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ORGANIC COFFEE Organic Coffee is coffee that has been produced without the use of man-made pesticides or herbicides. It’s better for the workers picking the beans, the consumer and the environment. The definition of organic can include an emphasis on recycling, composting, soil health and protection of the environment. Organic Certification requires that growers have their soil tested every year. The coffee must then be processed and roasted in an organic facility. All DOMA coffees labeled as organic undergo these steps. FAIR TRADE Fair Trade tries to create an equitable and fair partnership
between producers and consumers of coffee. Farmers are guaranteed a
minimum “fair trade price” for their coffee. Fair Trade
also helps farmers establish credit, develop long term relationships
with buyers and allows for investment in education, health care and
economic independence.
SWISS WATER PROCESS The SWISS WATER PROCESS is a 100% chemical free decaffeination
process that results in great tasting decaf. Many other processes use
chemical solvents, like methylene chloride, to decaffeinate coffee
beans. Conversely, the SWISS WATER PROCESS uses only water when
removing caffeine, producing water processed decaf coffee.
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE The RAINFOREST ALLIANCE helps farmers bring their coffeelands
up to the certification standards that protect wildland and wildlife as
well as promote the just treatment of the workers and local community.
The RAINFOREST ALLIANCE seal allows producers to distinguish their
coffee, enter premium markets and command higher prices for their
beans.
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