Robust, deliberately sourced coffee, sobriety related flavor names and a donation program that helps people struggling with addiction. What else could you possibly want? We’re so excited to introduce you to Brainwashed Coffee! This New York based company was divinely inspired out of a desire to give back and donates 50% of proceeds to recovery. Everything about this company is well thought out with sober people in mind.
Let Go and Let Coffee
Brainwashed Coffee ‘s Philosophy on Coffee: “You can’t shotgun it. You can’t double-fist it. All you can do is slow down and sip, and sip, and sip. That’s how you taste the delicate nuance of bean-craft, and you won’t boil your tongue. It’s like life, actually—you can’t live it all at once, can’t control everything. You gotta let go and let coffee. In the steaming hot cup, there’s hope. Brainwashed is based on this belief. We’ve lived it. That’s why 50% of everything we bring in we bounce back out to addiction recovery. Because people are complicated, but coffee isn’t.”
Why #ADDTOCART?
They’re located near New York City, and they’re currently supporting Drug Crisis In Our Backyard, a NY based nonprofit offering education and action-oriented opportunities for families and individuals struggling with addiction. Brainwashed also supports Shatterproof, a Connecticut based nonprofit fighting to end stigma, change policy, and transform addiction treatment. 50% of all proceeds from your coffee purchases will go directly to these facilities. Buy some coffee and merch for yourself, buy for a friend, or simply make a donation to support our mission.
Give a Cup – Caffe Sospeso
Brainwashed ups their cool factor by honoring an Italian tradition of giving coffee to strangers. Here’s how they explain it: “In Naples, Italy, there’s a tradition of buying a “suspended coffee” (caffe sospeso) for someone in-need. A customer will buy an empty cup that sits on the counter until someone in-need asks for a coffee. The “Give a Cup” program honors this tradition. Give a $5 Large Cup, and every cent of your donation will support addiction recovery.”
What needs to be in your cart?
The company offers single bags or 3-pack bundles of ground and whole bean coffee, POUR DECISIONS Softstyle Tee and “Give a Cup” donations.
What’s In A Name?
In Brainwashed Coffee’s case, EVERYTHING! We’re in love with the coffee flavor names. These bags of coffee are perfect gifts for all your friends but especially your sober friends. And could there be a better coffee donation for your home group? We think not.
So now the only question is, which Brainwashed coffee will you try first?
- Back to Basics – Peru
- Rock Bottom Double Dark – Nicaragua
- Higher Powder – Sumatra
- Beyond Your Wildest Dreams – Colombian Decaf
- Rx: Trust. Clean. Help – Giuatemala + Sumatra
- Half Measures Half-Caf – Colombian Blend
- Ego Killer – Guatemala + Ethiopia Blend
- Found a New Freedom – Guatemala
- Coffee Commitment – Guatemala, Tanzania, Ethiopia Blend
- Just Checking It Out – Sample Pack
Being of service to others is the backbone of a strong recovery program. Make sure to check out our curated list of recovery nonprofit organizations in our Pay it Forward section.
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Resources Are Available
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties surrounding alcoholism, addiction, or mental illness, please reach out and ask for help. People everywhere can and want to help; you just have to know where to look. And continue to look until you find what works for you. Click here for a list of regional and national resources.
