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What Is Organic Shade Grown Coffee?

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Shade grown coffees are grown beneath a canopy of shade trees that encourage natural growth and mulch, and a mellow, even coffee flavor The organic beans we purchase have been certified to meet the USDA Organic, Fair Trade and Shade Grown specifications. What type of coffee is shade grown? Shade grown coffee is high altitude … Read more

Is Shade Grown Coffee Better?

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Shade grown coffee is better for the environment : it requires little or no chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Because the trees produce their crop more slowly than sun-grown coffee, many people also believe that this yields coffee beans with a superior flavor. What is one disadvantage of shade grown coffee farming? Disadvantages. Too much … Read more