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Coolest Coffee Sites Ever
This is a list of coffee sites that we love. It's a compilation of the coolest, most unique, most amazing coffee websites we've ever seen. Email luvcoffeemakers@thecoffeemakerstore.com if you think we should add another!
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CoffeeKids.org
Why They're Cool: They are dedicated to coffee farmers and their families. They work to provide a sustainable living for coffee farmers, who at current prices, could never provide for their families with coffee alone.
2). 
Delocator.net
Why They're Cool: They keep a growing list of local, independently owned coffee shops across America. They're the perfect alternative to corporate coffee chains.
3). 
CoffeeCupNews.org
Why They're Cool: Anyone who's seen one of Jason Coffee's (yes, his last name is Coffee) coffee reviews knows how passionate he is about coffee. He regularly reviews different coffee blends and roasts and is a coffee celebrity, boasting 200,000 followers on Twitter.
4). 
GimmeCoffee.com
Why They're Cool: They have an awesome website design and are committed to shade grown, rainforest friendly, fair trade, organic coffee. In fact, you can find out info like sustainability certifications, farm location, farm name, taste type for each of their blends. It's really informative.
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EthicalBean.com
Why They're Cool: They also have a clean, minimalistic website and are dedicated to sustainable, organic, fair trade, and shade grown coffee. They even created an awesome iPhone app that lets you scan the barcode on their packaging that contains the "unique story of your coffee–from where it was grown and who picked it, to cupping, scoring and roasting information."
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BuyWellCoffee.com
Why They're Cool: We also love their committment to 100% organic and certified fair trade coffee. Their goal mission is to ensure a livable wage for coffee growers and to support sustainable agriculture.
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CoffeeHabitat.com
Why They're Cool: This site is dedicated to researching the connection between coffee and the environment. They are THE resource for all things related to organic and sustainable coffee.
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DoiChaangCoffee.com
Why They're Cool: They are so unique. They are a small community of coffee farmers (about 800) in the "elephant mountains" of Thailand who grew frustrated selling their high quality beans for low prices to coffee dealers who would blend them with other inferior coffee beans. They established themselves as independent successful coffee producers building their own processing plants, drying facilities and storage warehouses.
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PureBlackShine.com
Why They're Cool: Coffee is a drug for most of us, but these guys take it to whole 'nother level. When we saw this site, we were just blown away. Check them out, if for no other reason than to feeling like a seedy character trafficking drugs in the criminal underworld.
10). 
MethCoffee.com
Why They're Cool: Founded by a group of comedians, artists, and rebels, these guys have made some real waves. According to their website "Meth Coffee—the original medicinal coffee ratio for gyrotonic stimulation... I am warning you, this is powerful shit. If you're just trying it for the first time, don't throw back five cups like regular coffee. Ease into it. Have a little. Feel the rush, the euphoria, the smooth-edged high. Then go for more." Their site is really slick too.
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BeanAndBody.com
Why They're Cool: This innovative company is carving out a new niche, "“coffee re-imagined for health-conscious consumers”. these canned coffees are all-natural, Rainforest Alliance Certified, and tout the health benefits of coffee, which include reducing risk of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimers, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. They contain green tea, healthy herbs, and superfruit extracts. They’re beautifully packaged and have catchy names like MarTEANi, Energy, and Rescue.
12). 
GoCoffeeGo.com
Why They're Cool: This quirky, and dare we say, cute website makes it fun to buy coffee online. After searching and secretly ordering fresh roasted coffee beans from every roaster with coffee for sale they could find, they bring the hottest award-winning artisan coffee roasters all together on one fun site.
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BourbonCoffee.com
Why They're Cool: Bourbon is the first specialty coffee brand to originate from Africa. In addition to top notch coffee, they promote economic development and sustainable coffee farming.
14). 
BocaJava.com
Why They're Cool: This gourmet coffee company does a lot of reputable charity work. They're also one of the leading coffee companies online.
15). 
TraceableCoffee.com
Why They're Cool: They offer a unique system linking
end-consumers directly with coffee producers and is run by a global cooperative of coffee farmers from Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico and
Ethiopia. Their technology lets coffee farmers tell their own stories to
consumers.
16). 
Sprudge.com
Why They're Cool: Like they say, they're the world's most trusted coffee tabloid. They've got tons of coffee news, videos, articles, and event listings.
17). 
DailyShotofCoffee.com
Why They're Cool: This a down to earth coffee blog geared towards the average coffee drinker, not professional baristas and coffee aficianados. They do reviews of coffee, cafes, and coffee related items.
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CoffeeNate.com
Why They're Cool: CoffeeNate.com is a really cool video blog providing quick and informative coffee videos. Their easy to watch segments teach you how to make espresso, roast your own coffee, research coffee equipment, etc.
19). 
CounterCultureCoffee.com
Why They're Cool: They cultivate relationships with coffee farmers themselves, partnering with the farms and cultures
that create those coffees. They pride themselves on carrying the best hand-crafted coffees in the world.
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