{"title":"Coffee USA","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"guatemala-bird-friendly®-coffee","title":"Guatemala Bird Friendly® Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur signature Bird Friendly\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e coffee hails from the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. Asobagri, the organic farm that produces these beans, helps to protect hundreds of bird species on their shaded coffee farms. This coffee protects birds like the long-tailed manakin, resplendent quetzal, pink-headed warbler, and the whiskered screech-owl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nationalzoo.si.edu\/migratory-birds\/certified-coffee-farms\/asobagri-asociacion-barillense-de-agricultores\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAOBAGRI Farms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bakers chocolate, dried fig, caramel, and walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1000-1600m \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: USDA Organic, Smithsonian Bird Friendly®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Species\u003c\/strong\u003e: Resplendent Quetzal \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePharomachrus mocinno\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is one of the most iconic birds of Central America, with iridescent emerald plumage and long streaming tail feathers that have made it a national symbol of Guatemala for centuries. The bird appears on the country’s flag and coat of arms and even lends its name to the Guatemalan currency, reflecting its deep cultural significance as a symbol of freedom and natural beauty. Ecologically, quetzals rely on mature high elevation forests where fruiting trees, especially wild avocados, support their seasonal movements. The shade grown coffee landscapes managed by ASOBAGRI farmers in the Guatemalan highlands help maintain this forest structure, sustaining habitat for quetzals and many other cloud forest species. Protecting the places where quetzals still thrive also protects the cultural and ecological heritage that defines these mountains and the people who live there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Year Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12 oz | 340 grams \/ Medium","offer_id":42052305322006,"sku":"ROCM12112","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 oz | 340 grams \/ Dark","offer_id":42055914913814,"sku":"ROCD12112","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb | 907 grams \/ Medium","offer_id":43814704316438,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb | 907 grams \/ Dark","offer_id":43814704349206,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb | 2268 grams \/ Medium","offer_id":47127902224406,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb | 2268 grams \/ Dark","offer_id":47127902257174,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/9912\/3222\/files\/Guatemala3.375x4web2.png?v=1761689864"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-bird-friendly-coffee","title":"Ethiopia Bird Friendly® Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe source this natural Grade 1 arabica in partnership with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.asikanacoffee.com\/about-the-farm\"\u003eAsikana farms\u003c\/a\u003e in western Ethiopia. Grown at 1500 to 1700 meters and certified Bird Friendly, it is one of the most exceptional coffees we roast, combining high elevation flavor with actual bird habitat conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFarm: Asikana Farms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProcessing Method: Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTasting Notes: Boozy berry, raspberry-strawberry jam with brownie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElevation: 1500-1700m \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertifications: USDA Organic, Smithsonian Bird Friendly\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFeature Species: White-cheeked Turaco \u003cem\u003eMenelikornis leucotis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/9912\/3222\/files\/White-cheekedTuracoShopify_480x480.png?v=1692651770\" alt=\"White-cheeked turaco image flying with bright red orange underwings open in flight.\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe White cheeked Turaco is a vibrant fruit eating bird found in the highland forests of western Ethiopia, including the shaded landscapes where Asikana Farms produces coffee. Turacos play an important role in forest regeneration by dispersing the seeds of the fruits they consume, helping maintain the diversity and structure of native trees. A fun fact about this species is that its brilliant green feathers get their color from \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eturacoverdin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a rare copper based pigment found only in turacos. This makes their plumage one of the few truly green pigments in the bird world rather than a reflection trick of light. The presence of White cheeked Turacos signals forest habitat that continues to support both wildlife and the communities who depend on it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Year Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12 oz | 340 grams \/ Light","offer_id":60968783020054,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb | 907 grams \/ Light","offer_id":60968783118358,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb | 2268 grams \/ Light","offer_id":60968783216662,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/9912\/3222\/files\/Ethiopia25.4x3.25web.png?v=1761927560"},{"product_id":"peru-bird-friendly®-coffee","title":"Peru Bird Friendly® Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeru is back and bolder than ever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBig Year Coffee is proud to partner with CECANOR farms in Chiclayo, Peru to bring you South America's best quality coffee. This coffee is not only certified Smithsonian Bird Friendly\u003cspan\u003e®, but also USDA organic, Café Feminino (supporting female producers), and Fair Trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e CECANOR (Central de Cafetaleros del Nor Oriente)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate bar, Walnut, Smokey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000-2050m \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smithsonian Bird Friendly\u003cspan\u003e®, USDA Organic, Café Feminino, Fair Trade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Species: Yellow tufted Woodpecker\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eMelanerpes cruentatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Yellow tufted Woodpecker is a charismatic and highly social species found in the tropical forests of northern Peru, including the shade grown coffee regions where CECANOR producers farm. Like many woodpeckers, it plays a critical ecological role as an ecosystem engineer. By excavating cavities for nesting and roosting, Yellow tufted Woodpeckers create essential habitat for many other species that cannot build their own, including small owls, hummingbirds, bats, and insects. Their foraging also helps control wood boring insect populations and promotes nutrient cycling within forest trees. Woodpeckers are often indicators of healthy forest structure, so their presence reflects landscapes where trees and wildlife remain an integrated part of coffee farming systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Year Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12 oz | 340 grams \/ Dark","offer_id":48363710677014,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb | 907 grams \/ Dark","offer_id":47311421636630,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb | 2268 grams \/ Dark","offer_id":47311421734934,"sku":"","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/9912\/3222\/files\/Peru3.25x4web2.png?v=1761692597"},{"product_id":"nicaragua-bird-friendly®-coffee","title":"Nicaragua Bird Friendly® Coffee","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUCA San Juan del Río Coco is a farmer cooperative in northern Nicaragua made up of more than 370 small scale producers. Their coffee is grown in mixed shade forests that also provide habitat for migratory and resident birds. The farms follow Bird Friendly standards that maintain canopy cover, native trees, and organic practices. This coffee reflects a landscape where farming and healthy bird communities still coexist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e UCA San Juan del Rio Coco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Method: \u003c\/strong\u003eFully washed and sun dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapefruit, watermelon, caramel, baking spice, sweet cane sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1100 - 1500m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Organic, Fair Trade, Smithsonian Bird Friendly\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-tailed Manakin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChiroxiphia linearis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Long tailed Manakin is a small, brilliantly colored bird found in the tropical forests of Central America, including the shaded coffee landscapes of northern Nicaragua. Known for its elaborate courtship displays where males dance together in perfectly timed duets, it brings a burst of energy and color to the forest understory. As a fruit eating species, the Long tailed Manakin plays an important role in seed dispersal, helping maintain the healthy forest structure that birds and coffee farms rely on. Its presence reminds us that when coffee is grown under a diverse canopy, wildlife and people both benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Year Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12 oz | 340 grams \/ Light","offer_id":64137587621910,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 oz | 340 grams \/ Medium","offer_id":51755643928598,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb | 907 grams \/ Light","offer_id":64137587654678,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb | 907 grams \/ Medium","offer_id":51755644026902,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb | 2268 grams \/ Light","offer_id":64137587687446,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb | 2268 grams \/ Medium","offer_id":51755644125206,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/9912\/3222\/files\/Nicaragua3.25x4web2.png?v=1761688666"},{"product_id":"colombia-bird-friendly®-coffee","title":"Colombia Sierra Nevada Bird Friendly® Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Year Coffee is partnering with InConexus and the growers of the Vista Hermosa farm in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta for this Bird Friendly® release. InConexus is a Colombian organization that has spent more than two decades building direct, sustainable relationships with smallholder growers, with a particular focus on conserving forests as biological corridors for endemic and migratory birds. Through programs like Grupo Sierra, they support farmers in the Sierra Nevada in maintaining organic and conservation practices, technical training, and full traceability from farm to export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVista Hermosa sits in the Sierra Nevada, a Caribbean coastal range distinct from the Andes that hosts a remarkable density of resident and migratory species. Coffee here grows under a diverse canopy of native shade trees, the kind of intercropped, multi-layered habitat that Smithsonian Bird Friendly® certification is built to protect. That canopy is what makes this coffee more than a cup. It is a living signal that the forest, the birds, and the people who tend the land are all thriving together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is fully washed and processed through the InConexus dry mill, where the coffee is graded, cupped, and stored before export to ensure quality and consistency. By sourcing from Vista Hermosa through InConexus, Big Year Coffee supports conservation that protects bird habitat while bringing a clean, expressive Colombian coffee to your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarm: Vista Hermosa, sourced through InConexus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Castillo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessing Method: Fully washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: A hearty and balanced bright cup leaning heavily into walnut and chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertifications: USDA Organic, and Smithsonian Bird Friendly®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature Species: Santa Marta Antbird \u003cem\u003eDrymophila hellmayri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Marta Antbird is a rare, endemic, forest-dwelling bird found only in the dense understory of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia. Endemic to this unique mountain range, it plays an important role in the ecosystem by helping control insect populations and maintaining healthy undergrowth. For local communities, this species embodies the region’s natural heritage and reminds us that the forests where our coffee is grown are more than just terrain. They are living, thriving systems that nurture birds, trees, and people alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Year Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12 oz \/ Medium","offer_id":52776771780630,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb \/ Medium","offer_id":52776771878934,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb \/ Medium","offer_id":52776771977238,"sku":"","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/9912\/3222\/files\/Colombia.InconexusVH.orange.3.25x4web2.png?v=1781763130"},{"product_id":"mexico-bird-friendly®-coffee","title":"Mexico Bird Friendly® Coffee","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePresidio de los Reyes is a remote Indigenous community in the Sierra Madre mountains of Nayarit, Mexico. Coffee here is grown in small forest plots called parcelas under a communal land system that protects shared territory and prevents privatization. The Bird Friendly farms are made up of 24 small forested hillside plots and they only produce a limited number of this unique shade grown coffee per year. You may notice the average elevation for this coffee is lower than many specialty coffees, which is possible due to its northerly latitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese shaded farms support both traditional livelihoods and healthy forest habitat for migratory birds. Many of these birds that use the farms migrate along the Pacific flyway and spend their summers in the PNW, where we proudly roast this coffee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presidio de los Reyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImporter: \u003c\/strong\u003eSan Cristobal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brownie crust, Cocoa Nibs, Caramel, Cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 - 1000m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Organic, Smithsonian Bird Friendly\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birdsoftheworld.org\/bow\/species\/btmjay\/cur\/introduction\"\u003eBlack-throated Magpie-Jay\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003eCyanocorax colliei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe asked the farmers of this coffee which bird best represents their region and they voted the black-throated magpie-jay! This jay is a striking and intelligent bird native to the dry forests and coastal foothills of western Mexico, especially in Nayarit, Jalisco, and Sinaloa. With its long elegant tail, vivid blue plumage, and social flocking behavior, it is an iconic species of the region. More than a beautiful bird, it plays an important ecological role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration, helping maintain the health and diversity of tropical dry forest ecosystems. As human development continues to fragment habitat along the Pacific slope, the presence of this species signals the resilience of connected landscapes where wildlife, agriculture, and people still share space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Year Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12 oz \/ Medium-light","offer_id":63194157711382,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb \/ Medium-light","offer_id":63194157907990,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb \/ Medium-light","offer_id":63194158104598,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/9912\/3222\/files\/Mexico3.25x4web2.png?v=1761693268"}],"url":"https:\/\/bigyearcoffee.com\/collections\/coffee-usa.oembed","provider":"Big Year Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}