Certifications
We are proud to support a coffee industry devoted to protect the environment and enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole.
Fair Trade USA Certified Partner
We roast Fair Trade to guarantee that small farmers around the world can get a fair price for their harvests. The premium we pay for every pound of Fair Trade coffee is reverted back to the communities where the coffee is grown. Fair Trade prices empower farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, thus creating decent working and living conditions, protecting the environment through sustainable farming practices, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace. By choosing Fair Trade, we ensure that small-scale farmers get prices above production cost, so they can continue to grow the highest quality coffee available.
Certified 100% Organic
Organic certification means that the farmers growing their coffee do not use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers on their crops. Pest prevention is also required to be done naturally. By cultivating coffee this way, farmers and consumers are not exposed to harmful chemicals, and the natural environment is preserved, along with its water supplies, trees, animal, birds, and insects. Furthermore, farmers also develop a sustainable crop rotation plan to prevent erosion and the loss of nutrients in the soil. All organic coffees must pass an inspection and testing before being allowed into the country and sold as organic. Brazuka Coffee Roasters supports a sustainable industry that does not undermine quality, fairness and conservation in the process of bringing your coffee from crop to cup.
Swiss Water Process Decaf
We only roast decaf coffee that is SWISS WATER® Process. Most other processes use chemical solvents, like Methylene Chloride or Ethyl Acetate to decaffeinate coffee beans. The SWISS WATER® Process is a taste-driven, 100% chemical free decaffeination process that delivers coffee that is 99.9% caffeine-free while protecting the unique-origin characteristics and flavors.
Member of Specialty Coffee Assoc. of America
The Specialty Coffee Association of America is the trade association for the specialty coffee industry, one of the fastest-growing food industries in the world. Specialty coffee — sometimes called “gourmet” or “premium” coffee — is grown in the world’s most ideal coffee-producing climates and prepared according to exacting standards. By being a member of the SCAA, we can continue our professional growth through its seminars, tools, publications, and training materials.
