What is Shadow Coffee?

Shaded coffee is coffee that grows in the shade of the awning (shade is formed by local mixed trees). Traditional Arabica coffee grows in shady places in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela and other countries of the world, including India and Indonesia, as well as many parts of Africa. Other Arabica coffee grows in sunny or near-sunny areas.

Because these shady awnings also provide habitat for migrating birds in Central America, coffee grown under local awnings is also known as "bird-friendly coffee". Most of the shadow coffee is significantly easier to adapt to the environment than the coffee grown in the sun, and the best Central American coffee grows mostly in the shade.