Sunday, April 9, 2017

Why You Should Buy Organic Coffee [and Giveaway]

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I'm always on the organic route when I go into a grocery store, but I have only just recently heard that we really should be drinking organic coffee. I never really thought of this before and didn't realize the importance of choosing organic coffee until now.

One major reasons to drink organic coffee?

You avoid a good majority of the pesticides.

This is the main reason I choose organic produce. Did you know that coffee is known to be one of the most heavily sprayed crops? While many argue the roasting process eliminates the pesticide residue, this still doesn't leave warm feelings in my coffee pot about what the coffee bean could entail. (SOURCE)

It's also environmentally beneficial. Many conventional growers will clear out forests to make room for their crops. This eliminates natural pest killers like birds and other creatures and this leads to more pesticide use. Organic coffee is grown more naturally, maintaining the forest life in the surrounding area. (SOURCE)

Venture into the weeds of any coffee connoisseur board (I'm looking at you Reddit) and this is of course, a highly debated subject. But overall, I'm definitely on board the organic train and when I can, I do. Growing organic coffee is definitely a challenge, but for those farmers who values growing organic, it's worth it. Check out this post I found that talked a little about it.

So why my mini discussion on growing organic? Well, I had the chance to try out Weaver's Astral Blend Coffee which is USDA Certified Organic and Fair Trade Certified Coffee. Plus, by purchasing this coffee, you are also supporting breast cancer research as well. I thought this coffee tasted pretty good, it was a gentle dark roast flavor. It was kind of the sweeter side and very rich (without any bitter flavors).



Price wise it's a bit out of my range on what I usually spend - it's $18.95 for 16 ounces. So if you can support a good cause in more ways than one, I would recommend purchasing this organic coffee by Weaver's Coffee. By the way purchasing Fair Trade coffee benefits the farms that grow the coffee, and their surrounding communities.



I'm working to be more conscious in my food choices so I recommend purchasing Weaver's Coffee and putting forth the extra money on occasion to buy this.

Purchase Weaver's Coffee Astral Blend and other Weaver's Coffees today. Order now. They have a really interesting blog you should check out that includes recipes and discusses some interesting coffee facts. Also follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

I am also happy to announce one lucky reader will get the chance to win some Astral Blend coffee of their own. Enter via Rafflecopter below. Ends 5/1.

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I received the above items in exchange for my honest review.

41 comments:

Lauren said...

The Aged Mocha Java coffee sounds good!

skkorman said...

The White Label Reserve Kona Coffee sounds good to me!

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Anonymous said...

I like the Decaf Espresso Blend Coffee.

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Anonymous said...


I'm thinking the French Roasts sounds awesome right about now. I love strong tasting coffee.

Alina said...

The Espresso Blend caught my eye for sure.

Anonymous said...

The French roast looks and sounds amazing.

Sean C said...

I'd love to try the Expresso blend.

vossta said...

The French roast organic is the one I think I would like the best.

kymom13 said...

SO many great coffees caught my eye. The Kona, Kenya AA and Jamacian Mountain Reserve coffees all caught my eye!

hundahar said...

I would like to try the Guatemala Antigua Coffee.

Cheryl Chervitz said...

My hubby would love the French Roast Organic Coffee.

freddie said...

There were quite a few that caught my eye but the Kona Coffee stood out the most. It sounds wonderful. dwelchert at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I would love to try the Jamaican Mountain Reserve blend most.

sheila ressel said...

Ethiopia Natural Organic Coffee catches my eye.

kelly nicholson said...

Aged Himalayan Nepal Coffee sounds good

Melanie said...

I'd love the espresso blend to wake me up in the morning!

Unknown said...

The Guatemala coffee

Maryann D. said...

Hakrz Delight Coffee does catch my eye and sounds great to try.

stOOpidgErL said...

Jamaica Mountain Blue Reserve Coffee - White Label Reserve Coffee for the win!

Deborah Wellenstein said...

The Costa Rica Tarazzu Coffee sounds wonderful!

sfzphd said...

I really want to try the Aged Himalayan Nepal Coffee

abfantom said...

I would like to try Weaver's Peru Organic coffee.

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Unknown said...

I have always wanted to try Kona Coffee from Hawaii....I've heard how wonderful it it. Kona Coffee - Reserve Coffee - White Label Reserve Coffee catches my eye.

Geena said...

Wow, I am having trouble picking just one to try. They all sound so delicious.........too bad I can't go to the grocery store and find these. Thank you for the giveaway and the information....I'll be coming back to this website

Anonymous said...

I'd like to try the Pomegranate Green Tea.

ouzel said...

I like the sound of the Aged Mocha Java Coffee! mmmm!
thanks!

Kayla klontz said...

The Espresso Blend sounds amazing.

Elizabeth said...

The legacy blend coffee sounds good

Crystal K. said...

I'm interested in the decaf organic blend.

Unknown said...

I would like to try their blend coffee. I can imagine whatever combination they come up with would be yummy!

Jennifer H. said...

I would like the Espresso Blend Coffee.

John H. said...

The Legacy Blend Coffee sounds good.

LeAnn Harbert said...

I want to try the White Label Reserve Kona Coffee.

Edye Nicole said...

I like their decaf organic blend coffee.

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terri142 said...

The Astral Blend Coffee sounds delicious I think I would enjoy it.

Unknown said...

The Costa Rica Tarazzu Coffee sounds yummy.

Audrey Stewart said...

Hakrz Delight Coffee

laurasloves said...

The Ethiopia Natural Organic Coffee catches my eye!
Laurie Emerson

Jacoob Melton said...

Interesting blog. I like the way you have explained and mentioned about coffees in a descriptive way. People like to have coffee but it is very much important to know that organic coffee is safe and healthy. Your writings about coffees just made me feel happy to know more details about coffees. I always prefer espresso. The taste of espresso is Hard but it is healthier and beneficial to health. I was totally unaware of coffees. When I was in the UK at that time I went to a coffee shop that is Trailhead Coffee Shop. Being a Coffee lover I just ordered a cup of coffee then the person who was serving told me many facts about coffee and then I got to know that to always prefer organic coffee because it is healthier, examined by the researchers, beneficial and many more which keeps one's body fit and fresh.

Josie Kohloff said...

This article is very informative, I am very happy while I am reading this article this coffee having devious taste and I want to visit this coffee house with my friends for a devious cup of organic coffee.