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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, recent 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. - Avery

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Colombia Sierra Nevada Bird Friendly® Coffee

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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

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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

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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

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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).

  • 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.

  • 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

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Farm Criteria

Bird Friendly Chocolate

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

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