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Indulge in Bird Friendly® certified Cocoa products
Guatemala Bird Friendly® Coffee
FARM: ASOBAGRI Farms
Processing Method: Washed
Tasting Notes: Chocolate, walnut and hazelnut
Elevation: 1000-1600m
Certifications: USDA Organic, Smithsonian Bird Friendly®
Feature Species: Long-tailed Manakin
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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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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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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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Exclusively Bird Friendly®
At Big Year Coffee, we are dedicated to roasting and offering only Smithsonian-certified Bird Friendly® product. When you choose us, you’re not just enjoying a delicious cup you’re actively supporting the preservation of avian biodiversity and the protection of native plants and trees that are vital to healthy ecosystems worldwide.
We’re passionate about safeguarding fragile habitats by upholding the highest agroforestry standards. But what does it mean to be Bird Friendly® certified? This prestigious certification ensures that our beans are grown under strict shade and habitat requirements, promoting thriving bird populations and sustainable farming practices.
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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Looking for a sweet treat?
We’re also your go-to source for Bird Friendly® cocoa, featuring products from Raaka and Fruition. Every chocolate product we offer uses certified Bird Friendly® cocoa from Zorzal Cacoa in the Dominican Republic You can indulge your sweet tooth while making a positive impact with this top of the line specialty chocolate.
Bird Friendly Chocolate
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Pink Sea Salt (w/ Bird Friendly Cocoa)
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Mini Pink Salt Bird Friendly Cacao Bar
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Fruition Bird Friendly Chocolate
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Green Tea Crunch (w/ Bird Friendly® Cocoa)
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Strawberry Basil Bar (w/ Bird Friendly® Cocoa)
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Hot Cocoa Mix (w/ Bird Friendly Cocoa)
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Coconut Mound (w/ Bird Friendly® Cocoa)
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Bird Friendly Baking Chocolate
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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


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