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Why eat Organic?
The biggest study into organic food has found that organic fruit and vegetables contained as much as 40% more antioxidants as well as higher levels of beneficial minerals such as iron and zinc than conventional produce, which scientists believe can cut the risk of cancer and heart disease, the world's biggest killers. (Organic Really is Better, The Sunday Times (UK), 28th October, 2007).
What Is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade is a commercial trading partnership which guarantees a Fair living wage and improved living conditions for producers in developing countries. Independently audited Fairtrade guarantees:
- That a Fair price is paid directly to the producer and there are fair labour conditions for all people working on plantations.
- That environmental standards are used which restrict the use of agrochemicals and foster sustainability.
- A portion of the price you pay for your coffee (the Fairtrade Premium) goes into a community trust fund to make a real impact such as education and health care.
Organic Jasper Coffee
Certified Organic coffee means no inorganic chemicals or pesticides are used in producing the coffeee. The strict standards of the Australian Certified Organic system go further demanding no chemicals are used in the ENTIRE supply chain including roasting and handling here in Australia. This assures you there is no cross contamination with non-organic products.
What Is Shade Grown?
With habitat destruction ravaging equatorial rainforests, intelligent coffee producers are now planning for a sustainable future by planting coffee trees under an indigenous forest canopy cover. This provides natural habitat and food for local wildlife, as well as a vital haven for migratory birds.
These sustainable coffee crops encourage a bio-diverse environment and are often the sole source of cash income for the indigenous populations that produce them.
Jasper Coffee consciously chooses to increase the number of shade grown coffees that we offer. Look for our 'tree symbol' for Shade Grown coffees or see our full product list for the whole range.