I've been mail ordering Grounds for Change Cafe Fenino from Peru for 20 years now. Where else can I get fair trade, organic coffee grown, and sold by women? It's one tiny way to make the world better while enjoying wicked good coffee! read more

Grounds For Change - Great coffee this morning - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

The ordering process confused me a little (you have to call and place order in advance since they don't actually have a store) but the coffee beans were roasted same day so they were very fresh. I love the dolce espresso beans I got and I paid around $32 for a 2 lbs bag. read more

Best coffee ever!! I used this espresso at my coffee cart, and at home in my espresso machine! Moved outta state and couldn't find anything close to the flavor grounds for change classic espresso blend gives! Called and Jenny was awesome and able to answer all my questions! Just placed a order and received it in less than 5days plus a day earlier than the fedex tracking estimated!! I'm one happy woman right now and will continue to order my beans and support Grounds for Change from Las Vegas!! Thanks for my cups of happiness:) and thank you Jenny for your help! read more

Grounds For Change - Best espresso blend! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

I learned about Grounds for Change a few months ago when a friend sent me a bag of Agate Pass blend. The coffee was the best! Since then I've ordered online three times. The Grounds for Change website is easy to use, and it describes the different coffee blends in very persuasive terms. The coffee selection is outstanding, and the orders ship quickly; I've received every one in just a few days, even though I live across the country! I also like the effort Grounds for Change makes to be both environmentally- and humanly-conscious. Visit the website to learn more about what the company does to sustain natural resources and collaborate with the small farmers (often women) who grow the coffee. read more

Grounds For Change - Currently on my shelf... - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

Best coffee out there. I like that it's fair trade, no carbon foot print, etc - but at the end of the day the coffee has to hold up. I can't say enough about it. For my birthday last year someone gave me a coffee of the month club, and I think that was probably one of the best gifts I've ever received. Personally I like my coffee smoother than the starbucks stuff, which I find tastes a little harsh. I guess it depends on how you brew - but all of the coffees I've received the grounds for change have been excellent. And everyone else I know who has tried it seems to agree. I even buy the back-up 5 pound bag just to ensure I don't run out between monthly shipments. If you are a coffee fan, give it a try. read more

So glad to have found a business that gets it! The coffee is excellent, but that only scratches the surface. Taking responsibility for sourcing, shipping, processing, and disposing. True life-cycle accounting here. The items we purchase have an impact around the world where we typically don't see the impacts. This is especially true in the case of coffee. Production has impact on local and global ecosystems. Local and global economies. Grounds for change is changing the status quo. All businesses need to be doing this. I love to tell people about this company because of all the "and's" I get to describe them with. i.e: "the coffee is organic, AND shade grown protecting habitat, AND fair trade protecting local economies, AND carbon neutral, AND available in bulk to reduce packaging. Thank you for your product and your work! read more

Like many other coffee lovers I am very fussy about the coffee i purchase and drink. I had travaled to Antigua, Guatemala and found the most wonderful locally grown coffee in a cafe. This is my gold standard. Try Grounds for Change's "Quetzal" it is a deeply rich, delicious, aromatic and mild roasted coffee. read more

I bought this coffee as a Christmas gift and had the pleasure of having a few cups while I visited. Now I have my own shipped! Always delicious, high quality products and the shipping is fast. I am a coffee junkie and I cannot say one bad thing about Grounds for Change. Plus, they do a lot for the FT/organic movement :) Kristi read more

I cannot say enough about how much I love their coffee. Aside from being Fair Trade and Organic - which I appreciate and support - the coffee is simply excellent. I love coffee and probably drink way too much (8-10 cups (8oz) a day!) because I love it so. I buy in bulk and I have never been disappointed. I do occasionally get a cup from Starbucks, however, it just doesn't compare. The variety of coffees can vary by season and availability and the year-round "standbys" are always freshly roasted and shipped quickly. Do yourself a favor and try their coffee for a week and you will notice a difference. You won't look back and you will definitely judge other coffee roasters by the high standard Grounds For Change puts forth. read more

This is by far the best coffee I have ever had, except for the coffee I drank in Peru, but this is very close. I bought it because I sponsor a boy in Peru, and I have become more concerned about using my money to help others, so with Grounds for Change, I get something I would buy anyway, but I can help people less fortunate. I chose Cafe Femenino Peru because of my connection to Peru and because I like strong coffee. I am so amazed at how awesome this coffee is, and the shipping is really fast. Love, love, love. read more

GROUNDS FOR CHANGE IS AMAZING!!! Thank you GFC (and Jenny!!!) for supporting local schools with fundraiser opportunities. And for the great coffee I had no problem buying multiple bags of! You guys are the best and I am a fan for life! read more

This coffee is awesome. I am a cafe Vita barista, and as snobby as a coffee lover who specializes in foam art SHOULD be. At home, I require high standards in my coffee...not just for flavor, but for the social and environmental impact of the crop. I've tried all the brands/blends that are shade grown/organic/fair trade at PCC, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Greenwood(Etc.) Markets, and Grounds for change wins. Wins for flavors, for options, for impact. They have a great deal where you can get a 6 sampler, and choose the blends you want to try. I've just ordered this for the second time. It's awesome comparing the origins and the blends! Good price, too. Yes, it's more expensive than regular grocery store coffee, but what is the point of donating to charities if we don't follow through with the purchases that truly make the difference. Here are the six I've enjoyed so far, and my rating (1-10) next to them. Ten is tops, below 5 I won't order again. Agate Pass Blend (10!!)-- very similar to the quality and texture of Vita's blends Seattle Audubon Blend (9) Humane Society- Wildlife Land Trust (9) Nordic Blend (8)-- very similar to Central market's quality French Roast (6, but if you add Theo's nibbs into your brew, it's a 10) Obsidian Espress (5) too burnt to enjoy I hope this helps convince you to support many great groups!! Thank you thank you thank you, Grounds for Change. read more

I have tasted a lot of coffee! This is the best coffee I have ever had and probably will never buy anything else! I have no affiliation with this company other than I will be a loyal customer forever! my favorites are the dolce espresso and decaf espresso..... I use half the creamer in these coffees than any other coffee they are so smooth! Love! read more

Sorry for sounding non-pc, but I usually avoid Fair Trade coffee because of all the bad FT coffee I've bought in the past. And from what I've been told, farmers are usually paid higher than FT prices for high-quality beans. But I decided to try Grounds For Change Agate Pass Blend on a whim and a pleasant surprise it was. The best coffee I've ever had. I'm hooked. Package arrives from Poulsbo to Seattle within a week and it's always freshly roasted. I buy two pounds at a time and the lower coffee cost counters the shipping cost. read more

For a couple of months now, I have been ordering my coffee beans from this place and I could not be happier. While I fully support the dedication of this roaster to source only certified Fair Trade Organic beans, ultimately it is what's in the cup that will make me a loyal customer and in that regard, Grounds for Change has been terrific. I am partial to the light and medium roasts from Central America and will also order the limited release specials (presently a coffee from Bolivia). The order is freshly roasted and immediately sent to the East coast, I have my bags within a couple days. The price/quality ratio is excellent, the service exemplary. I have ordered coffee beans from many well-known roasters across the US but I am especially happy that I found this small family-owned enterprise in WA. Keep up your dedicated and expert work! read more

Have purchased their coffee and it is the BEST EVER !!! Son in Brooklyn called to say he was having his AGATE PASS BLEND and it was like being at home! I will be sending it to NY on a regular basis!! AMAZING coffee! Coffee Shop in Rollingbay has a BLEND and it is so good, developed for them! Really a top class coffee!!!! read more

My husband and I tried their coffee when living in Colorado - we loved it - and this from avid coffee drinkers. Check out their website for some of the amazing efforts they support and what they do to sustain natural resources. We knew we had to find this coffee for the opening of our creperie last month in Lehigh Valley PA. Well, we're lucky we found it again. Our favorite coffee at home is the Guatemala "Quetzal" - notes of butter, vanilla, apricot, nougat. It's been one month now and our customers stop to tell us that the roasts we chose (french roast, first light decaf, and classic espresso) are excellent - rich, smooth, non-bitter taste - and they appreciate that it's fair-trade, organic, and shade-grown. I've also tried every one of their organic teas at home and they are so good that we offer their whole line at our creperie. I've compared their black chai tea to several other bagged teas and I find it's the best tasting - I'm drinking it right now with whole milk and it's just like a chai latte. The company associates have been pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful to work with. Ordering has been easy and shipments are made timely. read more

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Peru "Cafe Femenino" is the best coffee. It supports the women coffee growers and smells like toasted marshmallows. The company only has coffee that is fair trade certified, shade-grown, and organic. read more

This is the best coffee company! The coffee is delicious, the team truly cares about making a delicious roast and it shows in the care they put into each bag. I recently stumbled upon them when searching for a shade-grown, environmentally conscious coffee company. Grounds for Change is all of that, PLUS excellent, friendly customer service. I have ordered from them a number of times and am always impressed. Highly recommend! read more

I have been buying coffee and tea here for 4 years now. I gave them a try because of their focus on Fair Trade, Organic, Shade Grown and sustainability. But in the end the coffee still has to be quality and the business well run. I have never had a bad batch of coffee or an order that didn't arrive a bit sooner than expected. I am a decaf person and love the Midnight Blend. The first Water Process decaf that really holds up on the flavor end. The teas have been a pleasant surprise as well. Pricing with shipping is still quite competitive with local coffee houses. I usually order 3lbs of beans at a time. read more

My daughter in law gave me a bag of their Peru "Cafe Feminino" to try and I really enjoyed it. It had no bitterness but was a smooth and delicious coffee. i am a new but enthusiastic fan of this brand and I am looking forward to trying some of their other selections. read more

Grounds For Change is the coffee that got me off lattes and onto drinking drip coffee. Every variety I've tried has been great.