Girls Who Grind Coffee

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Overview

Girls Who Grind Coffee is a UK-based specialty coffee roastery that sources 100% of its green coffee from female producers or women-centered organizations in countries including Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, and Colombia. The company roasts and sells whole bean and ground coffee, emphasizing visibility and fair payment for women in the coffee supply chain through initiatives like Cheek to Cheek, which provides an additional 10% of bag sales to producers. It operates as an independent, female-led business in the specialty coffee market.

History

Founded in 2017 by Fi O’Brien and Casey Lalonde, the roastery was established to address gender inequality in the coffee industry by sourcing exclusively from female growers. It has maintained an all-female operation focused on ethical sourcing and premium pricing for producers. Key efforts include partnerships with women-led farms and participation in industry events like World of Coffee.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Single Origin Coffees	Specialty-grade beans from female producers	$15 - $25
House Blends	Balanced everyday roasting profiles	$15 - $20
Natural Processed Coffees	Fruit-forward flavors from women-led farms	$18 - $25
Subscription Boxes	Recurring delivery of rotating selections	$50 - $80

Manufacturing

Coffee is roasted in-house at the roastery near London, UK. Green beans are sourced internationally from female producers. Roasting is handled by the all-female team led by Casey Lalonde, a Q grader.

Notable Products

Girl Crush El Salvador Natural - Natural processed coffee from Mió, a female-led operation in El Salvador with fruity notes.
Brazil Ana Cris Renata - Beans from women-managed farm in Brazil emphasizing traceability and sustainability.
Oh My Goth - Dark roast blend sourced from female producers, available through select retailers.
Cheek to Cheek Series - Limited releases supporting women producers with bonus payments.

Reputation

The brand is recognized among coffee enthusiasts for its commitment to female producers and ethical sourcing practices in a male-dominated industry. Professionals note its role in promoting gender equality through premium pricing and visibility initiatives. Customer reviews average 5.0 stars, praising taste quality and mission alignment, with limited criticisms available.

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