

The Coffee Menu
Our signs in action
Interview with The Hive | London, UK Meet the owner of The Hive and learn why he displays the coffee menu
Instructions:
1) Print menu or even better, create a DIY menu and display in shop.
2) Read shop owner FAQs below and contact us if you have questions!
3) If you feel inclined, take a photo and share with us!


The carbon footprint of a cup of coffee can depend on many factors:
Coffee Beans
- Methods that were used to grow and harvest
- Distance traveled to roaster/processor
- Energy consumed roasting and packaging
- Distance traveled to your city/shop
- Type of packaging used (recyclable or compostable? Plastic vs paper?)
Type of cup used
- Reusable vs disposable
Coffee shop footprint
- Renewable vs fossil fuel
- Efficiency of electrical equipment
Type of milk used (if any)
- Dairy or plant-based
- For beverages that use milk, the type of milk used is the single most significant portion of the carbon footprint of the beverage. A plain cup of coffee for example is on average 50g whereas a latte is 350g (dairy milk) or 140g (plant-based milk)
- More reading here: Which milk alternatives should we be drinking?
Carbon footprint is not the only factor to be considered. Land use, water use, and amount of waste generated are other factors among others. This applies to all aspects of daily consumption, not just coffee.
Have more questions? Contact us!