Journals

Writings from our adventures in coffee

Origin Stories: Fairtrade Cooperatives in Ethiopia

Origin Stories: Fairtrade Cooperatives in Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe is a textbook example of how coffee has transformed and uplifted communities from poverty. We spoke with cofounder Wells Trenfield about how Fairtrade partnerships have benef...

Origin Stories: Fairtrade Cooperatives in Papua New Guinea

Origin Stories: Fairtrade Cooperatives in Papua New Guinea

Niugini Okapa is one of the most popular coffees in our collection, and the oldest certified Fairtrade region in Papua New Guinea. Jasper Coffee has gone to great lengths just to savour the praline...

Origin Stories: Fairtrade Cooperatives in East Timor

Origin Stories: Fairtrade Cooperatives in East Timor

As you sip your earthy cup of Maubisse, you might wonder where this wondrous coffee comes from, and how a single cup could have any impact on the people that grow it. We sat with Jasper Coffee cofo...

How and why Jasper Coffee became Fairtrade licensed

How and why Jasper Coffee became Fairtrade licensed

You may be familiar with the smooth, rich flavours of our specialty coffee, but how familiar are you with Jasper Coffee’s Fairtrade history? Besides being the first licensed roaster to sell certifi...

Debunking the top myths related to Fairtrade.

Debunking the top myths related to Fairtrade.

As Fairtrade gains momentum in our society, so too do the rumours around this scheme. As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, we’ll be debunking some of the common myths surrounding Fairtrade for good.

What is Fairtrade and why does it matter?

What is Fairtrade and why does it matter?

Fairtrade. This term is often bandied about when it comes to raw ingredients like cocoa, flour, sugar – and coffee. While we all know it’s a good thing, how many of us actually understand what Fair...

Compostable capsules

Compostable capsules

The launch of our fully compostable Nespresso compatible coffee capsules was a proud moment for us. Using 100% Fairtrade & Organic certified coffee, in a 100% plant-based material capsule, you ...