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Women in Coffee History

By Stephanie Welter-Krause

A history of women's unsung contributions to the coffee world — and why it matters today. At Swelter Coffee, we talk a lot about the...

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Learning about SANA Programs
Mission Women coffee producers

Learning about SANA Programs

By Stephanie Welter-Krause

“You can’t separate human health from sustainability. Every bean of coffee we drink is touched by a human being—with feelings, fears, and dreams. If we...

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Mighty Peace Coffee: "Peace with every sip"
Company Mission Women coffee producers

Mighty Peace Coffee: "Peace with every sip"

By Stephanie Welter-Krause

Mighty Peace Coffee is a non-profit that exports coffee from the Congo to the global specialty coffee market, rooted in peace and compassion for our...

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Sabrina Rodriguez, from Finca Santa Marta in Guatemala

Sabrina Rodriguez, from Finca Santa Marta in Guatemala

By Stephanie Welter-Krause

Days before moving Swelter Coffee across the country, from California to Illinois, I was able to sit down with Sabrina Rodreguez for a casual “interview”...

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Finding the best packaging solution
Mission Sustainability

Finding the best packaging solution

By Stephanie Welter-Krause

In my previous career I worked in design and branding, so I know firsthand the impact a brand can have on first impressions. I wanted...

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Panel speaking at the NY Coffee Fest 2022

NY Coffee Fest

By Stephanie Welter-Krause

In early October I took a trip to NYC to attend the NY Coffee Fest. There were two key events I was so honored and...

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Banner branded for the Womxn POWERed Coffee Summit hosted by Bean Voyage in Costa Rica

The Womxn POWERed Coffee Summit

By Stephanie Welter-Krause

In early August, the first Womxn POWERed Coffee Summit was held in Costa Rica. When I learned about this summit, I reached out immediately to...

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Bringing an idea to life: The Zero-Waste Coffee Club
Mission Sustainability

Bringing an idea to life: The Zero-Waste Coffee Club

By Stephanie Welter-Krause

Inspiration, and a problem to solve As a young adult, I became increasingly aware of consumer waste, and decided I wasn’t going to be complacent....

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Origin Story
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Origin Story

By Stephanie Welter-Krause

The mission of Swelter Coffee is to support female farmers through celebrating their hard work, and finding ways to reinvest back into their communities. Women...

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