Organic Coffees

Organic Coffee

Coffee beans are grown and processed according to OCIA guidelines. Organic means that no pesticides or chemical fertilizers may be used on the plants themselves, the soil, or the premises where the beans will be stored and processed. This certification is a lengthy process costing around $30,000 to the farmer and takes 3 years worth of inspections to complete. Because this is such a costly venture, small farmers often band together forming co-ops which pool their resources.