May 27, 2009
ONEbean - Support Friendship One Cup at a Time
What if every time you brewed a fresh cup of coffee, you could change the world? Local coffee company ONEbean allows you to do just that. By partnering with community groups and donating partial proceeds for the sale of coffee bags with customized labels, they offer a unique means to support a valuable cause. From African orphan causes to women’s charities to hockey teams, ONEbean helps communities at home and abroad. Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver recently signed up too.
"We are very excited to be partnering with Big Brothers. ONEbean Coffeewas started with the express purpose of using Certified Organic and Certified Fair Trade coffee as a meansof giving back to our community, as well as the coffee growing regions where our beans come from,” explains Allan Klassen from ONEbean.
The coffee company encourages both individuals and offices to brew ONEbean coffee. In fact, switching the office coffee maker to ONEbean is a great way for companies to support their cause of choice and allow every employee to take part. And it’s a great deal. In fact, each Coffeeworks package includes:
(1) New BUNN-O-MATIC Coffee Brewer
(2) Stainless Thermal Coffee Dispensers
(1) FREE 1kg bag of Fair Trade/Organic Coffee (Dark Roast or MediumViennese)
(1) Pkg. of Bio-Degradable brewer filters
(1) Water jug & Coffee scoop
(3) Coffee Containers
(2) ONEbean Coffee Cups
(1) Micro-fibre dish cloth
We all order coffee for our offices anyway… so why not just make the switch? Since making the switch, Big Brothers’ staff is delighted with the coffee. Certified Organic and Fairtrade, it is also a treat to serve to people who come for meetings.
Jennifer Keres, Officer Coordinator at Big Brothers, can attest to the staff’s satisfaction. “It is a very smooth, nice product. When I brewed the sample at home, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I like it better than the coffee I drink at home which is saying something because I am particular about my coffee. I buy beans and grind them every morning, but the ONEbean has a smoother and nicer flavour. Everyone in the office is thrilled with the Sumatra medium roast.”
ONEbean also offers sample size bags with rack cards that describe the partnership with Big Brothers and couple as order forms. The 2.5oz bags act as great thank you gifts and icebreakers at meetings. They are also excellent ways for Big Brothers’ partners to demonstrate their support by ordering 2.5oz bags for their own partner development and appreciation.
Click here to learn more about ONEbean or to place orders benefiting Big Brothers.
