As a bonus, organic coffee beans are richer in healthful antioxidants. Many people can even taste the difference. Your health, and the health of the planet, benefit and both get a boost.

Second, most conventionally grown coffee plants are hybrids developed to flourish in open sun. Coffee naturally prefers the shade. But a crop grown in thick forest is more difficult to tend and harvest, and you cannot plant them as densely.

Meanwhile, different farmers and companies clear forests to make room for open fields in which to grow mass amounts of this sun-loving coffee variety. Production might increase, but on the other hand, it demolishes the wild ecosystem of flora and fauna.

Furthermore, natural pest-deterrents, like birds and lizards, are left without a habitat.

Likewise, coffee-ruining insects overpopulate entire habitats, leading to more pesticide use. Moreover, without the natural fertilizer of these ecosystems (bird droppings, leaf litter, and natural decay) the use of chemical fertilizer increases.

When it rains, the lack of tree cover means there is increased water runoff.

Subsequently, soil washes away, and with it go natural nutrients. This will eventually erode and degrade the soil so much that natural growth will become almost impossible.

As a result, the rainwater carries away not just the soil, but all of the chemicals it has been treated with. Sadly, this way everything will end up in local water supplies.

Taking a different direction

Most organic coffee is grown the natural way.

Within the shade of lush forests, providing a home for wild plants and animals, sustaining soil fertility. This is keeping unique regional ecosystems alive.

In conclusion, these forested farms are also more resilient. They are able to better equip themselves to handle unusual weather patterns. These weather patterns are a result of climate change, making them a safer investment for farmers and their futures.

So what can you do? Throughout the last two decades, the organic coffee market has grown very rapidly. According to increased demand from people who want to drink something they can feel good about.

Industries can and do change based on the choices. You can also make the choice in your very own grocery store or at your favorite Café.

You can vote with your mug, with your own simple cup of coffee!

By purchasing organic coffee where you can find it (and demanding it where you can’t), you support systems that value healthy ecosystems, sustainable methods, and superior coffee.

Now that’s good taste! 🙂

Thank you for taking time to read this!