News: Oasis Coffee Shop Say Cheers to Fairtrade

Oasis The Coffee House, 189 Leigh Road have long been supporters of Fairtrade in our town. They are now delighted to announce their new Bean to Cup Coffee Machine is now entirely serving Fairtrade certified hot beverages.

Not only are all the popular styles of fresh coffee available but also Fairtrade Hot Chocolate and the Tea.

Paco and Diane staff and volunteers at Oasis The Coffee House, run by Leigh Road Baptist Church raised a mug to this positive change that will make a massive difference to farmers in developing countries.

The Vista Coffee brand supplied by Tchibo is now providing its full range at Oasis. Many customers have commented on the improved taste of the coffee, which serves as an even higher recommendation for Fairtrade marked products showing quality and care.

About Vista Fairtrade?
Fairtrade supports farmers in developing countries and enables them to have a better future.

Core elements of Fairtrade include:

* Guaranteed, fair coffee prices for smaller farmer organisations and thus improved conditions of work and quality of life

* Long-term trade relations

* Fairtrade premium for social development

* Sustainable use of natural resources

* Worldwide, 531 small farmer's cooperative and plantations in 59 countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America benefit from Fairtrade, representing 1.4 million farmers and workers

Who is Fairtrade?
The independent certification company FLO-CERT GmbH ensures adherence to the international Fairtrade standards. For this purpose, FLO-CERT employs over 70 inspectors worldwide. The Fairtrade Certification Mark is your independent guarantee that this product has been traded in accordance with international Fairtrade standards. For further information please visit http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/.

VISTA is made up of 100% of certified Fairtrade coffee.

Visit Oasis online to book a table or just turn up www.lrbc.org.uk/oasis