Organic coffee is an effective way to support sustainable agriculture and the planet. An organic label certifies that no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides were used during cultivation, production, or processing; as a result, the product contains higher antioxidant levels than its conventionally grown counterpart. Furthermore, organic coffee tends to be less acidic and better for the environment than its conventionally-grown counterpart.

Consumer demand drives much of the organic coffee market. Consumers have become more focused on food safety and environmental impact of their purchases; as such, organic coffee producers are rapidly ramping up production to meet rising consumer expectations.

Though relatively small compared to other global markets, organic coffee consumption is growing quickly. It was valued at more than $5 billion in 2021 and expected to surpass $8.5 billion by 2026. The United States holds nearly one-third of organic coffee market consumption followed by Germany and Scandinavia who both demonstrate strong commitments towards sustainability; these countries enjoy high rates of coffee consumption with consumers willing to pay more for quality beans.

Consumers are becoming more educated on the health benefits associated with organic coffee, such as reduced cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and improved metabolic syndrome. Furthermore, consumers increasingly desire coffee that provides additional nutritional benefits like protein and fiber content. Furthermore, organic coffee markets are expanding into functional beverages like energy shakes.

Organic coffee is grown on land that has not been treated with synthetic chemicals for at least three years prior to harvesting and requires an appropriate buffer zone between it and non-organic land. These requirements help reduce soil erosion and promote biodiversity, leading to more resilient coffee crops. Coffee farms must use natural methods of weed control such as hand weeding and hoeing as well as beneficial insects to control invasive species.

Organic farmers have found success providing higher incomes and safer working conditions to their workers, helping to alleviate poverty and inequality in their local economies, while creating more stable economies across the board. Furthermore, this method prevents environmental degradation while sequestering significant quantities of carbon from the atmosphere.

Organic coffee sales channels have expanded with this growing industry, including supermarkets and hypermarkets, departmental stores, specialty shops and online sales channels. By 2021, supermarkets and hypermarkets held the highest share of the market due to their wide customer bases and convenient store layout that features multiple products under one roof; their high turnover also makes restocking easier; specialty importers and small roasters often eschew certification as certification can sometimes inhibit sustainable practices or good agricultural practices that they prefer employing themselves instead.