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We search high and low for the best organic coffee sites on the internet. Some organic coffee houses also deal in organic teas. Some organic coffee houses also deal in organic herbs. Some organic coffee houses deal in all three organics. With that in mind, we've tried to pick the best of the best organic coffee sites to give you more choices to enjoy in your organic lifestyle.

Like other organic crops, organic coffee beans are:

• grown without harsh chemical fertilizers or toxic pesticides;
• processed without the use of harsh chemicals.

The agricultural techniques used to grow organic coffee need to work with the coffee plant's natural preferences and the advantages inherent in a healthy farm ecosystem. Thus, the approaches for organic coffee and shade-grown/bird-friendly coffee are mutually supportive, and the two characteristics are often found together in high-end retail coffee (which makes shopping a lot easier).

Because organic coffee plants feed nutrients more slowly and steadily to the beans, and because the native soil still retains its complex nutrient base (as compared to the depleted soils on full-sun coffee farms), organic coffee beans have a rich, smooth flavor. Organic coffee growers often get a higher price for their beans, partly because they're organic, but also because greater care is taken to remove the occasional bad bean from the lot. All this results in a great, non-bitter cup of coffee.

When you buy organic coffee, you're also:

• supporting farmers who are committed to maintaining the long-term health of our environment,
• supporting family farms and strong communities, and
• helping preserve biodiversity.