COFFEE
WITH A
MISSION
Why Piñán?
The remote village of Piñán, Ecuador is not far from where our coffee is grown. When we visited there, we saw the ways that the legacy of colonialism has severely limited opportunities for the people of Piñán. Access to education is just the first step in this community’s goal to bring work opportunities and sustainability to their remote village. Initially the goal was just to get a school built, but now that there is a school we are helping to provide funding to make post-secondary education a reality for the youth there. This will help empower the whole community because afterall: the great aim of education is not knowledge but action.
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The CloudForest Story
Their vision includes a healthy environment, safe sources of water, and harmony in their communities. Instead of allowing mining companies to devastate their pristine environment, many are pursuing different methods of economic growth. They have chosen to grow organic coffee, and we have chosen to support them on their quest.
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1LB Bag
~72 servings
3LB Bag
~216 servings
5LB Bag
~360 servings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Cloudforest coffee come from?
Our coffee is cultivated in the Rio Intag region of Ecuador. Located on the western slopes of the Andes, the Intag is one of the last remaining coastal rainforests in Ecuador. All of our coffee comes from AACRI, a cooperative that was formed to help the coffee farmers improve their livelihoods. We buy our coffee directly from the farmers, with no middle-men, to ensure they get the best possible price for their coffee.
How many roasts
do you have now?
We now have five roasts: golden, medium, espresso, dark, extra dark. We have grown the number of roast profiles to showcase how many different tastes you can get out of the same single origin coffee bean. Do you love fruity light roasts? Try the golden roast! Do you prefer daringly bold brew full of chocolatey goodness? Try the extra dark!
Which roast did Cloudforest Coffee
start with?
We started with just the medium and dark roast, to keep things simple and to showcase how different the same coffee can taste. The medium roast is a sweeter, brighter flavour profile with hints of caramel, nuts and amaretto. When we roast the coffee darker a wonderful chocolate flavor develops.
Why was
Cloudforest
started?
The communities of the Rio Intag region of Ecuador have been resisting against mining companies for over 20 years. They have educated themselves about the risks to the environment posed by large scale open-pit mining, and have decided that it’s not the best development strategy for their community. They started an organic coffee cooperative to show that their can be other types of development in their region that are more sustainable than mining. We started Cloudforest coffee to help sell their coffee in Canada and to use the coffee as a vessel to tell the story of a community striving to create a sustainable and prosperous future without destroying the environment.
Harmony Roast
$22.00 – $95.00 — or subscribe and save 10%
The Piñán x CloudForest Scholarship is a part of our long-term giveback initiative to bring sustainable education opportunities to youth in Piñán, Ecuador who have previously never had the chance to further their education within their rural village. Every purchase of the Harmony Roast gives $5 to the scholarship fund and is directly shared with the eligible candidates, thanks to your purchase. This fund gives the students and families a lot of hope, and is making a huge difference in attitudes and opportunities for this village.
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