The Impact Of Shade Grown Coffee with Hacienda Iluminada
Coffee is magical and its magic begins even in the cultivation process, the harvesting, the process, and the way it gets to caffeinated human cups. Every step in the cultivation process affects the coffee flavor. In this Hacienda Iluminda blog we’ll talk about the magic of shade grown coffee and its impact on coffee beans.
What Is Shade Grown Coffee?
Arabica coffee beans that grow under the shade of larger plants or big trees grow more slowly and are more flavorful. This type of cultivation is a more sustainable way of farming coffee, and that's why at Hacienda Iluminada, we use shade-grown coffee process. On the other hand, sun-grown coffee needs more fertilization and pesticides. If not done correctly, this can harm the environment and reduce the quality of the coffee beans. Many big industries prefer sun-grown coffee because it is easier and faster to grow, but it also has a negative impact on the environment and the flavor of the coffee beans.
At Hacienda Iluminada we care for sustainability and the quality of our coffee beans! At our coffee far we understand that shade-grown coffee means that most probably less fruit will be available but the amount that we get will be full of delicious coffee cherries with a burgundy color and full of flavor!
If it’s GOOD for earth, it is GOOD FOR YOU!
The Impact in The Flavor of Your Coffee!
as we mentioned, shade frown coffee grows slower which can be a negative thing but it can also be magical, as the coffee beans take lonfger it allows them to produce more sweetness! Imagine this, at hacienda iluinada ori speciality coffee is grown in high altitudes with color temperatures which gives you a more balanced flavor in your coffee so now combining it with shade its just magical! if the coffee beans are sweeter then the acid on them is lower which is amazing for your daily cup of coffee, its so smooth you can even drink it witht any creamer or sugars. nature is magical so shade grown coffee being surrounded by other plants give coffee more more nutrients and more flavor!
In Conclusion…
Not only that, but we are also taking care of our amazing environment. At Hacienda Iluminada, we prioritize sustainability. It is important for us to include shade grown coffee to be kind to the planet and provide high-quality specialty coffee to our humans. We understand that sun-grown coffee would be easier and faster, but we love care for the quality of our coffee beans and the health of our planet.