Higher Grounds Trading Co.

A sweet, light-bodied brew w/ floral notes & low acidity.

A delightfully rich & mellow roast.

This Limited Edition Coffee is bright & spicy w/ a floral aroma. Only available while supplies last!

A well-balanced coffee w/ a sweet, nutty aroma & very subtle hints of cinnamon rounded out by mild acidity & a clean finish.

Rich & smoky w/ a strong, lasting finish.

Named after our first investor & unwaivering supporter, this is a half-and-half blend of our delicious Water-process decaf & rich Mexican medium roast.

Our breakfast blend, this coffee combines Colombian smoothness w/ Ethiopian zip. Delicate nuances of vanilla & citrus. Our most caffeinated coffee.

Rich, buttery & floral undertones; finishes w/ a dark chocolate nuance

Named after our first investor & unwaivering supporter, this is a half-and-half blend of our delicious Water-process decaf & rich Mexican medium roast.

A balanced blend of decafs, roasted for a great unleaded espresso shot.

A bold, full bodied blend w/ lingering notes of chocolate. A perfect dark roast. $5 from the purchase of this coffee is donated direct to Schools for Chiapas.

This 12oz bag is a blend of Central & South American coffees supports the Michigan Land Use Institute (MLUI) in sustaining our beautiful cities, farms, & beaches.

This 12oz bag blend of Central & South American coffees partners w/ Gleaners Community Food Bank to nourish hungry people.

A bold blend strong enough to cut through the morning fog.

Deep chocolate tones in a rich full-bodied cup, the Water Carrier's Blend was made from the inspiration of the nearly 1 billion people who must seek out sources of fresh drinkable water every day.

Sweet w/ notes of vanilla & chocolate

Rich & full-bodied w/ berry notes & a floral aroma.

Rich & grassy followed by sweet & smoky sage-like notes. Sweet w/ notes of vanilla & chocolate

Purchase this sampler featuring four of our Coffees for Change & we'll donate $8.00 to support a variety of civil society organizations & initiatives.

Experience the best coffees grown in the Mayan Highlands of Chiapas, Mexico.

Full steam ahead! Get three pounds of our darkest beans delivered to your doorstep every month. Chugga Chugga!

Get three pounds of our favorite medium & light roasts delivered right to you every month!

Each month get three pounds of our premium single origin coffees freshly roasted & shipped.

One of the world’s best pairings, if we do say so ourselves.

Give three gifts in one w/ this basket, which includes coffees that support two hardworking Michigan nonprofits— Michigan Land Use Institute & Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center.

Treat your sweetie to some sweets.

Palestinian fair trade & organic extra virgin olive oil. Cold pressed. Case of 12 bottles. 500ml/17 fl oz per bottle.

Handmade, fair-trade spoons & utensils – Guatemala

Yachil Xojobal Chulchan (CECOCAFEN) produces high-quality coffee while raising its members' quality of life. Since its establishment in 1997, CECOCAFEN has taken great strides toward fulfilling its goals through a variety of social, environmental & production programs. (PPKGO) is acclaimed for producing some of the best. Made up of more than 1,600 growers from 32 different communities, the cooperative is home to five different ethnicities: Gayo, Javanese, Acehnese, Padang & Batak. In a region torn apart from devastating natural disasters & on-going civil war, PPKGO has been a continuous multi-ethnic inspiration, as it uses its fair trade coffee premiums to build potable water systems, construct new roads, refurbish mosques, & the establishment of a credit union. Fuentes is one of Mexico's most famous writers & provides here a great explanation of the significance of Chiapas for the unacquainted. We've created relationships w/ small, mostly-indigenous farming cooperatives who are exceptionally knowledgeable about coffee farming & take great pride in caring for their coffee from the soil to exportation. Their incredible farming skills paired w/ our passion for small-batch, drum roasting provides you w/ a handcrafted cup of joe that is second to none! “No coffee can be good in the mouth that does not first send a sweet offering of odor to the nostrils.” - Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) El Salvador Medium Roast El Salvador Medium Roast

Nicaraguan Medium Roast

Organic Ethiopian Unwashed Sidamo Light Roast

Michigan BOLD

Michigan SMOOTH

Organic Fishtown Blend

Organic Water Carrier's Blend

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe

Mexican Maya Vinic

Morning Wakeup Gift Basket

Highland Humanity Coffee Cards

Mocha Coffee Cards

Filtron Coffee System

French Press A robust blend of medium-roasted Central American & dark-roasted South American coffees. In partnership w/ the Michigan Land Use Institute, Michigan BOLD advocates for healthy cities, beaches, farms, & communities. When you drink Michigan BOLD, you’re partnering w/ Higher Grounds & the Michigan Land Use Institute to support strong communities in the Great Lakes State. Start w/ generations of hardworking families. Add a fifth of the world’s freshwater, flavor w/ four seasons of beauty, brew, & serve proudly! Purchasing this superior fair trade coffee roasted in Traverse City supports the Michigan Land Use Institute’s persistent advocacy for the things that Michiganders care about most our dynamic cities, gorgeous beaches, productive farms, & spirited communities. Learn more at mlui.org. $5 from each bag sold goes directly to MLUI. If you are interested in bulk quantities, please contact us at 231-922-9009 or toll free at [cacao * roasted almonds * honey] A balanced blend of light-, medium- & dark-roasted coffees from all over the world. In partnership w/ Focus: HOPE, Michigan Bright works to bridge the racial divide in southeast Michigan. When you drink Michigan BRIGHT, you’re partnering w/ Higher Grounds & Focus: HOPE to fight racism in southeast Michigan. In 1968, Focus: HOPE founders pledged intelligent, practical action to overcome racism, poverty & injustice. More than four decades later, Focus: HOPE continues to provide outstanding workforce development programs that have helped thousands enter the economic mainstream, supplied food & needs, & enacted innovative neighborhood revitalization efforts. Focus: HOPE believes in Detroit, her citizens, & the bright future ahead! Learn more at focushope.edu. $5 from each bag sold goes directly to Focus: HOPE. If you are interested in bulk quantities, please contact us at 231-922-9009 or toll free at [cashew * maple * cream] An even-keeled blend of medium-roasted Central American coffees. In partnership w/ Gleaners Community Food Bank, Michigan Smooth helps nourish communities by feeding hungry people. When you drink Michigan SMOOTH, you’re partnering w/ Higher Grounds & Gleaners Community Food Bank to fight hunger in southeast Michigan. Gleaners brings relief from hunger to thousands of individuals in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe & Livingston counties. Through more than 600 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters & schools, Gleaners distributes emergency food to children, seniors & working families who struggle to meet their basic needs. Of every dollar donated, Gleaners uses 94 cents for food programs. One dollar provides 3 meals for a hungry neighbor. Learn more at www.gcfb.org. $5 from each bag sold goes directly to Gleaners. If you are interested in bulk quantities, please contact us at 231-922-9009 or toll free at A well-balanced coffee w/ a sweet, nutty aroma & very subtle hints of cinnamon rounded out by mild acidity & a clean finish. [sage * earth * smoke] A burly blend of medium- & dark-roasted Central American coffees. In partnership w/ the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center, Michigan Strong takes a stand against child sexual abuse. When you drink Michigan STRONG, you’re partnering w/ Higher Grounds & the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center to stand against child sexual abuse in the Great Lakes State. Imagine a safer community for Children. A place where abuse will not be tolerated. Ever. That place is here, that time is now. Purchasing this superior fair trade coffee roasted in Traverse City supports efforts to end child sexual abuse in the place we call home: Michigan. Embrace Zero Tolerance for Child Abuse! Suspicious that a child may be in harm’s way? Give the child a voice & dial 855-444-3911 immediately. Learn more at traversebaycac.org. $5 from each bag sold goes directly to TBCAC. If you are interested in bulk quantities, please contact us at 231-922-9009 or toll free at Organic Fishtown Blend A bold blend strong enough to cut through the morning fog. Organic Fishtown Blend

For a limited time only A sweet, light-bodied brew w/ floral notes & low acidity. Rich & smoky w/ a strong, lasting finish. Rich, smoky w/ a strong lingering finish. Aroma is rich & grassy followed by sweet & smoky sage-like notes & a mellow finish w/ low acidity. Aroma is rich & grassy followed by sweet & smoky sage-like notes & a mellow finish w/ low acidity.

One Clay Mug Handcrafted in Michigan A basket, Fair Trade & Handcrafted in Ghana

One‎ bar of Milk Chocolate, Organic & Fair Trade from Divine A simple brewing method that makes for an exquisite cup of coffee.

The‎ flip- top lid which is included opens automatically when you serve the coffee A little bit of everything we have to offer! Get three pounds a month of our unique blends delivered to your doorstep.

Organic Safe Passage Blend Fragrant & buttery w/ hints of pepper & lemon, the extra virgin olive oil is perfect for dipping, sauteing, & more.

One can of Theo Sipping Chocolate, Fair Trade & Organic One Theo Cherry Almond Chocolate Bar, Fair Trade & Organic A basket, Fair Trade & Handcrafted in Ghana Rich & grassy followed by sweet & smoky sage-like notes. Peruvian Pangoa A dark decaf for a bolder flavor. Full-bodied & bittersweet. A balanced blend of decafs, roasted for a great unleaded espresso shot. Traverse City Bass Coffee Blend Traverse City Bass Coffee Blend Ultra-smooth, full-bodied, low acidity & a rich flavor. With every bag that is purchased Higher Grounds will donate $5 to the Watershed Center of Grand Traverse Bay. Only available in 1 pound bags. Traverse City Bass Coffee Blend