USDA Organic Ground Coffee, Fair Trade - 16 Oz

Tiny Footprint Coffee: The World's First Carbon Negative Coffee

Through a unique collaboration between Roastery 7, an artisan coffee roastery, and the Mindo Cloudforest Foundation, a nonprofit conservation organization, Tiny Footprint Coffee has become the world's first carbon negative coffee. This ultimate combination of good karma is achieved through a simple yet effective process.

It takes 4 lbs. of CO2 to produce and distribute 1 lb. of Tiny Footprint Coffee. However, for every pound sold, a portion of the proceeds is donated to fund reforestation efforts in Ecuador's Mindo Cloud Forest. Over time, these trees will remove 54 lbs. of CO2 from the atmosphere, effectively removing more CO2 than what was emitted during the coffee's production and distribution.

The reforestation efforts along the Northwestern Andes of Ecuador help to plant native tree species throughout the Mindo Cloud Forest region in heavily deforested areas. These trees not only sequester massive amounts of carbon from the air, but also provide habitat to hundreds of local bird species, reinforce soil conservation techniques, and rebuild water tables. The Mindo Cloudforest Foundation works directly with local landowners to provide jobs related to the care and redevelopment of the cloud forest.

At Tiny Footprint Coffee, the passion for making great coffee is evident in every step of the process. The company sources the finest, sustainably-grown Arabica coffee beans from around the world, including those that are shade-grown, organic certified, and often fair-trade or Rain Forest Alliance certified. They also purchase coffee from small, family-owned farms that are not fair-trade eligible, yet grow some of the most beautiful and best-tasting coffees on the planet.

The roasting and training are all done from the company's roastery in Minneapolis, MN, where they are working hard to make the entire roastery carbon negative. This includes the use of fully bio-degradable coffee bags, high-efficiency lighting, fuel-efficient ribbon burners on their roaster, composting of coffee grounds, and reducing waste around the shop.

Tiny Footprint Coffee's USDA Certified Organic, Fair Trade, and Shade-Grown Arabica Coffee offers a flavor profile that is perfect for sipping all day. The soft caramel-like mouth feel is balanced by elegant citrus acidity and a sweet, clean finish. The coffee's Fair Trade and Single Origin status is a testament to the company's commitment to quality and sustainability.

Tiny Footprint Coffee's small-batch roasting process, using a vintage 90 kilo German-built Probat drum roaster retrofitted with modern fuel-efficient ribbon burners, ensures that each batch of coffee is perfectly roasted every time.

In conclusion, Tiny Footprint Coffee's commitment to being the world's first carbon negative coffee is a testament to their dedication to sustainability, environmental conservation, and the pursuit of exceptional coffee. By making a positive impact on the planet with every cup, Tiny Footprint Coffee is setting a new standard for the coffee industry.

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