Bioreactor from Finca el Puente
In November 2023, we announced an ambitious ten-year goal: by 2034, all the coffees we purchase should come from regenerative farming systems. To begin this journey, we launched the TW Biological Project in partnership with Biofilia, a team of experts based in Mexico.
This three-year project is being carried out across all the farms we source from in Central and South America. The project is a three year trial, where biological farming methods will be measured against the more conventional methods currently in use.
The goal is to prove that methods relying on nature's own rhythm and needs provides better yields, higher quality coffee, and in turn higher profitability for farmers and a better environment.
At the same time, we are looking beyond productivity alone. The project seeks to enhance carbon sequestration, increase on-farm biodiversity, build resilience to climate change, and reduce costs for producers.
We are far from achieving our goal of only buying coffee that has been regeneratively farmed. Holistic transformations like these take time, and we are in no position to rush the efforts done on-farm.
To us, regenerative agriculture is more than a technique. It is a long-term commitment to improving soil health, coffee productivity, and environmental sustainability. We want to create a holistic system based on positive outcomes for soil, water, biodiversity and life on the farms as well as the quality of the coffee.
Instead of relying on mineral fertilisers, fungicides and pesticides, regenerative farming focuses on restoring ecosystems using natural and biological methods. The idea is simple: Healthier soil leads to healthier plants - and ultimately, better-tasting coffee.
We believe this is the future of coffee farming – and we are proud to be part of that change.
Soil, biodiversity, and water are widely regarded as the three core pillars of regenerative agriculture. To these, we add life on the farm and farmer welfare as equally essential elements. Together, they form the foundation of a resilient farm and, in turn, high-quality coffee. Importantly, these elements must be understood in symbiosis.
If you would like to dive deeper into this topic, we recommend listening to Tim Wendelboe’s Coffee Podcast. Several episodes explore regenerative farming and sustainability in coffee, offering insights straight from the farms and conversations with experts.
