42 Days Coffee

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Imagine savoring a cup of Ethiopia Sidamo light roast coffee, where each sip unfolds like a journey through a vibrant landscape of flavors. This natural process coffee, sun-dried on raised beds, embodies the essence of Ethiopian terroir and craftsmanship.

As you take your first sip, delicate floral notes dance on your palate, reminiscent of vanilla orchids in full bloom. These ethereal flavors are complemented by hints of wildberry, adding a playful sweetness that balances perfectly with the coffee's natural acidity.

The sun-drying process on raised beds enhances the coffee's complexity, allowing its nuanced flavors to develop slowly and naturally. This meticulous method preserves the beans' intrinsic qualities, resulting in a cup that is both aromatic and full-bodied.

Ethiopia Sidamo light roast natural process coffee is not just a beverage; it's a sensory experience that transports you to the sun-drenched highlands of Ethiopia. With every sip, you discover new layers of flavor and aroma, making each moment of indulgence truly memorable.

What Makes Us Different

42 Days Coffee was co-founded by Rodney V. Thompson, a proud Life Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, whose motto is "Culture For Service and Service For Humanity," and Dr. Crysta A. Meekins, a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, whose motto is "Community Conscious, Action-Oriented."

As avid coffee aficionados, we consumed coffee daily but had never considered how it arrived at our kitchen tables. Upon researching the coffee industry, we were shocked to discover that the farmers performing the most challenging tasks were often living in poverty due to inadequate compensation.

We are deeply concerned about the maternal health crisis in the United States, which has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations. Studies revealed that most of these deaths could have been prevented with adequate care during and after pregnancy. Tragically, nearly 95% of maternal deaths occur in low-to-moderate income communities.

Our motto at 42 Days Coffee is to be the change you want to see. Reflecting our commitment to service and community, we partner with local and national maternal health organizations, pledging 10% of our profits to support those improving maternal health outcomes.

By choosing 42 Days Coffee, you’re not only aiding farmers who have been historically mistreated, but also contributing to better maternal health experiences in marginalized communities.

In our everyday buying decisions, we have the power to be part of the solution rather than the problem. By sourcing exclusively from Fairtrade-certified farmers, we at 42 Days Coffee choose to be part of the solution.

We invite you to join us on this meaningful journey.

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In doing so, you save 10% off our regular prices!

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Brewing a Better Future

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries.
Deaths from suicide, drug overdoses, and other causes related to mental health and substance use issues are the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S., accounting for more than 22% of those deaths.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Sourcing

Cafe' Femenino

One of our sourcing partners is Cafe' Femenino.

The Café Femenino coffee program is one-of-a-kind ethical sourcing model committed to ending the cycle of poverty affecting women coffee farmers across the world. Café Femenino provides direct compensation to women farmers, along with the opportunity and resources to enact positive change in their communities and on their own terms.

Cafe' Femenino Coffee

Specialty vs. Commodity Coffee - Understanding the Difference

In the world of coffee, there are two distinct categories that often spark debate among enthusiasts: specialty and commodity coffee. While both serve the purpose of providing a caffeine fix, the nuances that set them apart can significantly impact the overall coffee experience. Let the world of specialty and commodity coffee to understand the key differences and why it matters.

Specialty Coffee:
- Specialty coffee is a term used to describe coffee that is sourced, roasted, and brewed with exceptional care and expertise.
- This category emphasizes quality over quantity, focusing on unique flavor profiles, ethical sourcing practices, and meticulous brewing methods.
- Examples of specialty coffee include single-origin beans, microlots, and direct trade relationships with farmers.
- Specialty coffee often comes at a higher price point due to the increased labor and attention to detail involved in the entire process.

Commodity Coffee:
- Commodity coffee, on the other hand, is mass-produced coffee that prioritizes efficiency and affordability.
- These beans are often a blend from multiple sources, roasted in large batches, and brewed using standardized methods.
- Commodity coffee tends to have a more generic taste profile, lacking the complexity and nuance found in specialty coffee.
- Price is a key driver in the commodity coffee market, with cost-effective production practices leading to lower retail prices.

Key Differences:
- Quality: Specialty coffee offers a higher quality and more unique flavor experience compared to commodity coffee.
- Transparency: Specialty coffee often provides more transparency regarding the sourcing of beans and the relationships with farmers.
- Sustainability: Specialty coffee is often associated with sustainable practices and ethical sourcing, supporting small-scale farmers and environmentally friendly processes.
- Price: While specialty coffee comes at a premium, the price reflects the care and attention that goes into every step of the production process.

Importance of Knowing the Difference:
- Understanding the distinction between specialty and commodity coffee allows consumers to make more informed choices based on their preferences and values.
- Supporting the specialty coffee industry can help promote sustainable practices, support small-scale farmers, and ensure a higher quality coffee experience.
- By opting for specialty coffee, consumers can explore a wider range of flavors, learn about different regions and varieties of beans, and appreciate the craft of coffee making.

When it comes to coffee, the choice between specialty and commodity can significantly impact your daily cup. By opting for specialty coffee, you not only treat your taste buds to a unique and flavorful experience but also support a more sustainable and ethical coffee industry.

The next time you reach for your morning brew, consider the distinction between specialty and commodity coffee and savor the difference in every sip.

Union Proagro

Since joining the Cafe' Femenino program, the women farmers of Union Proagro have increased their income, their ability to organize and their leadership opportunities-carving out leadership roles at the highest levels within their cooperative.

Cafe' Femenino Columbia Program Highlights

Since joining the Cafe' Femenino program, the women farmers of COSURCA have risen above ingrained social stigmas to become a shining example of the courage and power of women standing up together to shape a better future. When they are not harvesting world-class coffee beans, they are running a kitchen upgrade project that improves the health and safety of homes across the community.

Cafe' Femenino Mexico

Since joining the Cafe' Femenino program, the women farmers of Cesmach have increased their income, their ability to organize and their leadership opportunities-empowering them to support their families during the slow production periods brought on by coffee rust, a destructive plant disease.

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Doulas

Doulas vs. Midwives

Doulas and midwives tend to have overlapping duties. But there is a key difference: midwives provide medical care and doula's don't.

- Midwives: Their primary responsibility is to maintain the physical health of a woman and her baby throughout childbirth. Certified nurse-midwives are also trained nurses and have undergone some type of medical training.

- Doulas: Unlike midwives, doulas don't perform any medical task. Their main role is to help laboring women remain comfortable and calm using various methods, including suggesting comfort measure and optimal positions for labor and pushing.

Source: Harvard Medical School

What Others Have To Say

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- Justin Carpenter
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- James G.
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Great coffee with a smooth taste that awakens your innermost yearnings.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee

The Equipment

Make sure that your tools - from bean grinders and filters to coffee makers - are thoroughly cleaned after each use.

The Beans

Great coffee starts with great beans. The quality and flavor of your coffee is not only determined by the brewing process, but by the type of coffee you select. Country of origin, variety of bean (arabica, robusta or a blend), type of roast and texture of your grind will play a major role in the finished product.

Freshness

Purchase your coffee as soon as possible after roasting. Fresh-roasted coffee is essential to a quality cup of joe.

The Grind

If you buy whole bean coffee (which is what we recommend), always grind your beans as close to the brew time as possible. A burr or mill grinder is best because the coffee is ground to a consistent size.

Ground coffee beans start to lose flavor in as little as 20 minutes after grinding (imagine how much flavor is lost from those bags of ground coffee sitting on grocery store shelves for weeks before purchase).

The Water:

Use filtered or bottled water for your brew. Tap water tends to contain chlorine which will diminish your flavor.

The ratio of water to coffee should be 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces of water (based on individual preferences). The water temperature should be between 200 degrees fahrenheit for optimal extraction. Colder water will result in flat, under-extracted coffee, while water that is too hot will also cause a loss of quality in the taste of the coffee.

Coffee cools rapidly, depending on the container from which it is being served. Additionally, many coffee drinkers add cream or milk, which will also cool that 200 fahrenheit temperature to the preferred 140 degree temperature at which most coffee drinkers consume their beverages.

Brewing Time:

The amount of time that the water is in contact with the coffee grounds is another important flavor factor.

In a drip system, the contact time should be approximately 5 minutes. If you are making your coffee using a French Press, the contact time should be around 4 minutes. Espresso has an especially brief brew time - the coffee is in contact with the water only for about 30 seconds.

Enjoy your coffee!

Where Did Coffee Originate?

The cradle of mankind, the ancient land of Abyssinia, now called Ethiopia, is the birthplace of coffee.

Legend has it that an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi discovered coffee after he noticed that the berries from a certain tree caused his goats to be so energetic that they did not want to sleep at night.

Kaldi reported his findings to the abbot of the local monastery, who made the drink with the berries and found it kept him alert through long hours of evening prayer.

As word moved east and coffee reached the Arabian peninsula, it began the journey which would bring those beans across the globe.

How to Store Coffee

Keep bean airtight and cool

Your beans' greatest enemies are air, moisture, heat and light. To preserve your beans' fresh roasted flavor as long as possible, store them in an opaque, air-tight container at room temperature. Coffee beans can be beautiful, but avoid clear canisters which will allow light to compromise the taste of your coffee.

How are Coffee Bean Roasted

Roasting brings out the aroma and flavor that is locked inside the green coffee beans. Beans are stored green, a state in which they can be kept without loss of quality or taste. A green bean has none of the characteristics of a roasted bean -- it’s
soft and spongy to the bite and smells grassy.

Roasting causes chemical changes to take place as the
beans are rapidly brought to very high temperatures. When they reach the peak of perfection, they are quickly cooled to stop the process.
Roasted beans smell like coffee, and weigh less because the moisture has
been roasted out. They are crunchy to the bite, ready to be ground and brewed.

Once roasted, however, they should be used as quickly as possible before the fresh roast flavor begins to diminish.

It takes years of training to become an expert roaster with the ability to “read” the beans and make decisions with split-second timing. The difference between perfectly roasted coffee and a ruined batch can be a matter of seconds.

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