Buy coffee direct from CoopaPueblos!

In 2003 Coopabuena Cooperative in collaboration with CAN took important steps to overcome the impact of the coffee crisis on their community. They became the first cooperative to roast and package their own coffee and ship it directly to the homes of consumers in the United States! By adding value to their product and eliminating all of the 'middle steps', the farmers and cooperative receive a much greater return for their coffee. This returns to the Cooperative over five times more than those who sell their coffee in the conventional system, and three times more than prices guaranteed by certified Fair Trade standards.

The direct sale of coffee is not just to generate cash, and it is not the only way to overcome the impact of the coffee crisis. CAN promotes a multiple step process where the direct market stimulates change in all aspects of sustainability.   A percent of the funds from the direct market is used to work with farmers to diversify their farms and use more sustainable practices. The increased revenue also supports community projects such as reforestation and compost-making. Buying direct from the cooperative gives you, the consumer, an opportunity to be part of the change process.

After the Coopabuena coop went out of business, a smaller group of farmers dedicated to sustainable farming methods arose in its place. CAN now works directly with this cooperative, CoopePueblos. Coffee is sold and shipped from the CoopePueblos Cooperative in Costa Rica directly to your home.   All funds from coffee sales are returned to the Cooperative. Each bag of high altitude, shade grown coffee contains whole beans and weighs one pound.   Two delicious roasts of premium quality Arabica coffee beans are available:

• The LIGHT ROAST is a perfect breakfast coffee with a bright, clean taste.   Rich and creamy, this coffee is flawlessly balanced, providing tangy, citrus undertones.  
• The DARK ROAST has a more full-bodied flavor and is rich in texture.   Theearthy, smoky undertones complement Arabica's sharp