All of our coffees at Higher Ground are 100% organic, direct-trade and shade grown.
Higher Ground is committed to providing organic products wherever possible. Were serious about great coffee, and that is why our internationally certified organic coffees are carefully selected from the top 5% of all coffee beans grown in the world.All of our drip coffee & espresso is fair trade. By receiving a fair price, not only are producers able to support their families, they can avoid cost-cutting practices that sacrifice quality. Higher Ground supports traditional artisan farming methods which results in exceptional coffee.
Our coffee is also shade grown. With a shrinking habitat in the Americas, migratory birds have found sanctuary in the forest-like environment of traditional coffee plantations. Temperate and tropical ecosystems rely on the habitat from coffee shade canopies.
why organic?
It is just that simple.The ultimate combination of mineral rich soil and gentle cloud cover shouldn't be wrecked with commercial fertilizers and chemicals. From the green coffee to the certification of roasting facility, Higher Ground coffee is internationally certified organic.
Why Direct Trade?
We think kids should be in school and not in fields.By receiving a fair price, not only are producers able to support their families, they can avoid cost-cutting practices that sacrifice quality. Higher Ground supports traditional artisan farming methods with results in exceptional coffee.
Why Shade Grown?
We like coffee and so do over 150 species of birds.With a shrinking habitat in the Americas, migratory birds have found sanctuary in the forest-like environment of traditional coffee plantations. Temperate and tropical ecosystems rely on the habitat from coffee shade canopies.
Our Medium roasts
product |
roast |
flavour/acidity |
body |
region |
description |
| Organic Peru | Medium (2) | Fruity Winey/Moderate | Medium | Peru | Grown on the slopes of the Andes in Peru by native Inca farmers. This coffee has a fruit aroma and a winey flavour. |
| Organic Mexico | Medium (2) | Rich Floral/Moderate | Medium/Full | Mexico | The Full City (Medium) roast accentuates its richness, creating a complexity that is rare among Mexican origin Arabica coffees. |
| Organic Sumatra | Medium (3) | Earthy/Low | Full | Sumatra | Mildly earthy aromas and hints or caramel enhance this chocolatey coffee. |
Our Dark Roasts
product |
roast |
flavour/acidity |
body |
region |
description |
| Organic Full City | Dark (5) | Rich/Low | Full/Heavy | Colombia | A satisfying mix of bittersweet chocolate and cashews. A well-balanced and flavourful cup. |
| Organic Kodiak | Dark (4) | Rich/Spicy/Low | Very Heavy | Brazil, Indonesia | One of our most popular dark roasted blends. Heavy Spicy flavour with a pleasant, lingering aftertaste. |
*Note: Roast number scale = 1 Light, 6 Dark
