Coromandel Coast blog

(The image above is from one of our partner farms in Chikmagalur, Karnataka.) Have you thought about how your cup of coffee impacts climate change? Read on, to discover the power of the coffee farming process.The meaning of ‘shade-grown’The practice of growing shade-grown coffee is centuries old. This traditional farming method involves cultivating trees surrounding the coffee plants. These trees provide the beans with shelter and protection from the sun, wind and rainfallRather than making space for new crops, farmers use the vital canopy layer to preserve and bolster the existing ecosystem. This foliage not only protects the coffee plants but...

With Earth Day on the horizon, now is the time to discover new ways we can be kind to our planet. We've put together 10 ideas that will inspire you to form new habits, reduce your carbon footprint and restore our earth. At Coromandel Coast, our focus is making coffee sustainable, traceable and delectable. But, on a trip to a local coffee shop, there are so many ways to make sustainable choices, besides where you decide to buy your flat white. Fast Fashion Before you set off on your coffee quest, the first sustainable switch can be made. Pay attention...

Today, you can take a step towards leading a more sustainable life. Your awareness and understanding of the 17 essential goals allow you to make positive everyday changes. 2015 was a landmark year for our progress towards a sustainable society. As well as the Paris Agreement, we received news of a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With just 15 years before the 2030 deadline, we were encouraged to act fast. However, six years later, much more work needs to be done to achieve these goals. What exactly is an SDG? In September 2015, 17 SDGs were agreed upon by...

The legend surrounding the origins of Indian coffee starts with one man. Less than five centuries ago, an Indian Sufi named Baba Budan travelled to Mecca on a pilgrimage. During his stay, he was introduced to the addictive taste of freshly brewed coffee. You might think that bringing coffee home would be an easy task. However, Baba knew that Arabian rulers of the time were extremely protective of their coffee industry. Hence, to be caught smuggling beans would mean grave consequences. Long before the days of security pat-downs and X-ray scans, to evade the Arabian restrictions, Baba secured seven coffee...