Ethiopian:  Hailing from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia, Trader Joe’s Organic Fair Trade Shade Grown Ethiopian Coffee is a medium dark roast blend straight out of this birthplace of coffee. It is within the forests of the Kaffa region that arabica coffee was first found growing wild.This coffee has got it all - it’s USDA organic, shade grown, and fair trade certified which supports fair sale prices given to farmers for the 100% arabica green beans they grow so well. And grown under a canopy of trees, our Organic Fair Trade Shade Grown Ethiopian Coffee is grown nestling itself amongst a diverse habitat in its natural setting as opposed to many modern, sun-tolerant coffee plants that are grown in direct sunlight. All of this comes together in harmony to receive its medium dark roasting to give a rich tasting, medium bodied coffee that takes on a slightly acidic tartness and floral aroma.

Breakfast Blend:  Sometimes you want a big, bold, brash cup of coffee. We have you covered. There are also times when you want a cup of coffee that’s a little more on the mellow side, with strong coffee flavor but without the intensity you get from some brews. Trader Joe’s Organic Breakfast Blend is the coffee for those occasions.  You may have noticed a new look for our Organic Breakfast Blend—rather than a canister, it now comes in a valved bag. In addition to being a more efficient form of packaging, the bag also helps protect your coffee, too: when coffee beans are roasted, they emit a small amount of CO2, and can continue to do so even after being sealed in packaging. This valve lets that CO2 escape, without letting any oxygen in, ensuring that your coffee stays fresh and that the bag doesn’t inflate. Ingenious!  Other than its new packaging, it’s still the same great coffee, still sourced for us from a series of small coffee cooperatives across Latin America, including Southern Mexico, Guatemala, and the Peruvian Andes. Organic, kosher, and fair trade certified, it’s a beautifully balanced Blend that’s been toasted to a medium roast to create a smooth, mellow, super-drinkable flavor profile. We find that makes it the ideal brew with which to start your day—which is why we call it Breakfast Blend. Try it with your favorite traditional breakfast fare  

Sumatra:  One of the more than 13,000 islands that form Indonesia, Sumatra leads the country’s coffee production. Divided by the volcanic Barisan mountain range that is greater than 12,400 feet at its peak, the topography and humid climate are well suited for coffee cultivation.  Small family farmers grow the 100% Arabica beans for Trader Joe’s Fair Trade Organic Sumatra Coffee among fruit trees in the northern region of the island. The beans are picked, washed, and pulped by hand, using the distinctive “wet-hulling” process. This unique production method, known in Indonesia as Giling Basah, contributes to the signature characteristics of Sumatra coffee: full bodied, lower acidity, and bold, earthy flavors. The beans are given a medium-dark roast to accentuate tasting notes of dried fruit and molasses in every sip.  Not only can a cup of Trader Joe’s Fair Trade Organic Sumatra positively impact the start of your day, because of it’s Fair Trade certification, each bag supports small farmers through fair prices. So, go ahead, brew yourself a mug—it works exceptionally well with drip, pour over, French press, and espresso brewing methods.