At Hacienda Iluminada we are dedicated to providing our humans with the highest quality single-origin coffee beans straight from our coffee farm to your cup. We care about the way we take care of our coffee and how to keep its amazing taste and quality but what set us apart from commercial coffee is our sustainability and love for coffee. But how can you know how to buy sustainable coffee and what aspects to consider? So grab your coffee and sit back because, on this Hacienda Iluminada blog, we will make you an expert on identifying sustainable coffee!

What is sustainable coffee?

Let's start with defining the meaning of sustainability in coffee, being sustainable basically, means that the coffee is grown and picked in a way that's good for the environment, fair to the people who work on the farms, and economically viable for everyone involved.

So how can you know if coffee is sustainable? One of the ways you can identify it is through the certification each coffee has. For example, many industries have these certifications like Rainforest Alliance and the Fair Trade. The Rainforest Alliance certification means that the coffee meets social, economic, and environmental sustainability objectives. The Fair Trade certification means that the coffee you're buying is economically and socially sustainable and that the farmers and workers are treated with a fair wage.

Single-origin coffee beans are the perfect way to confirm that the coffee you purchase is sustainable. These coffee beans need special care than commercial coffee to ensure good growth. At Hacienda Iluminada, we have the best single origin and sustainable coffee beans in Puerto Rico, and we are committed to using sustainable methods to help the planet. For example, we avoid using chemicals like weed killers on our plants and control our water usage. We also avoid using machinery our coffee beasn are hand picked, and we pay our farmers more than the minimum wage.

If it’s GOOD for earth, it is GOOD FOR YOU!

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Making a difference with a cup of Coffee!

Coffee is a drink that connects huamans all over the world and what better way to enjoy it than by making a positive impact on the planet with sustainability. Choosing sustainable coffee, your are not only helping the planet but also supporting farmers who work with passion and dedication every day to bring YOU the freshest coffee beans and have a delcious coffee every morning. This is a great way for you to experiment with flavor, support farmers and the health of our planet with a simple act

In conclusion…

Choosing sustainable coffee, you're not only enjoying a delicious cup of coffee but also supporting farmers and communities like Maricao, Puerto Rico, and helping with the health of our planet. At Hacienda Iluminada, we're passionate about taking you the highest quality single origin coffee beans, cultivated with love and commitment to sustainability. From our avoidance of chemicals, water efficient coffee processing equipment and good wages for our farmers, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet. If it’s good for Earth it’s good for YOU!

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