The third wave coffee phenomenon is a movement that has reimagined coffee as a
first-class artisanal sensory experience, like fine wine or cheese, rather than
a commodity. It is a movement established and led by connoisseur consumers,
producers, and roasters. Its purpose is to elevate and reimagine everything
about coffee, from seed to cup.
One focus of the third wave coffee movement is discovering, and sharing the
delicious diversity of coffee varieties worldwide. That includes doing so for
precious varieties. For instance, a carefully selected gesha variety growing in
mountainous Panama may be delicious but not a commercially viable option for a
big corporate distributor. However, you now have the opportunity to
Coffee cultivation and production serve as crucial sources of income for many
households, most of which are in developing countries. Unfortunately, the
distribution of that income and the treatment of the farmers and the
environment has not always been especially equitable or responsible. Instead of
approaching coffee like an industrial commodity, third wave coffee roasters and
distributors focus on mutually beneficial, responsible direct trade buying.
Paying smallholder farmers a fair price for their premium coffee isn’t just the
humane and responsible thing to do; it means access to incredible coffee for
you.
It’s not just the quality of the coffee that determines a great cup of coffee.
The third wave coffee movement also incorporates a more artisanal approach to
processing the coffee, roasting, and drink preparation. As an example, the
Santa Cruz-based third wave roaster and distributor Verve Coffee Roasters
imports single origin, small-batch coffees from across the globe. Their
selection includes naturally processed, washed processed, and even “honey
processed” varieties. Those coffees are then roasted on-site with a combination
of vintage-style roasters and a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient modern
roaster.
As is the case with any artisanal process defined by a true love of and care
for the final product, the results of that process are extraordinary.
Experience the difference the third wave approach can make by picking up a bag
of hand-roasted, small-batch coffee.
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