I came cross this article about Organic coffee and what makes it so different from regularly grown coffee. Many people know the term "organic" but do not know much more except that it usually means something is more expensive than usual. This article reveals the true meaning and makes it clear why someone would choose to only drink organic coffee. I provided a passage from the article below:
"Organic Coffee vs. Traditional Coffee, A Tale of Two Heavyweights"
By Scott A Wilson
To begin, organic coffee production differs from traditional company in that organic coffee plants grow under shade trees, which serve to purify the soil and prevent water contamination. Given the limited number of shade trees, many coffee growers have opted to produce bigger crops in the middle of pesticide and fertilizer infested territory given the larger surface area. Unfortunately, there is no way to produce non-organic coffee without the use of synthetic chemicals that have been known to harm the environment. Since pesticides pollute the soil, much question has been raised over the declining taste of coffee and its effects on health.
........As you can see, Organic does mean more than expensive and in some cases it can mean avoiding a health risk down the road. Although I personally will drink either regular or organic coffee, I think it is important to know where are food (and drink) comes from because since there is such a demand for low prices right now, people are willing to do almost anything in order to make a profit, even if that means growing a product that they would never eat (or drink) themselves.
