10 Catholic Coffee Alternatives to Starbucks

It should come as no surprise to Catholics that shopping at certain establishments is sinful. I am not referring to the buying of items directly contrary to the Law (e.g., contraceptives). I am referring to buying from a company that is a known opponent of Catholicism and Catholic values. If you purchase from such a place, you are funneling money into their efforts to circumvent or even attack the Holy Church. What is such a place? One such example is none other than Starbucks.

One online petition out there is advocating the dumping of Starbucks.  On their website, they state:

We are urging customers across the globe to 'Dump Starbucks' because it has taken a corporate-wide position that the definition of marriage between one man and one woman should be eliminated and that same-sex marriage should become equally 'normal'. As such, Starbucks has deeply offended at least half its US customers, and the vast majority of its international customers.
On January 24th, 2012, Starbucks issued a memorandum declaring that same-sex marriage 'is core to who we are and what we value as a company.
Starbucks also used its resources to participate in a legal case seeking to overturn a federal law declaring marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
In many areas of the world where Starbucks does business, the concept of 'gay marriage' is unheard of and deeply offensive to cultural, moral and religious values.
In taking these actions, Starbucks has declared a culture war on all people of faith (and millions of others) who believe that the institution of marriage as one man and one woman is worth preserving.
A portion of every cup of coffee purchased at a Starbucks anywhere in the world goes to fund this corporate assault on marriage.
We urge consumers across the globe to join the 'Dump Starbucks' campaign.
In addition to Starbucks coffee shops, the Starbucks Corporation also owns Seattle's Best Coffee, Verismo single-serve coffee system, Evolution Fresh, Tazo Tea, Torrefazione Italia Coffee, and La Boulange.

Please sign the petition to register your protest.
- See more at: http://www.dumpstarbucks.com/#sthash.rxC2r2RD.dpuf

We are urging customers across the globe to 'Dump Starbucks' because it has taken a corporate-wide position that the definition of marriage between one man and one woman should be eliminated and that same-sex marriage should become equally 'normal'. As such, Starbucks has deeply offended at least half its US customers, and the vast majority of its international customers.

On January 24th, 2012, Starbucks issued a memorandum declaring that same-sex marriage 'is core to who we are and what we value as a company.

Starbucks also used its resources to participate in a legal case seeking to overturn a federal law declaring marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

In many areas of the world where Starbucks does business, the concept of 'gay marriage' is unheard of and deeply offensive to cultural, moral and religious values.

In taking these actions, Starbucks has declared a culture war on all people of faith (and millions of others) who believe that the institution of marriage as one man and one woman is worth preserving.

A portion of every cup of coffee purchased at a Starbucks anywhere in the world goes to fund this corporate assault on marriage.

We urge consumers across the globe to join the 'Dump Starbucks' campaign.

In addition to Starbucks coffee shops, the Starbucks Corporation also owns Seattle's Best Coffee, Verismo single-serve coffee system, Evolution Fresh, Tazo Tea, Torrefazione Italia Coffee, and La Boulange.

Please sign the petition to register your protest.

Thankfully, there are good Catholic alternatives to Starbucks for Coffee.  Here are just a few:

1. Abbey Roast Gourmet Coffee

This Gourmet Coffee is High-Altitude roasted and carefully prepared for you by Benedictine Monks of Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, located high in the mountains bordering the Gila National Forest in southwest New Mexico.  The monks are Traditional and live a life in conformity with the Traditional Catholic Faith.  Click here to visit their online store.

2. Mystic Monk Coffee

Mystic Monk is a coffee brand operated by the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming. At their monastery near Cody, Wyoming, the monks roast the coffee themselves as part of their daily manual labor. They are a newer, traditional community of Carmelite monks. They were founded in 2003 and maintain the use of the traditional Latin liturgy of the Carmelite Rite. Every purchase of coffee brings the monks close to building their new monastery. If you’re interested in seeing their plans, brace yourself for awesomeness and then click here.  Not only do the monks at Mystic Monk Coffee sell coffee, they also sell high quality teas and religious goods. So, after you’ve filled your mug with Mystic Monk Coffee, you can use that time to pray using your rosary from the very same monks.

3. Guadalupe Roastery

Paying around 80 cents more per pound than Fair Trade and forging a new type of relationship with coffee farmers, Guadalupe Roastery looks to empower farmers to support themselves, their families, and their communities by viewing them as partners. The business is under the patronage of our Blessed Mother.

Be sure to use discount code ACATHOLICLIFE_10 and save 10% on the first order!

4. Poorrock Abbey Coffee

The Jampot sold its first jar of Poorrock Abbey™ preserves, made from wild berries picked in 1986. Since that time, they have been selling wild berry preserves and other gourmet jams and jellies to customers from around the world. As the years progressed, they've added moist and flavorful fruitcakes, scrumptious muffins and cookies, handmade chocolates and candies, tasty pancake and fruit-and-nut mixes, and specialty-grade coffees to their offerings. All of their products are made with the finest local, regional, and organic ingredients. Proceeds from the Jampot support the vision and works of Holy Protection Monastery, a Byzantine Catholic Monastery. 

5. Heavenly Roast Coffee

Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum announced the establishment of a new college to serve traditional Catholics and the establishment of the college’s supporting subsidiary, Heavenly Roast Coffee. Buy a cup to help make this a reality.

6. Patris Coffee

Patris Roasting Co was founded by Fr. Andrew Rapport, FSSP, and his brother Isaac Rapport, and the company donates 10% of sales to The Mass of the Ages Trilogy to support the Tridentine Mass.

7. Catholic Coffee

There is also Catholic Coffee, and all purchases help support the Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA, and the St. Isidore Corps, which serves rural, impoverished communities in Maine.

8. Twin Pikes Roastery

Twin Pikes Roastery is a traditional Catholic, family-owned business that supplies small-batch, freshly roasted coffee and serves original recipes at its cafe in Louisiana, Missouri. It ships its affordably priced coffee. Check it out and support its work! I received a bag in the mail, and it was excellent! I highly recommend it! Access the site using https://twinpike.com/?ref=acatholiclife and get 20% off your first order!

Twin Pikes Roastery also has a physical cafe in Louisiana, MO, and a drive-through in High Ridge, MO. And they are now offering their coffee online. 

9. Humble Habits

Humble Habits Coffee is run by the monks at Holy Resurrection Monastery at Holy Resurrection Monastery, a community of Byzantine Catholic monks dedicated to the preservation of the Byzantine monastic tradition.  This includes liturgical prayer, hospitality, almsgiving, and spiritual direction.

10. Coffee of the Cross

Coffee of the Cross benefits the work of the Mountain of Peace Shrine. Father John Anthony is the General Servant of the Franciscans of the Renewal (C.F.R).  The C.F.R. has a profound commitment to the purpose of salvation for the souls who embark on both physical and spiritual pilgrimages to the Shrine of the Mountain of Peace. Following years of discernment, prayer, and inspiration, the Friars made the decision in 2012 to commence the construction of a Shrine dedicated to Peace and Life. This shrine in Nicaragua is a sacred site and all coffee purchases help to support its care and promotion.

Bonus: St. James Coffee (Rochester, MN)

For those who are looking for an in-person location, consider St. James Coffee. While this is a Minnesota-based Coffee House, I wish to make you aware of them, as they are always in need of donations for their work.  St. James Coffee exists to provide a space for non-Catholics and non-practicing Catholics to come to know Christ and His Church and to provide a forum for Catholics to find fellowship and catechesis.  Check them out when in the area, or consider looking in your area for similar Catholic places.  If there are none, consider having coffee outings with Catholics and those interested in the faith.  We can learn from the example of St. James Coffee and take our coffee time and turn it into evangelizing opportunities.

We are urging customers across the globe to 'Dump Starbucks' because it has taken a corporate-wide position that the definition of marriage between one man and one woman should be eliminated and that same-sex marriage should become equally 'normal'. As such, Starbucks has deeply offended at least half its US customers, and the vast majority of its international customers.
On January 24th, 2012, Starbucks issued a memorandum declaring that same-sex marriage 'is core to who we are and what we value as a company.
Starbucks also used its resources to participate in a legal case seeking to overturn a federal law declaring marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
In many areas of the world where Starbucks does business, the concept of 'gay marriage' is unheard of and deeply offensive to cultural, moral and religious values.
In taking these actions, Starbucks has declared a culture war on all people of faith (and millions of others) who believe that the institution of marriage as one man and one woman is worth preserving.
A portion of every cup of coffee purchased at a Starbucks anywhere in the world goes to fund this corporate assault on marriage.
We urge consumers across the globe to join the 'Dump Starbucks' campaign.
In addition to Starbucks coffee shops, the Starbucks Corporation also owns Seattle's Best Coffee, Verismo single-serve coffee system, Evolution Fresh, Tazo Tea, Torrefazione Italia Coffee, and La Boulange.

Please sign the petition to register your protest.
- See more at: http://www.dumpstarbucks.com/#sthash.rxC2r2RD.dpuf