Ethical Coffee Set (Drip Coffee) No.201

Have you heard of ethical coffee?
Ethical coffee is deeply connected to "ethical consumption," a consumption activity that aims to build a sustainable world, and is a coffee that can contribute to society for a better future for the Earth.
What kinds of ethical coffee are there? And how can you contribute to society by choosing ethical coffee?
We hope that this will help turn your everyday coffee into a delicious and happy cup that also contributes to society.


Ogawa Coffee supports the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in order to fulfill its mission of "continuing to provide delicious coffee to our customers." We will continue to work on this goal, spreading our activities from Kyoto to the rest of Japan and the world, as part of our vision of "what can be achieved with a single cup of coffee."

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What is ethical coffee?

The "ethical" in ethical coffee means "ethical, moral." Generally, coffee beans are often produced in developing countries, and it is problematic that they are traded at unfairly low prices to producers. There are also concerns about the impact of the development of coffee plantations on nature and ecosystems. To solve these problems, coffee procured through "fair trade," which involves fair trade, and coffee grown in a way that puts less strain on the environment are called "ethical coffee."
How can you contribute to society by choosing ethical coffee?

JAS certified organic coffee

Organic coffee is grown without relying on chemically synthesized pesticides, fertilizers, or genetic modification, making the most of the power of nature. It is a farming method that reduces the burden on the soil and the environment, and is also kind to producers who work on farms. Registered certification organizations inspect farms and manufacturing plants every year to ensure that they are produced properly and in accordance with the rules. Only foods that meet these strict standards are allowed to display the "Organic JAS Mark." Ogawa Coffee obtained organic JAS certification for its Kyoto factory in 2001. In order to deliver delicious coffee to everyone, we are also working to create a sustainable coffee cultivation environment through the sale of organic coffee.

Fairtrade Certified Coffee

Fair trade is a trading system in which agricultural products and other products from developing countries are imported and consumed at a fair price that takes into consideration the livelihood of farmers, rather than simply purchasing them at market price. Ogawa Coffee obtained a manufacturing license for international fair trade certified products in 2003, and began selling international fair trade certified coffee in 2004.

Content of all ingredients: 100%
For more information about the nonprofit organization Fair Trade Label Japan, please see here: https://www.oc-shop.co.jp/fairtrade

Fair Trade Label

The Fairtrade label is a mark given by the international organization FLO (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International) to guarantee that a product is a fair trade product. FLO sets certification standards and registers and audits producers who are eligible for fair trade.

Bird Friendly® Certified

This coffee is organically grown in the shade of tropical forests, which are resting places for migratory birds. A portion of the profits from the product will be used to fund migratory bird conservation activities through the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. The coffee beans that grow slowly in the forest are of high quality, and shade-grown coffee, which provides wind protection and reduces direct sunlight, also helps create sustainable farms. We hope to convey the importance of the natural environment to our customers through the taste of this coffee.

Orangutan Coffee

The Orangutan Coffee Project aims to protect the natural environment in which orangutans live and enrich the lives of local coffee producers through the production of high-quality coffee that attracts many people. The project not only supports environmental improvement in the production area, but also supports activities to protect orangutans and the environment by donating part of the sales of green beans to the conservation group "PanEco" and producers. The production area of ​​Orangutan Coffee, which has these characteristics, is the Gayo District in Aceh Province on the island of Sumatra. It is also known as the production area of ​​certain brands such as Gayo Mountain, Mandheling, and Toraja.