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Poulsbo, Washington · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Grounds for Change Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
Visit Grounds for Change Coffee's site Grounds for Change is a mission-driven roaster based in Washington that specializes in 100% fair trade and organic coffee. The company prioritizes environmental sustainability through carbon-free operations and long-term, transparent relationships with smallholder farming cooperatives. They operate as a family-owned business and a Certified B Corporation.
Ownership
Grounds for Change is an independent, family-owned and operated coffee roasting business.
Founded
2003
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is widely recognized for its unwavering commitment to 100% fair trade, organic, and carbon-free coffee. They are a Certified B Corporation and a member of 1% for the Planet, focusing on long-term partnerships with smallholder coffee cooperatives.
Sourcing countries
Peru · Ethiopia · Nicaragua
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources its coffee exclusively from fair trade organic cooperatives. While they emphasize long-standing relationships with specific producer groups and cooperatives, they generally market their coffees by country or region rather than naming individual farms or specific washing stations on their product pages.
Notable coffees
- — Peru Cafe Femenino
- — Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
- — Nicaragua Miraflor
- — Dolce Espresso
- — Nordic Blend
- — Classic Espresso Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand emphasizes long-term relationships with cooperatives, specific farm-level data for every single-origin offering is not explicitly detailed on their public product pages.