Ethiopia Bird Friendly® Coffee

We source this natural Grade 1 arabica in partnership with Asikana farms 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.

Farm: Asikana Farms

Processing Method: Natural

Tasting Notes:

Lalisa: Boozy berry, raspberry-strawberry jam with brownie corner

Leeqaa: Red fruit, black tea, peach, pineapple, and vanilla ice cream

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.