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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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Honduras — A Nation Still Rebuilding After Devastation

Honduras — A Nation Still Rebuilding After Devastation

Much has happened in the last two years across the globe, from worldwide pandemic to political and economic changes to wars and rumors of wars. But, for many in the country of Honduras, life has almost stood still since November 2020. Honduras is a relatively small...

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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...

That’s Karma – New Retail Location in Easely, SC

That’s Karma – New Retail Location in Easely, SC

We want to welcome That's Karma to the Melton Trading Co. family as our newest coffee retail location in Easely, SC.  Beginning Saturday, April 1st (no, this isn't a joke), customers will be able to purchase Elevation ground and whole-bean coffee in one-pound bags or...

Why our customers love Elevation coffee

Why our customers love Elevation coffee

THANK YOU for the awesome coffee and chocolate! After giving away my entire Elevation supply for Christmas, I can't wait to dig into this batch! We pride ourselves on happy customers as much as we pride ourselves on our excellent coffee.  So we're always excited when...

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,...

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