If the better part of the day is spent on one's feet doing repetitive work, a view of the mooring basin and hills in the distant background can be restorative. Monies returned to countries of origin as part of our rebate programs have improved the quality of life on basic levels. These programs have provided examples which other coffee companies have since emulated. I believe that our promotion of certified organic coffees has helped to educate the public, the coffee industry, and, perhaps, to inspire as well. We hope that the work we are doing now with shade grown coffees will further our goals of producing a great cup of coffee and of repairing the world.
W e are rich in history.
People have formed lasting relationships here. We have lost husbands, wives, and children, and babies have been born. Our coffees were once roasted ten pounds at a time and packaged in poly bags. They are now roasted by the hundred-pound sack and are vacuum packaged to ensure freshness. W e are the elders in an industry that faces a challenging future.