Dean’s Beans
Ready to trade fairly with Dean’s Beans? Here’s how!
Each time a customer indicates that they are a CRS customer, Dean’s Beans will donate a percentage of that purchase to the CRS Fair Trade Fund to support our work with low-income farmers and artisans overseas. So when you buy Fair Trade coffee from Dean’s Beans through the CRS Fair Trade Program, your purchase gives twice – you ensure that the farmer who grew your coffee gets a fair price, and you support CRS’ work with low-income farmers and artisans around the world!
Want to learn more about Dean’s Beans? Then read on!
Region: Northeast
Location: Orange, Massachusetts
In Their Own Words: All of our fine whole bean specialty coffees are certified organic, fair trade and kosher, and are roasted in small batches at our beanery in Orange, MA. We know that the planting, care, harvesting and processing of the beans is done in conformity with international standards for the health of the farmer and his environment, as well as the high quality of the bean. The vast use of pesticides in coffee production has serious impact on the ecology of the coffee-growing world and the health of farm communities. Our commitment to only purchase shade grown coffees supports healthy environments for coffee growers and protects critical migratory bird habitats. It is important to us that the quality of our coffees includes respect for the quality of life of our southern partners in the coffee world. And that respect translates into superb tasting coffee for your pleasure.
Besides only roasting organic coffees, Dean’s Beans only purchases beans from villages and importers that are committed to fair trade and working towards better economic opportunity and improved health and nutrition in the villages. We promote local empowerment and self-reliance through our fair trade purchases and our work with local grassroots development and human rights groups. We also sponsor projects here at home with disenfranchised communities such as Native Americans, the homeless and disabled, and many other groups trying to improve their lives and that of their communities. Every cup you drink and every pound you buy contributes directly to the welfare of coffee growers and consumers.