What Is “Smithsonian Bird-Friendly®?” How Is it Different From Just “Shade-Grown?” Posted on October 23, 2019 by Matty Byloos Find out what Smithsonian Bird-Friendly® certification is and how it relates to shade-grown coffee, in this article from The Exotic Bean.
What Is Single Origin Coffee and Why Is It Better? Posted on September 25, 2019 by Matty Byloos Discover what single origin coffee is, why you might like it, and how it differs from direct trade and fair trade coffee, from The Exotic Bean.
Direct Trade Coffee: What Is It and Why Is It Better? Posted on September 11, 2019 by Matty Byloos Learn the meaning of direct trade coffee and how it differs from traditional coffee distribution as well as fair trade coffee, from The Exotic Bean.
How Straw Elimination Is Changing the Coffee Industry Posted on May 22, 2019 by Matty Byloos Plastic straws are environmentally devastating. Learn what socially conscious companies are doing about straws, and how they affect the coffee industry.
What Coffee Trends Should We Be Watching for in 2019? Posted on May 8, 2019 by Matty Byloos Discover all the latest trends in coffee for 2019, and what we can expect to see in the world of coffee in 2020 and beyond, from The Exotic Bean.
What Does It Mean to Serve or Sell the World’s Most Sustainable Coffee? Posted on January 24, 2018 by Matty Byloos Learn more about sustainable coffee and how a coffee can be considered among the world’s most sustainable.
