Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting for EDG Coffee

The newest coffee trailer in the greater Austin area, EDG coffee, believes that making a difference doesn’t have to be complicated, because small actions make a big impact.

At EDG coffee, we know it can be overwhelming to find specialty grade coffee that is ethically-sourced. The truth is that many of us have purchased coffee without knowing that the farmers who grow it are often mistreated and underpaid. Child labor, poor working conditions, and exploitation are just a few of the ways that corruption has entered the industry, and most of us have bought coffee without knowing that the farmers were exploited.

Britt and Audrey Hancock saw the corruption firsthand, and knew they had to do something different. Their dream to improve the lives of impoverished people in developing countries through sustainable business lead them to the coffee industry. They wanted to empower locals and impact the community, so they bought a coffee farm and named it Esperanza de Gloria (EDG), which means Hope of Glory. The coffee is grown at high elevations, ranks in the top 3% in the world, and is grown with sustainable farming practices.

“Some coffee companies are trying to solve corruption through direct trade, to cut out the middleman who takes advantage of the farmers,” Britt said, “But we go beyond direct trade by actually owning the farm. That way we can pay our harvesters 48% above the national minimum wage, give them three meals a day, and a place to live.”

EDG Coffee is roasted locally, and located at 12024 US-290, Austin, TX 78737.

Hours of operation at EDG Coffee are Tuesday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For more information, visit edgcoffee.com and follow at @edgcoffeeATX.