How Coffee Choices Affect Climate Change

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It seems like everyone is talking about climate change these days, and for good reason: we have not been kind to our earth. For those of us who care about these important consequences, this means evaluating how our everyday habits affect our world. Many of our customers at Lavanta Coffee Roasters in NJ have asked how coffee choices affects climate, even wondering things like “am I increasing my carbon footprint by drinking coffee from exotic places?” Fortunately, you can make good choices with your coffee to offset this. Read on to find out how!

Choose to Reuse—Cups, that is
The biggest polluter that your coffee habit has is most likely your cup, especially if you consume most of your coffee away from home! Whether your cup is unquestionably made of plastic or foam, or if it tries to be “paper” (most “paper” cups are coated with plastic to make them waterproof), single-use disposables are not earth-friendly. Instead, commit to an attractive mug or travel flask and brew your own coffee at home with fresh coffee beans ordered from Lavanta. We offer custom selected and custom roasted coffees from over 40 different origins and an additional 15 blends which are only roasted upon order.

Sources Matter
Coffee does take a toll on the climate no matter how you consume it—in large part, because it cannot be grown locally for most of the world. It must come from hot climates near the equator, and transporting it to Northern New Jersey or other cooler climates usually requires air travel. However, some sources are worse for the environment than others. Many commercial farmers seek to maximize their crops by exposing the coffee plants to as much sunlight as possible—by cutting down the surrounding trees. This is part of the huge toll that has been taken on our rainforests! Instead, seek out Rainforest Alliance coffees, like the Rainforest Alliance Certified green coffee beans you can buy at Lavanta Coffee, and feel better knowing that these growers are committed to natural, greener grows.

Try Cold Brew
While only contributing in a small way to climate change, the act of heating water for coffee does use more energy. Try cold brew coffee for a unique flavor twist and a reduction of your carbon footprint! If you roast your own coffee, this is a great way to experiment with the best roast and grind profiles that work for cold brewing. You can buy green coffee beans online and roast them yourself, or buy roasted coffee directly from Lavanta, the best coffee roasters in NJ.

While most research shows that individual actions are not enough to stop the path of climate change, we firmly believe that every little bit counts. Next time you’re ready for a hot cup of coffee, consider these great tips to reduce your “coffee footprint.”

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Find Out How Monsoons Help Your Coffee

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Anyone who lives in a chilly, northeastern climate like New Jersey can appreciate a hot cup of coffee. But what about the warmer weather, including monsoon season? Many of Lavanta Coffee Roasters’ New Jersey customers have never been near a monsoon, but may be surprised to find out that monsoons and coffee once went together! Keep reading to find out the history of Monsooned Malibar coffee and why you should try some today!

Beans in a Monsoon
While today’s coffee lovers can enjoy Fair Trade coffee from around the world by buying online and having it shipped, usually by airplane, this was not always the case. Many centuries ago, the only way to move coffee beans from their natural growing regions in Africa and Southeast Asia was to put them on a ship, sailing around the world with all the weather conditions, including monsoons. Trade between India and Europe was strong in those days, but travel was slow—about six months for the voyage! During monsoon seasons, the crew and cargo would regularly be exposed to humidity, causing the coffee beans to swell with absorbed moisture from the winds and rain. Today, “monsooning” is done on land, with carefully selected and sun-dried coffee berries being exposed to the monsoon winds in carefully designed warehouses that allow the winds to pass through. This process makes the beans larger, colors them a pale golden hue, and reduces acid to almost nothing, with a neutral PH balance.

Our Monsooned Coffee
At Lavanta Coffee Roasters in NJ, we offer India Monsooned Malabar AA, which you can buy as green coffee beans online, or purchase in a small batch of roasted coffee beans by the best coffee roasters in Northern NJ! This coffee is rich, bull, and spicy, with very low acidity, making it perfect for those with sensitivities to acidic products. Like all our coffees, we work hard to source our Monsooned coffee ethically to ensure a healthy coffee supply for years to come.

Ready to try our Monsooned coffee? It makes a perfect gift for the savvy coffee lover, and we offer flexible options to buy green coffee beans online or purchase beans roasted right at our NJ location. We hope you’ll stop by soon!

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Coffee From the Birthplace: Ethiopian Coffees

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If you’re a dedicated coffee lover, you probably already know how important it is to consider the source and origin of your coffee, in part to determine whether an arabica or a robusta blend may be more your style. At our NJ roasting facility, we sell coffee from around the world. But did you know that coffee has a rich history that traces back to Ethiopia? This month, we’re focusing on the birthplace of coffee, and are eager to share the history of coffee as well as our favorite blends straight from Ethiopia!

The Birth of Coffee
Ethiopia is well-known to be the mother land of the Arabica coffee—depending on whom you talk with, it may just be the birthplace of coffee of any sort. In fact, the word coffee came from the Ethiopian location Kaffa, the place where coffee was first discovered and exported. Historic evidence suggests that coffee has been part of society since about the 9 th century, expanding outward from Ethiopia to the rest of the world. Stories suggest that people first learned to enjoy coffee by following the actions of goats—a goatherd supposedly noticed that his goats were acting wild, skipping around, bleating loudly, and bouncing with energy after eating some bright red berries. When the goatherd himself tried these berries, he also noticed stimulation, prompting exploration of eating these delicious coffee berries. Today, Ethiopia remains in the top five coffee-producing nations in the world.

Our Featured Ethiopian Blends
At our coffee roasting shop in New Jersey, we have two featured Ethiopian blends, and consider them some of our finest! One is the Arabica Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, a bright, acidic, and clean coffee that is best with a light roast. Once brewed, the coffee is rich with floral notes, citrus characteristics, and toasted coconut. For a deeper, more chocolatey coffee with berry, fruit, and spice notes, our Arabica Ethiopia Sidamo from the Sidamo Province is the way to go! Also best with a light or medium roast, this coffee has a medium acid level and medium body, but rich, balanced flavor.

Want to try Ethiopian coffees today? You won’t be disappointed! Even better, when you buy green coffee beans online or have them freshly roasted by Lavanta Coffee Roasters, you can trust that the farmers will be paid fairly and your coffee of the highest quality. We work with Fair Trade, Direct Trade, and the Rainforest Alliance to ensure that you cup has the smallest and most sustainable footprint possible. Many of our products are available in bulk, or even in K-cups!

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Surprising Benefits of Kopi Luwak Coffee (80% off sale)

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Coffee is one of those foods that has gone back and forth with nutritionists over the years, with some benefits and some drawbacks as well. While this classic beverage has been enjoyed for many years and in many nations, modern consumers are concerned about the effects on the heart, teeth, and anxiety—but, in moderation, the exact opposite may be true! Researchers are finding more and more health benefits to coffee, especially the rarest and most unusual blend: the Kopi Luwak coffee. Harvested, eaten, and partially digested by the civet (a little mammal somewhat similar to a weasel or ferret), the coffee berries that go on to become Kopi Luwak coffee are prized for their many health benefits.

Low Acid. If you or someone you know avoids coffee due to digestive or ulcer concerns, blame acid. The acid in coffee, which can be increased or decreased depending on the roast and brewing process, spells trouble for many people. However, since the civet has already done some of the digestion for you, Kopi Luwak coffee is naturally low in acid! Try brewing freshly roasted beans in an espresso machine for the lowest acid.

Oral Health. The unique process that the Kopi Luwak beans go through gives them antibacterial properties! This mean that your teeth are less likely to feel “slimy” from sticky bacteria. Some studies even suggest that coffee, including Kopi Luwak, may help prevent oral cancers! Remember, though: adding sugar or milk may offset these benefits, so order your coffee beans from the best coffee roasters!

Think Clearly. Coffee doesn’t just give you a quick mental burst—some studies show that regular consumption of coffee can help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s! What makes this magic? The caffeine, which can actually help to reduce inflammation.

Ready to try café Kopi Luwak today? You’re in luck! Lavanta is offering deep discounted deals on these exotic beans in the New Year! Easy to order online at https://lavantacoffee.com/product/100-kopi-luwak-arabica-coffee-with-certificate-of-authenticity-2/ and earn 135 Reward Points!

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Have Fun with these New Years Resolutions for Coffee Lovers!

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Do you think New Year’s Resolutions are overrated? While many people set them, few achieve them. Those of us who are well-versed in the coffee business know you can only squeeze so much flavor out of one bean—just like you can only squeeze so much self-control out of yourself! This year, try a fun New Year’s Resolution instead. We have some great ones for coffee lovers, so give these a try.

Resolve to cut caffeine in 2020
This is one that many people, even coffee lovers, can relate to. If you find yourself lying in bed at midnight, ready to run a marathon, your coffee habit may be sabatoging you! Most experts say to avoid caffeine after noon, but how can a coffee lover survive? Instead, try switching to decaf, at least during the afternoons and evenings. We sell many varieties of decaf at Lavanta Coffee, bringing the same high-quality beans and processing to your cup without the buzz.

Resolve to try new things (especially coffee!) in 2020
For a 100% fun resolution, “commit” yourself to trying new things—like new coffee varieties! Lavanta is proud to offer over 55 unique blends, which means you can try a new one each week! Some of our customer favorites include our Kopi Luwak, Sumatra Peaberry, and 457 turbo blend. To make it easier, we offer many variety packs, such as our “Taste Around the World” sampler.

Resolve to commit to fair trade in 2020
Some resolutions should benefit more than just the coffee drinker. Have you considered the impact of your buying choices lately? At Lavanta, we constantly evaluate our supply chain to make sure we are engaging in fair, equal, and equitable business. That’s why our green coffees are certified fair trade! Coffee is one of the most important industries to buy fair trade from, as the local farmers rely on these contracts to avoid being exploited. Do your part and make sure your next cup is fair-trade certified!

Ready to get 2020 rolling? If not, just pop some of our jet fuel coffee into your cup and you’ll get a boost in no time! For the best roasted coffee beans and K-cups online, think Lavanta https://lavantacoffee.com in New Jersey!

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