We've created relationships w/ small, mostly-indigenous farming cooperatives who are exceptionally knowledgeable about coffee farming & take great pride in caring for their coffee from the soil to exportation. Their incredible farming skills paired w/ our passion for small-batch, drum roasting provides you w/ a handcrafted cup of joe that is second to none!
El Salvador Medium Roast
A sweet, light-bodied brew w/ floral notes & low acidity
12 $
Guatemalan Medium Roast
Rich & full-bodied w/ berry notes, floral aroma
12 $
Nicaraguan Medium Roast
A delightfully rich & mellow roast
12 $
Organic Bolivian Pumiri Medium Roast
Sweet & sassy w/ kind notes of vanilla & chocolate – typical of a fine bolivian coffee accented w/ a delicate creamy finish
12 $
Organic Ethiopian Unwashed Sidamo Light Roast
This limited edition coffee is bright & spicy w/ a floral aroma. only available while supplies last!
13 $
Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Light Roast
One of the world's most distinctive coffees, w/ a complex floral bouquet & light, crisp notes of citrus & dark berries. a crisp, clean finish makes for a delectable cup!
12 $
Organic Mexican Maya Vinic Medium Roast
A well-balanced coffee w/ a sweet, nutty aroma & very subtle hints of cinnamon rounded out by mild acidity & a clean finish.
12 $
Organic Peruvian Pangoa Dark Roast
Aroma is rich & grassy followed by sweet & smoky sage-like notes & a mellow finish w/ low acidity.
12 $
Organic Sumatran Gayo Mtn. Dark Roast
One of the richest arabica coffees available, w/ distinctive earthy tones & a syrupy, winey cup likened to a fine port.
12 $
Blends
A good coffee blend is like mom's southern-style casserole - each of the ingredients tastes so scrumptious together you'll want 3 or 4 helpin's (or cups)! our blends are created after cupping many different combinations of our single origins. each bean has nuances that are enhanced when expertly blended w/ other origins - we're proud to offer our favorite, tastiest blends to you.
Organic French Roast
Rich & smoky w/ a strong, lasting finish.
12 $
Organic Funky Mamacita Blend
Full-bodied & smooth.
12 $
Organic Gran's Blend
Named after our first investor & unwaivering supporter, this is a half-and-half blend of our delicious water-process decaf & rich mexican medium roast.
13 $
Organic Gran's Blend
Named after our first investor & unwaivering supporter, this is a half-and-half blend of our delicious water-process decaf & rich mexican medium roast. (Half Regular)
Organic Gran's Blend
Named after our first investor & unwaivering supporter, this is a half-and-half blend of our delicious water-process decaf & rich mexican medium roast. (Half Decaf)
Organic Highland Humanity Blend
A robust blend w/ a rich, full body that has the caramel nuances of a medium roast & the bold flavor of a dark roast.
12 $
Organic Justice Blend
Our breakfast blend, this coffee combines colombian smoothness w/ ethiopian zip. delicate nuances of vanilla & citrus. our most caffeinated coffee.
12 $
Organic Mayan Magic Espresso Blend
Designed to make a perfect espresso shot, w/ a sweet crema, smooth & silky body & rich, strong taste. rich & deep as a brewed coffee.
12 $
Organic Ugandan Peaberry Medium Roast
Rich, buttery & floral undertones; finishes w/ a dark chocolate nuance
12 $
Decaf
Organic Gran's Blend
Named after our first investor & unwaivering supporter, this is a half-and-half blend of our delicious water-process decaf & rich mexican medium roast.
13 $
Organic Gran's Blend
Named after our first investor & unwaivering supporter, this is a half-and-half blend of our delicious water-process decaf & rich mexican medium roast. (Half Regular)
Organic Gran's Blend
Named after our first investor & unwaivering supporter, this is a half-and-half blend of our delicious water-process decaf & rich mexican medium roast. (Half Decaf)
Organic Water Processed Decaf Dark Roast
A dark decaf for a bolder flavor. full-bodied & bittersweet.
13 $
Organic Water Processed Decaf Espresso Blend
A balanced blend of decafs, roasted for a great unleaded espresso shot.
13 $
Organic Water Processed Decaf Medium Roast
An environmentally friendly method of decaffeination that leaves all the coffee flavor while removing the caffeine. this is a rich, full-bodied coffee so good you won't be able to tell it's decaf.
13 $
Coffees For Change
Premium handcrafted coffees raising funds for important causes! With each purchase, higher grounds will donate a portion of the proceeds to the promotion of organic agriculture, education about economic justice, protection of bird habitat & indigneous rights & the construction of potable water systems!
Cafe Zapatista
A bold, full bodied blend w/ lingering notes of chocolate. a perfect dark roast. $5 from the purchase of this coffee is donated direct to schools for chiapas.
14 $
Coffees For Change Sampler
Purchase this sampler featuring four of our coffees for change & we'll donate $8.00 to support a variety of civil society organizations & initiatives.
55 $
Michigan Bold
This 12.00oz bag is a blend of central & south american coffees supports the michigan land use institute (mlui) in sustaining our beautiful cities, farms, & beaches.
12 $
Michigan Bright
This 12.00oz bag is a blend of african & south american coffees pairs w/ focus: hope to solve economic disparity, inadequate education, & racial divisiveness.
12 $
Michigan Smooth
This 12.00oz bag blend of central & south american coffees partners w/ gleaners community food bank to nourish hungry people.
12 $
Michigan Strong
This 12.00oz bag is a blend of central american coffees takes a stand against child sexual abuse in collaboration w/ the traverse bay children's advocacy center (tbcac).
12 $
Organic Fishtown Blend
A bold blend strong enough to cut through the morning fog.
14 $
Organic Safe Passage Blend
Rich & bold guatemalan coffee benefiting children from families working in the guatemala city garbage dump.
14 $
Organic Water Carrier's Blend
Deep chocolate tones in a rich full-bodied cup, the water carrier's blend was made from the inspiration of the nearly 1 billion people who must seek out sources of fresh drinkable water every day.
14 $
Green Beans
Bolivian Pumiri
Sweet w/ notes of vanilla & chocolate (1 pound)
6.25 $
Bolivian Pumiri
Sweet w/ notes of vanilla & chocolate (3 pounds)
11.75 $
Bolivian Pumiri
Sweet w/ notes of vanilla & chocolate (5 pounds)
23.5 $
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
One of the world's most distinctive coffees w/ a complex floral bouquet & light, crisp notes of citrus & dark berries. (1 pound)
6.99 $
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
One of the world's most distinctive coffees w/ a complex floral bouquet & light, crisp notes of citrus & dark berries. (3 pounds)
13.23 $
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
One of the world's most distinctive coffees w/ a complex floral bouquet & light, crisp notes of citrus & dark berries. (5 pounds)
Sweet, nutty aroma & very subtle hints of cinnamon. (1 pound)
6.99 $
Mexican Maya Vinic
Sweet, nutty aroma & very subtle hints of cinnamon. (3 pounds)
13.23 $
Mexican Maya Vinic
Sweet, nutty aroma & very subtle hints of cinnamon. (5 pounds)
26.46 $
Peruvian Pangoa
Rich & grassy followed by sweet & smoky sage-like notes. (1 pound)
6.25 $
Peruvian Pangoa
Rich & grassy followed by sweet & smoky sage-like notes. (3 pounds)
11.75 $
Peruvian Pangoa
Rich & grassy followed by sweet & smoky sage-like notes. (5 pounds)
23.5 $
Sumatran Gayo Mountain
One of the richest arabica coffees available w/ distinctive earthy tones. (1 pound)
6.99 $
Sumatran Gayo Mountain
One of the richest arabica coffees available w/ distinctive earthy tones. (3 pounds)
13.23 $
Sumatran Gayo Mountain
One of the richest arabica coffees available w/ distinctive earthy tones. (5 pounds)
26.46 $
Coffee Samplers
Coffees For Change Sampler
Purchase this sampler featuring four of our coffees for change & we'll donate $8.00 to support a variety of civil society organizations & initiatives.
55 $
Globetrotter Sampler
Take your tastebuds on a journey around the world w/ this sampler of the finest coffees from the four corners of the coffee belt.
40 $
San Cristobal Sampler
Experience the best coffees grown in the mayan highlands of chiapas, mexico.
40 $
Monthly Java clubs
Coffee addicts only!
Blends Club
A little bit of everything we have to offer! get three pounds a month of our unique blends delivered to your doorstep.
36 $
Dark Roast Club
Full steam ahead! get three pounds of our darkest beans delivered to your doorstep every month. chugga chugga!
36 $
Decaf Coffee Club
Get three pounds a month of the unleaded version of our original - you'll never know its decaf! & the water process is easier on mother earth.
40 $
Medium/light Roast Club
Get three pounds of our favorite medium & light roasts delivered right to you every month!
36 $
Roaster's Choice lub
We'll send you three one pound bags of the roaster's favorites each month - always certain to be the pick of the crop!
36 $
Single Origin Club
Each month get three pounds of our premium single origin coffees freshly roasted & shipped.
36 $
Gift Baskets
Fair Trade Playground Gift Basket
The perfect gift for the munchkins in you life. these toys will keep them occupied for hours on end!
26 $
From The Earth To Your Hands Gift Basket
To the point - fine fair trade & organic coffees & a handmade one of a kind clay mug.
50 $
Higher Grounds Enthusiast Gift Basket
Filled will all the essentials for your favorite hg lover!
67 $
Morning Wakeup Gift Basket
Start your day off on the right foot w/ our morning wakeup gift basket.
30 $
The Sweetheart Gift Basket
What would be a better gift for your sweeheart than the best coffee & chocolate we could offer?
32 $
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificate
Give the gift of higher grounds w/ a $100 gift certificate. gift certificates are redeemable online only!
100 $
Gift Certificate
Give the gift of higher grounds w/ a $20 gift certificate. gift certificates are redeemable online only!
20 $
Gift Certificate
Give the gift of higher grounds w/ a $50 gift certificate. gift certificates are redeemable online only!
50 $
Fair Trade Olive Oil
Fair trade, organic olive oil from palestine. extra virgin, cold pressed.
One Bottle Of Organic Fair Trade Palestinian Olive Oil
Palestinian fair trade & organic extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed. from the ancient olive trees of palestine. one bottle contains 500ml/17 fl oz.
15 $
Organic Fair Trade Palestinian Olive Oil Case
Palestinian fair trade & organic extra virgin olive oil. cold pressed. case of 12.00 bottles. 500ml/17 fl oz per bottle.
180 $
The People And The Olive
A documentary about the daily joys & struggles of palestinian farmers & the american ultra marathoners who set out to bridge cultures & replant uprooted olive trees.