Women‐Produced Beans, Subscriptions, And Local Kenosha Favorites

Gifting coffee feels extra special when your present tastes incredible and does good in the world. This December, make it easy on yourself. Choose women‐produced coffees, Fair Trade and Organic lots, curated bundles with tasting notes, and subscriptions that keep the joy coming.

Add a stop at our Kenosha tasting room for holiday drinks and baked goods, then tuck a few gifts or stocking stuffers into your bag for something both delicious and meaningful.

How to tell if coffee is ethically sourced

Start with transparency. Look for clear origin details, farm or cooperative names, and harvest notes on the bag or product page. Certifications help too - Fair Trade and Organic are third‐party audited, which means there are defined standards around labor and environment. However, we've learned that the best way to really ensure you understand what's happening on farms or in cooperatives is through relationships, which is why we prefer terms like direct trade or relationship coffee, which signal roasters maintain ongoing partnerships and pay premiums beyond commodity pricing. We love our relationships with Marianella, Kathia and the Schippers family! 

The simplest check is this. Does the roaster explain who grew the coffee, how price premiums support producers, and how the beans were processed and shipped? At East View, we prioritize women farm owners and managers and pay a premium that goes back into farm leadership, training, and household income. When women control more of the coffee income, communities benefit. You will often taste the difference in careful
harvesting and sorting, and the farmers will absolutely feel the impact.

Why premiums to women farmers matter

Premiums change what is possible on a farm. They help fund seedlings, soil health, and drying beds. They make space for training, education, and leadership development. When women have direct access to higher pay, families see better nutrition, school attendance, and healthcare. In coffee, quality and equity move together. Paying more for women‐produced lots rewards excellence and builds resilience for the next harvest.

What coffee to buy as a gift

Match the gift to the drinker.
For the everyday sipper who loves smooth and balanced, grab a medium roast blend with notes of chocolate and cherry. It brews beautifully across drip, pour over, and French press.

For the curious taster, pick single origin beans that show a sense of place, or a truly special barrel aged coffee, with notes of bourbon, toasted grain and allspice. 

For decaf drinkers, choose decaf coffee that still shines in sweetness and body. A great decaf pulls espresso or brews drip with ease.

For the espresso lover, a chocolatey, slightly darker profile makes milk drinks sing while staying sweet on its own.

For the host, give a 5 lb bag deal to keep the kitchen stocked through the holidays. Big savings, fewer last minute store runs.

If you want a ready to‐wrap option, our holiday gift bundle is the perfect option with craft chocolate, a charming mug and a coffee bag of your choice. 

How about an ethical coffee gift subscription? Choose your roast profile and send a coffee lover three months of delightful mornings. Make sure to leave us a note with any extra information or a personalized note for us to include for a thoughtful and unique gift. 

Shopping for a local? 

Stop by the tasting room to pick up fresh baked goods with vegan and gluten free options, then add a bag or two to round out a fresh and flavorful gift basket! We also have a bunch of locally crafted goods from jewelry, tea, coffee gear, gluten-free mixes, handmade and Fair Trade baskets and more!

Stocking‐stuffer ideas from the tasting room

Think small but mighty: purchase a 12oz bag and divide it up into little sample jars for friends and family tastings. Grab a pour over + filters. Craft a jar of house-made syrup and gift a bag of cold brew. When all else fails a gift card for freshly roasted coffee is always win! Choose from our digital option for use in our online store, or stop in person and grab a gift certificate for our Tasting Room. 

Shopping small and ethical this holiday season increases your impact - probably more than you realize. Your purchases are not neutral, and we're endlessly grateful when you choose to shop for good, for a brighter future.