Our Story so far ...
Farm to cup and back again
Whether its through our farm direct coffees, doing mutually beneficial trade direct with coffee farms year on year, or the social projects in coffee growing nations, we aspire to have a social footprint that lasts a lot longer than the coffee we all enjoy drinking.
We are committed to doing business differently.
From day one we have always believed in giving back and this page captures briefly the history and projects of Ethical Addictions.
The links on this page will take you to more in depth articles on our journal pages. For more of an overview of who we are and what we do check out our explore page. Alternatively get in touch via our contact page or give us a call.
2006
Ethical Addictions is born
Circumstances collide, opportunities open up and two friends buy half a tonne of coffee to see if they can make a difference, and make a business…
2007
Farm Direct #1 Machare Farm Tanzania
Our first visit to the Machare Farm that started a relationship that still exists today.
2008
First Project Complete
Support for our first project; Hydro electric power into Orera Village (near the Machare farm) means light into every home.
2009
Farm Direct #2 Mweka Villages
Mweka is a collection of small villages, including Orera and Manoshi, located on the slopes Mount Kilimanjaro.
New Stoves
Installing new stoves transforms the health and family life of the Orera villagers homes. Each stove will also save half a ton of carbon a year.
2010
Farm Direct #3 Olá Brazil
A new direct trade relationship established with the Caixeta Family farm in Central Brazil. Wonderful coffee and wonderful people.
2011
Continued Development
in Orera village, Tanzania. Help for farmers buying land and equipment.
2012
Project Pulpery
More help with materials to build the central pulpery unit for community work and coffee processing to add value to Orera villagers crop.
2013
Orphans in Uganda
Supporting orphans in Uganda through life skills and vocational training opportunities.
2014
Tree Planting
Tree planting projects to help with reforestation and soil erosion.
2015
Farm Direct #4 Cameroon Boyo
A new relationship was formed with farmer Matti Foncha from the Boyo Hills.
UK Social Projects
Sponsoring UK social projects with funding and equipment.
2016
Water Pipe Project
Water project to pipe water into a village supplying 100 families who have never had clean running water before. Life-changing!!
2017
Farm Direct #5 Jacutinga
Our first visit to the Jacutinga Community, Brazil Farm Direct #5 Jacutinga.
Project Maji
The last water project went so well that we funded another water pipe installation in another village near the Machare farm.
2018
Feeding Kids in Uganda
We partnered with a primary school to help with their feeding project in Kigulya, Uganda.
2019
New Weighing Scale
Purchasing weighing scales and getting them calibrated by the government the Mweka villagers have the right tools for their work and keep more of their income in the village.
New Raised Beds
Funding raised beds for drying coffee in Jacuntinga community in Brazil, to invest in their work to continue producing exceptional coffee.
Tree Planting ~ Nykaweri Forest, Kenya
We helped fund a conservancy with wardens to protect deforestation for charcoal and crops, in partnership with other organisations and a local Maasi tribe.
2020
Global Pandemic
For the first time ever, head bean Ian, is unable to visit farms due to Covid-19.
2021
School Fees Paid
The Orera village had a very low harvest due to climate change. EA stepped in to ensure the children didn’t miss out on education despite limited income for families.
2022
First visit to Colombia
After 2 years Ian & Jack were finally able to visit Colombia! Exciting first steps were made connecting with farmers with like minded principles.
Farm Visits Brazil
Ian caught up with good friends as well as being introduced to new farmers who we are looking forward to tasting their first crop later this year!
Tree Planting
The guys we partner with in Colombia have planted indigenous trees on our behalf to help the local environment through the agroforestry team at Biomma.
2023
More Tree Planting
We wanted to offset our carbon footprint for the recent trip to South America and were delighted to find a micro project in Kenya that directly supports a small on-the-ground project planting trees. This is a win-win for us as we strive to make a tangible impact for people and planet.