Organic coffee consumption continues to expand and new regulations are protecting consumers. Coffees labeled organic must have the USDA seal, meet certain standards and supply chains must conform strictly.

Organic farming helps Mother Earth by eliminating harmful chemicals that seep into bodies of water or ruin native plants and animals. You can help by choosing to purchase organic products.

Local Grocery Stores

An aroma of freshly brewed organic coffee evokes memories of Sunday mornings at my grandparents’ house, when we all shared comic books over steaming mugs. If you need an organic and fair trade cup of joe quickly on-the-go, grab one from your local grocery store. These one-stop shops for everything natural and organic offer everything from juice bars and eco-friendly household products such as Seventh Generation, ECOS, Ecover and Biokleen to gifts, flowers and sweets departments in Poughkeepsie and Wappinger locations of Natural Grocers!

Sunflower Market’s grocery stores in Rhinebeck and Woodstock serve Dutchess County shoppers searching for GMO-free produce, grass-fed dairy, raw honey, fresh-cut flowers and much more. Customers are welcome to bring in their own containers when making bulk purchases to reduce plastic waste.

Coffee Shops

Be it Starbucks lovers, coffee aficionados or simply those looking for an afternoon pick-me-up with milk; organic options can be found at many coffee shops. Keep in mind, however, that organic refers only to how the beans were grown rather than roasting and brewing methods; nutritional benefits may not necessarily increase as they’ll be free from potential harmful chemicals like pesticides and fungicides; decaf versions are also available, but will still contain caffeine.