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Grumpy Mule Organic Colombia Whole Bean (Planadas)

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Grumpy Mule Organic Colombia Whole Bean sells all natural food and drink that we checked ingredient by ingredient for natural, whole food ingredients. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you buy natural, non toxic food.

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About Grumpy Mule Organic Colombia Whole Bean (Planadas)

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Features 1 of 2

Packaging detail Recyclable flexible coffee bag (brand-stated recyclable packaging)

Materials and composition 2 of 25

H3 Q8: Materials (adapts to brand: 100% cotton? / where is the linen from? / hemp?) Is Grumpy Mule worth it?

Single ingredient 1

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Method version validation gate 2026.09

Products in catalogue 12

Products read 12

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Health and safety 1 of 3

H3 Q6: Is [Brand] non-toxic / PFAS-free? What certifications does Grumpy Mule hold?

Certification 2 of 6

H3 Q7: Is [Brand] GOTS / certified? Where can I buy Grumpy Mule and how much?

Grade / certification Fairtrade + Organic (organic-labelled lines)

Sourcing and supply chain 5 of 43

Single origin 1

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owner cafedirect.co.uk cafedirect.co.uk

owner name Cafedirect acquired by Cafedirect via the Bewley's UK acquisition (June 2023)

Identity 13 of 24

H3 Q1: Is [Brand] sustainable / ethical? Is Grumpy Mule organic?

Answer 1 Yes. Grumpy Mule is certified organic (Fairtrade + Organic (organic-labelled lines))

H3 Q2: Where is [Brand] made? Is Grumpy Mule a whole food / single ingredient?

Answer 2 Yes. Grumpy Mule is a whole, single-ingredient coffee with nothing added.

H3 Q3: Who owns [Brand]? Where is Grumpy Mule from?

Answer 3 Grumpy Mule is single-origin from Planadas, Colombia.

H3 Q4: Is [Brand] legit / worth it? Is Grumpy Mule traceable and ethical?

Answer 4 Grumpy Mule publishes its sourcing. Fair Trade certified.

H3 Q5: Is [Brand] fast fashion? Is Grumpy Mule organic and traceable farm-to-cup?

Answer 5 The Organic Colombia is Fairtrade and organic certified, single-origin from Planadas, Colombia; roasted in Meltham, Yorkshire.

Answer 6 Certified organic Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G, GB-ORG-02) / Soil Association.

Answer 7 From £6. Ships to UK, EU.

Answer 8 Grumpy Mule is one of the genuinely organic, traceable coffee options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.

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Delivery and shipping 1 of 3

Packaging Recyclable (kerbside varies)

Price and commerce 2 of 12

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Price From £6

Further detail 14 of 87

NOVA processing class 1 Unprocessed / minimally processed grumpymule.co.uk

Grown In Planadas, Colombia

Country United Kingdom

organic soil association 1

Positive note 1 Certified organic

Positive note 2 Traceable, farm-to-shelf

Positive note 3 Single origin

Positive note 4 Fair Trade sourced

Negative note 1 Only organic-labelled lines are certified organic; many Grumpy Mule coffees are Rainforest Alliance rather than organic.

Ships to UK, EU

Whole food 1

Processing level Minimally processed

Additives None

Last checked 2026-07-28

Filed under 6 terms held

Additives Ultra Processing Organic Christmas Food Hampers Veganuary Plant Based Food Coffee Single Origin

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✓ The Organic Colombia is Fairtrade and organic certified, single-origin from Planadas, Colombia; roasted in Meltham, Yorkshire.

Why we rate it

Certified organic
Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Single origin
Fair Trade sourced

Worth checking

Only organic-labelled lines are certified organic; many Grumpy Mule coffees are Rainforest Alliance rather than organic.

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Planadas, Colombia

UK, EU

Questions

Is Grumpy Mule organic?

Yes. Grumpy Mule is certified organic (Fairtrade + Organic (organic-labelled lines))

Is Grumpy Mule a whole food / single ingredient?

Yes. Grumpy Mule is a whole, single-ingredient coffee with nothing added.

Where is Grumpy Mule from?

Grumpy Mule is single-origin from Planadas, Colombia.

Is Grumpy Mule traceable and ethical?

Grumpy Mule publishes its sourcing. Fair Trade certified.

Is Grumpy Mule organic and traceable farm-to-cup?

The Organic Colombia is Fairtrade and organic certified, single-origin from Planadas, Colombia; roasted in Meltham, Yorkshire.

What certifications does Grumpy Mule hold?

Certified organic Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G, GB-ORG-02) / Soil Association.

Where can I buy Grumpy Mule and how much?

From £6. Ships to UK, EU.

Is Grumpy Mule worth it?

Grumpy Mule is one of the genuinely organic, traceable coffee options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.