What is it about brown, syrupy, carbonated liquid that keep us coming back for more? It must be something magical because, worldwide, 1.9 billion cola drinks are guzzled daily. But how many of these companies create bevvies that are good for the people, good for the land, and as good for you as a soft drink can be? We’re glad you asked! Allow us to introduce you to Karma Cola, a 100% New Zealand owned and operated business that crafts organic cola drinks using Fairtrade cola nuts direct from the farmers in Boma Village, Sierra Leone. Every time someone buys a bottle of Karma Cola, proceeds go back to the farmers, and are used to help rebuild communities and crops. Already, funds have built a bridge connecting two parts of the village that couldn’t be crossed easily, sent 60 girls to school, sponsored an HIV/AIDS dance troupe, and built a rice huller to provide food for future months.

Just when we thought Karma Cola’s halo couldn’t shine any brighter, we discovered that its recipes contain organically grown sugar and organic malt extract for flavour and colour instead of artificial colours, preservatives or phosphoric acid that are found in other popular soft drinks. Do yourself (and many others) a favour by swapping your standard can for a craft beverage from Karma Cola’s extensive range. Find your nearest stockist on its Facebook page.