The taste of fair trade

Do you know that coffee grows on a bush? Do you know the differences between different types of beans? Have you ever seen how they are harvested?

Here are 10 interesting facts about coffee, because there is so much to tell you about this highly prized product. We talk about how it is harvested, key processing methods such as roasting, its benefits and why you should opt for Fairtrade coffee.

Are you a coffee lover and would you like to learn how to prepare it at home just as it is served in the best coffee shops?

The water used, the grind of the beans, the cup and the type of coffee machine are some of the factors that influence the result. Here are some tips to help you prepare your coffee like a real pro!

We answer users' questions about Fairtrade!

Exolina Aldana, president of a Fair Trade cooperative in Nicaragua and a clear example of everything our philosophy stands for, answers your questions and concerns.

Reishi, Shiitake and Lion's Mane: we explain the benefits of our range of 100 % Arabica coffees with adaptogenic mushrooms.

Find out what each of them brings to your body!

Have you ever seen a cocoa berry and the tree it grows on?

We bring you some curiosities about this precious product. Discover its origins, its role throughout history and the many benefits it brings to our bodies, as well as the reasons why we recommend buying Fairtrade cocoa.

How to prepare a good filter coffee?

We explain everything you need and what steps you need to take to get the most out of our 100 % Arabica, organic and Fairtrade coffee from Honduras.

Do you know the differences between the different cane sugars?

Mascobado, Panela, Demerara and Golden Light: we bring you a comparison between their nuances, characteristics and properties. Discover everything you need to know to choose the most suitable for your recipes!

Is there anything cosier than a nice cup of hot chocolate?

Here's a simple recipe for making our Bio Fairtrade hot chocolate to the perfect consistency - easy and delicious!

Laura is a Fair Trade sugar producer in Paraguay, specifically in the Manduvirá cooperative, and brings us an interesting reflection from her perspective as a woman.

It introduces interesting concepts such as the need for awareness raising, the positive impact of Fair Trade on human rights and the fact that small decisions make big changes.

Exolina Aldana is the president of the Augusto César Sandino cooperative in El Tuma - La Dalia, in the Matagalpa region of Nicaragua.

In this video, he explains the reality of the organisation and the challenges it faces, the important role of Fair Trade in human and community development, and what the cooperative's collaboration with AlterNativa3 is all about.

Do you know how you can help in your daily life to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals?

We explain how our products contribute to SDG 3 (Health and well-being), SDG 12 (Responsible production and consumption) and SDG 17 (Partnership to achieve the goals).

Join Fairtrade!

Have you tried our superfood cocoa?

They contain no sugar, gluten or lactose and are perfect for dissolving in milk or for use in various baking recipes.

Chai, orange and cinnamon or maca and ginger: we present their nuances and properties. Which one do you prefer?

Sarai Herrera, a member of the Augusto César Sandino cooperative and part of the board of directors, tells us how Fair Trade improves the income and lives of producer families. A testimony that reflects the real value of a more humane trade, where the benefits go directly to those who grow the crops.

At AlterNativa3 we work with people like Sarai to build a fairer model. Will you join the change?

Don Crescencio, producer and member of the Augusto César Sandino cooperative in Nicaragua, is clear about this:
Fairtrade has improved the lives of their family and community. Thanks to the sale of quality coffee, they can now guarantee health, education and well-being for their children.

An example of the real impact each mug has. Thank you for choosing AlterNativa3.

Sarai Herrera is a member of the Augusto César Sandino cooperative and part of the board of directors. This cooperative, made up of 82 coffee-growing families in La Dalia (Nicaragua), promotes generational change, women's leadership and community projects with a high social impact. Thanks to their alliance with AlterNativa3 they have promoted scholarships and health campaigns.

Exolina appreciates your conscious consumption: it is transforming realities in your community.

Fair Trade cares for the earth... and transforms people. Fayrin Enrique, technical promoter of the Augusto César Sandino cooperative, highlights how this model drives sustainable practices, educational projects and youth leadership.

Thanks to the partnership with AlterNativa3, more families, women and young people are cultivating a future with justice, education and respect for their ecosystem.
Your choice supports those who cultivate life and future.

Discover Trasnocho, the coffee that goes further.100% Arabica from Peru, organic and Fair Trade. Whole bean for optimal preservation and enriched with MCT, a healthy fat ideal for ketogenic (keto) diets.
With organic spices that make it unique. Sustained energy, intense flavour - grind, prepare and enjoy with AlterNativa3!