Sustainable Coffee

Our shade grown arabica beans come from small trees which grow best in the shade of larger trees. Shade grown coffees thrive under the canopy of leaves of a naturally fertilized rain forest which, in turn, provides a haven for many animals including some of the migratory song birds which visit us in summer — hence our name.

Because the ecosystem of a rain forest provides the preferred conditions for growing coffee, organic cultivation methods are a natural fit. Using organic farming methods ensures the continued health and biodiversity in the coffee farms and the health of the coffee growers and their communities. All our coffee is purchased by our coffee suppliers directly from coffee Co-operatives. In exchange for producing the highest quality coffee using organic and shade grown methods, the farmers are guaranteed a buyer and fair price for their coffee.

All of the raw coffee we purchase is certified Organic, Shade Grown and is fairly traded. Where possible, we purchase coffees that are Fair Trade, Bird Friendly™ and/or Rainforest Alliance Certified.  All of our decaffeinated coffees are decaffeinated using the 100% chemical free SWISS WATER® process.

Birds and Beans is proud to support, and comply with the certification requirements of Transfair Canada, the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Institute and the Rainforest Alliance.