Starbucks Coffees 2-lb. Medium Whole Bean Coffee, Organic Shade Grown Mexico

Light-to-medium bodied with bold acidity and a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. This high-quality coffee has been produced on small farms in the buffer zone surrounding the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas, Mexico. This shade-grown Mexican coffee is a direct result of our partnership with Conservation International, a nonprofit organization that works worldwide to protect global biodiversity by developing scientific policy and economic solutions to protect threatened ecosystems. Old-style arabica coffee plants, valued for their elegant flavor, grow best in partial-shade conditions under the canopy of trees that provide protection from direct sunlight. Shade trees also offer environmental benefits by supporting biodiversity of birds and wildlife; reducing soil erosion and the need for chemical fertilizers by naturally improving soil quality; protecting against frost damage; and maintaining moisture. Fruit-bearing shade trees can also contribute additional food products to the farm. Finding and purchasing the best green beans in the world is the first step that differentiates Starbucks Coffee from the rest of the coffee industry. Starbucks is well-known for its exceptionally high quality coffees, care in selection, and expertise in roast. Each coffee is selected for the defining qualities that distinguish its origin. This careful selection process illustrates Starbucks passion for buying and roasting the world's best coffee.