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Introduction to Organic Coffee Beans

In many parts of the world, growers use pesticides to control coffee pest growth. Coffee in high-altitude areas with humid and foggy conditions is particularly vulnerable to pest damage, so growers often treat it with pesticides. Many people believe that coffee beans can be called organic as long as no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers are used during coffee growth. In reality, coffee beans can only be called organic after certification by a third party (other than coffee manufacturers and purchasers).

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Organic Coffee and Certified Organic Coffee are authorized by third-party organizations. During the growth process of coffee trees, they are grown without chemical materials, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, or artificial food additives. From soil and water quality testing, planting, cultivation, harvesting, and production, all must meet organic conditions with strictly controlled processes. This is high-quality coffee produced in harmony with nature, offering great benefits to both health and environmental protection.

Only a very small portion of coffee in the world is truly certified organic, because this certification process takes quite a long time—about three years. Additionally, this practice can cause coffee production to decrease by up to 50%. Therefore, when coffee growers decide to pursue organic certification, it means starting a time-consuming and costly investment.

Organic coffee cultivation does not use any pesticides or other chemical agents to treat pest diseases or cultivation problems. Instead, natural methods are used, such as natural composting, hedging, and pruning to maintain the growth of coffee trees. For pest control, purely natural biological control methods are used, such as planting protective trees and utilizing various other natural agricultural techniques to ensure the health of coffee trees. This is because organic coffee operators actively focus on the sustainability of land, water sources, and natural ecological environments.

Organic high-quality coffee is the masterpiece creation of heaven, earth, and people—weather, soil, and love. A coffee tree needs to grow for five years before flowering and bearing fruit. One pound of coffee requires approximately 4,000 coffee beans, all harvested completely by hand. The coffee fruit harvested from each coffee tree annually is only enough to produce one pound of roasted coffee beans. Scarcity makes it precious.

Reasons to Choose Organic Coffee Beans

1. Protect the next generation: Reduce opportunities for exposure to carcinogenic chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides.

2. Prevent soil depletion: According to estimates from the Soil Conservation Association, since the use of chemical drugs began and plants that could nourish the soil were destroyed, soil loss has been seven times greater than recovery.

3. Save energy: Modern farming uses more petroleum-based artificial fertilizers for planting and harvesting crops.

4. Say 'No' to chemical drugs: The EPA has confirmed that 60% of herbicides, 90% of fungicides, and 30% of insecticides are carcinogens. These substances can cause cancer and birth defects.

5. Protect farmers: Protecting farmers' health is also one of society's responsibilities. We must reduce the possibility of farmers being exposed to chemical environments. In the third world, pesticide safety is not taken seriously, gradually forming a serious problem.

How to Choose Organic Coffee Beans

Choose fresh coffee beans.

When purchasing, pay attention to whether the color and grain size of the beans are consistent. Good coffee beans have a glossy appearance and rich aroma without any mixed off-flavors.

Regardless of the type of coffee bean, freshness is an important factor affecting quality.

When selecting, chew one or two coffee beans in your mouth—they should be crisp (indicating the coffee is not damp) and leave a pleasant fragrance. However, it's best to pinch them with your hand to feel if they are solid, rather than buying brittle-shelled coffee.

If coffee beans have lost their fragrance or smell stale, it means they are no longer fresh and unsuitable for purchase.

Freshly roasted coffee beans are not suitable for immediate consumption. They should be stored for a week to allow the gases inside the beans to be completely released.

Generally, the optimal drinking period for coffee is one week after roasting. At this time, the coffee beans are freshest, and the performance of aroma and taste is optimal.

Additionally, the purity of coffee beans is another consideration factor. Experts selecting coffee don't necessarily look at grain size, but grab a handful of single-origin coffee beans (Regional Coffee), about several dozen beans, to see if each single bean's color is consistent, and whether the grain size and shape are similar, to avoid buying inferior products disguised as mixed beans.

However, if it's blended coffee (Blended Coffee), different sizes and colors are normal phenomena. Additionally, heavy and medium-dark roasting will cause coffee beans to release oil, but if lightly roasted beans release oil, it indicates they have deteriorated—not only reducing aroma and richness but also producing astringency and sourness. In summary, when selecting coffee, pay attention to freshness, fragrance, and absence of staleness. The ideal purchase quantity is what can be consumed within half a month.

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