Urth Caffé News - August 2, 2023

August 2, 2023

Sustainable Growing Methods

Guarantee Urth’s Heirloom, Organic Coffee

Is Lowest in Acid, Healthier for All

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.

Urth Caffé Co-Founder Shallom Berkman shows a natural method of pest control in Chiapas, Mexico – bottles containing coffee alcohol from the coffee cherry fruit hang on each coffee tree. The strong fragrance attracts insects into the bottles from which they never come out! At right is Co-Founder Jilla Berkman during that visit.

In these 1990 photos, at left, Urth Caffé Co-Founder Shallom Berkman shows a natural method of pest control in Chiapas, Mexico – bottles containing coffee alcohol from the coffee cherry fruit hang on each coffee tree. The strong fragrance attracts insects into the bottles from which they never come out! At right is Co-Founder Jilla Berkman during that visit.

Photos of Livestock like these goats and cows provide not only dairy that becomes income for heirloom, organic coffee growers, but also manure that becomes natural fertilizer.

Livestock like these goats and cows provide not only dairy that becomes income for heirloom, organic coffee growers, but also manure that becomes natural fertilizer.

Photo of Urth Caffé Tai Red Tea Boba in a to-go cup with a straw.

Thai Red Tea Boba, Like All Urth Drinks, Can Be Prepared 100% Plant-Based

Our Thai Red Tea Boba – a creamy boba made with organic Rooibos tea – prompted Jacobsoller to write “Just moved from Cali and was so glad that there was an Urth close by. I wanted to try it since I've been to the Pasadena and Laguna Beach locations. The red Thai tea was perfect, and I got a cheesecake for my boyfriend.”

If you would like to have it made 100% plant-based, just choose from almond, soy, oat, and the new pistachio tache – a little bit nutty and a little bit sweet – made with real pistachios and without any added oils.

Chill Out With

Urth’s Acai Bowl

Margie wrote “Wow. I went off my normal path and decided not to order eggs or salad. The bowl was amazing. Not too sweet, which was perfect for me. The granola had the perfect texture. Also, a great amount in the bowl – was able to save some for later. 10 out of 10 for an Acai Bowl!”

We think you’ll rate it 10 out of 10, too – it’s made with the purest organic Brazilian acai fruit sorbet made exclusively for Urth, served with fresh-cut fruits, Urth Granola™ or gluten-free Urth Crunch* cereal, and your choice of one topping of organic chia seeds, coconut, or cocoa nibs.

Enjoy it anytime of day!

*Gluten-Free Notice - We cannot guarantee that our gluten-free items have not been prepared with items containing gluten.

Craving Curry? We’ve Got

A Scrumptious Sandwich for You!

Urth’s Chicken Curry Sandwich – with all-natural chicken breast, raisins, onions, celery in a curry sauce and mayonnaise on bread – offers bread choices from pita, whole wheat, ancient grain sprout, olive ciabatta, country white or gluten-free bread. Served with farm fresh mixed greens salad and Urth balsamic vinaigrette.

Ren commented “Urth's Chicken Curry Sandwich is absolutely my favorite! On every visit I told myself ‘I'll try something new this time’ but I always ended up buying the Chicken Curry Sandwich every time!! I love the bread is rustic outside and tender inside, the smell of sourdough is very satisfying . . . I love finding the golden raisins in my bites, the raisins definitely are little surprises that make this sandwich super yummy!”

Photo of Urth Caffé Chicken Curry Sandwich on a white plate.

This Salad is Vegan

Paradise on a Plate

Urth’s Paradise Salad is 100% plant based and full of flavor with assorted seasonal vegetables and fruits, cannellini beans, walnuts and wild rice – all tossed in our pomegranate dressing and topped with vegan almond cheese. Served with Urth pita bread upon request.