Swedish Coffee Fix

Next time you’re scooting down the aisles of Ikea, don’t overlook the Swedish food market. In our December issue we raved about its Swedish rye bread – you basically add water to the box, shake it up and bake! Now I’m all about their coffee line, which is entirely UTZ Certified. UTZ is an independent, not-for-profit organization that sets standards for responsible coffee growing. It traces all coffee back to the source, ensuring plantation workers have access to reasonable housing, healthcare and education for their children. In addition, to gain UTZ certification, plantations must have a low impact on the environment. So while drinking Ikea’s Organic Medium Roast coffee – one of five blends – I get to breathe easier. And, of course, it tastes really good!
- Tory Healy, Food Associate

UTZ Certified coffees, from $2.50 (250 g), utzcertified.org/IKEA.