It's no secret that the coffee industry has some skeletons in the closet. Many "specialty" coffee roasters oversell the coffee they're roasting, and are unwilling to transparently describe the green coffee they purchase. This makes it difficult for consumers to decide which coffee is best for them, and ensure they're paying a fair price for their coffee.

On top of that, much of the coffee consumed in the United States comes from unethical sources, particularly with large corporations taking advantage of impoverished countries that produce the coffee. Many farms do not properly compensate their employees with a fair wage. 

I do my best to purchase coffee through reputable sources who import coffee from ethical producers that price their coffee fairly and pay their farmers and staff a competitive local wage that allows them to live better lives.