WELCOME TO
LESSONS IN COFFEE
Change Please believes you shouldn’t have to sacrifice taste to help give back and our coffee has won multiple awards, including nine highly coveted ‘Great Taste Awards’. We pride ourselves on working with the most sustainable farms and distrubutors, ensuring our coffee not only provides impact here but also at origin.
Lessons in coffee offers you the chance to explore the world of specialty coffee through our in-depth guides, from understanding the journey of coffee and discovering the farms our coffee comes from, to mastering various brewing methods.
IT ALL STARTS WITH A CUP OF COFFEE
BREW GUIDES
Whether you're a seasoned barista or just beginning your journey into the world of coffee, making your daily cup of coffee shouldn't be rocket science.
You can find three of our barista's favourite brew methods in the simple guides below, equipting you with the knowledge and skills needed to brew an exceptional cup of Change Please coffee at home.
Our dedication to sustainability begins with the incredible farmers who grow the coffee beans that make up each cup of Change Please coffee. We work closely to support ethical practices that prioritise environmental conservation and social impact at origin. Join us as we explore the rich stories of the farms that provide our coffee and the positive impact of choosing sustainable coffee for both the farmers and our planet.
TANZANIA
We source our coffee from "Mbili Twiga," which translates to "two giraffes." The name highlights the unity and collaboration within the co-operative. The region primarily cultivates Bourbon and Kent coffee varieties, both known for their excellent flavour profiles and drought tolerance. We take pride in sourcing high-quality coffee from this historic and vibrant region.
The farms that are part of this co-operative partnership are KARATU and MAKIIDI RCS. Farms which during peak season will see employment for around 500 workers from the area. Alongside coffee, MAKIIDI RCS also grows cash crops and in some areas, chameleons are looked to to provide predation for the Antiestia bug, which makes holes in the coffee and can spoilt the beans.
BRAZIL
Deterra was the 1st farm in Brazil to be certified Rainforest Alliance and the
1st farm in the world to receive level A certification from Rainforest Alliance.
They currently have over 3,000 hectares (almost the size of 4,000 football pitches) of land preserved for environmental conservation. Within this, they have just finished installing their own reservoir which will irrigate 100% of the farm by 2030. They have a solar farm on their land which produces enough electricity to power 120 homes in the local area and they have their own nursery where they are planting native trees to create wildlife corridors.
Beyond sustainabile solutions, Deterra are pioneers in coffee innovation, designing equipment to process and sort the coffee in a more sustainable and efficient way.
