Tag: Do We Need To Redefine “Specialty Coffee”?

Coffee has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. We start our mornings with a cup of coffee, and some of us even need it to function properly throughout the day. But, have you ever thought about the environmental and social impact of your coffee addiction? The coffee industry is notorious for its unsustainable practices, with coffee cultivation causing deforestation, soil erosion, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, coffee farmers often struggle with poverty and exploitation, receiving meager prices …

Do We Need To Redefine “Specialty Coffee”? Erna Knutsen coined the term “specialty” to describe coffee in a Tea & Coffee Magazine article in 1974. She used this term to describe coffee grown in a high-quality microclimate with a distinct flavor. The term “specialty” or “specialty” is now widely used. It’s everywhere on packaging and signage, and bartenders and roasters alike toss it around. Not only has the definition of the term evolved throughout the 45 years since it was first used, …