Decaf Ethiopia Bird Friendly® Coffee

Our Swiss Water process Ethiopian Natural Grade 1 coffee uses a chemical-free decaffeination process to bring you a less jittery version of your favorite cup. Stay up late owling without the trouble of falling asleep afterward!

Big Year Coffee is proud to partner with Asikana farms in western Ethiopia to bring you some of Africa’s best-tasting 100% Arabica coffee.

Roast: Medium and Dark (Espresso)

Farm: Asikana Farms

Processing Method: Naturally Processed then Swiss Water Decaffeinated

Tasting Notes: Fruity (orange and raspberry) with floral notes and citrus finish

Elevation: 1500-1700m 

Certifications: USDA Organic, Smithsonian Bird Friendly®

Feature Species: White-cheeked Turaco Menelikornis leucotis

The 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 turacoverdin, 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.