Certified Organic Coffee Vs. Traditional Coffee

Do you think about how your coffee tastes, how it affects the environment, and how the people who grow it are treated? If you do, maybe it's time to consider purchasing certified organic coffee. It's important to remember that conventionally grown coffee is heavily sprayed with chemicals, making it a real concern for those who are worried about the health effects of pesticides. This kind of coffee production, unlike certified organic coffee, also produces water pollution, land erosion, and the destruction of forests.

Coffee workers generally must work long hours for low pay, and are often exposed to pesticides that are banned in the countries that will be consuming their coffee. The average pay for the coffee farmer from every pound of conventionally produced coffee sold in the US is only thirty-five cents. For the coffee pickers who worked directly with the crop, the pay is less than fifteen cents.

This is why people who care about what they drink should choose certified organic coffee. Even if you're not involved in organic movements elsewhere, there's such a significant effect by changing the methods of growing coffee that choosing organic is really worth it. The health concerns for a crop that's sprayed so heavily, the environmental effect in the local area, and the end effect on workers are immense. It doesn't cost a lot more or reduce the yield significantly to grow certified organic coffee, either. Buying good coffee doesn't need to be all that expensive.

The last factor for most people is still taste, of course, but certified organic coffee can deliver. That's because shade growing techniques are popular among organic coffee growers, who preserve some of the forest around the coffee. That reduces erosion and effects on animal habitat. It also gets you a better, richer cup of coffee, using the oldest and most traditional method of growing it. While not all organic coffee are grown this way, since the organic certification only requires the crop be grown for three years with no chemicals and kept an appropriate distance from conventional crops. However, many organic coffees still taste better.

If you haven't tried certified organic coffee, and you're concerned about the health and environmental effects of pesticides and other chemicals, take the time to do so. You might be surprised!

By: Dee Sadows

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