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Before you take a drink of your morning cup of java, you may want to think about the farmers and their families and how they are affected by current industry practices. These farmers receive wages that are not even sufficient to cover the cost of production, resulting in poverty and debt. You may consider purchasing organic, fair trade products for health reasons. But the ethical implications are just as significant.
I have to admit that I wouldn’t have known that Coco’s, the Western-based chain of bakery restaurants, offers organic, sustainable, fair-trade coffee had I not been introduced to it by the company directly. But Coco’s has been serving up 100% organic, shade-grown coffee since 2009. And it’s delicious!
The tropical, high-altitude mountain region of Chiapas in Southern Mexico is one of the best places in the world to grow coffee and Coco’s partnered with family farmers to purchase coffee specifically for it’s restaurants. The Rich and Smooth blend is made from 100% Arabica beans and boasts a deep, rich flavor with a hint of sweetness.
You can purchase Coco’s Organic Whole Bean Coffee at Coco’s restaurants.
Win It! One of you will win a Coffee Kit, courtesy of Coco’s. Simply leave me a comment with something you learned on the site about how their coffee is made. Comments will close on June 10th, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST.
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I learned they used first class cherry beans
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I learned that,” The beans used in Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee are picked in small batches, with each local farm washing the beans, removing pulp and sun drying them locally, with a personal quality check every step of the way.”
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I learned that the Bats’il Maya Cooperative today has 206 farmers from 26 communities. From November to January, these farmers grow the coffee on their fertile lands. From January to April, they harvest the coffee.
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I learned that Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee uses agroforestry farming, an organic process that utilizes renewable harvesting methods to keep the grounds fertile for future generations.
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I learned that several months were spent roasting their coffee beans and sampling to get just the right balance between aroma, body and taste.
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I learned that beans picked in small batches – and there is a QA check with each step in the process.
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I learned that: Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity.
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“The Chiapas Region of Mexico is one of the best places in the world to grow coffee. The area is teeming in natural resources and produces 35% of Mexico’s coffeeZ”. Thanks for the chance.
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The coffee is grown in the Chiapas region of Mexico.
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I learned that The Bats’il Maya Cooperative today has 206 farmers from 26 communities.
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I learned that only first-class cherry beans, which are harvested using 100% organic agroforestry farming methods. Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity.
I learned that they are harvested using 100% organic agroforestry farming methods.
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I learned their coffee is produced from shade-grown, Arabica beans, organically farmed and harvested at the perfect altitude.
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I learned that the beans used in Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee are picked in small batches, with each local farm washing the beans, removing pulp and sun drying them locally, with a personal quality check every step of the way.
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I learned The tropical, high-altitude mountain region of Chiapas in Southern Mexico is one of the best places in the world to grow coffee
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I learned that only first-class cherry beans, which are harvested using 100% organic agroforestry farming methods.
Wonderful ! Pls add my name to the mix! Huge fan of good coffee!
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Something I learned and liked – The beans used in Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee are picked in small batches, with each local farm washing the beans, removing pulp and sun drying them locally, with a personal quality check every step of the way.
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i learned the manager of production jose has worked for them for 13 years
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I learned that Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee uses agroforestry farming, an organic process that utilizes renewable harvesting methods to keep the grounds fertile for future generations.
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The farmers use only first-class cherry beans, which are harvested using 100% organic agroforestry farming methods. Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. Organic food itself is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.
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The beans used in Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee are picked in small batches
I learned that the Bats’il Maya Cooperative has 206 farmers from 26 communities. From November to January, they grow the coffee and from January to April, they harvest the coffee.
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I learned they use organic agroforestry methods.
“The beans used in Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee are picked in small batches, with each local farm washing the beans, removing pulp and sun drying them locally, with a personal quality check every step of the way.
I lear5ned that Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee uses agroforestry farming, an organic process that utilizes renewable harvesting methods to keep the grounds fertile for future generations.
The beans used in Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee are picked in small batches, with each local farm washing the beans, removing pulp and sun drying them locally, with a personal quality check every step of the way.
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They have a rigorous inspection program. Jose has been with the company 13 years and personally checks every coffee bag for quality before the coffee goes through hulling and selection.
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“agroforestry farming” is a new term to me, and I thought I was fairly savvy about organic farming practices!
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I learned that they use agroforestry farming
The tropical, high-altitude mountain region of Chiapas in Southern Mexico is one of the best places in the world to grow coffee
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I learned that only first-class cherry beans, which are harvested using 100% organic farming methods, are used. Cool!
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The farmers use only first-class cherry beans and they are sun dried.
I learned that Coco’s uses only first-class cherry beans, which are harvested using 100% organic agroforestry farming methods
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I learned that their coffee is grown in Mexico which supplies jobs for more people down there:)
I learned that they harvest the coffee from January to April.
Organic agroforestry farming methods are used by this company!
The local farms pick the coffee beans in small batches,removes the pulp, and then dries the beans in the sun.
I learned: The beans used in Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee are picked in small batches, with each local farm washing the beans, removing pulp and sun drying them locally, with a personal quality check every step of the way. I love that! 🙂 Thank you.
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I learned that they slow roast their beans over many months. also coco’s strawberry pie looks great!
I learned that before a product can be labeled “organic”, a government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all of the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards.
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I learned that the beans used in Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee are picked in small batches and also they are harvested using 100% organic agroforestry farming methods
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You can order their pies ahead of time and pick them up in the store!
I learned that “The farmers use only first-class cherry beans, which are harvested using 100% organic agroforestry farming methods”.
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The farmers use only first-class cherry beans, which are harvested using 100% organic agroforestry farming methods
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their coffee is made by slow roasting it over a couple months
i learned that Jose, the manager of production, oversees the rigorous inspection process. He personally checks every coffee bag for quality before the coffee passes through the hulling and selection process.
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They make this in small batches. Really do a good job by slow roasting over a few months. Sounds delicious!
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I learned the beans are actually picked in small amounts
I learned that Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee is USDA Organic Certified. Before a product can be labeled “organic”, a government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all of the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards.
Coco’s Organic Premium Coffee beans are picked in small batches.
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I learned they only use first class cherry beans.
I learned how “the farmers use only first-class cherry beans”, very impressive!
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