Fair Trade Organic Guatemala Huehuetenango

On Wednesday my kids went back to school: what a change in our schedule. The hardest part is getting out of bed in the morning. I have total empathy for them, because it’s hard for me too. I haven’t gotten up in the dark since school got out in June–we fully embrace a summer schedule, or lack thereof. Both kids are enjoying their new classes, and walked out of school the first day with smiles on their faces. That makes my mama heart happy.

First day of school.

With the kids in school all day I am able to have more time at the store. I love the freedom of my job that allows me to get everything done at different times of day throughout the year. I also appreciate our amazing staff who work so hard to take care of so much for me. This week we also had the fun of Becky coming back to work for a while each day. That meant that part of each day I got to hold my new nephew. Hurrah!

Our coffee of the week is our Fair Trade Organic Guatemalan Huehuetenango. Huehuetenango is a region in the western highlands of Guatemala, which borders Mexico. The farmers are part of the GUAYA’B cooperative, whose website is here. They are mostly indigenous people, according to the Fair Trade page here. The co-op helps them with micro loans, education, and getting a fair wage for their beans. The co-op is now working towards being SMBC certified, to help the migratory birds.

In the cup this is a sweet drink, with tones of chocolate at the finish. It’s a delicious brew, and would be perfect to start your day, especially if you’re starting early, like me. I’m taking home a pound today. You can sample this Guatemalan on us with the code school days* this week. Enjoy your August weekend, and drink good coffee. Cheers!
–Holly Fike

*Code good for one free 12 ounce cup of Fair Trade Organic Guatemalan Huehuetenango. Code expires on 8.25.16. Limit one free cup per customer please. Valid only at Carolines Coffee Roasters, 128 S. Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA. Code/Offer has no cash value.