Menu
The impact of climate change is drastically affecting the lives of smallholders, like farmers in Peru

A look ahead to the G8

Posted by: , May 13th, 2013, Comments (0)

As the UK prepares to host this year’s G8 summit of the – supposedly – developed nations next month, it is worthwhile to pause and reflect on what has been achieved (or not) on the international development and aid agenda, which has been one of the major discussion points of these meetings. The Washington D.C.   ...Continue Reading
raymond-blanc-fe

The Sustainable Restaurant Association and Cafédirect

Posted by: , May 3rd, 2013, Comments (0)

Following a rigorous assessment process Cafédirect has recently become an approved supplier of The Sustainable Restaurant Association. SRA Supplier Approval aims to reward businesses that make a concerted effort to operate in a sustainable way. The survey assesses the sustainability of the products supplied, as well as the business itself and a score of 75%   ...Continue Reading
cafedirect-tea-leaves

Two leaves and a bud

Posted by: , April 2nd, 2013, Comments (2)

An eye-opening trip to meet expert smallholder tea growers in East Africa: Regular readers of this blog will know that each year we hold a number of conferences for our producer partners around the world, and last week was the annual Africa conference, held in Uganda. Africa is a big place and one of our   ...Continue Reading
cafedirect-handpicked-tea

How to make the perfect cup of tea

Posted by: , March 11th, 2013, Comments (5)

Are you a bit of a tea lover? We are too, and that’s why we want to sort this out once and for all – too many people are settling for flat, lifeless, tasteless tea. And that just won’t do. So, if you want to know how to make the most of your brew, look   ...Continue Reading
cafedirect-tea

Win a tea lover’s kit

Posted by: , March 7th, 2013, Comments (1)

Not all teas are made equal. Our special Hand-Picked Tea is made with the pride and passion of smallholder growers in East Africa. Only the most tender leaves are picked, by hand, and are then expertly blended to create a bright, refreshing brew perfect for any time of day. So, if you’re someone who appreciates   ...Continue Reading