November 23, 2024

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Review & Giveaway: Big City Coffee

Review & Giveaway: Big City Coffee
by 174 Comments on Review & Giveaway: Big City Coffee


I am a coffee fiend. I always enjoy a few cups of joe during the day, and I adore everything about it – I think a morning without coffee is a sad morning indeed. And if you love coffee as much as I do, you are in luck – because one lucky Contest Corner reader will win a 12oz bag of Chickadee Brand coffee from Big City Coffee!

What is Big City Coffee?

According to the “About Us” section of their website, “Big City Coffee imports, roasts and distributes Certified Organic, Fair Trade and Ethically Sourced gourmet coffee from small estates, owner-managed farms and co-ops from fine coffee-growing regions around the world.”

My Take:

I decided to review the Tiki Club Organic Island Blend Coffee, because it’s described as having a “heady bouquet, chocolaty finish and classic hints of spice and caramel.” That sounded right up my alley!
When the coffee arrived, I opened the bag and was greeted by a wonderful aroma. I love the smell of coffee – if it were a perfume, I might just wear it. I enjoyed the scent for a while, then went about the business of brewing it. After I poured my first cup, I added some half and half and took my first sip. Mmmmm.
This is a perfect blend for my tastes. It’s so smooth and has a wonderful flavor – you know when you get a cup of coffee that’s just right, and isn’t too strong or too weak? Well, I had that moment of coffee Nirvana and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ve served it to two other people so far, and it’s gone over well with everyone.

Another thing I love about this coffee is that it is Fair Trade Certified. This means that stringent guidelines were met regarding the conditions of the workers producing this coffee, including fair wages, fair labor conditions, sustainability, and so much more. It is also certified USDA Organic. Buying fair trade products is really important to me, because it enables me to support ethical practices with my grocery purchases – so I love that Big City Coffee supports this also.

Win it!

One lucky reader will win a 12oz bag of Chickadee Brand coffee! Big City Coffee describe this as “Traditional New Orleans roast with chickory. Delicate undertones of chocolate and pecan give this organic gourmet coffee a luxurious body and delightful aroma.” Sounds delicious!

Here’s how to enter:

1. For your first entry, check out Big City Coffee and tell me another coffee that you’d love to try!

This step is required to qualify for the drawing. Be sure to leave an email address with your comment, so that I may notify you in the event that you are the lucky winner!

Want extra entries? Do any of the following, and leave a separate comment for each one:

2. Visit the Transfair USA Fair Trade website, and leave a comment mentioning something that you learned.
3. Write a post on your blog linking to this giveaway and Big City Coffee. Then come back here and leave me the link!
4. Write about this on Twitter, then come back and leave me the link to your tweet!
5. Subscribe to my blog updates by entering your email into the “Subscribe” box in the sidebar. Then come back and leave me the email you subscribed with!
6. Become a follower of my blog by clicking the “Follow” button in my sidebar! Then come back here and let me know in a separate comment!
7. Post my button on your website – just copy and paste the following code, and let me know where you put it:


Rules, regulations, and other important stuff: Giveaway ends on June 24th at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen the following day via Random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond to my notification email, or a new winner will be chosen in their place. Giveaway is open to residents of the contiguous United States and APO addresses.

174 thoughts on “Review & Giveaway: Big City Coffee”

  4. I learned that:
    Fair Trade principles include:
    * Fair prices
    * Fair labor conditions
    * Direct trade
    * Democratic and transparent organizations
    * Community development
    * Environmental sustainability
    I think all companies should follow these princiles.

  7. I would love to try HiFi Roasted Whole Bean Coffee!
    Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

  9. I’d like to try the HiFi Organic Gourmet Coffee Portion Pack.

    dangotmail AT yahoo DOT com

  13. I would like to try the PanAltura Panama Estate Roasted Whole Bean Coffee. I love trying new coffees!

  16. The HiFi Roasted Whole Bean Coffee sounds great!!

    annemarie562000(at)yahoo(dot)com

  20. I learned that fair Trade Certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace.

  21. I love coffee! I’d like to try the Wolfgang Puck Fair Trade Organic South Pacific Blend.

  22. My husband would love to try the Big City Organic Whole Bean Roast coffee.

    mercsmercado at yahoo dot com

  24. I would love to try the PanAltura Panama Estate Portion Pack!
    Thanks
    Sarah
    believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

  36. I learned that Fair Trade principles include fair prices and fair labor conditions.

  39. I think I’d like to try the HiFi Roasted Whole Bean Coffee, that sounds interesting to me.

    Thanks for the contest!

    bookworm1414 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  41. Fair labor conditions: Workers on Fair Trade farms enjoy freedom of association, safe working conditions, and living wages. Forced child labor is strictly prohibited.

  44. I think I have tried the PanAltura Panama Estate coffee before, and it was very good. I would love some more.

    Thanks!

  48. I would love to try the PanAltura Panama Estate Roasted Whole Bean Coffee–sounds yummy! Thank you for the contest!

    AmberRose95{at}gmail.com

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