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What Is Shade Grown Coffee?

November 7, 2018 By Katie Moseman 7 Comments

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What is shade grown coffee?  Shade grown coffee is better for the environment and for the flavor of the coffee.  Read on to find out why, and enter the sweepstakes below to win the Arbor Day Gift Coffee Package (ARV $93.95)!

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What Is Shade Grown Coffee?

Shade grown coffee is coffee that’s grown in the shade of the rain forest, rather than clear-cutting the rain forest to grow the coffee in the direct sun.  One of my favorite shade grown coffee brands is Arbor Day Coffee, which is produced with rain forest-friendly coffee production practices.  (Use my limited time coupon code RECIPE2018 to save 10% on your purchase!)

Shade grown roasted coffee beans in a green bowl

Roasted shade grown coffee beans

Shade Grown Coffee Vs Sun Grown Coffee

In the past, when farmers were paid the same amount per pound for coffee beans regardless of the quality of the bean, they clear-cut the rain forest to make it easier and cheaper to grow coffee plants.  The coffee grown directly in the sun was planted at a higher density, leading to greater yields but lower quality beans.

Field of sun grown coffee plants
Sun grown coffee
Shade grown coffee plants in the shade of rain forest trees
Shade grown coffee

Shade grown coffee, as opposed to sun grown coffee, is planted at a lower density around existing trees that provide a canopy of shade.

Why Does Shade Grown Coffee Taste Better?

The shade, the better nutrients in the environment, and the lower density of coffee plants creates the ideal environment for the coffee to develop its fullest flavor.   Arbor Day Coffee is typically shade grown at altitudes of 1200 meters and higher.  Higher elevation means less available oxygen for the beans, which means that beans grow more slowly and produce a richer, more intense flavor.

Shade grown ground coffee in a bowl

Ground shade grown coffee

The Arbor Day Coffee Club subscription begins with a beautiful coffee mug and a 12 ounce bag of whole bean or ground coffee for just $9.95 (shipping and handling included), and you choose how frequently you’d like subsequent bags to arrive.

Shade grown coffee subscription box

First shipment from Arbor Day Coffee Club

Why Is Shade Grown Coffee Better for the Environment?

Shade grown coffee is better for the environment because it preserves the existing trees.  By preserving the existing trees, many plants and animals in the delicate rain forest ecosystem can thrive.  Farmers that work with Arbor Day Coffee benefit by earning a higher wage for producing higher-quality coffee, all while implementing rain forest-friendly farming practices that benefit the environment.  It’s a win-win.

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Ready to enjoy better coffee that’s better for the environment and tastes great?  You can buy shade grown coffee from Arbor Day Coffee with my limited time coupon code RECIPE2018 to save 10% off your purchase through December 31, 2018.  Shop now and save!


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  1. Melissa Bradbury

    December 3, 2018 at 4:28 pm

    A must read for all coffee lovers! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Rhian Westbury

    December 4, 2018 at 3:50 am

    I’d never heard of shade grown coffee before but it sounds nice for coffee lovers. I’m sure my dad would love to try this x

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  3. Aia

    December 4, 2018 at 5:44 am

    Shade grown coffee?? Sound new to me. Never heard of this before. Does it taste good? Im a coffee lover and id love to have this kind of coffee. I’ll check their website. Thanks

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  4. Becca Wilson

    December 4, 2018 at 11:05 am

    I never really knew that there was a difference in how things were grown. This definitely taught me something new today!

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  5. Luci

    December 4, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    This is so cool! I had no idea that shade-grown coffee was even an option. I’ve only heard about all the forests being cut down. Now I know there’s an alternative. Thank you!

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  6. Michele Dennis

    December 5, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    I am an avid coffee drinker and I can’t believe I have never heard of shade grown coffee before… I love the it is grown in an Eco friendly way. I will definitely be checking this out!!

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  7. Cristina

    December 6, 2018 at 10:23 am

    I’m a big fan of coffee so this is a new find!

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