In a world of sustainability being crucial health of our planet, the well-being of future generations, and the continued prosperity of our economy, and conferences such as COP28 considered one of the most important in the world because of the need to address climate change, there are many reasons to use sustainable coffee subscriptions.
If you're a person who wants to enjoy great tasting specialty coffee while making a positive impact on the environment and the lives of coffee farmers, then a sustainable coffee subscription is a great option for you.
Here are a 4 ways in which sustainable coffee subscription can support both environmental and social aspects of our planet :
1. Support sustainable farming practices: Sustainable coffee farming practices use fewer chemicals and pesticides, which helps to protect the soil and water quality. They also pay farmers a fair price for their crops, which helps to improve their livelihoods.
2. Reduce your carbon footprint: Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world. You can reduce your carbon footprint by reducing the transportation emissions associated with shipping coffee beans from farms to roasters to your doorstep.
3. Enjoy fresher, more flavorful coffee: This is because it is often roasted closer to the source, which helps to preserve its flavor and aroma.
4. Support small coffee growers: By supporting these growers, you are helping to preserve these important ecosystems.
Okay, now that's out of the way let's look at some sustainable coffee brands! Since sustainable coffee is in our DNA, this is something we take very seriously...
5 Most Sustainable Coffee Subscriptions
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Atlas Coffee Club
Atlas Coffee Club sources its coffee beans from small-scale farms that practice sustainable farming methods. They also have a partnership with the Rainforest Alliance to help protect forests and biodiversity. -
Twigs Coffee
Twigs Coffee only carries responsibly sourced, speciality-grade, world class coffee they truly love from selected farmers around the world. They also plant 1x tree with every order across a variety of projects around the world, in partnership with Ecologi.
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Driftaway Coffee
Driftaway Coffee uses data to match coffee drinkers with their ideal coffee beans. They also provide detailed information about the farms where their coffee is sourced from.
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Mistobox
Mistobox uses a subscription service to deliver coffee beans from different roasters each month. They also have a partnership with the Good Food Institute to research and develop sustainable coffee farming practices.
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Summit Coffee
Summit Coffee sources its coffee beans from farms that are certified by the Specialty Coffee Association of America and Fairtrade International. They also use compostable packaging to reduce their environmental impact.
All of these subscriptions offer a variety of coffee beans from different origins, roast profiles, and brewing methods. They also offer a convenient way to enjoy delicious, sustainable coffee without having to leave your home.
Enjoy and let us know if you have tried any of the above coffee (or if there are any other brands you would add to the list)!