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Name: Laughing Man Coffee
Rating: 5 (73 reviews)

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Flavor Profile: Tropical, Blueberry; Juicy, Rich Body - Whole Bean Only

Certifications: Organic, Fair Trade

Origin: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

Background Story: OCFCU was established in 1999, with 34 small cooperative as members, to facilitate the direct export of coffee produced by smallholder farmers. Today, it is Ethiopia's largest Fair Trade producer, with 217 primary cooperatives representing more than 200,000 farmer households.

The group has an excellent reputation for supporting its members and their communities—and for having women in prominent positions throughout the organization. Its pays 70% of its net profit back to the cooperatives, which in turn pay 70 percent of their profit to the member farmers. Farmers benefit by being paid each season thrice, allowing for greater stability.

OCFCU has constructed schools, health centers and clean water supply stations, and it also maintains a bank where member can receive pre-harvest financing and other financial services..

The co-op has been internationally recognized for its farmer support programs and advocacy for Fair Trade practices.