Through a long-term commitment to dedicated heirloom, organic farmers by investing in solar power systems, rainwater collection systems, tools, livestock, and coffee processing equipment, Urth Caffé’s farming partners use holistic methods to grow superior coffee while protecting the longevity of the soil.
Those methods include composting, intercropping and cross cropping, natural pest control and rainwater collection.
Composting is comprised of collecting coffee fruit, skins, and all organic debris to make rich, natural fertilizer for future crops. Manure produced by cattle and goats also enriches compost.
These sustainable techniques play a major role in protecting soil vitality, yielding healthier crops, and providing economic diversity for the growers.
Every year we make journeys to have direct relationships with our farmers. Urth source farms are paid a premium and may receive twice as much as other "fair trade" farmers in the same country.
We want to know that the passion and hard work that goes into growing Urth coffees will result in better living conditions and fair wages.
Only the crème of the crops is good enough for Urth Caffé to serve to guests. Farmers employ only the best practices such as picking only red, ripe cherries and triple-hand sorting to find the finest beans.
Only the top 1% of the yield will be good enough – ensuring the lowest acid, finest tasting coffee available for Urth Caffé to share with you.
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