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Organic Whole Bean Coffee at Terres de Café

An organic specialty whole bean coffee meets two complementary sets of standards: those of organic farming, which restrict the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, and those associated with specialty coffee, where careful selection and detailed traceability by country, region or farm play an essential role.

Our organic coffee beans receive the same artisanal roasting carried out in the Paris region as the rest of our range. They are sourced directly from producers and cooperatives, primarily in Africa and Latin America.

How to Choose Your Organic Whole Bean Coffee

Choosing the right organic coffee beans depends primarily on the flavour profile you enjoy and the story and production methods behind each origin.

• Felix Project – Caranavi Organic: a coffee from Caranavi, La Paz, Bolivia, grown by Felix Chambi in a complex certified organic agroforestry system. This bespoke lot is part of a project supporting both the protection of the region's coffee forests and local women coffee producers. Expect notes of caramel and intense dark chocolate, followed by a nougat finish.
• Altos de Bijao Estate Project Organic: a Colombian coffee from Santander, produced by Oscar Daza in a complex certified organic agroforestry system. The project gives greater value to smaller coffee beans that would otherwise typically be sold at lower prices on the local market, helping to improve producer income. Expect notes of red fruit and sugar cane.
• KSF Goma Forest Organic: an organic coffee from the Limmu region of Ethiopia, grown by Khalid Shifa according to forest coffee principles. It produces a powerful cup with notes of cardamom, marzipan, dark chocolate and orange blossom.
• Taba Hills Natural Organic: a Rwandan coffee produced from certified organic Bourbon plots cultivated by the Taba community across 15 villages. Expect aromas of caramel and chocolate on the nose, followed by yellow fruit and milk chocolate in the cup.

These four coffees illustrate the diversity of our organic coffee sourcing, from social projects and complex agroforestry systems to forest coffee and small producer communities.

Organic Coffee: What Difference Does It Make in the Cup?

Organic certification does not guarantee a particular flavour profile. It primarily relates to farming and production standards rather than the sensory characteristics of the finished coffee.

In specialty coffee, organic certification can be associated with agricultural systems that also place an emphasis on biodiversity and diversified farming. These include agroforestry, where coffee trees grow alongside shade trees and other crops, as well as forest coffee, where coffee is cultivated within a forest ecosystem.

At Taba Hills, for example, coffee trees grow alongside crops such as beans, squash and aubergines beneath the shade of banana trees. KSF Goma Forest, meanwhile, illustrates a different approach, with coffee cultivated within the forest environment itself.

Ultimately, the flavour of an organic specialty coffee depends on many factors, including terroir, altitude, coffee variety, processing method, roasting and brewing.

Organic Whole Bean vs Organic Ground Coffee: Which Format Should You Choose?

Organic whole bean coffee generally retains its aromatic qualities for longer than pre-ground coffee because grinding increases the surface area exposed to oxygen and accelerates oxidation.

If you have a coffee grinder, grinding only the amount you need immediately before brewing gives you greater control over both freshness and grind size.

If you do not have a grinder, our organic ground coffee selection offers these same origins in a convenient pre-ground format, with grind options suited to different brewing methods.

How to Store Organic Whole Bean Coffee

To preserve the aromatic qualities of your organic coffee beans, keep them away from light, heat, moisture and significant temperature fluctuations.

Store your coffee in its original resealable bag or a suitable airtight container at a stable room temperature. For everyday storage, a cool, dry cupboard is generally preferable to the refrigerator, where repeated exposure to moisture and temperature changes can affect the coffee.

For the best results, grind only the amount of coffee you need immediately before brewing.

FAQ About Organic Whole Bean Coffee

What Is the Difference Between Organic Coffee Beans and Regular Coffee Beans?

Organic coffee is produced according to certified organic farming standards, which restrict the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers and establish specific requirements throughout production and certification.

At Terres de Café, our organic coffees receive the same careful selection and artisanal roasting as the rest of our specialty coffee range.

Does Organic Coffee Taste Different?

Not necessarily. Organic certification does not directly determine how a coffee tastes. The flavour profile depends primarily on factors such as origin, terroir, coffee variety, processing method, roasting and preparation.

Some of our organic coffees are also grown in agroforestry or forest-based systems that encourage more diversified coffee-growing environments, but these farming practices should not be considered a guarantee of a specific flavour profile.

Are These Organic Coffees Available as Ground Coffee?

Yes. Our organic origins are also available as ground coffee, with different grind options depending on your chosen brewing method.

How Do You Select Your Organic Coffee Origins?

We work directly with producers and cooperatives, primarily in Africa and Latin America, with an emphasis on coffee traceability by country, region and, whenever possible, individual farm or producer.