Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How much do you actually know about the coffee you're drinking every day?
In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Gardner, COO of Java Planet Organic Coffee Roasters, to uncover what we should really be looking for when choosing coffee.
You'll discover:
- how organic certification works,
- why shade-grown and bird-friendly coffee matter,
- how farming practices can affect the quality of your coffee,
- why mold and heavy-metal testing has become such an important conversation.
You'll also discover something that might completely change the way you think about decaf coffee.
Most importantly, this episode will help you become a more informed coffee shopper. Instead of being overwhelmed by labels and marketing claims, you'll walk away knowing which questions to ask, what certifications to look for, and why knowing the source of your coffee matters.
Because just like the food we put on our tables, the quality of what we put in our morning cup definitely matters.
This episode's sponsors:
Meet Grand Teton Ancient Grains & discover my personal favorite grains they grow and how I use each one here:
soulyrested.com/wholegrain
soulyrested.com/coffee
soulyrested.com/teas
Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: soulyrested.com/pantry
Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
FREE resources:
Learn how to use fresh milled flour: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7
Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52
Learn about dehydrating food: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq
Learn about baking with maple syrup: view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747
Learn about making your own maple syrup: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz
Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: soulyrested.com/howto
All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
👋Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
youtube: youtube.com/@MichelleVisser
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase
How much do you actually know about the coffee you're drinking every day?
In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Gardner, COO of Java Planet Organic Coffee Roasters, to uncover what we should really be looking for when choosing coffee.
You'll discover:
- how organic certification works,
- why shade-grown and bird-friendly coffee matter,
- how farming practices can affect the quality of your coffee,
- why mold and heavy-metal testing has become such an important conversation.
You'll also discover something that might completely change the way you think about decaf coffee.
Most importantly, this episode will help you become a more informed coffee shopper. Instead of being overwhelmed by labels and marketing claims, you'll walk away knowing which questions to ask, what certifications to look for, and why knowing the source of your coffee matters.
Because just like the food we put on our tables, the quality of what we put in our morning cup definitely matters.
This episode's sponsors:
Meet Grand Teton Ancient Grains & discover my personal favorite grains they grow and how I use each one here:
soulyrested.com/wholegrain
soulyrested.com/coffee
soulyrested.com/teas
Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: soulyrested.com/pantry
Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
FREE resources:
Learn how to use fresh milled flour: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7
Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52
Learn about dehydrating food: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq
Learn about baking with maple syrup: view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747
Learn about making your own maple syrup: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz
Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: soulyrested.com/howto
All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
👋Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
youtube: youtube.com/@MichelleVisser
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase
