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    Fair Trade, Direct, Organic, Shade Grown

    Kevin Sinnott is the Author of CoffeeCompanion.com and The Art and Craft of Coffee .  Today, he defines fair trade, direct trade, shade grown and organic.  He says that, in terms of the farmer, direct trade is the best option.

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Kevin Sinnott is the Author of CoffeeCompanion.com and The Art and Craft of Coffee. Today, he defines fair trade, direct trade, shade grown and organic. He says that, in terms of the farmer, direct trade is the best option.

    Music Break: Saturday Night by Billy Strange

    The full episode

    2 of 8
    Blueberry Pancakes; Korean Pub Food; Corn Smut; Decadent Desserts
    1. 0:00Market Report
    2. 8:46Fair Trade, Direct, Organic, Shade GrownYou’re reading this
    3. 16:39Korean Pub Grub
    4. 23:14Corn Smut
    5. 32:40The Best Desserts in LA
    6. 40:41Mr. Frozato
    7. 44:52Natural Wine
    8. 51:04Waterloo and City
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Harriet Ells

      Program Director for Talk

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      Bob Carlson

      host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    2 of 8
    Blueberry Pancakes; Korean Pub Food; Corn Smut; Decadent Desserts
    1. 0:00Market Report
    2. 8:46Fair Trade, Direct, Organic, Shade GrownYou’re reading this
    3. 16:39Korean Pub Grub
    4. 23:14Corn Smut
    5. 32:40The Best Desserts in LA
    6. 40:41Mr. Frozato
    7. 44:52Natural Wine
    8. 51:04Waterloo and City
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