What Is Shade Grown Organic Coffee? Part 1

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Originally, coffee was farmed under the shade of standing trees, providing animal habitats. This is an older method of growing coffee, and one that produces a higher quality product, with richer, milder flavors. However, the yield is lower and coffee berries under the shade ripen slowly. This is why many farmers have switched to sun cultivation.

Unfortunately, cultivating coffee in full sun also requires more pesticides, more water, more fertilizer and causes greater erosion. Deforestation is much greater with this method, as well. Traditional shaded methods are more environmentally friendly, and can help preserve the local land and water. This is why more people are starting to look into shade grown and "bird friendly" organic coffees, which are sustainably grown and harvested.

While shade growing compares poorly to native forest in terms of habitat value, it allows coffee growing to have a lower impact on the environment, producing a crop that's less damaging to the world around us and healthier to consume, too. Shade grown coffee farms provide a moderate climate for plants and fertilizer for the soil from their dropped leaves. Organic shade grown coffee often uses composted coffee pulp and crop rotation to enrich the soil, providing a more sustainable method of growing.

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