Coffee is the world’s most widely consumed beverage and most people drink it on a regular basis. But behind its widespread consumption lie questions such as its production process, source and impacts on environment and farmers.

Many individuals express concerns over the use of pesticides on coffee farms, which can have both environmental and health ramifications. Farmers and workers exposed to these chemicals may experience skin and eye problems among other health complications; therefore opting for organically grown and Fairtrade certified coffee is so vital; many Costa customers seek this out too.

Costa offers an excellent variety of coffees sourced and roasted from all around the world, and customers can purchase fair-trade versions for an additional charge. However, it must be specifically requested – something they should change. Even if this means losing some pennies per drink purchase.

Costa Coffees offer some of the finest specialty coffees around, with their Signature Dark Blend being one of their best offerings. Crafted at their inception and refined after 112 tries to perfection, it features notes of cocoa and nuts with slow roasted beans providing a smooth taste without that burnt bitter taste that comes from fast roasting methods.

This coffee hails from a single family run farm on the slopes of a volcano in Costa Rica’s Southwest corner, providing ideal growing conditions. Here, the climate is cool and misty which helps produce dense hard beans bursting with natural sweetness and fruity notes. Robert Montero uses hydroelectric power exclusively for his roasting, milling and drying operations; additionally he grows his own fruits, vegetables as well as coffee to remain fully self-sufficient.

Costa Coffee Caffe Crema Blend was specifically developed for espresso machines but can also be enjoyed with filter or moka pots. With sweet caramel tones that are both smooth and bright, this medium roast sourced from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains features beautiful complex flavours with notes of milk chocolate for an exquisite drinking experience. Bird Friendly (r) certification further demonstrates Costa’s dedication to sustainable agriculture.

Coca-Cola, Costa’s parent company, boasts an outstanding corporate social responsibility report and targets, earning top marks. Their recycling scheme earned high praise as well as top marks for their reusable cup policy. However, some points were deducted for lack of policies regarding common pollutants/toxins in electronic supply chains, similar to issues experienced with Orang Utan, Whittard & Carte Noir all selling coffee machines.