Delicious Shade Grown Organic Coffee and Coffee Facts!
Coffee is what keeps us going. If many of us didn't have it, we'd be lost! It's the world's most popular beverage, helps us wake up in the morning, and relax on the weekends. Coffee is filled with the stimulant caffeine, which picks us up and makes us more alert, yet sometimes shaky.
Coffee is grown all around the world, but mainly inside of the tropics zone around the equator. Coffee naturally grows under the canopies of the equatorial rainforests in South America, Central America, Africa and Southeast Asia. The limitations of coffee plants growing under shade conditions have resulted in the emergence of sun ripening coffee plants. These plants often bring about bigger crops, but require more pesticides, as well as the deforestation of the rainforest region. Organic shade grown coffee embraces the natural method of coffee growing, while supporting the existence of our lessening rainforests.
Here you can find additional facts on organic coffee, as well as some of the best coffee themed products and of course, organic coffee to choose from on the web!
Coffee bean picture by Stirling Noyes
Why Buy Organic Coffee?
What's the difference between organic and regular coffee?
Organic coffee sounds great, but why should you buy it? Coffee is one of the most heavily treated plants, as well as quite destructive. Unfortunately, it's consumed at a huge rate and the demand for it is enormous. Coffee is grown in one of the most fragile regions of the world, our rainforests. Newer plants have emerged that don't require shade to grow, which sounds like a good thing. Is it really?The problem with non-shade-grown coffee is that land is being cleared in wildlife and endangered species rich rainforests for the newer varieties of coffee plants. Fair trade farming practices encourage farmers to use more sustainable practices to grow their coffee instead of using the shrinking rainforests that our earth depends on.
Rainforest picture by Jake G
Dark roast means more caffeine, right?
Wrong! Often roasting coffee for dark roasts will remove some of the caffeine, so lighter roasts will have more caffeine.
The Lifeblood of America!
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Splash in a cup of coffee
Could We Function as a Society Without Coffee?
Coffee addicts and non coffee drinkers weigh in!
Could the world function without coffee?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byIt's impossible! I can't imagine the world still turning without coffee as its fuel.
TopStyleTravel says:
My emotional reaction is, no we can't get along without it. It is not only a pick me up but it smells and tastes fabulous.
Posted March 10, 2009
kiwisoutback says:
No. The world would come grinding to a halt and people would never get out of bed. At least in my home, I KNOW that's the case.
Posted February 20, 2009
We'd get by. Coffee isn't everything.
Graceonline says:
Of course we could. Caffeine is a drug habit we could kick if we chose. The real question is, do we want to give it up? The smell of fresh-roasted coffee beans when you pop open the canister in the morning, the hum of the grinder, the ritual of filling the pot, adding the fresh-grounds, waiting for the sound of the steam and the scent of the fresh brew. Mmmmm.
Posted January 25, 2009
spirituality says:
Well - if all the people who are addicted got over it, yes, of course we could function without coffee. People can do a lot of things if they have to.
Posted January 14, 2009
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Organic and Fair Trade Coffees to Brew at Home
Brew you and your family or friends up a pot of aromatic organic coffee!
Café Altura Organic Coffee, Biodynamic French Roast, Whole Bean, 32-Ounce Bag
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Amazon Price: $19.07 (as of 07/06/2009) 
Jeremiah's Pick Coffee Organic Ethopia 100% Arabica, Whole Bean, 5-Pound Bag
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Marques De Paiva Medium Roast, 100% USDA Organic Decaf, Swiss Water® Process Ground Coffee, 10-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)
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Amazon Price: $27.94 (as of 07/06/2009)
BuyWell 100% Fair Trade Organic Single Origin Sampler: Peru, Guatemala, Sumatra, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3) WHOLE BEAN
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Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
8 oz Ground; USDA Certified Organic Paradise Blend - 'Surf's Up' Get-Your-Day Started Breakfast Blend
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Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Coffee Makers
Brew it up hot and organic with these coffee makers!
Mr. Coffee NLX5 4-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
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Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System
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Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
List Price: $119.99
Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker, Black and Stainless Steel
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Amazon Price: $74.72 (as of 07/06/2009)
List Price: $145.00
Cuisinart DGB-550BK Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker
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Amazon Price: $89.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
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Cuisinart DCC-1100BK 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black
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Amazon Price: $59.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
List Price: $110.00
A Green Idea for your Coffee Maker: Reusable Coffee Filters!
Instead of throwing away the filter, reuse it!
Cuisinart GTF Gold Tone Filter
Amazon Price: $7.25 (as of 07/06/2009)
Medelco #4 Cone Permanent Coffee Filter
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Mr. Coffee GTF2-1 Basket-style Gold Tone Permanent Filter
Amazon Price: $15.27 (as of 07/06/2009)
Mr Naturals Reusable Hemp Coffee Tea Filter Size 2
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
What's up with shade grown coffee?
You may have heard about shade grown coffee, but why is it so important? Shade grown coffee is the natural way coffee trees grow. New "hybrid" trees have been developed that grow under harsher conditions of direct sunlight. Unfortunately, this means rainforests are being demolished for the hybrids.
Organic Coffee from Cafe Britt
Unbelievably delicious organic Costa Rican coffee
Ready, Set, Brew!
Coffee bean pictures that will make your mouth long for a good cup of joe.
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Trying out my new lightbox with some coffee beans
He's in there counting beans, do you see him looking at you?
Organic Food Gift Ideas
or just treat yourself to these delicious organic products!
Organic Coffee on eBay
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Coffee: What it looks like before it's harvested
Relaxing Music to Sip your Coffee To!
Sit back, relax, enjoy your organic coffee, and play this truly relaxing Costa Rican themed music!
Why buy fair trade coffee?
What is fair trade coffee? It's simply this: farmers a fair price for their coffee and allowed to actually support their families instead of being paid pennies per pound of coffee. At that rate it would be like if you were paid only .05 cents an hour at your job!
Brand New Coffee Makers on eBay
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Use your organic coffee in these recipes!
I Love Coffee!: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Coffee Drinks
Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 07/06/2009)
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It's not just for cream and sugar! Try delicious coffee desserts, coffee martinis, iced drinks, cappuccinos, and many more irresistible coffee themed foods and drinks that will make your mouth lust for these tempting recipes.
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Where Shade Grown Coffee Grows
The Rainforests!
a random rainforest shot
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Rainforest, El Yunque, Puerto Rico
another random rainforest shot
This is the best example I have of a temperate rainforest.
rainforest near puerto vallarta mexico
Coffee Grower Videos
Find out how this tough job gets you your much needed coffee!
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Unique drinkware to sip your organic coffee!
Organic Coffee Links
- Why Buy Organic Coffee?
- Urth Caffe tells us the truth about why we should buy organic coffee, what shade grown coffee is, and what happens to that non-organic coffee that might be not-so-good for you.
- Facts About Organic Coffee
- Organic coffee facts from the Organic Trade Association.
Coffee on Wikipedia
Coffee is a brewed beverage prepared from roasted seeds, commonly called coffee beans, of the coffee plant. Due to its caffeine content, coffee has a stimulating effect in humans. Today, coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide.
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Organic Espresso More of your Thing?
Try Caffe Aspassionato's organic shade grown espresso!
Caffe Appassionato Organic Shade Grown Espresso Roast, Whole Bean, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3)
Amazon Price: $23.91 (as of 07/06/2009)
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Customers have called this coffee " exquisitely dark and satisfying, clean on the palate with an immaculately gentle mouth feel"..."I'm no expert but I drink a lot of coffee and tried many coffees in my life and this one is particularly excellent. "..."rich, flavorful aroma and taste. "
Try it out and get it shipped to your door (or give it as a gift to the coffee lover you know!
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Have you Tried Organic Coffee?
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Linda wrote
Really enjoyed reading about organic coffee! Thanks.
Posted March 16, 2009
TopStyleTravel wrote...
Yes I had used organic coffee for a time. The facts in this lens about non organic coffee makes me think I should return to it. I do have a reusable coffee filter, coffee tastes so much better than in bleached filters. At the least, use non bleached filters and enjoy the flavor more.
Posted March 10, 2009
kiwisoutback wrote...
Coffee makes the world go around. Take it away, and we stop functioning! Great work.
Posted February 20, 2009
Graceonline wrote...
Yes, I go out of my way to buy organic coffee, if need be. It's more difficult to find Fair Trade-certified coffee, but I ask for it everywhere I buy or consume coffee. More and more coffee houses are willing to offer it. Thank you for building this important lens and for educating us all about the reasons to buy organic coffee. Did you know that Mother Earth News is offering an organic, fair trade coffee club right now?
Posted January 25, 2009
KimGiancaterino wrote...
Very nice lens! Thanks for adding it to Culinary Favorites From A to Z.
Posted December 28, 2008
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Pink and brown recycle symbol vintage style tote bag. Perfect for work, school, or grocery trips!
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Paris Cafe Reusable Canvas Tote Bag
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