Organic Shade Grown Coffee At Starbucks

Everybody loves their cup of Starbucks coffee in the morning. Now by drinking coffee, you can be helping the environment too. In 1998 Starbucks joined Conservation International, promoting a relationship with environmentally friendly activities. Starbucks started selling a specific type of coffee, called shade grown coffee, which is grown in Mexico. Conservation International assists Mexican farmers in the growing the coffee.

There are two ways to grown coffee beans. Either the land can be completely cleared, or the coffee can be grown under the shade of the trees without completely demolishing habitats. This coffee is called shade grown coffee. Growing coffee in this way not only preserves habitats and trees, but also preserves water and soil as well. Organic Shade Grown Coffee is sold in all Strabucks stores and appears with the label pictured (right). Although it costs a bit extra to buy this type of coffee, you are helping the environment with your purchase.