Shade-Grown Coffee: Nature’s Way of Growing Better Coffee

We embrace the timeless tradition of cultivating coffee under the natural canopy of taller trees. This method not only protects the delicate coffee plants but also nurtures a thriving ecosystem. By growing coffee in harmony with nature, shade-grown farming supports biodiversity, enriches the soil, and safeguards against erosion. The surrounding trees create a sanctuary for birds, animals, and pollinators, helping to naturally control pests and reduce reliance on chemicals. The result? Healthier coffee plants and beans with richer, more complex flavors that reflect the land they’re grown on. For us, shade-grown coffee isn’t just a method—it’s the most sustainable, environmentally friendly, and flavorful way to bring you coffee that truly makes a difference.

Handpicked Coffees: Savor the Unique Taste

Every coffee cherry at our partner estates is carefully hand-picked, ensuring that only the ripest, most flavorful ones are chosen. This meticulous process guarantees beans of the highest quality, resulting in a cup that is naturally richer in taste and aroma. Though hand-picking is time-consuming and labor-intensive, we believe the care and connection it represents are worth every effort—because the reward is in the smile when you are sipping our coffees.

Sun dried Coffees: Indulge in the Unique Flavors

We honor the age-old tradition of sun drying, where freshly harvested coffee beans are carefully spread out on drying yards or raised beds and gently dried under the warmth of the sun. This slow process, lasting one to two weeks depending on climate and method, demands patience, skill, and constant care. To ensure even drying, the beans are turned by hand every few hours—protecting them from weather, insects, and pests. The reward for this labor of love is a coffee with a distinctively rich flavor profile—often marked by subtle fruitiness and a delicate sweetness. Sun-dried coffee is not just a method; it’s a reflection of our commitment to tradition, craftsmanship, and exceptional taste.

Hand Garbled Coffees: Experience the Superior Quality

We take quality one step further with the art of hand garbling—a meticulous process of sorting beans on sieves and carefully removing defects or foreign elements by hand. This ensures that only the finest beans make it into your cup, elevating both flavor and consistency. Hand garbling is a craft that requires patience, precision, and a trained eye—carried out predominantly by women in coffee communities. While it may not be the fastest method, it is truly a labor of love, resulting in coffee that stands apart for its purity, character, and exceptional taste.

The green coffee beans are carefully inspected to ensure defects free coffee and that they have the right moisture content. The attention to detail is what sets our hand-garbled coffee apart from the rest. Many coffee connoisseurs prefer our coffees because of its superior flavor and quality.

We use sustainable and environmentally-friendly packaging option for our coffees. The outer bag is made of Jute and inner liner is made of biodegradable and compostable materials, such as cornstarch or sugarcane pulp. The multi-layer packing protects green coffee beans from moisture and deterioration from oxygen. It is recyclable and reusable.

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Experience our exceptional specialty coffees that are grown sustainably with human touch

Biome Coffee BV

Lycklemastraat 44, 8501 LV,

Joure, The Netherlands

+31610644231

BTW/VAT: NL864519990B01

KVK: 88152421