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Wood Thrush - Nicaragua (SBF, Organic, Fair Trade)

$18.50
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Birds & Beans coffee bag with a leaf and feather design on a white background
  • Birds & Beans coffee bag with a leaf and feather design on a white background
  • Birds & Beans coffee bag with a leaf and feather design on a white background
Wood Thrush - Nicaragua (SBF, Organic, Fair Trade)
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BIRDS & BEANS | Manchester Center, VT

Wood Thrush - Nicaragua (SBF, Organic, Fair Trade)

A smooth, chocolate-leaning Nicaraguan coffee for people who like balanced, easy-drinking cups and want to support sustainability causes.

This coffee adheres to one of the strictest environmental certifications in coffee: Smithsonian Bird Friendly, which means that it was grown in shade on a farm with high levels of biodiversity. 

If you want a coffee that is a great everyday cup and was produced with very strict standards, this is a strong place to start.
$18.50

12 oz - Whole Bean
In stock
Why we chose it

We chose this coffee not only because it's a great flavor profile, but because it brings visibility to one of the most important certifications in coffee.

The Smithsonian Bird Friendly certification has a strict verification process and is impactful in biodiversity preservation and staving off deforestation. Bird Friendly coffee is also certified Organic, and this one is Fair Trade as well.

Is this coffee a good fit

Good fit if: you like balanced, lower-acid coffees and prefer chocolate/smooth profiles.

Probably not for you if: you want bright, fruity coffees.
Coffee details

This coffee comes from UCA San Juan del Rio Coco.

Origin: Nicaragua
Region: Northern Nicaragua
Roast: Medium
Tasting notes: Mildly sweet flavor, light body, creamy milk chocolate
Certifications: Smithsonian Bird Friendly, Organic, Fair Trade
About the roaster

Birds & Beans is a pioneer in only offering coffees that are certified Smithsonian Bird Friendly, Organic, and Fair Trade. The Bird Friendly seal is exceedingly difficult to earn, and is equally as rare in the specialty coffee world - about 1% of specialty coffees possess this certification, which in part requires farms to grow coffee in shade from native tree canopies.

How to get the best cup

This coffee is sold whole bean only.

For best results, grind just before brewing. Start with a medium grind for drip coffee, medium-fine for pour-over, and coarse for French press. If the coffee tastes sharp or sour, try grinding a little finer. If it tastes bitter or heavy, try grinding a little coarser.

Small grind adjustments can make a big difference.

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About the Origin

Coffees from Nicaragua are typically smooth and balanced, often featuring cocoa, nut, and subtle fruit notes. They usually lean toward a more classic, rounded profile rather than sharp acidity.

Nicaragua is a mid-sized exporter with moderate production, offering consistent but not overly abundant availability.

What it Means

Smithsonian Bird Friendly: this certification verifies that the coffee was grown sustainably, without deforestation, and in shaded areas that preserve native migratory bird habitats and biodiversity. Around 1% of specialty coffee holds this certification.

About Lightyear Coffee

Lightyear Coffee is a specialty coffee discovery platform. We feature coffees from independent roasters and add context around origin, sourcing, flavor, and fit, so you can find coffees worth trying without sorting through hundreds of options on your own.

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