing their own tea and their garden sites. Their organic gardens are a haven for birds and microorganisms and their entrepreneurship is inspiring.

Origin: Assam, India

Flavor Profile: Smooth, sweet, soothing.

Serving Tips: This tulsi blend is best enjoyed when steeped for 5-7 minutes. During that time frame, the sweetness from the true cinnamon and stevia is released, while allowing the weight of the tulsi and green tea to balance the cup.

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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A rare variety of violet-colored sticky rice. Sticky rice is commonly used for desserts or for savory dishes. This rice will provide a satisfying, hearty base.

Origin: Northern Philippines

Directions: Bring 2 cups of water for 1 cup of rice to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. 

Who We Source From:

Singing Rooster is a social enterprise nonprofit who means business. They support Haiti’s small producers, reforest Haiti & build rural economies by buying coming alongside locals to produce quality products from recycled goods. They re-invest 100% of their own profits into strengthening business activities of small producer farmers and artists. 

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This chocolate bar is delicately flavored with orange peel oil and juxtaposed with the crunch of roasted cacao bits (nature’s chocolate chip).

Origin: Haiti

Specs: 1.5 oz, 42g bar, nonGMO, vegan, gluten-free, soy free, superfood

Ingredients:  70% Dark Organic Cocoa Beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin, Organic Nibs, Orange Peel Oil

*Processed in a facility that uses peanuts, tree nuts & milk

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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These tart balls of fruit are honored with the title of super-food. They contain carotene and bioflavonoids and are high in Vitamin A, B and iron. Level Ground's dried fruit comes to us from a Fair Trade organization called Fruandes. Fruandes purchases fresh fruit from small-scale farmers and employs women to hand cut, dry and package the fruit. 

Origin: Colombia

Specs: 5.29oz (150g) bags

Who We Source From:

Singing Rooster is a social enterprise nonprofit who means business. They support Haiti’s small producers, reforest Haiti & build rural economies by buying coming alongside locals to produce quality products from recycled goods. They re-invest 100% of their own profits into strengthening business activities of small producer farmers and artists. 

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The crunch of a peanut enveloped in Moringa powder (tastes a bit like green tea), surrounded by dark Haitian chocolate.

Origin: Haiti

Specs: 1.5 oz, 42g bar, nonGMO, vegan, gluten-free, soy free, superfood

Ingredients:  70% Dark Organic Cocoa Beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin, Peanuts coated w/ Moringa Leaf Powder (Salt, Xanthan Gum)

*Processed in a facility that uses peanuts, tree nuts & milk

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. Our mission is to trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, offering customers ethical choices. 

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This tea is made in Maduphur Village using a wooden rice pounding "dheki" and dried over a wood fire. This finely broken whole leaf tea has a rich, round body, a deep red colour, and a daring silhouette of sweet smoke.

Origin: Assam, India 

Flavor Profile: Full bodied, traditional black tea with a sweetly smoked finish.

Serving Tips: Use 1 heaping teaspoon for 500ml of boiling water. Let it steep for 4 minutes.

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.