I’m asked all the time, “Does certified organic coffee really taste better?”. My answer, “Of course it does. Have a cup and see for yourself.” Now if taste was the only factor, I could end this blog post right now but there’s another important reason — your health. Certified organic coffee matters and here is [...]
Posts tagged Sustainability
Why drink organic coffee?
According to the National Coffee Association, 80% of Americans drink coffee and 50% drink it every day. Over 500 billion cups are consumed worldwide each year, and more than 50 countries grow and export coffee. With so many people drinking coffee, it is important to ensure it is organically grown. When it comes to coffee, [...]
Don’t mind us, We’re just Changing the World!
We’re no strangers to the occasional comments and rolling of eyes when it comes to our “Coffee Snobbery” at CICR. We all enjoy grabbing our coffee and taking it with us when we visit others, go on vacation, or just head for a short drive. We’ve also become very aware that many of our customers [...]
A Meeting with Agros International
This past Wednesday, Dan and I had the opportunity to visit Agros HQ in Seattle. It was a great time and they were very hospitable to us. We were able to share some of the new things CICR has been working on. Many new faces (for me at least) were there for the meeting. Our customers [...]
If you could change the world on your own…
If you could change the world on your own, what would you change? Why would you change it? I ask myself that question often. It baffles me that the new “richest man in the world” comes from a nation with many poor individuals. Using the current idea of “charity” in America, to most of us [...]
Is it time to ReThink Your Organization’s Coffee Program?
ReThink Coffee – Sustainable Coffee Program for Organizations and Churches We wanted to take this opportunity to announce our newest venture with Agros. ReThink coffee is a new way to look at your organization or church missions program. Instead of purchasing coffee that keeps people in a cycle of poverty and then giving money out [...]
Will Work for Change
“How can we be a part of CICR’s mission?” This is a daily question we hear from churches and non-profit organizations. The answer is simple… Quit asking for donations and start providing something of value while telling the CICR story of “creating change while doing good“. We have many groups that are creating latte drinks [...]
Charity vs. Sustainability
There is an old saying about teaching a man to fish vs. giving a man a fish. Although, we all have heard someone make this statement, few of us really know what it means. The American concept of charity is to give to those in need, and yet with a little work, we can redefine [...]
