Our Coffee

Don Maslow Coffee is grown using an environmentally friendly method called ‘Integrated Open Canopy’ (IOC),  a technology developed by the Mesoamerican Development Institute, an NGO based in Boston, USA.

The MDI calculates that for a typical cup of coffee, 3cm2 of the forest is lost to provide the firewood to dry the coffee beans and make way for farms. The IOC method is a way of growing coffee that, instead of clearing the woodland, the forest habitat is included as part of the coffee farm. IOC coffee production has been proven to increase coffee yields while supporting the forest habitat and its biodiversity.

Simply put, drinking Don Maslow Coffee is a way to save the rainforest.

Flavour

Our single-origin, ethically sourced Toucan coffee is carefully roasted with a rich, medium roast. These beans are deep brown in colour and have a full-bodied aroma, with a hint of chocolate- the perfect accompaniment to breakfast.

We offer the Toucan in both whole and ground bean form. Take time to enjoy the rich aroma of the Toucan before sipping for maximum enjoyment.

Quality

This coffee is cupped by the Honduran Coffee Institute, following the SCAA protocols to assess the quality of the coffee. The Toucan is graded as SCAA-75 - 80, which is the highest grade coffee below the specialty coffee classification.

This means that this coffee is assessed as the highest grade below specialty when assessed against key flavour attributes for coffee: Fragrance/Aroma, Flavor, Aftertaste, Acidity, Body, Balance, Uniformity, Clean Cup, Sweetness and Defects.

Furthermore, Don Maslow Coffee is Direct Trade. This means that we source our coffee directly from the coffee farmer, cutting out both the traditional middleman buyers and sellers. This allows us to develop mutually beneficial long-term relationships with our farmers, improve coffee quality, and give the local community more empowerment to decide how these funds are spent on improving their lives.

Packaging

Elevate Packaging is our bags and label provider. 

Every individual component, including the films, valves, and zipper of the bag, has been tested and  certified according to ASTM D6400, ASTM D6868 and EN13432 according to Vincotte OK Compost. The bags have been engineered and tested with leading roasters cupping tests to prove that they perform on par with conventional high-barrier metalised film pouches. 

Please note, to meet California's Green Guide law (Use of Environmental Marketing Claims), the ASTM D6400 standard states that the packaging is not suitable for home composting. The packaging is certified to use the 'OK Compost Home' mark for home compostable products. All our packaging contains an 'OK Compost Home' certified one-way degassing valve, critical for preserving freshly roasted coffee.

When coffee is roasted, it emits carbon dioxide, which negatively affects flavour. The degassing valve allows carbon dioxide to escape after packing, which develops a more even taste. 

Don Maslow is always on the lookout for new technologies that further improve the already high environmental standards of our packaging whilst maintaining coffee freshness. Please contact us for more information.

What are the shipping costs?

USA: We provide free shipping for orders of 2 or more products for our USA based customers.

Canada: We provide free shipping for orders of 6 or more products for our Canada based customers.

UK: We provide free shipping for orders of 10 or more products for our UK based customers.

UAE: We provide free shipping for orders of 10 or more products for our UAE based customers.

Will I receive a notification once my order is dispatched?

You will receive a shipping confirmation via e-mail as soon as your package leaves our warehouse.  The e-mail will contain a tracking number based on which you can track the shipping status of your delivery online. If you have any questions related to your delivery, please contact our Customer Care team at info@donmaslowcoffee.com.

Will I have to pay customs or import charges for my order?

All orders from within the US are free from any customs charges. Any orders delivered to customers based outside of the US will be required to pay the required duties upon arrival of the goods.

Can an order be shipped to a PO Box?

Yes, absolutely! Please specify the details of your PO Box, and we will arrange to ship accordingly.

  • Price paid by Don Maslow Coffee to farmer per lb (as of 15th June 2020)

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$ 1.87
  • Fair Trade minimum price

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$ 1.40
  • Current green coffee market price per lb (as of 15th June 2020)

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$ 0.94

Our coffee producer, Ms. Maira Manzanares, can use the extra income by transacting with Don Maslow Coffee and increasing employee wages and reinvesting in the coffee farm plan for future harvest.