04/22/2023
For us, protecting our earth isnโt a day, itโs a way of life.
We first visited the Silva farms in February of 2020 and were immediately impressed with their commitment to the environment and sustainability which are extremely important parameters for all of the coffees we choose, we now source a majority of coffees from their family.
Like us, the Silvas are very committed to the environment. Initiatives include:
๐ชฑRecycling the coffee pulp, using earthworms to process it to create โvermicompostโ that is used to fertilize the trees.
๐ณThe coffee trees are protected from direct sunlight by native trees which also help to create a thick floor covering of organic material which helps to conserve soil moisture and avoid erosion.
In addition, the Silvas work hard to avoid erosion by planting natural barriers and drilling holes to improve drainage and minimize flooding. There are rain reservoirs all around the plantation to collect rain especially during the wet season and sustain the farm during the dry.
( p.s. we also use compostable bags and utilize our excess coffee grounds to make other products)
