Higher Ground was born through the combination of a desire to produce the highest quality coffee and the hope of improving the act of doing business in today’s world. We at Higher Ground began with a few goals: With this in mind, the people at Higher Ground made the decision to roast exclusively Fair Trade, shade grown, organic coffees of specialty grade. That means that all Higher Ground coffees are grown naturally without the use of harsh chemicals and fertilizers, and they represent the very best of the world’s harvest. In addition, all our beans are grown under the forest canopy, allowing farmers to preserve ancient forests and natural habitat. Since Higher Ground only roasts Fair Trade coffees, all our beans are grown on family farms and cooperatives, so more attention goes into every bean.