Tiny Footprint Coffee Peru, USDA Organic Ground Coffee, Fair Trade Certified - 16 Ounce

Tiny Footprint Coffee: The World's First Carbon Negative Coffee

The story of Tiny Footprint Coffee began with a unique collaboration between Roastery 7, an artisan coffee roastery, and the Mindo Cloudforest Foundation, a nonprofit conservation organization. Together, they set out to create the ultimate combination of good karma.

What makes Tiny Footprint Coffee carbon negative, you might ask? It's a simple yet remarkable feat. For every pound of coffee produced and distributed, 4 lbs. of CO2 are released. However, for each pound sold, a portion of the proceeds is donated to fund reforestation efforts in Ecuador's Mindo cloud forest. Over time, these newly planted trees will remove 54 lbs. of CO2 from the atmosphere, effectively creating a net negative carbon footprint.

The reforestation efforts along the Northwestern Andes of Ecuador play a vital role in this process. The Mindo Cloudforest Foundation works directly with local landowners to plant native tree species in heavily deforested areas. These trees not only sequester massive amounts of carbon, but also provide habitat for hundreds of local bird species, reinforce soil conservation techniques, and rebuild water tables.

At the heart of Tiny Footprint Coffee's mission is a deep commitment to sourcing the finest, sustainably-grown Arabica coffee beans from around the world. The team pours endless hours into this process, ensuring that the beans are not only organic certified, but also often fair-trade or Rain Forest Alliance certified. They also work closely with small, family-owned farms that may not be fair-trade eligible, yet grow some of the most exceptional coffees.

The roasting and training are all done in-house at the company's roastery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they are working tirelessly to make the entire operation carbon negative. This includes using fully biodegradable coffee bags, high-efficiency lighting, fuel-efficient ribbon burners on the roaster, composting coffee grounds, and reducing waste throughout the shop.

The result of this meticulous attention to detail is a truly remarkable coffee experience. Tiny Footprint Coffee's USDA Certified Organic, Fair Trade, and shade-grown Arabica beans produce a flavor profile that is both pleasing and versatile, with a soft caramel-like mouthfeel, balanced by elegant citrus acidity and a sweet, clean finish.

The commitment to fair trade and single-origin coffee is also evident in the partnership with Cenfrocafe, a cooperative that has invested heavily in grower education and processing infrastructure. This has led to year-over-year improvements in quality and consistency, ultimately delivering a superior coffee experience.

Tiny Footprint Coffee's small-batch roasting process, using a vintage 90-kilo German-built Probat drum roaster retrofitted with modern fuel-efficient ribbon burners, ensures that each batch is perfectly roasted, every time.

In summary, Tiny Footprint Coffee is not just a delicious and sustainable coffee, but a true testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. By offering the world's first carbon negative coffee, the brand is setting a new standard for the industry and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.

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