Monday, October 8, 2012

Celebrate Fair Trade Month with Green Mountain Coffee {Fair Trade Certified Coffee & K-Cups Giveaway}

Green Mountain Coffee logo
More often than not, we choose to purchase our food products based on things like cost, flavor, ingredients, health consciousness, and more.

But, in reality, there are more factors that should be taken into account, namely where did this come from? And, more importantly, how did it get here and how was the farmer, grower or producer treated? As much as we would all like to think that our food came from the sunny, idyllic farms filled with laughing children that we see in television commercials, that's sadly not the case.

Fortunately, there are brands that make it possible to buy an amazing product while also being proud to support their business. And that's where Green Mountain Coffee comes in, as they are dedicated to providing the richest aroma and flavor and the highest quality coffee experience while continuing to be a leader in the fair trade movement.

Green Mountain Coffee

October is Fair Trade Month and for more than a decade, Green Mountain Coffee has been providing a better cup of coffee to consumers and a better quality of life for coffee farmers. Still, only one in three consumers are aware of what fair trade is all about – that a simple purchasing decision can help improve the lives of people around the world.

So, to celebrate Fair Trade Month, Green Mountain Coffee and acclaimed musicians Grace Potter and Michael Franti have teamed up as part of Great Coffee, Good Vibes, Pass It On, a campaign designed to increase awareness for fair trade and the positive impact it has on farmers all over the world.

Green Mountain performances

As part of the campaign, earlier this year Green Mountain Coffee took Grace Potter to Colombia and Michael Franti to Sumatra to experience firsthand why fair trade means better coffee for you and a better life for farmers as it positively impacts the lives of each farmer and their family.

"During my trip to Colombia, I didn’t just meet the coffee farmers, I met their children and their families," said Potter. "Fair trade has truly brought a better quality of life to farming communities, from access to education to community development, and meeting with these people really opened my eyes to the impact fair trade has had on their lives."

Fans can view photos and videos from Potter and Franti's trips to Colombia and Sumatra by logging on to the Green Mountain Coffee Facebook page. You then have the chance to receive samples or coupons... and be sure to watch Franti's video so that you can enter for a chance to win a trip of your own for two to Costa Rica!

trip giveaway

To take things even further and "raise the volume" on fair trade and this awareness campaign, Potter and Franti will each give exclusive, solo, live-streamed performances that you're not going to want to miss. Simply tune in on Facebook on October 9 at 9pm EST to see Grace Potter live in concert and on October 24 at 10:30pm EST to see Michael Franti.

Fair Trade Certified
It is no secret that Green Mountain Coffee travels the globe to purchase the finest coffees, batch roast them to peak flavor, and vacuum package them fresh for your enjoyment.

But as well as investing in a better cup of coffee, your purchase will help ensure that farmers get a fair price for their beans, working conditions are improved, and farming communities can be developed with new schools, roads, health clinics and safer drinking water.

Aren't those all things that we are happy to support? I don't know about you, but finding coffee that tastes good while doing good makes it just all that much better.

Thanks to the generosity of Green Mountain Coffee, one person is soon going to have a reason to love their cup of coffee a little bit more as well, because...

One lucky person will win one bag of Fair Trade Certified Green Mountain Coffee and one box of K-cups in their choice of Sumatran, Colombian or Pumpkin Spice blend!

Green Mountain Coffee giveaway

(Enter with the Rafflecopter form below. If you have any questions or problems entering, there is a video tutorial found here that can help.)

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A big thank you to Green Mountain Coffee for providing product for me as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

255 comments:

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Sandy V. said...

I have not tried it, but would loike to because they are very popular.

Jeni said...

Yes I like the french vanilla

Rebecca Orr said...

I have never tried Green Mountain coffee yet. But I really love that they are a Fair Trade company and love to support such companies. I would love to try the Pumpkin Spice flavored coffee. Yummy!!
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kjasus said...

i love the sumatran reserve

Anonymous said...

I would love to try it

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tracey said...

i have tried it, i want to try the italin roast
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Anonymous said...

i never could afford it but would love to try


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csue said...

I've never tried it but want to, because I love trying new coffees and flavors.

ham123 said...

My favorite is the breakfast blend

Unknown said...

i like their breakfast blend

Gennie Lancaster said...

I haven't tried before but I would like to. I like the fact that they are Fair Trade.

Stacey V said...

We love the taste in this house!

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tina page said...

my boyfriend drinks green mountain

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Ronda said...

I have never tried it

Unknown said...

I don't drink coffee but I keep it on hand for my friends.

sparkedcat said...

I have tried the Black Tiger blend and it was very strong and I liked it

Timshaun said...

I have never tried fair trade coffee
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Ellen said...

I've never tried Green Mountain, but I would pick French Roast to try first.

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Unknown said...

sumatran blend is my favorite!

Mary Gardner said...

I have tried it and i like their medium roast and breakfast blend

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susansmoaks said...

I have tried Green Mountain Coffee and I love it! My favorite is the dark magic!
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Unknown said...

I love Green Mountain coffee. My current favorite in the Sumatran.

Betty C said...

I haven't tried Green Mountain but all the flavors sound really good.

Cris Henry said...

I have tried their Nantucket Blend.... very good!!

ladyvon5845 said...

No I have not tried, but because it;s fair trade I am all for it. ladyvon at grm dot net

Unknown said...

I've never tried it before.

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Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

I would like to try it and all the great flavors
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Unknown said...

Love their Pumpkin Spice! Thanks.

Anonymous said...

I am not a coffee drinker; this would be for my Brother!

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Jennifer T. said...

My favorite is the Dark Magic Extra Bold K-Cup Coffee.
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Justin D said...

I like the Green Mountain Columbian.

AEKZ2 said...

I haven't tried Green Mountain yet. I'd like to try it because I've heard great things!

brendaelsner said...

I have not tried this yet, but would love to try the vanilla

Sheree said...

Yes, I have tried it and it is so smooth tasting. That is why I would love to win it.

Unknown said...

I have not tried Green Mountain and I would like to because I love all pumpkin flavored coffees

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Anonymous said...

hg says... would love to try em all.

Emmy Coffee said...

I have not tried it but I would like to support good tasting coffee that is fair trade

Unknown said...

I HAVE NOT TRIED GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE YET,,,,, BUT IT SOUNDS REALLY DELICIOUS!
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bev said...

My favorite coffee and I like their breakfast blend. Thanks!

Jim said...

i like the pumpkin spice

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kelly said...

I am not a coffee drinker, but my husband likes them.

carol lewis said...

I never have, but from what I hear it is fantastic. And we LOVE coffee!

cman said...

Caramel Vanilla Cream K-Cup Coffee.

Breanne said...

I've never tried it and would love to try French Vanilla

Kat said...

I have never tried it but would like to.

elangomatt said...

I have tried a few GMC coffees but I think my favorite would be Nantucket Blend® K-Cup® Coffee since it is a nice even blend. Not too bitter but not too light either.

Aaron Bretveld

judy gardner said...

have not tried it but the pumpkin spice sounds yummy!

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jenn poulin said...

Ive never tried it but i love coffee

jenn poulin said...

Ive never tried it but i love coffee

Mandy said...

LOVE Green Mountain Coffee! My favorite flavor so far is the Caramel Vanilla Creme! It's so tasty!

Tylerpants said...

I love their coffee..wild mountain blueberry is my fave! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

Renee G said...

I have tried the Green Mountain K cups and I love the convenience they provide.
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ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I just got a sample of Green Mountain Coffee the other day! I loved it! Very smooth & rich!
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Gaines7 said...

Hello, how are you? Thank you for this opportunity. I like the 'Pumpkin Spice.'
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trixx said...

I have never tried their coffee & would love to, I like that it's fair trade

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