USDA Certified Organic Coffee

Certification of Coffee by the USDA

For coffee to be certified by the United States Department of Agriculture it must be grown using at least 95% organic fertilizers and without the use of chemical pesticides.

After three consecutive coffee crops are harvested the coffee farmer may request an inspection by a USDA-certified agency to certify the coffee farm and the coffee beans as USDA Organic Coffee.

USDA Certified Organic Coffee and Espresso Brewing Tips

For tips on brewing the perfect cup of USDA Certified Organic coffee see our section on Coffee Brewing. You can also read detailed coffee flavor profiles of Gourmet Coffees and instructions on preparing Espresso Drink Recipes.

For step-by-step instructions see Pulling A Perfect Espresso Shot as well as Barista Guide to Perfect Lattes and Cappuccinos.

For detailed definitions of coffee terminology see the Coffee and Espresso Glossary.  Also check out the World’s Best History of Coffee.