Sailing Toward Sustainability: How Sail Transport is Reshaping Coffee’s Future
If you're wondering how coffee roasters are slashing emissions without sacrificing flavor, look to the open sea. Decarbonized sail transport is rewriting the rules of sustainable coffee, blending history with innovation to cut carbon footprints and spark curiosity. For years, the industry has relied on oil-powered cargo ships, which spew 3% of global CO₂ and 20% of air pollutants. Now, wind-powered sailboats are challenging this status quo, offering a quieter, cleaner alternative that’s also reshaping the taste of coffee itself. Sail transport isn’t just about reducing emissions—it’s about reimagining the journey. Coffee shipped by sail spends weeks at sea, exposed…