On this Father’s Day, we at The Good Coffee Project would love to wish all the wonderful fathers out there a special day… When we think about our fathers, having them play a role in our lives will have a significant impact on us. Not everyone has a father to celebrate with on Father’s Day, which means this day can be somewhat painful for those people. Personally, I have experienced fatherless-ness first hand as a result of my father leaving my mother with five children, when I was very young. The role of a father is not as clear as...
Image: ‘Zuri, the Coffee Farmer’ created by Jessica James ™️ It is now coming up to our first year and there is much reflection to be made. Since incorporating in July 2020, we have encountered many obstacles. These obstacles have included purposeful sabotage of our brand and packaging, lies against me and our company, financial scamming and shaming, blaming and attacking of my character and our small and newly established business. I have chosen not to address such things publicly in order to remain focused on my growth. It’s all been a huge distraction and possibly a silent consensus to put...
As part of our initiative to raise awareness of our efforts within the local community, we have asked our Model Human Rights - MUN - intern to write up her thoughts on what she has learnt whilst with employed with us. Please read on to learn about the insight she has gained :) ______________________ A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME A quote by John Stuart Mill; Philosopher, Political Economist (1806 - 1873):“If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than...
October 1st is a special date for The Good Coffee Project ™️ ☕️🌱 for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s International Coffee Day; secondly, it marks the start of Black History Month and thirdly, it’s the first anniversary of the launch of our e-commerce store on Shopify, who is a huge supporter of Black-owned brands and initiatives. The culture, community and history that goes into making a single cup of coffee is mind-blowing to me, as an entrepreneur in this industry. When I was given the seed to buy my first coffee machine to build a profitable business from. Since making...
A fair and equitable world would be considered a utopia for the poorest people in the world, many of them who farm coffee. Those who benefit directly from the inequality frame the belief that such an ideal is impossible or not worth the effort to obtain. Let’s think of a utopian society where everyone in the market is treated with equal respect as equitable partners, determining value and benefit in accordance with their level of input. An equitable coffee industry where importance is placed on reinvesting value back into each component of the supply chain and the communities where coffee is grown, enabling the farmer to...
After great preparation, The Good Coffee Project enjoyed its much-anticipated launch on the first of October. The website is up and running (https://thegoodcoffeeproject.co.uk/), and operation is underway. Though it’s just the beginning, we’ve already had a colourful journey – not unlike the coffee plant itself. Coffee is thought to have originated in the heart of Africa, in equatorial forests of lands now part of Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya. In the centuries since its discovery, the revered beverage has experienced prominent roles in many cultures. Plantations sprang up all over the globe, with each region’s climate and elevation lending unique qualities...