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Hochstetler’s Country Store – New Retail Location in Seneca, SC

Those of you in the Clemson, SC area can now rejoice – your wait is over!  We are thrilled to welcome Hochstetler’s Country Store as the newest retailer of our beloved Elevation coffee.  We appreciate the Hochstetler family's passion for the vision and mission of...

Brother’s Pizza – A Partner for Change in Howard, PA

We are happy to announce our latest retail partner located in your own backyard! Brother's Pizza of Howard (Howard, PA) just joined our growing family of retailers!  Located a short drive from Penn State University, this bank turned pizza shop is a popular dining...

“Cup of Coffee a Day…” — Bringing Joy and Comfort to Your Daily Routine

"A coffee a day keeps the grumpies at bay!" Or at least, that's what many of us coffee drinkers like to believe. There's just something about that warm, comforting cup of joe that seems to make everything better. Whether you're a die-hard espresso fan or prefer a...

Honduras — A Nation Still Rebuilding After Devastation

Nearly two years after back-to-back hurricanes pulverize Honduras, many rural farming communities are still working to rebuild – and we are helping.

Fredy Rápalo – Meet the Farmer Who Grows the Best Coffee

As a third-generation coffee farmer in the rural mountains of western Honduras, Fredy Rápalo has held true to a long-standing family tradition of agriculture – the fields he works today once belonged to his father.  Fredy is our exclusive grower of Elevation coffee,...

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Direct Trade vs. Fair Trade Coffee: Understanding the Differences and Making Ethical Choices

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Millions of people start their day with a cup of coffee, and the industry that produces it...

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Where Magic Happens | How We Package Coffee At Melton Trading Co.

Where Magic Happens | How We Package Coffee At Melton Trading Co.

https://youtu.be/Pr2mKrXVd40 After making the journey from western Honduras to the United States and being roasted in small batches to ensure optimum quality, our coffee (we'd venture to say the world's best coffee) is carefully packaged and shipped to you. Have you ever wanted to see how we package that delicious bag of aromatic Elevation coffee?  Melton Trading Co. founder Daniel Melton gives...

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Melton Trading Co. Moves Into New Facility

Melton Trading Co. Moves Into New Facility

From selling a few pounds of coffee carried in suitcases to family and friends, to importing and distributing [literally] tons of coffee across the US, we had no idea where this exciting journey would take us.  Through it all, we have done our best to maintain a low overhead and live by the same ethical principles which our coffee stands for. That is why we are so excited to be nearing the...

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Fredy Rápalo – Meet the Farmer Who Grows the Best Coffee

Fredy Rápalo – Meet the Farmer Who Grows the Best Coffee

As a third-generation coffee farmer in the rural mountains of western Honduras, Fredy Rápalo has held true to a long-standing family tradition of agriculture – the fields he works today once belonged to his father.  Fredy is our exclusive grower of Elevation coffee, and, frankly, we couldn't be in better hands. Few people are more passionate about their craft than this man, and it shows in every...

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