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Diva Fair Trade Review ~ Grounds for Change Coffee

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By Tania Reuben

The day hasn’t really started until you’ve had a cup of coffee? Sound familiar? It does for me! It doesn’t even matter if it’s “leaded,” I just love the flavor and aroma as it wafts through the house.

Have you ever wondered about where your coffee is grown and the conditions of the workers that are growing them. In the early 2000 coffee prices dramatically dropped causing extreme hardship for growers. During the recovery a surprising industry shift began, fueled by a demand for organic and fair trade coffee.

Image Courtesy of Amy Hensen

Image Courtesy of Amy Hensen

Some coffee growers began to focus their efforts on growing higher quality beans for almost double the price regular beans garner, and better still farmers converting to organic can expect to earn 3-4 times what the low quality beans garner. Slowly these changes are beginning to have a real impact on the industry.

As the Fair Trade market grows, growers can offer more jobs, pay better wages and consider offering benefits like health insurance. Things previously not an option in the past. We can continue to support these changes by making Fair Trade choices.

Grounds for Change is one place you can support changes like these. They are a family run company based in the Pacific Northwest, doing their part to bring a great coffee to the marketplace.

They roast organically grown fair trade beans in small batches, creating top of the line coffee in the coffee meca of the US. They don’t stop there, they make every effort to run their business sustainably, through the purchase of carbon offsets, composting efforts and recycling – to name a few of their efforts.

They are Certified Organic, Carbon Free and Fair Trade.

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They recently sent PND some of their coffees to sample, we tried:

Peru “Cafe Femenino”, a dark roast with chocolate aroma that was rich enough to keep dude happy. It’s also grown by women – ergo the name.

Nordic Blend, a dark roast with notes of black cherry and chocolate. Another rich roast to make dude smile.

Decaf Midnight Blend, this blend is the darkest of their decaf offerings with chocolaty notes.

Grounds for Change decaffeinates using a water process to preserve the coffee’s organic certification.

With the holidays coming up consider a fair trade gift for the coffee lover on your list, with the coffee of the month available in 3, 6 & 12 month options.

Try the 3 pack sampler, on sale for $18.95.

Congratulations to our Winner Carol D!

Better yet, Grounds for a Change will be giving one lucky reader a 3 Pack Sampler!

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HOW TO ENTER:

There are a few ways you can enter, leave separate comments for each entry.

Mandatory:

Become an Email Subscriber to PND using the form in the sidebar.
– The subscription must be confirmed. You will receive and email that you must reply to for your entry to be valid.
– Already a confirmed Subscriber. Complete any one of the additional entries options – Leave a comment letting Diva know you’re subscriber name and the entry option you selected.

Additional Entries

1. Go to www.groundsforachange.com – Share your favorite blend or something new about GFC.

2. Stumble, Digg, or Technorati favorite this post. Leave a comment with your name and the link.

3. Follow @purenaturaldiva & @grounds4change on twitter (use link on the sidebar). Leave your twittername in a separate comment.

4. Become a Fan of Pure Natural Diva & Grounds For Change on Facebook. Post this giveaway as an update, leave your FB Name or Name with a copy of your update in a separate comment. One entry for each.

5. Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste “Diva Fair Trade Giveaway, 3 Pack Coffee Sampler – Grounds For a Change http://bit.ly/3DSpX7 @purenaturaldiva”. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.

6. Write a post on your blog linking to my blog and to the Grounds For A Change Website – Good for two entries. Leave this comment twice so you get both entries!

This giveaway will run through midnight on November 11, 2009 PDT, with winner being announced by the morning of November 13, 2009. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 24 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen.

Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.


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99 Responses to “Diva Fair Trade Review ~ Grounds for Change Coffee”

  1. Tammy in TN Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    I subscribe.

  2. Tammy in TN Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    I learned they compost all their organic waste, including coffee filters. Great company!

  3. Tammy in TN Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I follow both on Twitter.

  4. Tammy in TN Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Tweet:http://twitter.com/tnimmer/status/5074082330

  5. JEWEL Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I already am an Email Subscriber to PND

  6. JEWEL Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    This sounds so delish !!
    Nordic Blend DARK ROAST Bold notes of black cherry & chocolate.

  7. JEWEL Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    I Follow @purenaturaldiva & @grounds4change on twitter

  8. JEWEL Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    I follow you both on facebook and posted this sweep http://www.facebook.com/home.php (Jewel Cowart) oh and my twitter is nankani

  9. JEWEL Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Tweeted http://twitter.com/Nankani/status/5089005351

  10. Kim Says:
    October 23rd, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    subscriber!!!

  11. Kim Says:
    October 23rd, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I’d love to try: Solstice Blend

  12. Benita G. Says:
    October 26th, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Email subscriber.bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  13. Benita G. Says:
    October 26th, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    My favorite is the Seabrook Blend.bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  14. Sarah Says:
    October 26th, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    I’m a subscriber and my favorite blend would be the Nordic blend!!

  15. Tamara B. Says:
    October 26th, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    I am a subscriber.

  16. Tamara B. Says:
    October 26th, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    I am a fan on Facebook (Tamara Bennington)

  17. Tamara B. Says:
    October 26th, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    My favorite blend is the Green Tea with Peach

  18. Hot Links of the Week – Oct 28th : An Island Life Says:
    October 28th, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    [...] Pure Natural Diva – Diva Fair Trade Giveaway – Coffee – 3 Pack Sampler (Nov 11/US) [...]

  19. cindi Says:
    October 30th, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    I just became a confirmed subscriber.

  20. cindi Says:
    October 30th, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    I’d live to try the Agate Pass Blend and the Nordic Blend.
    cindi´s last blog ..Flyer/Brochure Giveaway My ComLuv Profile

  21. Tara Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    I just subscribed! :) Thank you :) Taracloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  22. Tara Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    I follow both on Twitter  @notsoperfect2Thank you :) Taracloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  23. Tara Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    I tweeted here:  http://twitter.com/notsoperfect2/status/5332605408Thank you :) Taracloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  24. Kie Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Hi, I am a confirmed subscriber. -Kie Best

  25. Kie Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    I learned something new on the Grounds For Change Website: “All Grounds for Change coffee is 100% fair trade and organic certified.” That’s great!

  26. Kie Says:
    November 1st, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    I Follow  both @purenaturaldiva & @grounds4change on twitter. My twitter name is Kaleoki

  27. Kie Says:
    November 1st, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    I tweeted about this giveaway. Here is the Link: http://twitter.com/kaleoki/status/5333065783

  28. Goody Roundup Week of 11/1 | 3Ps in a Pod Says:
    November 1st, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    [...] Pure Natural Diva – Diva Fair Trade Giveaway – Coffee – 3 Pack Sampler (Nov 11/US) [...]

  29. ContestLive.com Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Grounds for Change Coffee | Pure Natural Divan | Nov 11…

    Win a 3 Pack of Coffee from Grounds for Change a $19 Value….

  30. Ann F Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    I subscribe

  31. Ann F Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    I would like the French Blend roast.

  32. Carol W. Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    I subscribe.

  33. Carol W. Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    The half-caff blend sounds interesting.

  34. Carolsue Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I just became a subscriberdigicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net

  35. Carolsue Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I like dark blends, so I would choose the Nordic Blenddigicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net

  36. Heather McDonough Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Ooh – the Nordic blend sounds yummy!

  37. Carolsue Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    I follow Grounds4Change and Pure Natural Diva on Twitter @cezovski

  38. Carolsue Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    I posted this on my blog #1
    http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2008/10/contests-from-our-bloggy-friends.html

  39. Carolsue Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Please delete one of the “i posted on blog” entries — I didn’t think it had been posted the first time,  but it had.

  40. Linda Lansford Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    I want Equinox Blend

  41. tracy davis Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    I’d love to try: Solstice Blend

  42. Monique Rizzo Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    French blend roast sounds great!! Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  43. Carol Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    I subscribe.

  44. Carol Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/5420446928

  45. Carol Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    I like this blend: C216-8 Agate Pass (8oz)
    [Whole Bean Coffee]

  46. Carol Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Here is my Facebook update about your giveaway: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=752204468&ref=nf

    I became a Fan of Pure Natural Diva & Grounds For Change on Facebook – Carol P Dziuba

  47. Carol Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Blogged entry 1 http://ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com/2009/11/pure-natural-diva-3-pack-full-size.html

  48. Carol Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Blogged entry 2 http://ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com/2009/11/pure-natural-diva-3-pack-full-size.html

  49. Carol Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Follow @purenaturaldiva & @grounds4change on twitter cdziuba

  50. denise Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    I just subscribed.

    denise_22315 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  51. denise Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    The Nordic blend sounds good to me.

    denise_22315 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  52. Sammi Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Nordic blend with cherry – yum

  53. Tricia Andrews Says:
    November 5th, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    I am a subscriber!
    Tricia Andrews

  54. Tricia Andrews Says:
    November 5th, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I would love to try the Sumatra Telong origins coffee.

  55. Tricia Andrews Says:
    November 5th, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    I follow you and Grounds for Change on Twitter!
    @TriciaInRaleigh

  56. Tricia Andrews Says:
    November 5th, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    I am a fan of yours and Grounds for Change on FB!
    Tricia Gatte Andrews

  57. Gayle J Says:
    November 6th, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I am a subscriber.

  58. Gayle J Says:
    November 6th, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    My favorite blend would be Seabrook. Thanks

  59. JEWEL Says:
    November 6th, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Todays Tweet

    http://twitter.com/Nankani/statuses/5496639452

  60. Vicki Wurgler Says:
    November 6th, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    I subscribe and I’d like to try their equinox blend

  61. Rosey Says:
    November 7th, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    I signed up for your e-mail subscription.

  62. Deborah R Says:
    November 7th, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    I’m a new confirmed subscriber.

  63. Jill Myrick Says:
    November 7th, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com

  64. Jill Myrick Says:
    November 7th, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    I would love to try the Equinox Blend.Thank you so much for the chance to win.jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com

  65. Jennifer Keefer Says:
    November 9th, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    I am already subscribed
    HobartsMama at AOL.COM
    Jennifer Keefer´s last blog ..Blogs I Like My ComLuv Profile

  66. Jennifer Keefer Says:
    November 9th, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    My favorite blend would be the agate pass blend
    HobartsMama at AOL.COM

  67. Jennifer Keefer Says:
    November 9th, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    I follow PND and Grounds for Change on Twitter @jennai
    HobartsMama at AOL.COM
    Jennifer Keefer´s last blog ..Blogs I Like My ComLuv Profile

  68. Annette E Says:
    November 9th, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    I subscribed.

  69. Theresa DeRosa Says:
    November 9th, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    I subscried.

  70. Theresa DeRosa Says:
    November 9th, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    I think my favorite blend would be Agate Pass Blend.

  71. Jennifer B Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    I subscribe- ejxd95@gmail.com

  72. Jennifer B Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I would like to try nordic blend

  73. Ann Again Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    I’m intrigued with the Seattle Audubon blend. (I’m in Portland – they’re my neighbors :-> )
    Ann Again´s last blog ..A Little Too Soon For Me My ComLuv Profile

  74. Carol Lawrence Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    E-mail subscriber. jelly15301@gmail.com

  75. Carol Lawrence Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    The Seabrook blend is my choice. jelly15301@gmail.com

  76. Kie Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    I wrote a post on my blog linking to your blog Pure Natural Diva. Here’s the link:http://kaleoki.xanga.com/716262934/pure-natural-diva–grounds-for-change/

  77. Kie Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    I wrote a post on my blog linking to the Grounds For Change Website. Here’s the link:javascript:nicTemp();

  78. Amy Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    I’m a new subscriber! Amysweepstake at yahoo.com (Amy B)

  79. Amy Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    The Nordic Blend is my favorite coffee, cherry and chocolate? You can’t get better than that!

  80. Amy Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    I discovered you on stumble! http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/kidazy/ (kidazy)

  81. Amy Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    I follow you both on Twitter! (kidazy)

  82. Amy Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    I tweeted you :) http://twitter.com/Kidazy/status/5604677136

  83. Amy Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    I blogged you! 
    http://www.kidazy.com/contests/grounds-for-change-giveaway-and-more/entry 1

  84. Amy Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    I blogged you! http://www.kidazy.com/contests/grounds-for-change-giveaway-and-more/
    entry 2

  85. Tania Reuben Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    How cool. I still feel like I don’t really understand the ins & outs of Stumble… I’m so glad you found me there!

  86. checkers Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    subscribed

  87. checkers Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Sumatra Telong origins coffee.

  88. checkers Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    tweeted- http://twitter.com/checkkers/status/5628441804

  89. heatherzilla Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I subscribe.

  90. heatherzilla Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    I follow @purenaturaldiva & @grounds4change on twitter.@heatherzilla8

  91. chani Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    suscriber

  92. chani Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    I’d love to try the equinox blend.

  93. heatherzilla Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    I tweeted:http://twitter.com/heatherzilla8/statuses/5629833695

  94. Charity Lyman Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    I am a subscriber already:)

  95. Charity Lyman Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    I would love to try their Holiday 2009. Sounds just lovely:)

  96. Angela Winesburg Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I became a subscriber, thanks!

  97. Kate Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    The Nordic blend looks really good! Thanks for the contest.

  98. Gianna Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Nordic Blend :)

  99. Veronica Garrett Says:
    November 12th, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Vienna Roast Blend is my favorite blend.