yeast and mold can aggravate Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance symptoms, making it important to consume coffee that is mold free. Peet’s has some low histamine coffee options available that are also mold-free!

Peet’s Coffee & Tea is a national coffee chain known for their hand-roasting all products at their LEED Gold Certified roasting facility in the US. Their beans come from around the globe and have been verified sustainable by Enveritas, an environmental nonprofit which assesses sustainability in supply chains. You can find Peet’s in stores nationwide or grocery stores.

This brand provides organic, fair trade and shade grown coffees in addition to blends and espresso beverages. Their products typically hail from single origin farms with certifications like Rainforest Alliance, Smithsonian Bird Friendly, USDA Organic and Fair Trade; in addition, the brand sells eco-friendly brewing equipment.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea began operations in 1966 in Berkeley, California. Since then, over 200 stores have opened nationwide as well as in Washington DC and Shanghai.

All locations are managed by franchisees and employ over 200,000 people nationwide. Additionally, the company boasts 14,000 retail and wholesale accounts nationwide including grocery stores, universities and coffee shops.

Peet’s Coffee Is it Organic?

Yes! Most Peet’s coffees meet USDA verification tests to be considered organic, and only come from farms who meet Peet’s stringent quality and taste standards. Peet’s also uses their own decaffeination process which involves soaking raw green coffee beans in a solution which removes caffeine without altering their flavor profile.

Peet’s does not offer formal employee benefits packages, however full-time employees do have access to health insurance. In addition, there is a referral bonus for employees who refer friends and family.

Peet’s workers formed the Peet’s Worker’s Group in 2012 to address issues like low wages, inconsistent schedules and poor management practices. Unfortunately, however, momentum for this group eventually faded after three Pitt representatives visiting a Chicago store denied workers’ concerns and fired one of their leaders for missing work due to wrist injuries. Workers soon thereafter launched Lifeboost coffee brand which boasts of being mold-free, chemical-free shade-grown fair trade non GMO products – it can now be found both at supermarkets as well as online.