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During the colonial period, European powers forced many of their African colonies to produce what are called “dessert crops”. They are so named because these are not staple foods such as grains or vegetables. Since they aren't needed; but are instead used for pleasure the Europeans could better control the price paid. After all, Africans needed to sell the coffee or cocoa much more than the Europeans needed it to drink or eat. This began a system of dependence on global desire for dessert foods such as coffee, tea or chocolate in order for African farmers to feed their families.

In many parts of Africa, as well as elsewhere in the world, slaves still pick cocoa or coffee. African children as young as 6 years old are used as forced labor to pick cocoa beans which are then sold to large companies in Europe and the United States. For us at Mama Afrika, this is simply unacceptable.

Until very recently, there have been virtually no production plants for items like chocolate in Africa. Therefore, those who picked cocoa in the hot sun of Ghana or the Ivory Coast had rarely ever tasted a chocolate bar. They picked the cocoa beans for the enjoyment of children thousands of miles away.

It is for all of these reasons and more that we carry 100% Fair Trade and Organic chocolates, teas and coffees. You can enjoy that cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa with the knowledge that:

NO slave or forced labor is involved
The farmers are members of African farming cooperatives
Local development projects are funded by the sale of our chocolates, teas and coffees
Most of our food and drink products are also organic
We purchase from Ghana’s first ever chocolate production operation; where everything is done by African hands in Ghana.

Fair trade never tasted so sweet!

Fair Trade Food Stand:


	Our 100% Organic, fair trade, loose leaf Red Bush Teas (Rooibos) are here...
The following flavors are available: Simply South Africa: Our non-flavored, all natural Red Bush Tea Asmara Blend: Take yourself on a trip to the East African nation of Eritrea with this local blend of spices added to our delicious Red Bush Tea Victoria Vanilla: Our healthy Red Bush Tea with the added flavor of natural vanilla Congo Chai: Mama's version of Chai... chai spices and Red Bush Tea Tanzanian Tropical: You'll feel the warm tropical breezes and smell the sweet fruits and flowers of the jungle when you brew up a cup of this Red Bush Tea with natural tropical flavors added
Red Bush Teas	Select your tea flavor from the drop down menu
$15.00 (4 oz. tin) (Approximately 50 servings)

Our African coffees are 100% Fair Trade and Organic. They are roasted weekly and we are sure you will find them to be the best coffees you have ever tasted! Our Varietal coffees are available for immediate shipment. We always have these on hand as they are our most popular selections. If you would like one of our blended or flavored coffees, please know that they might take a few extra days to ship to you. Our coffee roaster does her magic for us once a week. The good news is, that you always receive FRESHLY roasted coffees with the best flavor imaginable! We are often asked why our coffees taste so much better than the others. Here is our recipe for success: fresh roasting, good quality water and our high quality fair trade organic coffees.

Varietal coffees	Select your coffee from the drop down menu		Select your coffee from the drop down menu
$7.00 (per 1/2 pound)		$13.50 per pound

Blended coffees	Select your coffee from the drop down menu		Select your coffee from the drop down menu
$7.00 (per 1/2 pound)		$13.50 per pound

Flavored coffees	Select your coffee from the drop down menu		Select your coffee from the drop down menu
$7.00 (per 1/2 pound)		$13.50 per pound

Extra Fancy Kona coffee:	$31.00 per pound

Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee:	$47.00 per pound



What a great tasting way to stay cool. These frappe mixes couldn't be simpler: put water, ice and frappe mix in the blender... mix, pour and serve. The white frappe beat Starbucks in their own taste test! Mmmmm... its so good. Available in either Madagascar White (with a hint of coconut), or Double Chocolate. (Serves 8)			Delicious, all natural and 100% African. These cocoa based drinks are made in Ghana from bean to can. Just heat milk, stir and serve! Available in Chocolate or Chocolate Peppermint. (Serves 14)
Frappe mixes: $7.50			Hot chocolate mixes: $7.50


	Divine Milk Chocolate is made from fair trade cocoa from Ghana. This is wonderful European chocolate: creamy, rich and made with wholesome natural ingredients. Also available with hazelnuts. You'll never go back to supermarket chocolate bars again because this chocolate is simply Divine! Divine Dark Chocolate is high quality healthy chocolate which is great either as a compliment to your cup of coffee or just a great way to endulge yourself without guilt. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate has been shown to have numerous health benefits. So enjoy a piece or two today... its heavenly. Now available with Mint! Divine White Chocolate is a superior quality white chocolate that is a pleasant change from the overly-sweet white chocoate bars you've tasted before.
$1.50		Small: (1.5 oz, 45g) Dark or Milk Chocolate available in small bars Make your choice by using the drop down menu.

$3.50 large Large: (3.5 oz, 100g)		We carry the following in large sized chocolate bars: White, Dark, Milk and Milk with hazelnuts, Mint Dark Make your choice by using the drop down menu.

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