Today, I’ve got a coconut mocha frappe recipe and a story about a Fair Trade farmer, his Fair Trade ingredients, and a huge giveaway of, you guessed it, fair trade goodies!
Today I want to introduce you to Olga by sharing her story, what she does, and how the Fair Trade movement has made her life 100% better!
Olga Quevedo Castro, 36, from Imuris, Sonora, has been working for four years at Wholesum Harvest and is currently the supervisor for the nursery and primary school that cares for children of employees. Olga is also the president of the ten-person Fair Trade council, an assembly of employees elected by employees who lead decision-making processes concerning the use of funds allocated by Fair Trade USA for all workers.
“There are absolutely no negatives from the Fair Trade program as all the extra earnings only benefit the workers.” – Olga
Today, thanks to the power of Fair Trade, I’m sharing with you her story and how you can help by just purchasing Fair Trade products like your daily coffee, your kid’s chocolate snacks, and more!
When I created this recipe, I thought about Olga working in Mexico and all I wanted to do was call her up and invite her over to drink this Coconut Mocha Frappe. I’d describe it to her in Spanish – “Es una batida a base de leche de coco, chocolate, canela, hielo – es bien refrescante en las trades calientes!”
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Equator Coffees & Teas (@equatorcoffees) A complex blend of flavors, the Mocha Java hails tastes from Ecuador, Ethiopia and Sumatra. With flavors of aged wood, fruit, bittersweet chocolate and spice, this aromatic Fair Trade Certified coffee blend will unfold more and more with each sip. Now get brewin’!
Lake Champlain Unsweetened Cocoa (@LCChocolates): Create your next kitchen masterpiece with this organic, Fair Trade Certified cocoa! Ideal for baking brownies and cakes, cooking up molés, and concocting delicious hot chocolate. It was even named best Dutch-process cocoa by Real Simple!
Dang Foods (@DangFoods) Many cultures around the world have been enjoying coconuts for generations. These crunchy toasted coconut chips are coated with Fair Trade Certified dark chocolate – making them the perfect snack that provides loads of energy! Grab a handful and try them out – we’re sure you’ll be thinking Dang that’s good!
Frontier Natural Products Co-op (@FrontierCoop) This Fair Trade Certified, organic Ceylon cinnamon, also known as “true cinnamon,” has a subtly more delicate and sweet flavor than the more common cassia cinnamon. Use to flavor cookies, cakes, stewed fruits, puddings, and breads – as well as curries, sauces, and vegetable dishes. The cooking possibilities are endless!
I hope you enjoy this coconut mocha frappe!
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup brewed coffee, chilled
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup heavy cream, whipped
- ¼ cup Dang Toasted Crunchy Coated Coconut Chips Dark Chocolate
- Blend the ice, whole & coconut milk, coffee, cocoa, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together until delicious.
- In a small bowl, whip the cream to medium peaks.
- Serve coconut mocha frappe in glasses, top with a dollop of whipped cream, cinnamon, and chocolate coconut chips.
Disclaimer: I received Fair Trade products to develop this recipe, but was under no obligation to post. I try to purchase Fair Trade goods as much as possible, because the movement is near and dear to my heart. hope this inspires you to shop around and shop Fair Trade!
Lots of fair trade items in our pantry — and always coffee.
I buy Fair Trade coffee!
I buy fair trade. I love Divine Chocolate.
I do buy fair trade products. One of my favorites is Dean’s Beans coffee.
I buy as many fair trade items as I can….coffee, gluten-free flour, chocolate, etc. Also, love the Dang chips! Yum!
I would like to buy more fair trade products but the stores in my town barely have any organic products, much less a focus on fair trade. I do try to buy direct as much as possible at the farmers markets or straight from local ranches.
I do buy Fair Trade already like Green Mountain Coffee Wild Mountain Blueberry and Chocolate Coconut Chew Larabars.
I do buy Fair Trade and like everything I’ve had so far. I’d love to try barkTHINS–can’t wait to try them!
I buy fair trade whenever I can, I look for the markings on the label
I buy fair trade when I can, and one of my favorites is Larabar bars.
There’s a fair trade coffee that I buy when I can find it.
I Do, when I can. I usually try and always buy fair trade coffee and chocolate though.
I always look for fair trade coffee (and chocolate) products. Fair Trade really is a community effort and has a positive impact on the community where goods are coming from. It also aids in sustainability and improves the lives of producers. I tend to buy fair trade coffee at Trader Joes because I think they have the best quality for the price. However, a local coffee shop where I live (Boston), JP Licks, offers great Fair Trade (and organic) coffee at a slightly higher price.
Yes I purchase Fair Trade products. One of my favorites is the match chai minttea from Tea Forte.
Fair trade coffee is good
I buy Green Mountain Fair Trade coffee and I look for other products, especially chocolate products that are fair trade.
I noticed it on my coffee. I will start paying attention and support those companies
If I see Fair Trade on products and have a good choice, I will go with Fair Trade product. Haven’t seen much yet, though.
I do look for the logo on packaging. It’s on my coffee for sure!
i’m not familiar with Fair Trade but I would be interested in any if their baking items.
i’m not familiar with Fair Trade but I would be interested in any if their baking items.
I love to pass out Fair Trade Chocolate for Halloween.
I always try to buy fair trade!
Not yet.
I have purchased fair trade chocolate and coffee in the past. Our local stores don’t carry many fair trade products, but I do like the ones I have tried.
I buy Fair Trade coffee and Tea
I try to, especially coffee!
Two of my favorite fair trade products are Numi teas and Alter Eco dark chocolates.
I have never purchased fair trade but would be willing to do so on anything they sell
Fair trade coffee is something we try to buy.
I love the Larabar bars! Being in the middle of a cornfield makes it a bit harder to get fair trade products, but having a child that majored in this type of thing means that I’m on the lookout for them, though! We’re getting there!
Yes, I buy fair trade chocolate and coffee.
I have a local coffee shop that only features fair trade coffee. It is the best coffee out there and you can feel great about supporting a wonderful cause!
I do not currently buy fair trade, but would like to try the coffee.
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Looks scrumptious! I love discovering things I already buy are Fair Trade – and I love discovering new sustainable products!
I would love to buy fair trade as I have ventured down the organic food process, I would also like to protect our environment with Fair trade products!