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Higher Grounds Trading Company

Michigan Bright, Coffees for Change

Roaster Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Coffee Origin: Africa; South America.
Roast Level: Medium
Agtron: 50/56
Est. Price: $12.00/12 ounces
Review Date: October 2012
Aroma: 7
Acidity: 7
Body: 8
Flavor: 8
Aftertaste: 7

Blind Assessment

Gently pungent, balanced. Aromatic oak, lemony citrus, hints of chocolate and flowers in aroma and cup. Round, quiet acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Hints of lemon and chocolate in a slightly drying finish.

Notes

Five dollars (about 42% of the total price!) per bag sold of this coffee goes directly to Focus: HOPE, a celebrated human and civil rights program dedicated to practical solutions to problems of hunger, economic disparity, inadequate education and racial divisiveness in the city of Detroit, Michigan. This coffee is certified organically grown. Although the words "Fair Trade" appear on the label, judging by the absence of trademarked seal this coffee may not be certified Fair Trade by FairTrade USA (formerly TransFair USA). However, Higher Grounds is affiliated with the Fair Trade Federation, a membership (rather than certifying) organization devoted to "providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide." The nicely-named Higher Grounds Trading Company specializes only in coffees that are certified Fair-Trade and organically grown. Visit www.highergroundstrading.com or call 877-825-2262 for more information.

Who Should Drink It

Persuasive local cause, nicely balanced cup.

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This review originally appeared in the October, 2012 tasting report: Cause Coffees

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About the Author: Ron Walters

Ron Walters, co-founder of Coffee Review, manages business operations, including CoffeeReview.com, marketing, and social media. He conceived of and helped pioneer the development of 100-point reviews in the specialty coffee industry. For the past twenty years, he has been engaged in strategy, marketing, and management of specialty food and beverage businesses.

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