What is shade-grown coffee?

Why shade coffee is so important to birds

Top 5 indicators of sustainable coffee

Holiday gift guide for sustainable coffee lovers
In case you don't come across enough holiday gift guides this season, I'm highlighting some of my favorite items, many of which you can find year-round in the Coffee & Conservation store. The two best coffee books are Uncommon Grounds...

Two special offers from Birds & Beans
Birds & Beans -- which sells only triple-certified coffee (Bird-Friendly and organic, and either Fair Trade or Rainforest Alliance) -- is running two limited-time specials. The first 150 customers ordering 3 bags of coffee or more in a single order...

Very special promo on Counter Culture Holiday Blend 2009
For every bag of the Finca Nueva Armenia Holiday Blend purchased by a Coffee & Conservation reader from now through December 21, 2009, I will donate $1 to the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center.

Refilling K-cups, take 2: The My-Kap reusable lid
One of the most popular posts on this site is the one I did on refilling K-Cups, the single-serve coffee "pods" used in Keurig brewers . I outlined a method for re-using K-Cups by using plastic wrap. It works, but...

Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year
Roast Magazine has announced their Roaster of the Year winners. One of the major criteria for the award is showing a commitment to sustainability. As in past years, I'll give a recap of the winners, focusing on their sustainability initiatives....