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Enjoy Some Coffee Fair Trade Style

Time for another BzzCampaign! If you're not familiar with BzzAgent, it's a website that allows you to take surveys and if you're the right fit for the study you may be chosen to participate. So far this is my third study, and I currently have another pending as well. I really enjoy doing these, mostly because I love free stuff! This time I was chosen to test out Green Mountain Coffee's new fair trade line.

Fair trade coffee is certified as having been produced and marketed to a states set of standards. In GM's case they are helping coffee farmers provide a better life for their families and communities. Two of the ways they are helping is by providing clean drinking water and building better roads in said communities. Kelly Clarkson has been chosen to be a part of this campaign, if you would like to learn more about it, click the link below.  You can also check out the varieties that fair trade comes in from GM.

http://choosefairtrade.com/

I received three double packs of KCups to sample, all signed by Ms. Clarkson. I found the flavor to be very woodsy and strong. I guess the best way to describe it would be a heavily aromatic, robust regular cup of coffee. I definitely couldn't taste the "fair trade" difference.  They went quick though and I really enjoyed them. My samples for purpose of testing were provided in KCup form, but on the GM website you can purchase the Three Continent Blend, as well as, other varieties in the normal bag of grounds (Newman's Own is also available).

I don't think this coffee is anything to write home about, but I did enjoy my samples. I've included some codes for $2 off a 24 pack of KCups on the Green Mountain website. Also if you find yourself in the market for a Keurig or Vue machine, I have included two codes for 50% off at keurig.com. The code works on select varieties and is not for use on the uber fancy latte machines. You can go to Starbucks if you're jonesing that bad for one. All of that good stuff will be listed below. That's all for now!

<3's Laterz

KCup Coupon Codes:
FTBZZ-G8RKWTF, FTBZZ-G8RLJTB, FTBZZ-G8S3Y14, FTBZZ-G8S99TL, FTBZZ-G8TW4V6

 50% Select Keurig or Vue Machine: 
FF-PR2SYKO & FF-JGPK080

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