The search for the best coffee beans starts at the source and ends with how it’s roasted. Great coffee is a combination of two key factors:
1. Where It Comes From (Origin)
Every coffee bean begins its journey at the farm, in regions where the climate and environment provide ideal conditions for growing. Sustainable farming practices ensure the beans are grown with care, focusing on long-term soil health and water conservation. This not only improves quality but also protects farmers' livelihoods and the environment.
A Kenyan cooperative Gakundu who are using regnerative agricultural practices.
2. How It's Roasted (Locally)
Once harvested, the beans are roasted locally to preserve their freshness and flavor. Local roasting also minimizes the carbon footprint, supporting sustainability. Partnering with ethical roasters guarantees transparency and accountability, ensuring that the coffee you enjoy is not only fresh but also responsibly sourced.
Coffee being roasted with the Loring roaster.
Meet our local roaster who partners directly with cooperatives.
The Importance of Climate in Coffee
Great coffee requires the perfect balance of rainfall, temperature, and sunlight. Coffee plants thrive in regions with consistent and adequate rain, moderate temperatures, and just the right amount of sun. However, coffee is a sensitive crop—too much or too little of these environmental factors can affect the beans' flavor and yield.
But with climate change, these ideal growing conditions are becoming harder to maintain. Hotter days, prolonged droughts, and increasing pest and disease pressures threaten the future of coffee farming. Climate-smart agriculture is more critical than ever to adapt to these changes without relying on harmful chemicals. By choosing sustainably grown coffee, we ensure the long-term quality of the beans and the health of our planet.
Why Choose Climate-Smart Coffee?
Climate-Smart Coffee is a tech-driven, adaptive, and transparent solution to ensure sustainability at every step. From satellite data guiding farmers to real-time weather advisories, we’re committed to supporting coffee farmers in a changing climate.
Say LES: Locally Roasted, Ethically Sourced, Sustainably Grown
- Locally Roasted: Fresher coffee with reduced carbon emissions.
- Ethically Sourced: Supporting fair trade and safe working conditions.
- Sustainably Grown: Minimizing environmental impact and adapting to climate change.
When you choose Climate Smart Coffee, you're making a choice that supports farmers, the environment, and a sustainable coffee industry. From farm to cup, every step is optimized for quality and sustainability.
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Featured Example: Sustainable Coffee
Let’s look at a real example: Single Origin: Kenya, Murue Gituara. Gituara Murue Farmers Co-operative Society, where climate-smart farming ensures high-quality beans grown with sustainability in mind. The beans are roasted by Saxbys Coffee, a local partner who is committed to ethical sourcing and transparency.
Saxbys Coffee - Single Origin: Kenya, Murue Gituara
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When brewing the Murue Gituara at home, we enjoy it most as filter coffee. Making a Chemex or other style pour over, try 30-32 grams of coffee and 50…
Size: 12 ounces
Roast Profile: Medium
Tasting Notes: Black currant, toffee, and orange blossom tea.
Origin: Kenya
Process: Washed Processed
Producers:
Gituara
Altitude: 1900 meters
Price: $18.00
Variety: Arabica
