Home Grown Coffee

Shade grown coffee has many benefits over traditional coffee plantations.

Flavor: Shade grown coffee beans mature more slowly in the shade.  This slow maturation increases the amount of natural sugars in the beans, thus enhancing their flavor.

Chemical Free:  Shade grown coffee is organically grown.  Traditional growing methods tend to use many types of chemicals; some studies estimate that coffee plants are sprayed with more chemicals than any other type of crop, including tobacco.

Bird Habitats: Industrial sun-grown coffee plantations encourage the destruction of forest and important migratory bird habitats by promoting the clearing of land of its rich vegetation .  On the other hand, shade grown coffee offers a safe haven for migratory birds. In fact, researchers at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center have discovered that tropical coffee plantations support over 150 species of birds, more than any other type of agriculture. 

By choosing Mountain Shadow, coffee drinkers are not only helping save the many species of birds that call the forest canopy their home, but will also rest assured to enjoy a great cup of coffee. 

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