How can cafés and roasteries change the world of coffee?
Roasters United is an association of smaller roasteries that buy green coffee together. They are organized as a cooperative, with members taking on specific roles for the various core tasks. This year, they purchased 20 shipping containers of green coffee from 10 countries and 13 cooperatives. That is almost 300,000kg of green coffee sourced directly, fairly, and organically.
With Roasters United, even micro-roasteries, and even cafés, can take responsibility and have a direct impact on coffee production. Coffees are contracted early and 60% pre-financed. This model should set a precedent because it shows that more is possible when working together.
I spoke with Alex and Nadine about their "socializing cup quality" approach. In short: it's almost too good to be true. But listen for yourselves.
Coffee is part of climate change. We can all help determine whether it is more a part of the solution or a part of the problem.
Nadine Heymann and Alex Urban in conversation with Philipp Schallberger
