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The world's second most consumed beverage behind water, coffee is also the world's most traded consumable good. In this article we will take a look at some interesting statistics involving coffee including its consumption rates and some fair trade/organic coffee related statistics. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
When speaking of fair trade coffee, it is first important to define the term 'fair trade.' Fair trade means that there exists a fair and mutually beneficial partnership between a producer of a good and the buyer of a good - in this case, the coffee growers and the companies that sell the coffee (buyers). The fair trade regulation was brought about due to the recurrence of instances where especially poor farmers had full stocks of coffee that they needed to sell in order to sustain their livelihood and make room for new coffee, and had no choice but to make the sale at a loss due to the low price offered by the buyers. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
There is a type of coffee, called Fair Trade coffee, that is produced a little differently than other types of coffee. By "produced differently", we do not mean that the beans used are inferior, or that the coffee produced will be different. The purpose of Fair Trade coffee is to protect coffee workers, and any coffee grower or producer in this organization agrees to make sure that the people who harvest and sort coffee products are treated fairly.
The US consumes about 20 per cent of the world's coffee production. This makes it a huge market and the demand of that market is one of the things that keeps coffee prices fairly high. One might think that part of that price gets back to the people who actually grow the coffee, but traditionally it hasn't. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Coffee drinkers are a peculiar bunch. Some will only drink coffee from a specific cup, others could care less. A select few coffee consumers go so far as to bring their favorite mug with them when they visit a restaurant or coffee shop. With so many cup and mug options available to the average consumer, it is worth examining the advantages and disadvantages that some of these options present. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Organic coffee has been steadily growing in popularity over the past few years. People are gravitating towards it for its environmental and health benefits, but those aspects alone do not tell the whole story. In this article we will examine 4 ways to differentiate organic coffee from regular coffee. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Coffee is by far one of the most popular drinks around the world - perhaps because it's so versatile. From simple coffees like filter coffee or espresso, to more complex recipes like cappuccino. You can even get organic fair trade coffee. This brewed drink can be as simple or as complicated as you need it to be, as anyone who has placed an order in a coffee shop recently can tell you. Come along as we discuss some tips and hints to making a great coffee. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Coffee is among the world's top consumed goods, with American consumption being so high that they consume 1/3 as much coffee as they do water. With the worldwide popularity of this drink being as high as it is, it can be difficult to keep up with all of the varied ways in which different cultures make their coffee. In this article we will take a look at some of the ways in which coffee is made around the world that the average coffee drinker may not be aware of. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Shade grown coffee refers to coffee that is grown under either a canopy of trees or the shade of other natural objects or plant life. Coffee has historically been grown in this manner, and only recently have advancements in science allowed for coffee to be grown in the sun without being damaged or burned. Today's shade grown coffee is made to be environmentally friendly and fits the criteria for organic coffee as well. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Despite the fact that coffee is the world's second most popular traded good behind oil, there remains some confusion and debate about its effects on our bodies. In this article we will take a look at four of the most popular questions surrounding coffee consumption and try to separate the facts from the fiction. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
It's safe to say that most coffee drinkers simply brew their coffee, enjoy their hot (or cold) beverage and rarely even consider using their beans or grounds for anything other than their intended purpose. However, there does exist a growing subset of people who have discovered countless ways to use coffee for purposes other than consumption. In this article we will take a look at some of the more common non-beverage household uses for coffee beans and grounds. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
The title of this article is disturbing. The concepts of Organic and Fair Trade are very important to building (rebuilding) a sustainable society. The good news is that the certifications are not mutually exclusive and actually complement each other nicely. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Conversation on coffee is going on a hundred times a day. Gourmet Coffee drinkers are converting their friends to the amazing taste of coffee and as one of the world's most preferred drinks; this conversation would as well be going on for years. Related Article Tags: , ,
Organic coffee, like any organic food, is grown without the use of any chemicals or growth hormones. In order to be sold as organic the farm in question must meet the criteria of Organic Certification. For the United States, that requirement states that farms... Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
The Fairtrade Foundation exists to ensure that producers are guaranteed a minimum price for their goods irrespective of world prices. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Many coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers alike are aware of the negative conceptions that exist about the beverage. Fears of its diuretic properties, its effect on blood pressure and the question of its addictiveness continue to be unfortunate staples of coffee related discussion. However, new evidence is giving light to some very health positive aspects of drinking coffee, particularly some previously unknown insight into how it can ward off and/or reduce the severity of some major diseases. In this article we will take a look at some of the major ailments that coffee has recently been shown to have significant success in defending us against. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
How to take your cup of coffee to the next level: brewing the perfect cup of coffee and make it the most satisfying cup of coffee. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Heaps of premiums are thrown onto environmentally sound products in the marketplace. Recycled paper is typically more expensive than standard paper. Lettuce and tomatoes made without the use of pesticides and fertilizers also enjoy above average market rates as well. Certified organic coffee has achieved a reputation for being pricey because of many reasons. For starters, it was produced without the use of environmentally harmful chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides. In turn, organic coffee has received a seal of approval for being healthier than your standard coffee. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Traditional coffee like Folders and the popular Spanish brand Nescafe have maintained that familiar, consistent great taste over the years. Despite pesticides and fertilizers harvested in the large, commercial coffee plantations they grow on, it manages to suit an average person's tastes as evident by its sales. In justifying the high prices for organic coffee, many people point to its tastes as one of the main reasons. Does organic coffee taste better than traditional coffee? Related Article Tags: , , ,
Fair trade products, including fair trade tea, are produced in such a way to help eliminate poverty in developing countries where products are produced. This happens by developed countries where the products are sold paying a fair price for the product while encouraging sustainable farming practices in the production countries. The people who produce the product are given better access to buyers of the product, and by cutting out middlemen the producer is able to keep more of the profit. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
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