Women in Coffee
At Equal Exchange, we advocate for increased gender equality at every stage of the supply chain. We salute our sisters around the world who work as agronomists and cuppers. We cheer those who take on leadership roles in their co-ops. And we appreciate our women co-workers in the U.S.—successful buyers, roasters, and baristas—as well as the women who bring Equal Exchange and alternative trade to their communities.
Join us by raising a cup of your favorite brew to women leaders in coffee, from seed to cup. Check out our seasonal coffee menu to discover the women behind this season’s delicious Women in Coffee roast.
Seasonal Coffee Menu
Together with our friends at The Perennial Plate, Equal Exchange created a short documentary about women leaders across our coffee supply chain. From farmer to barista, the film profiles five inspiring women who are paving the way in the coffee industry, while also showing the journey coffee takes to get to your cup.
Women in Coffee: A Short Documentary
13 minutes
Bonus Material: Farmer Profiles
Meet Joselinda, 3 minutes
“We farm with love, with passion, and with a lot of work...and it’s the effort of women.”
Meet Dolores, 3 minutes
“I started to see things differently... I was owner of that plot.”
Women in Coffee Discussion Guide
"Women in Coffee" offers a perfect opportunity to spark community discussions around Fair Trade, gender empowerment, and relationships across food supply chains. Depending on the size of your group, consider breaking into small groups for better participation.
What are your general reactions to the film(s)?
Was anything particularly surprising to you?
Does it make you think about your coffee differently?
Women’s roles in coffee farming in Latin America have often been limited due to traditional gender roles. How is this similar or different in terms of gender roles for farmers in the U.S.?
Do you share values with those expressed in the film? What are they?
Are there women leaders in your life that inspire you? Why?