In short, a parable is a “teaching story.” Typically the parable uses common elements of daily life to emphasize an important lesson. For many people the word parable resonates with Jesus’ teachings found in the New Testament. It is in that same spirit that Parable Coffee was conceived. Who would know that we could learn important life lessons through coffee?

Parable Coffee seeks to provide coffee with a story. Important elements of that story include life-sustaining issues such as Fair Trade and direct relationships with the coffee farmers. World sustaining elements of that story include organically grown crops and environmental stewardship. Each element is central to our evaluation of acceptable green coffee beans for roasting.

After careful selection, the green coffee beans are roasted in small batches. Coffee is best, in my opinion, soon after it has been roasted. This endeavor began with the search for great tasting, freshly roasted

coffee, which we want to share with you. We look forward to you becoming part of our story.

If you want to learn what coffees are currently available, and read their “bean story” please click on COFFEE OFFERINGS. You’ll have the opportunity to order from that location also.

If you want to explore how Parable Coffee can become part of your “story formed community,” click on EKKLESIA COFFEE PROJECT. Opportunities for using freshly roasted coffee as a fundraiser can be found there. You may also learn how the coffee farming, marketing and roasting process can become a teaching story in your church or organization!

Please share your story or ask any questions by e-mail if you wish.

Thanks for looking,
Mark