Fairtrade coffee beans are coffee that has been certified by the trading standards of Fairtrade. They are produced through partnerships between the pickers, growers, and distributors of coffee to ensure that there is respect, equity, and properly paid workers.  Fairtrade coffees also often support sustainable production, are environmentally conscious, and will be certified with the fairtrade logo to give consumers the assurance that their coffee beans are made ethically and responsibly.