Here's a double whammy. Starting the morning with Gorilla Coffee in your mug means promoting fair trade and supporting an independently owned Brooklyn-based business.
Gorilla's packaging is picture-perfect to boot. Look at the silk-screened and wood burned gift box ($36.50 for three one pound bags).
Most importantly, this "small batch, micro-roasted" coffee tastes superb. The Brazil is rich and deep, without being harsh or oily. Gorilla Coffee is available at Whole Foods, the Gorilla Coffee shop (97 5th Avenue at Park Place in Park Slope, Brooklyn) or through their site for $11.99 a pound. It can also be found in some gourmet shops.
Boerum Hill Food Company on Smith St. sells it, if you're in that area.
So does Cobblestone Foods on Court St.
Doesn't whammy mean "a serious or devastating setback" I thought fair trade was a good thing?
Moi, maybe we should call it a two-fer?