In a world where social responsibility is a growing concern for families across Australia, making small but significant improvements should be a goal for everyone. Switching to Ethical Coffee is one of the very best solutions.

This simple guide will answer all of your key questions about Ethical Coffee, including but not limited to;

• What is ethical coffee?
• What is covered by the term ethical coffee?
• Why should you choose ethical coffee brands?
• How can you be sure that your coffee is ethical?
• Where can you find the best ethical coffee in Australia?

What is Ethical Coffee?

The term Ethical Coffee essentially means that the produce (coffee in this case) has been procured in an ethical manner. The farmers of ethical coffee are paid fairly for their work, which will subsequently benefit their communities by creating better working environments and lifestyles.

Ethical coffee products, including coffee, can be sourced from all over the world. Our ethical coffee comes from Papua New Guinea, with farmers providing 100% organic arabica beans in return for a fair pay.

What is covered by the term ethical coffee?

Ethical coffee isn’t just about the price, although it is a key feature that extends to the eligibility of pre-harvest credits for farming communities too. Additional aspects covered by ethical coffee include;

• Guaranteed fair labour conditions meaning safe working conditions and the elimination of forced child labour.
• Direct trade between importers and farmers, strengthening the position of farmers by removing middlemen and their cuts.
• Improved sustainability as GMOs and agrochemicals are prohibited. Eco-friendly farming methods protect ecosystems and conserve valuable resources.
• Guaranteed transparency that ensures consumers can know exactly where and how their ethical coffee was sourced.
• Supported community development with projects to protect the land and the people within the communities.

Ethical coffee brands will help people and the environment at every stage of the process.

Why should you choose ethical coffee brands?

Ethical coffee initiatives will serve the farmers and their communities in a very big way as those aforementioned projects can support their healthcare systems, prevent the cultivation of illicit drugs, and stop forced child labour. However, you can also see an array of additional benefits, such as;

• Know that your coffee beans, like our smallholder premium organic coffee beans, are organic and have been scaled accurately using the AA, A, AB, B, C, PB, X, E, PSC, Y1, Y2 and T categories.
• Support the environment through actively backing sustainable growth while also choosing brands that ensure their coffee beans are transported safely and with the carbon footprint in mind.
• Gain peace of mind by knowing that you’ve made a decision that supports the moves made in your personal life for a greener and socially responsible lifestyle. Industrial and commercial impacts are essential.
• The coffee beans will have been produced in safe, responsible, and regulated environments to ensure maximum product quality time and time again. 

In short, ethical coffee is the way to go.

How can you be sure that your coffee is ethical?

Further certification programmes like Fair For Life show that agricultural, manufacturing and trading issues are all under control. To gain certification, companies must apply and await a review from the governing bodies.

If a company promotes itself as an ethical Coffee company but cannot tell you about the origins of its products and show its certification status, the company may not fall under Ethical Coffee Standards. While some elements may align with Ethical Coffee standards, it’s likely that some do not.

Where can you find the best ethical coffee in Australia?

Ethical coffee brands are available in an array of outlets, including coffee houses and supermarkets as well as organic food markets. However, even when the specific product is sourced through ethical coffee, it doesn’t mean that the company is fully on board with the right protocols.

As such, it is better to buy from a company that works exclusively with Ethical Coffee farming practices. Village Coffee is dedicated to using ethical coffee and helping the farmers of PNG. All coffee beans have been ethically sourced – providing the best solution for our growers and their communities as well as our consumers and workers.

To find out more about the full story of our Ethical Coffee in Australia or to make a purchase, get in touch today!