Definition of Restorative Coffee

An approach to coffee production based both on conservation agriculture (which aims to produce food while preserving the environment); and restoration ecology (which aims to restore degraded or destroyed ecosystems by way of active human activity).
Related: By definition, any coffee deemed to be “restorative coffee” must make use of the latest research and innovations in sustainable coffee production and agroforestry; including but not limited to regenerative agriculture, organic agriculture, land-sparing, composting, off-grid processing, and female management. A system of restorative coffee production results in reduced carbon emissions, improved soil conditions, the growth and protection of primary forests, improved biodiversity, increases in pollinator numbers, protection of endangered species (including migratory birds), improvement of natural watersheds, and more.

Source: Information collected and summarized by Merchants of Green Coffee Inc. from our own corporate documents, in addition to those of our partners; Mesoamerican Development Institute (MDI). Also referenced: Wikipedia.org

Our most recent posts related to Restorative Coffee:

Yoro Biological Corridor – Report #2

Posted on January 10, 2022August 6, 2024 by merchantsofgreencoffee — Leave a comment

This Yoro Biological Corridor Meeting Report marks a historical point in the Corridor’s development, as it finalized the legal framework to implement the progressive model

Wake Up! Better Coffee is Here

Posted on June 29, 2020August 28, 2021 by merchantsofgreencoffee — Leave a comment

Feature image of our first commercial to help promote our flagship restorative coffees: Cafe Solar green coffee & affiliated roasted blend; Climate Change Coffee.

Better coffee is here addressing better taste and climate change mitigation. This green coffee is the product of a first-of-its-kind restorative program. Restorative Coffee is green coffee that is produced sustainably and is restoring forests in growing regions …

Podcast: Coffee and Birds

Posted on June 5, 2020March 20, 2024 by merchantsofgreencoffee — Leave a comment

Feature image of Fabiola Rodriguez conducting field research about birds on coffee farms in Honduras.

In this podcast Fabiola Rodriguez, doctoral student from Tulane University, talks about coffee growing and migratory birds in the context of her areas of study: ornithology, ecology, and conservation. She also compares types of coffee farms and how they affect bird habitat …

Earth Day Good News: Carbon Offsetting Coffee is Affordable

Posted on April 22, 2020March 20, 2024 by merchantsofgreencoffee

Feature image of a piece of charcoal and a graphite pencil representing carbon, alongside green coffee beans.

The carbon calculations to produce coffee are done, and consumers can afford to offset the production of coffee’s carbon footprint. It equals less than $0.02 per cup! …