The Best Book on Organic Coffee I Have Ever Read

November 5th, 2009 by keen bean

The world of organic coffee is not just a tasty place, but a fascinating one as well. This is evidenced in the book Organic Coffee: Sustainable Development by Mayan Farmers authored by Maria Elena Martínez-Torres. It is a well-written accumulation of facts, and sentiment by a woman who knows the truth first hand. She draws you into Chiapas, the poorest state in Mexico, through her vivid depiction, and tells the journey of the Mayan farmers.

For those with an interest, at any level, regarding how the farmers have profited from their ethnic networks to formulate a distinguishable approach to agriculture, this is a book to read. You will learn how the beneficial results of the farmers efforts have been both economic and ecological. Along the way you will find out how the ground coffee you enjoy daily began their passage as beans grown and harvested in a land desperate for success. She also provides the depiction of the lengthy migration that those beans make to reach you, and the almighty dollar.