{"id":651,"date":"2017-12-08T17:32:36","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T17:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sensecuador.com\/blog\/?p=651"},"modified":"2018-01-08T16:35:53","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T16:35:53","slug":"makes-real-organic-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sensecuador.com\/blog\/makes-real-organic-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes a Real Organic Coffee?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Going organic is all the rage these days. From food to fabrics, you can find practically anything boasting their organic status. When it comes to organic coffee<\/a>, what makes it organic? Is it any better than non-organic coffee as far as its environmental effects or its flavor?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore the world of organic coffee and find out the answers to all of these questions.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When the USDA certifies a coffee as organic, it means that it has met their standards for the label, which are intended to show consumers that this product was grown without synthetic ingredients or additives. The coffee beans must be grown naturally, without pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides, all of which prevents these substances from entering the ground, contaminating the water, and eroding the soil.<\/p>\n

Organic Coffee has Health Benefits to Growers<\/h3>\n

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A pleasant side effect of farmers growing organic coffee<\/a> is the surprising health benefits the farmers themselves gain by not being exposed to these harsh chemicals. And some consumers say that they feel less at risk of exposure because of the growing process.<\/p>\n

By allowing these coffee beans to grow as they were intended by nature, it gives them more time to develop complex flavors and sugars.<\/p>\n

Consumer Attest that Organic Coffee has better flavor<\/h3>\n

We all know that flavor is subjective, but when it comes to organic coffee<\/a>, many consumers attest to its improved flavor versus non-organic coffee. By allowing these coffee beans to grow as they were intended by nature, it gives them more time to develop complex flavors and sugars. When chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers enter the picture, they can be absorbed into the bean itself. Many don\u2019t consider this a health hazard, but decades of research have shown that these substances leave their residue behind.<\/p>\n

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Organic Coffee normally grows in a Natural Environment<\/h3>\n

Another benefit of organic coffee<\/a> is that it\u2019s generally grown in its natural environment instead of in a field that was cleared for it. This allows the coffee to develop in the shade of the forest and absorb natural nutty, sweet, and citrus flavors that non-organic coffees lack.<\/p>\n

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There are many advantages to growing and purchasing organic coffee<\/a>. Without the use of chemicals in the growing process, the coffee beans don\u2019t risk absorbing these substances, which can alter the taste, and the farmers are at less risk of pesticide-related illnesses. Organic coffee is also better for the environment because it doesn\u2019t need a lot of room to grow, won\u2019t erode the soil or damage groundwater with harsh substances, and contributes to the variety of plants growing in the region, making the soil richer.<\/p>\n

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