SALE ENDS - 3/24/2025 11:59 PM EST
AWAKEN
FOR SPRING
We made it through winter and spring has never felt so good! To welcome the new season, celebrate the rebirth of Awaken Spring Blend. A lively blend to usher in spring, crafted with Guatemalan, Ethiopian and Colombian coffees, Awaken is more than just a delicious cup.
CITRUS CARAMEL JUICY
*Limited time only
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Each bag sold gives $5 to On the Ground's Project Congo, increasing gender equity and empowering women in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
OUR STORY
True sustainability is only possible through a human-centric approach.
At every touchpoint along the supply chain--farmers, co-ops, roasters, buyers, baristas, and consumers--we advocate for not just the highest standards in coffee, but the highest standards of human life and respect.
Why Is Our Pricing Different?
Fairtrade Minimum Price
Fairtrade Minimum Price for washed arabica coffee is $1.80 ($2.20 organic) / lb
Commodity Price
The floor price for trading in arabica grade coffee fluctuates with the global market.
USDA Organic Certified
Coffee All of the coffee we source is from USDA organic certified farmers. +$0.40 / lb
Fair Trade Premium
Fair Trade Premium is a separate payment from the coffee price itself. It does not go to individual farmers but is managed by their cooperative +$0.40 / lb
Above & Beyond
On top of our superior pricing model Higher Grounds donates at least 1% of our profits to On the Ground, our partner nonprofit 1% For the Farmers.
How We Source Ethically
Cooperative Coffees exists to import high-quality, organic green coffee from small-scale farmer organizations to build long-term relationships and foster fair and equitable trading practices. Unlike conventional import models, we source exclusively from farmer-led cooperatives—organizations founded and democratically governed by the farmers themselves. These co-ops reinvest in their communities, driving sustainable development while producing exceptional specialty coffee. By working cooperatively, our 23 member-owner roasters ensure that more value stays at origin, strengthening farming communities and creating a more just, resilient supply chain. Our goal is to make coffee growing a sustainable and beneficial endeavor for farmer families and their communities. Our model prioritizes transparency, fair pricing, and shared success, proving that ethical trade can go beyond certification to create lasting impact while delivering the highest quality coffee.
Who Benefits?
GREAT COFFEE HELPS EVERYONE
FARMERS
THRIVE
Ethically Sourced Fair prices and community investments create long-term stability.
THE PLANET WINS
Organic farming supports sustainability and biodiversity.
BETTER COFFEE FOR YOU
Higher quality beans, ethically sourced, locally roasted and rich in flavor.
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LEARNING
LAB
FARMER
PARTNERS
MERCH
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GIFTS
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Empowering Communities:
On The Ground Global's Work in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In regions where access to essential resources shapes the lives of entire communities, organizations like On The Ground Global (OTG) serve as pillars of hope.
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* Offer Details SPRING2025 promotion runs from 5:00 PM EST 3/20/25 through 11:59 PM EST 3/24/25. Valid on bagged Signature Line and Apex Series coffees only. This promotion can not be applied to the following: Coffees For Change, merchandise, gift boxes, or subscriptions.
HIGHER GROUNDS
TRADING
TRAVESE CITY, MICHIGAN
COFFEE BAR
ROASTERY
EST. 2002