Coffee is one of the world’s most consumed beverages, from Starbucks coffee lovers to avid java enthusiasts alike. There is a vast variety of brands and varieties of coffee to choose from when selecting a brand; many consumers take into consideration its source and growing methods when selecting their brand, with organic coffee becoming increasingly popular as people seek potential health benefits, environmental sustainability benefits and superior taste. People purchase organic products due to these factors as well as supporting fair labor practices and sustainable farming.

Organic coffee is produced without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, meaning its beans and water contain lower concentrations of potentially toxic chemicals that could harm human health and the environment. Organic farms also help combat climate change by sequestering carbon while simultaneously protecting soil health and ecosystem health while guaranteeing their employees fair wages and working conditions.

Equal Exchange, Colipse Coffee, Dean’s Beans, Larry’s Coffee, Higher Ground Roasters and Kicking Horse Coffee all specialize in organic coffee production, boasting certifications like USDA Organic, Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance while using growing methods such as shade-grown and bird-friendly. Brands such as Lavazza and San Francisco Bay even take an organic approach by default to improve sustainability and soil health.

The USDA requires that coffee labeled organic is grown, processed, and roasted under stringent guidelines. It must be free from genetically modified organisms; contain no traceable amounts of prohibited substances found in fertilizers and pesticides; use no ionizing radiation or sewage sludge during processing or manufacturing; as well as being traceable from farm to cup to ensure its authenticity and authenticity. Organically certified products must also be tracked back from farm to cup to ensure authenticity without being falsified or falsified in any way or falsification occurs or falsification occurs within its supply chain – from farmland-cup.

Non-organic and organically-produced coffee may taste similarly depending on a consumer’s personal tastes; however, organically produced coffee may feature more subtle flavor profile often described as being smoother and less bitter than conventionally grown. Furthermore, organically produced coffee may contain higher levels of beneficial compounds such as polyphenols and antioxidants than its non-organic counterpart.

People who choose organic milk are supporting cow welfare while decreasing exposure to harmful chemicals. Studies show that organically produced milk contains slightly higher concentrations of nutrients such as vitamin E, iron and polyunsaturates omega-3 and omega-6, which contribute to overall good health in children and pregnant women alike. Furthermore, organically-produced milk is less likely to contain acrylamide which has been linked with cancer in rats (1, 2).