From the podcast vault: Intelligentsia Coffee

From the podcast vault: Intelligentsia Coffee

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Getting your daily jolt of caffeine has become a little political as of late. Like its cousin, chocolate, coffee growers also face issues of fair trade practices. Chicago-based Intelligentsia has been on the cutting edge of sourcing not only great beans, but also finding growers who are taking a more responsible approach with the land, as well as their employees. This story originally aired on Public Radio International’s “The World,” shortly after Intelligentsia opened their new store near Millennium Park.

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