ORGANIC
Certified Organic from Seed to Cup
At Planet Bean, certified organic coffee isn’t just a label—it’s a promise. Every bean is grown and roasted under strict organic standards, verified by Ecocert Canada:
Organic Coffee Should Taste As Clean As It’s Grown.
WHY ORGANIC MATTERS
For Your Health
- Zero Synthetic Chemicals – No harmful pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs.
- Richer Nutrients – Organic farming preserves soil health, enhancing flavor and antioxidants.
For the Planet
- Shade-Grown & Biodiverse – Our coffee grows under forest canopies, sheltering birds and wildlife.
- Cleaner Waterways – No toxic runoff pollutes rivers or farmer communities.
For Farmers
- Fair Wages & Safe Work – Organic farming avoids dangerous chemical exposure.
- Long-Term Sustainability – Healthy soil means farms thrive for generations.
HOW WE GUARANTEE ORGANIC INTEGRITY
- Certified by Ecocert Canada – Rigorous audits from farm to roastery.
- Direct Trade Relationships – We visit growers to verify practices firsthand.
- Small-Batch Roasting – Locking in freshness without additives.
OUR ORGANIC COFFEE SELECTION
ORGANIC COFFEE VS. CONVENTIONAL COFFEE: THE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CUP
| Factor | Organic Coffee | Conventional Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Farming Methods | Grown under shade trees, no synthetic pesticides/GMOs | Often sun-grown, relies on synthetic chemicals |
| Soil Health | Enriched with compost, natural mulches | Depleted by chemical fertilizers |
| Wildlife Impact | Protects bird habitats (e.g., songbirds) | Deforestation harms biodiversity |
| Farmer Safety | No toxic chemical exposure | Pesticide-linked health risks |
| Flavor Profile | Richer, terroir-driven flavors (berries, florals) | Can taste flat or chemically bitter |
| Certification | Verified by Ecocert Canada | No organic guarantees |
WHY ORGANIC COFFEE DEMANDS MORE
Organic farming is a labor of love—and machetes. Our partner farmers:
Hand-clear weeds and enrich soil with compost (no synthetic shortcuts).
- Outsmart pests naturally with fungal sprays and insect traps (like battling the broca beetle without chemicals).
- Share knowledge to grow organic food crops too, spreading sustainability beyond coffee.
Climate Heroes in Shade-Grown Forests
Recent science confirms what farmers have always known:
- Carbon Sponges: Shade trees sequester 2x more carbon than sun-grown fields.
- Bird Sanctuaries: These forests shelter migratory songbirds (read Silence of the Songbirds for the full story).
- Nature’s AC: Canopies buffer droughts and heat waves, protecting coffee and ecosystems.
Every Organic Cup Fights Climate 
