Yes — all of our coffees are grown under natural forest canopy, a method known as shade-grown cultivation. Rather than clearing land for sun-exposed, high-yield crops, our partner farms preserve and replant native trees to rebuild the natural ecosystem. In many regions, shade trees like citrus, avocado, mango, and banana are intercropped alongside coffee to restore biodiversity, attract pollinators, and create a balanced environment for the plants and soil.

This slower, more deliberate growing process allows the coffee cherries to mature evenly, producing deeper sweetness and more complex flavors. It also supports long-term soil health, prevents erosion, and provides habitat for birds and beneficial insects.

We choose shade-grown coffee because it’s a more sustainable alternative to monocrop, sun-grown farming — which often strips the land, requires heavy chemical use, and sacrifices environmental health for yield. The farms we work with take the opposite approach: they grow coffee in harmony with the land, not at the expense of it.

The result is a cleaner, more vibrant cup of coffee that tells the story of a thriving ecosystem.