Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from August 3 – 16, emphasising the need to #Buyfair to support the farmers who are growing the products you love. Here are some brands to know, try and buy!
Kōkako Organic Coffee supports exceptional Fairtrade organic farmers across Africa, Central America, Asia and Oceania (Papua New Guinea). Every bag of ground or whole beans comes in home compostable packaging and whether you brew on a home espresso machine, or prefer the simplicity of a plunger, this coffee will have you pouring a second cup before the sun’s come up! From $13.90. https://www.kokako.co.nz/collections/coffee
Chocolate to feel good about – organic, Fairtrade, vegan, carbon neutral and made with simple ingredients! From intense dark to toasted hazel nut, there’s a Bennetto bar for every chocolate lover’s desk draw or pantry. Large: $6.49 Small: $3http://bennetto.co.nz/shop/
A rare and ancient strain of Arabica coffee that originates from Ethiopia. Geisha is a low production-high quality bean that was brought to South America in the 1950’s. A beautiful, complex Fairtrade coffee with sweet fruit and floral tones, great body and an amazing aftertaste. Pictured: Geisha Organic Coffee, from $8. https://www.incafe.co.nz/organic-coffee/
Organic, ethically sourced, stone ground chocolate. Made free of preservatives and emulsifiers from bean to bar in our little Wellington factory. A fruity tasting 70% dark chocolate. Featured: Peru Norandino Single, $9.90 per bar. https://wellington-chocolate-factory.myshopify.com/collections/all
A base of the finest high grown Ceylon black tea hand blended with traditional ayurvedic spices, for a rich and warming brew. Made to enjoy with milk/nut milk and a little honey. $15.90 https://www.fineanddandy.co.nz/shop