steeped with a great purpose
Cause Coffee
Every great cup, steeped with great purpose.
We have raised over $650,000 and counting…
For us, coffee is more than just a drink - it's a tool for change. We bring people together and spark positive change with our Cause coffees, and we're honored to work with partners who share our commitment to making a difference in the world. We invite you to join us in this mission - one cup of coffee at a time.
We’re making an important change to how we share our coffees with you. We’ll be shortening the number of packaged coffees we offer, allowing us to focus on the blends and origins we can source consistently, roast with excellence, and deliver at their very best.
This means saying goodbye to a few long‑time favorites, including some of our beloved Cause Coffees.
While these coffees will no longer be available in retail packaging, our commitment to the causes and communities they support remains as strong as ever.
In some cases, we will continue to support these causes through private label collaborations. We encourage you to visit their websites and sign up for their newsletters to continue your support directly.
Featured Cause:
SongBird
Certified "Bird Friendly" by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center as grown in the shade for the richest flavor, certified organic, certified GMO-free, and promoting naturally healthy soil. This is the hardest certification to get because it is traced from the farms through the roasting and packaging. You reap the rewards in your cup!
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We proudly partner with the ABA to support habitat protection, education and advocacy for migratory birds, which depend on shade-grown coffee farms around the world. These coffees have been grown on small farms certified Bird-Friendly by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, the gold standard for shade-grown, organic coffees.
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Created by Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Bee Bold Alliance is a network of conservationists and citizen scientists, gardeners and farmers, activists, artists, tribal leaders, and educators who support pollinators, and those working to ensure their survival and well-being.
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For years, your morning brew helped fuel wild horse advocacy through our partnership with the American Wild Horse Campaign.
As we simplify our offerings, this medium roast is no longer available.
Suggested Replacements:
Paul’s Blend – A balanced, purpose-driven roast honoring our founder’s vision.
Songbird Nicaraguan - Sourced from the same Nicaraguan roots, this medium roast not only delivers a smooth and balanced cup, but also helps protect critical bird habitats through our Songbird Coffee program.
To continue supporting wild horses, visit:
Americanwildhorsecampaign.org
Since 2017, this smooth and meaningful decaf helped fund essential care for baby rhinos in need.
Thank you for choosing coffee that cares.
Try these ethically sourced decaf options:
• Royal Decaf – Water-processed and full of flavor.
• Songbird Decaf – A smooth cup that supports migratory bird conservation.
To continue supporting rhino conservation, visit:
Babyrhinorescue.org
The mission of Baby Rhino Rescue is to provide support to the orphaned baby rhinos that are left behind in the wake of poaching.
We strongly believe that by working together we can save rhinos from extinction. Learn more about Baby Rhino Rescue. Since 2017 we have raised $3,959.26 and counting...
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Mara Elephant Project (MEP, est. 2011) protects elephants and their habitats across the Greater Mara Ecosystem in Kenya, one of the last wildlife refuges on Earth. When poaching emerged as a threat, MEP and Kenya Wildlife Service took action to successfully combat it.
this light roast honored the Mara’s sunlit savannas and helped safeguard the elephants who roam them.
Try These Alternatives:
- Kenya Peaberry - Grown in East Africa, just like the Mara’s elephants.
- Songbird Guatemalan- Organic, high-grown, and deeply flavorful while supporting biodiversity at origin.
To continue supporting elephant protection and coexistence, visit:Maraelephantproject.org.
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Your purchase helped protect scenic landscapes, salmon streams, and hiking trails across Mendocino County.
Try these alternatives:
Paul’s Blend, Medium Roast: A bold, rich, Fair Trade Organic coffee created in honor of our co-founder and dedicated to purpose-driven roasting.
Songbird Nicaraguan – Organic, bird-friendly, and full of purpose.
To keep supporting conservation in Mendocino County, visit:
Mendocinolandtrust.org
Save the Redwoods
With a smooth, balanced flavor and a powerful mission, this coffee supported land restoration and stewardship on the Mendocino Coast.
Looking for a meaningful medium roast?
Paul’s Blend- Medium Roast: A bold, rich, Fair Trade Organic coffee created in honor of our co-founder and dedicated to purpose-driven roasting.
Songbird Nicaraguan – Organic, Fair Trade, and bird-friendly coffee that helps protect tropical ecosystems.
Learn how you can support the forest: MendocinoTrailStewards.org
This smooth, medium-bodied roast honored Mendocino’s most iconic lighthouse—and helped support educational programming and preservation efforts for future generations.
Suggested Replacements:
Paul’s Blend – Balanced and flavorful, with a legacy all its own.
Songbird Nicaraguan – Organic and bird-friendly, supporting habitat protection.
The mission continues—and so can your support, visit:
Pointcabrillo.org
Our Save Our Wolves coffee was created to support wolf conservation and raise awareness for these vital keystone species. As we evolve our lineup to focus on core coffees with strong, year-round availability, the heart of the mission—and the flavor you love—lives on.
For a direct replacement, we recommend:
Paul’s Blend—a bold, rich medium-dark roast that’s also Fair Trade Organic, crafted in honor of our co-founder and deeply rooted in our commitment to purpose-driven coffee.
For another cause coffee, try this:
Songbird Nicaraguan. This medium roast protects bird habitat across Central America and is part of our long-standing Songbird Coffee program.
If you're looking to continue supporting Defenders of Wildlife directly, we encourage you to shop their official store or donate at:
Defenders.org
Which ever one you choose, you’re continuing a tradition of impact with every cup. Thank you for helping us use coffee as a force for good—for wolves, birds, people, and planet.
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