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The caffeine connection to deforestation
Is coffee good for you? For many, it's energising, and drinking up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily can be part of a healthy routine. But there's...
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Why do we call coffee 'Java'? And other curious nicknames
Did you know that coffee has as many nicknames as it does brewing methods? From "java" to "cup of joe", these names reflect coffee's journey around...
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What on Earth is nature-positive coffee?
It's a coffee solution rooted in working with, rather than against, the environment.
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How mixing farms with forests could solve the coffee struggle in Quang Tri
Over half of Quang Tri province’s coffee farms are degraded, putting smallholder farmers at risk of soil erosion and declining income that grows by...
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Brewing Sustainability: Specialty Coffee Leads the Way
How Slow is pioneering sustainable development in the coffee industry
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Many claiming regenerative coffee, few put people at the centre of this
"Regenerative" was supposed to be a clear way for coffee brands to explain their business decisions around growing coffee with sustainability, land...
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Which pollinators visit our farms?
Pollinators are vital to coffee production. Without them, the coffee we enjoy could become scarce.
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Simple coffee swaps for a big sustainability impact
Even small changes, like making coffee habits at work more nature positive, can create significant positive impacts.
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Why a living income is so important for coffee-farming families
People drink around two billion cups of coffee daily, yet many of the families who grow these beans struggle to earn a decent living.
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What 'shade-grown' means on your coffee bag?
Have you ever noticed 'shade-grown' on your coffee bag and wondered what it means?