
Nicaragua and Colombia Bird Friendly® just added!

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Indulge in Bird Friendly® certified Cocoa products
Exclusively Bird Friendly®
At Big Year Coffee, we exclusively roast and sell Smithsonian-certified Bird Friendly® beans. By choosing our coffee, you help preserve avian biodiversity and support the presence of native plants and trees, essential for the health of ecosystems around the world. Join us as we try to preserve fragile ecosystems by utilizing the best agroforestry standards.
What does it mean to be certified Bird Friendly®?
Please note Tarrifs have increased our costs 10-20% per 12 oz bag. We try our best to offer the best prices on Bird Friendly coffee in the industry and will continue to bring you the best quality at competitive prices.
Colombia Sierra Nevada Bird Friendly® Coffee
Farm: Dario Delgado family, finca La Cabana and Agroberlin
Processing Method: Fully washed
Tasting Notes: Dried cherry, baking spice, herbaceous, baker's chocolate
Elevation: 1100 - 1300m
Certifications: USDA Organic (ECOCERT), Smithsonian Bird Friendly®
Feature Species: Spangled Cotinga (Cotinga cayana)
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Nicaragua Bird Friendly® Coffee
FARM: UCA San Juan Rio Coco
Processing Method: Fully Washed and Sun Dried
Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, melon, caramel, baking spice, sweet, creamy
Elevation: 1100-1500m
Certifications: USDA Organic, FairTrade, Smithsonian Bird Friendly®
Feature Species: Long-tailed Manakin
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Ethiopian Bird Friendly® Coffee
Farm: Asikana Farms
Processing Method: Natural
Tasting Notes: Fruity (orange and raspberry) with floral notes
Elevation: 1500-1700m
Certifications: USDA Organic, Smithsonian Bird Friendly®
Feature Species: White-cheeked Turaco
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Peru Bird Friendly® Coffee
Farm: CECANOR (Central de Cafetaleros del Nor Oriente)
Processing Method: Washed
Tasting Notes: Brown Sugar, Nutty, Peapod
Elevation: 1500-1700m
Certifications: USDA Organic, Fairtrade, Cafe Feminino, Smithsonian Bird Friendly®
Feature Species: Spangled Cotinga Cotinga cayana
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Decaf Ethiopian Bird Friendly® Coffee
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FARM: Asikana Farms
Processing method: Natural
Decaffination Method: Swiss Water Process
Certifications: USDA Organic, Smithsonian Bird Friendly®
Feature Species: White-cheeked Turaco
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What is Bird Friendly® Certified?
Farm Criteria-
Native Trees
Each farm must have at least 10 native tree species present, with a minimum canopy height of 12m (39ft).
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Shade Requirements
A majority of our coffee is 100% shade grown which is necessary for most organic farming practices. This ensures a diverse canopy above and we also encourage forest patches on neighboring landscapes.
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Structural Diversity
The “architecture” of each coffee farm must show evidence of some layers, preferably three.
1. Backbone tree species
2. Emergent species
3. Shrubs & small trees

Bird Friendly Chocolate
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Fruition Bird Friendly Chocolate
Regular price $15.00Regular priceUnit price / per -
Pink Sea Salt (w/ Bird Friendly Cacoa)
Regular price $8.00Regular priceUnit price / per -
Hot Cocoa Mix (w/ Bird Friendly Cocoa)
Regular price $16.00Regular priceUnit price / per -
Mini Pink Salt Bird Friendly Cacao Bar
Regular price $1.00Regular priceUnit price / per -
Green Tea Crunch (w/ Bird Friendly Cocoa)
Regular price $8.00Regular priceUnit price / per -
Bird Friendly Baking Chocolate
Regular price $15.00Regular priceUnit price / per

Crafted with Nature in Mind
The coffee and cocoa you enjoy everyday can contribute to avian biodiversity. We are your one stop shop for everything Bird Friendly Smithsonian certified. We strive to create the best customer experience while providing the highest quality coffee and cocoa products. Thanks for checking us out and happy birding - Avery