This video by Dan Slack shows the coffee shipping process and the Panama Canal used by the Rogers Family Coffee Company. Fair direct trade” means that all our coffee is purchased directly from farmers we know personally at prices that will sustain both a high quality of life for the farmer, coop members, and for workers on the farms far into … Continue reading
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For over 33 years we've perfected the art of growing and roasting coffee. We are proud to own and operate Coffee Farms in Mexico, Panama and Rwanda. Our shade grown and organic coffee beans ensure that our coffee is the best tasting product we have found. Once we get the beans, we roast our coffee slowly and carefully using our exclusive varying temperature/airflow process - a mix of artisan roasting and scientific excellence. Finally, we lock the coffees' freshness right away as we seal the roasted coffee away from the harmful effects of the air within minutes of roasting.ROGERS FAMILY COMPANY
We decided the best corporate brand name for our company was simply, Rogers Family Company. We feel the word “Family” extends to the farmers around the world that supply our coffee and tea, to our employees and our valued customers. We're dedicated to offering the best product possible at the best value. We have a "no compromise" philosophy and a guarantee that you'll love our products or your money back. We are also dedicated to improve the quality of life and environment of our employees, farmers, customers or wherever we do business.
There are over 20 different types of coffee plants, but only two of them are prevalent and commonly used in commercial grade coffees. Robusta and Arabica coffee beans are a staple to many coffee consumers in the United States. Is there any real difference? Is one better than the other? Here at Rogers Family Coffee, we believe the answer is … Continue reading
Community Aid for Finca Santa Maria de Ostuma, Nicaragua. Background: Finca Santa Maria de Ostuma is a large and well-known, old farm in the Matagalpa area of Nicaragua. In 2010, we spent $18,341 on school supplies, new worker bathrooms, and a new worker cooking area. In 2009, we spent $25,000 on a new bathroom complex. In 2008, we spent $20,000 … Continue reading
According to an article in the New England Journal of Medicine coffee drinkers have a slightly lower risk of death than others. Here is a quote from the USA Today Article covering the story. Coffee drinkers also were a little less likely to die from specific causes: heart disease, respiratory problems, strokes, injuries and accidents, diabetes and infections. Coffee offered … Continue reading
Review of the Coffee Farm Worker conditions and the efforts of the Rogers Family Coffee Company to make a difference. We strive to break the cycle of poverty that exists in coffee communities and to improve the education, housing, health, and sanitary conditions for workers and their families on every farm where we do business. We also provide agricultural assistance … Continue reading
When researching natural fertilizer methods we discovered Terra Preta. Terra Preta organic fertilizing is a method of creating very dark rich soils that are overflowing with carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus. Researchers have claimed it can increase crop yields by more than 300% and it is a carbon neutral or negative source for fertilizer.
The Organic Coffee Co. Cafe to Open April 19 at City College of San Franciscos Downtown Campus and to Feature The Rogers Family Co. 100% Organic Socially Responsible Coffee. Purchases support the Rogers Family Co. Coffee Community Aid program that helps workers/protects the environment at coffee farm communities throughout Latin America. SAN FRANCISCO/SAN LEANDRO, CALIF. (April 19, … Continue reading
In a review of our San Francisco bay “OneCup” French Roast Coffee singleservecoffee.com rated it with an overall rating of 98 – Excellent and said they were “totally floored” and that they were “gob-smacked & pretty near speechless to the point where we’re considering using this as one of our go-to MORNING coffees.”. Here is an excerpt from the review you … Continue reading
Here at Rogers Family Company, we all count ourselves lucky to have a Mom away from home in Barbara Rogers. Not only is she the Executive Vice President and an original co-founder, she is Mom to her four children and everyone else at Rogers Family Company as well as grandma to a host of grandchildren. We recently sat down with … Continue reading
