Grumpy Goat Coffee

Author: Brian Abernathy

  • Best of Land & Sea: Coffee Dry Rub Salmon Tacos

    Best of Land & Sea: Coffee Dry Rub Salmon Tacos

    Coffee Dry Rub Salmon Tacos

    Taste the best of land and sea with this delicious coffee dry rub salmon tacos recipe. Order some finely ground Grumpy Goat coffee now to perfect this recipe featuring a dry rub to accent the flavorful fish.

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon finely ground Grumpy Goat coffee
      (we suggest Peruvian or Colombian dark roast)
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper
    • Two 8-ounce skinless, center-cut salmon fillets
    • Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
    • 2 tomatillos, husked and quartered
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
    • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and quartered
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 6 tablespoons sour cream
    • 1 ripe Hass avocado—halved, peeled and pitted
    • 4 cups finely shredded red and green cabbages (12 ounces)
    • 8 corn tortillas
    • Hot sauce and lime wedges, for serving

    Preparation

    Step 1: In a small bowl, stir the cumin with the chili powder, brown sugar and Grumpy Goat Peruvian or Colombian coffee. Season generously with salt and pepper. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and dredge them in the spice and coffee dry rub mixture.

    Step 2: Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, puree the tomatillos with the cilantro, jalapeño and garlic until smooth. Add the sour cream and process until smooth, then add the avocado and pulse until creamy. Transfer the dressing to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the cabbage and toss to coat.

    Step 3: Preheat the oven to 300°. Preheat a grill pan. Lightly brush each tortilla with olive oil. Stack the tortillas and wrap them in foil. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, brush the grill pan with olive oil and grill the salmon fillets over high heat, turning once, until nearly cooked through 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer the salmon to a plate and flake with a fork.

    Step 4: Fill the tortillas with the salmon. Top with the cabbage slaw and serve right away with the hot sauce and lime wedges.

  • BBQ Made Easy: Coffee Rubbed Prime Rib

    BBQ Made Easy: Coffee Rubbed Prime Rib

    Coffee Rubbed Prime Rib

    We hope your taste buds are ready! Our coffee rubbed prime rib takes barbecue to a whole new level! Check out the recipe and order coffee or swag today and receive our recipe book for free!

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup finely ground dark roast coffee
    • 1 cup kosher salt
    • ½ cup freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 cup dry mustard
    • One 12-pound, bone-in prime rib roast (5 bones)

    Preparation

    Step 1: In a bowl, blend coffee with the salt, pepper and dry mustard. Set the rib roast in a roasting pan and rub with the coffee mixture, concentrating most of the rub on the fatty part of the meat. Turn the roast bone side down and let stand 30 mins.

    Step 2: Preheat the oven to 450°. Roast the meat for 15 mins. Reduce temperature to 325° and roast for about 2 1/2 hours longer, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 125° for medium-rare.

    Step 3: Transfer to a carving board and let rest for 20 minutes. Scrape off excess coffee rub. Carve in 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve.

  • What Good Coffee Should Taste Like

    What Good Coffee Should Taste Like

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    What Good Coffee Should Taste Like

    If you’ve ever drank a bad cup of coffee, you know one thing to be true: it’s something you never want to experience again.

    It doesn’t matter if you’re brewing coffee at home or ordering a cup at your favorite shop, nothing changes the fact that you have high expectations.

    There are many factors that affect the overall taste and quality of coffee. These include but are not limited to:

    • Kind of beans
    • Quality of the beans
    • How long the beans were roasted
    • The process used to brew the coffee

    This brings us to an important question: what should good coffee taste like?

    While there is no right or wrong answer to this question, as everyone has their own personal tastes, here are some things to consider:

    • Aroma. This is the scent of the coffee, and it’s often used in evaluating flavor. While the scent alone does not determine the taste of the coffee, it definitely comes into play. There are many types of aroma, ranging from earthy to fruity and many others in between.
    • Flavor. While you may only have an interest in one flavor, it’s important to note that there are hundreds to consider. For example: mild, dark, and bold are long standing favorites.
    • Acidity. Do you know that dry feeling in your mouth after taking a sip of coffee? This is directly related to the amount of acidity. Acidity comes down to three things: the brewing method, the type of roaster, and the degree to which the coffee is roasted. While some see acidity as a bad thing, it can go a long way in providing the “punch” you crave.
    • Body. Coffee enthusiasts often talk about the body. This is nothing more than the feel of the beverage when it’s in your mouth. For example, some brews are heavier or have more texture than others.
    • Aftertaste. There’s nothing worse than coffee that initially tastes good, just to leave a bad aftertaste in your mouth. Even if you enjoy your first experience – the second the coffee hits your mouth – a bad aftertaste can ruin it.

    These are some of the many details that can help you make a personal determination as to what good coffee should taste like.

    Once you have a clear idea of what best suits your taste buds, you’ll never again have to worry about what to drink. You’ll know exactly what type of coffee will give you the taste you’re searching for.

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  • 6 Steps to Make French Press Coffee

    6 Steps to Make French Press Coffee

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    6 Steps to Make French Press Coffee

    [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” overlay_color=”” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”no” min_height=”” hover_type=”none” link=””][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]While there are many coffee-brewing methods, the French press is one of the best. Not only does it turn out a great product, but it’s simple to get started (even if you’re a beginner).

    Getting started is as simple as taking these six steps:

    1. Use a Coarse Grind

    With a French press, grinds are immersed in water for a full four minutes. When compared to other brewing methods, there is more contact between the grounds and the water.

    Since the brew time is longer, using a coarse grind with a French press is a must.

    2. Weigh Your Water and Coffee

    Yes, it’s a bit more work than you’ve come to expect, but it’s well worth it in the end.

    The best way to measure your water and coffee is to weigh it. Since coffee differs in density, a simple volume measurement will not be as accurate as taking the exact weight.

    For the best brew, the coffee to water ratio should be somewhere in the 1:16 range.

    3. Wet the Grinds

    Your water is hot and you’re ready to get started. However, before you fill up your French press, make sure you first wet the grinds and let them stand between 30 and 60 seconds.

    After you give the coffee enough time to bloom, you’re ready to continue with the process.

    4. Wait a Minute and Stir

    When you first use a French press you’ll notice that many of the grounds will rise to the top, thus not being immersed in the water.

    If you notice this happening, wait for a minute and then stir for a few seconds. This is all it takes to direct the grounds into the water once again.

    5. Brew for 4 Minutes (Not Shorter, Not Longer)

    It will take some getting used to, but it’s important to brew for exactly four minutes (give or take a few seconds).

    The time starts when your water hits the coffee and ends when your timer hits the four-minute mark.

    6. Plunge, Pour, and Enjoy

    After four minutes, press down the plunger, pour yourself a cup, and enjoy.

    This is the most exciting part of the process, so make sure you really enjoy that first sip.

    It’s That Easy!

    There are people out there who will tell you that using a French press is too much work, but once you get used to it everything will fall into place.

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  • 5 Best Used Coffee Ground Hacks

    5 Best Used Coffee Ground Hacks

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    5 BEST USED COFFEE GROUND HACKS

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    Did you know that on an average day, Americans consume approximately 400 million cups of coffee! Whoa, bananas! That’s about $4 billion dollars worth of caffeine every year. That’s a lot of coffee, but even more coffee grounds. So, what do we do with all those leftovers? Wouldn’t it be nice if coffee grounds had other purposes?

    Well, you’re in luck!

    As avid coffee lovers here at Grumpy Goat, we got news for you! We’ve got 5 great hacks to help you start utilizing your used coffee grounds to their fullest advantage.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”50px” padding_left=”” type=”legacy”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”true” border_sizes_top=”0″ border_sizes_bottom=”0″ border_sizes_left=”0″ border_sizes_right=”0″ type=”1_1″ first=”true”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    1. Odors

    You might be thinking, “Ew! Wet, mushy coffee grounds aren’t very flattering.”

    Before they can be effective deodorizers, the coffee grounds need to be dried. This can be done by spreading them out on a plate, pan, or cookie sheet—whatever is most convenient.

    Place them in the fridge, freezer, or outside during the daytime for some natural sunlight exposure. Once the coffee grounds have been dried, they are ready for use!

    Roll them up into a ball of fabric to make your very own DIY deodorizer that smells like a yummy cup of your favorite coffee.

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    No coffee can be good in the mouth that does not first send a sweet offering of odor to the nostrils.

    -Henry Ward Beecher

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    2. Hygiene

    Coffee is rich in antioxidants, which works well on the outside of the body just as much as it does on the inside.

    Putting coffee grounds on your face will awaken your skin in the morning, so you have a luminous glow all day—perfect for looking alert for a job interview or first date. The small rough pellets also serve as a natural exfoliant which gets rid of dead skin cells.

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    3. Wood

    Coffee grounds operate as a natural stain for wood. You’ll need a storable container, preferably glass, and with a lid. Mason jars are great options for easy storing. Mix together about a half a cup of coffee grounds with distilled vinegar. Place the mixture into a storable glass container, and let the mixture sit overnight. Presto! You’re ready to stain.

    You can choose to strain the coffee grounds out of the container, though it’s not necessary. To apply you can use rags or a steel wool pad. If you’re trying to cover a smaller area, q-tips are ideal for precise spots or scratches.

    The best part about this hack is that you can be creative. If you don’t like the shade you’ve created, add water to dilute the solution to a lighter shade or mix in more coffee grounds for a darker shade. Just remember to let the solution sit so the added grounds have time to truly soak in the vinegar. Usually, it’ll take a few coats to get a nice, deep coffee shade; however, coats are unlimited, so stain away!

    This natural stain will prevent you from having to endure the powerful stench of chemical-based wood stains. You’ll be keeping your house and family safe from harsh chemicals. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” type=”legacy”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”true” border_sizes_top=”0″ border_sizes_bottom=”0″ border_sizes_left=”0″ border_sizes_right=”0″ type=”1_1″ first=”true”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]

    4. Pets

    Fleas are a problem throughout Southwest Florida. Beyond carrying disease, they are also annoying, hard-to-see creatures that seem impossible to get rid of. Ironically, flea poop, also known as flea dirt, are little dark specs you’ll find on a pet with fleas and those specs happen to look like coffee grounds.

    Store-bought flea gels, pills, sprays, and shampoos can be riddled with unfamiliar, harsh chemicals. Some flea tablets have caused significant side effects in small dogs like vomiting, depression, and even seizures. Reading labels for any kind of medication or prescription [dosage in grams, time, and whether to take with a full meal] is crucial for your pet’s safety.

    A natural alternative for flea repellent is coffee grounds. Fleas and other pests do not enjoy the aroma of coffee like most humans do.  Bathe your pet with their normal shampoo. Once, you’ve bathed your pet, gently rub coffee grounds into their coat. Then, thoroughly rinse the coffee grounds off your fur baby. Dry your pet as usual taking care to groom out any remaining coffee grounds.

    Your pets should not be allowed to lick the coffee grounds since caffeine is toxic to them.

    Keep in mind that coffee grounds may be a less effective solution for flea control compared to a prescription product.  Consider reaching out to your local veterinarian about alternative options. Weigh the pros and cons of these options and make the best choice for you and your fur baby.

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    5. Landscape

    Your leftover coffee grounds are food sources for your plants! Use the grounds as a natural fertilizer or compost. This remedy is sure to keep your luscious garden on a full tummy and improve the likelihood of your flowers blooming beautifully this spring.

    The average pH acidity of coffee grounds is around 6.5 which falls near the neutral line on the pH scale. Depending on the plant, coffee grounds serve as a rich feed that produces the right amount of nutrients for the growth and nutrition of your flower beds.

    Grumpy Goat wants you to enjoy your gardening experience this spring. Why not become the next coffee ground guru with our Grumpy Goat roasts! Not only will you stray away from icky chemicals, you’ll be saving mad money. Come along, let’s get gardening![/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

  • Goat on a Boat: Get Your Goat Hat…Spring Break is Gonna be Lit!

    Goat on a Boat: Get Your Goat Hat…Spring Break is Gonna be Lit!

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    Get Your Goat Hat…Spring Break is Gonna be Lit!

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    That big, bright, burning, benevolent sun is beckoning us all away from our offices and into the wondrous world of pleasure, paradise, and piña coladas. Spring break 2018 is going be jam-packed with great weather, fun boat outings, unforgettable parties, tasty barbecues, bubbly beer, and life-long best friends.

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    But first, we got to check the weather…

    The weather is going to be at ‘just the right amount of fire’ in Bonita! In other words, we got definite beach weather vibes. Don’t let those icky “blue light” rays from your computer screen hold you back from a memorable adventure. It’s time to start planning for a makeshift luau out, an endless game of volleyball by the beach, or a whole afternoon of swimming and sunbathing. Just think, you’re only a week away from having your toes buried in the soft, warm sand—a gentle, cozy breeze flowing through your hair—ah yes, paradise! Can you hear those roaring waves calling?  [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”bckgrdQuote” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”50px” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”50px” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_6″ layout=”1_6″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”20px” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

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    Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’

    -Robin Williams

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    Don’t forget your sunscreen!

    It’s always important to remember protection, especially when you’re going to be spending long hours exposed to the sun. Sunscreen doesn’t cut it! Leaving your eyes exposed to high UV [ultraviolet] light, a.k.a sun rays, is damaging to the human eye’s natural lens. Damage to the lens could result in vision loss! Stay safe with hats and a pair of cool shades. Get yourself a goat hat or two for outdoor fun.

    We have stylish merch that is worthy of Instagram fame, so selfie away! With a great selection of Nike caps in a tucker style, you’re bound to rock your party boat into another dimension! Check out our best selling Grumpy Goat hat in charcoal. Don’t worry about size, our hats are versatile and adjustable.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    Not a hat person?

    No worries! We offer different t-shirt options with Grumpy Goat’s classic Grumpy Goat design. Grumpy Goat Coffee is determined to get you out onto that beautiful and vast ocean for your well-deserved break. Just remember to stay well hydrated, take breaks from the party, and chill in some shade to keep from overheating. We want the fun to last all night! Do you got the Goat for your boat?[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

  • Your Modern Cupid in Disguise

    Your Modern Cupid in Disguise

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    Your Modern Cupid in Disguise

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    “Coffee dates” are synonymous with good company and even better conversation. But, what is it about that bittersweet liquid that inspires us to be bold, creative, and confident? Grumpy Goat Coffee is exploring the intricate role coffee plays in our personal relationships, and digging into the science behind our bodily reaction to those delicious roasted beans.

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    It begins with a subtle intoxication of a lovely, unmistakable aroma. Then, your tongue tickles with undeniable excitement. The steamy liquid touches your lips, travels down the length of your throat, and nestles a fuzzy warmth in the depth of the heart. You wonder, how could a drink leave you thirsty for more?

    A cup of coffee is not simply for the quiet writer on a rainy day—the one in a dark sweater, sitting by the window, staring out longingly at the puddles of rain in the parking lot.

    Coffee has become the pinnacle for modern day relationships. How many times have you heard, “Want to grab a cup of coffee?” It’s the go-to invite of the social-savvy millennial.

    Coffee is as much a carefully crafted drink, as it is a social tool for thriving in a modern day dating age.

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    Can coffee improve my love life?

    In short, yes.

    Let’s face it, first meetings can be intimidating, scary, awkward, and down-right stressful! Anything that lightens the blow of a first meeting is greatly appreciated.

    Coffee is the hidden wingman you’ve been searching for. Coffee contains caffeine [i.e. 1-3-7-trimethylpurine-2-6-dione] which, beyond preventing headaches, is able to scare away irritability, depression, or mental fogginess.

    According to The World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, coffee contains properties which vastly improve coffee drinkers lives like providing mental clarity, increasing alertness, and improving long-term memory.

    Pretty powerful stuff, huh? But wait, there’s more…[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    Love

    Coffee can improve your love life. That’s right! Whether it be Tinder dates, OkCupid, Bumble or that guy or gal you ran into at the grocery store, coffee dates are the top pick for dating meeting places. Whether you order with or without sugar, coffee is certainly bound to sweeten up your love life, even in the hustle and bustle of our modern day lives.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    How? You may ask.

    Coffee dates provide the perfect environment for a budding relationship to flourish. Coffee shops are timeless, private spots that seem to exist in an alternate, artistic dimension. Lucky for us, we can enjoy them in our reality.

    Cozy coffee shops and caffeine work collectively as your modern day cupid by maintaining positivity and excitement in any given conversation. That means that the days of awkward conversation are over! In fact, you and that special someone won’t want the conversation to end. Being with the one you love is best with a steamy cup of coffee. The extra boost of caffeine will give you the energy you need to enjoy each other’s company all night.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”bckgrdQuote” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_6″ layout=”1_6″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”20px” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”2_3″ layout=”2_3″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”20px” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    Coffee connects us in so many ways—to each other, to our senses, and to the earth that supports the coffee trees.

    —Rohan Marley

    [son of Bob Marley]

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    [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    Heartbreak

    Maybe you’ve found yourself on the other side of love….the dark side [insert Darth Vader’s intense breathing here]. Perhaps Valentine’s Day was spent alone, or the result of a messy break-up. Not to worry, let coffee be your true love! Grumpy Goat Coffee is the ticket to many conversation starters, ice-breakers, or a drink to keep a fun night going.

    Spill the coffee details!

    Whether you’re a proud single ready-to-mingle, or recently broke up with a long-term squeeze, Grumpy Goat Coffee is here for you—in the convenience of your own home![/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    Stress

    With work, school, family, life, we’re often working to balance our lives in the stressful reality of modern day. In a technology driven work world, stress can become overwhelming, leading to feeling drained or burnt out, especially in love.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    How could I possibly manage a relationship?

    Among a plethora of health benefits, caffeine encourages coffee dates by minimizing stress and encouraging energy.[/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    A high energized first coffee date is certain to leave a lasting impression, so drink, drink, drink!

    The peaceful bliss of a warm cup of Grumpy Goat promises to melt the worries of your day away. You’ll have the mental clarity to step forward confidently into your love life.

    Grumpy Goat wants to tag along on your journey to finding true love. Whether short or long term, an unforgettable cup of coffee is surely set to inspire a positive, romantic interaction.

    With unique, quality ingredients roasted locally in Bonita Springs, we’re confident you’ll relish every cup. Check out our list of various roasts from diverse Central/Southern American countries. Jump aboard this exciting adventure for love awaits!

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  • Dissolving the Myths of Decaf Coffee

    Dissolving the Myths of Decaf Coffee

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    Dissolving the Myths of Decaf Coffee

    [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]Has stigma and fear of an undrinkable cup of coffee kept you from brewing a pot of decaf for yourself or guests? Grumpy Goat Coffee is separating fact from fiction and settling the debate surrounding decaf coffee.

    Few debates are as heated—literally—as the one between regular and decaf coffee.

    We’ll admit that until we did the research, asked the hard questions and spoke with devout decaf drinkers, we had fallen victim to the stereotype that decaf coffee was inferior and wasn’t worth drinking. However, we are here set the record straight.

    The truth is, there’s nothing wrong with indulging yourself with decaf coffee. It simply depends on where you buy your coffee from.
    For years, decaf coffee has had the unfortunate reputation as being somehow less-than a piping hot cup of fuel.
    Why?

    The truth is that most decaf coffee is less than stellar, however not all decaf coffee fall underneath the subpar category. Like any kind of coffee, finding the right provider makes all the difference.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”bckgrdQuote” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_6″ layout=”1_6″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”20px” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

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    “I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.”

    — T. S. Eliot

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    What is Decaf Coffee?

    To understand the myths, you need to understand the process.

    We all know that decaf refers to the elimination of caffeine, but did you know that the decaffeination process has a huge role in overall taste? When coffee providers rush the decaffeination process they’re left with subpar coffee.

    Well, we have high standards and that s@#! doesn’t fly with us!

    We will only offer decaffeinated coffee from documented processes that are refined and perfected for a cup of decaf that actually tastes like coffee.

    The coffee beans we buy are fully documented, single origin beans that are then sorted and prepared for the steam bath for half an hour to open their pores. This is the first step in caffeine extraction.

    The coffee is then placed in a water and Ethyl Acetate (E.A.) solution. E.A. sounds a little scary but don’t worry, it’s a naturally occurring compound borne from the sugarcane fermentation process.

    When the beans are placed in the water and E.A. solution, the caffeine salts naturally bond with the E.A., allowing the caffeine to be extracted. After saturation, the tank is drained and replaced with a fresh solution and repeated for 8 hours.

    Lastly, once all caffeine is removed, our decaf coffee is prepped, steamed to remove any traces of E.A., dried, polished, and ready for shipment to the roasters.

    Pretty neat, huh![/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”bckgrdQuote ” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_6″ layout=”1_6″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”20px” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

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    “I believe that everyone deserves a great cup of coffee, which is why we have invested time, effort and resources to ensure that those that don’t want or need caffeine can still experience what we do at Grumpy Goat Coffee.”

    Brian Abernathy, Owner of Grumpy Goat Coffee

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    Is Drinking Decaf Okay?

    When the consumer knows the source of the beans and the decaffeination process, it most certainly is!

    The stigma surrounding decaf coffee is ludicrous. There are plenty of reasons coffee drinkers reach for decaf. For some it’s health related reasons, for others it’s the coffee craving without the need or desire for a burst of energy.

    If your craving a quality cup of coffee but have met your limit of caffeine for the day, don’t hesitate to reach out for a cup of decaf. Heck, even if you’re not quite sure what you need, there is a reason why people order half-caff. Don’t be shy.[/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    How to Find Quality Decaf Among the Garbage

    Referring to most decaf coffee as “garbage” might be kind of harsh but the truth is most providers have a poor selection of decaffeinated coffees and don’t put the time and effort into ensuring that their decaf offerings are up to par or roasted to your liking.

    What sets Grumpy Goat Coffee’s decaf coffee apart from the rest? It’s simple, traceability and quality.

    Most coffee providers choose decaf in what we refer to as “spot” purchasing—they buy decaf with little to no understanding on where the coffee was sourced and how it was decaffeinated. This leads to the watered down, weak bodied, poor tasting cup most people associate with decaf.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”20px” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    Not us! We select our beans to ensure quality in production, preparation, and of course, taste. We treat our decaf coffee with the same care as our regular choices. Try a cup of our decaf, roasted to your preference and we guarantee that you won’t be disappointed.

    Ready to be a coffee connoisseur? Learn more about how to brew the perfect cup of coffee and experience the best cup of decaf coffee you’ve ever had!

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  • Does Coffee Go Bad?

    Does Coffee Go Bad?

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    Does Coffee Go Bad?

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    Ever wondered how long a good batch of coffee can last? Grumpy Goat reveals the facts on whether or not coffee goes bad, along with the secret to creating the perfect brew.

    Ever found yourself looking at a forgotten bag of coffee in the cupboard and wondering, “Does coffee go bad?” Let us go ahead and cut to the chase: the answer is yes.

    Coffee may feel like a blessing from the gods above, but these precious beans are not immortal. Coffee can and does go bad. Before you go and buy another batch of brew, let Grumpy Goat teach you how to identify bad coffee and what you can do to preserve it. These tips will come in handy as you’re choosing between beans and grounds, as well as how to store them.

    Trust us on this… The more you know, the less grumpy you’ll be in the morning.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”bckgrdQuote” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”5%” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”5%” padding_left=”” type=”legacy”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_6″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”false” border_sizes_top=”0″ border_sizes_bottom=”0″ border_sizes_left=”0″ border_sizes_right=”0″ first=”true” spacing_right=””][fusion_text]

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    To me, the smell of fresh-made coffee 

    is one of the greatest inventions.

    — Hugh Jackman

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    Rule Number One: Freshness Matters

    Like just about any food or drink on the market, coffee has an expiration.  As the compounds inside your coffee start to breakdown, the flavor and aroma change, which is why freshness matters.

    Peak flavor, which is the prime time to drink your coffee, is typically shortly after the batch has been roasted. In an ideal world, we would roast, ground, and prepare each cup prior to drinking.

    However, few of us have that leisure. So when it comes to your java, how do you ensure the best cup for your buck? The answer lies in the quality and freshness of the batch you buy.

    For example, Grumpy Goat Coffee roasts coffee several times a week, ensuring that what you purchase has been roasted within the last couple of days. Compare our batch to other coffee that has been sitting on a shelf weeks or months after it was packaged, and you will both smell and taste the difference.

    By significantly reducing the time between roast and purchase, you not only extend the life of your coffee, but you also experience the enhanced aroma and flavor that makes a premium cup of coffee so enjoyable.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”yes” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″ padding_top=”0″ padding_right=”5%” padding_bottom=”0″ padding_left=”5%” type=”legacy” flex_align_items=”stretch”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”yes” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”5%” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”5%” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″ animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”true” align_content=”center” border_sizes_top=”0″ border_sizes_bottom=”0″ border_sizes_left=”0″ border_sizes_right=”0″ first=”true”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]

    How to Store Your Coffee

    The lifespan of your coffee depends on how fresh it was when you purchased it, as well as how you store it. Ideally, the best approach is to buy your coffee in freshly roasted, smaller batch; one that will last about a couple of weeks to a month, at most.

    If you want to get the most out of your coffee, buy a fresh batch in a smaller package; one that will last a couple of weeks to a month.

    However, certain single origin coffees are seasonal, and you may want to save them for special occasions. In cases like these, you’ll want to preserve the coffee beans or grounds the best you can.

    To help you preserve the flavor and aroma of these seasonal favorites, you’ll want to employ some best practices.[/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” user_select=”” awb-switch-editor-focus=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” disable_idd=”no” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” width_medium=”” width_small=”” width=”” min_width_medium=”” min_width_small=”” min_width=”” max_width_medium=”” max_width_small=”” max_width=”” margin_top_medium=”” margin_right_medium=”” margin_bottom_medium=”” margin_left_medium=”” margin_top_small=”” margin_right_small=”” margin_bottom_small=”” margin_left_small=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” text_color=”” render_logics=”” logics=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_color=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_delay=”0″ animation_offset=””]

    Preserving Coffee: How to Make a Great Taste Last

    There are a few commonly known methods to preserving coffee, but not all of these approaches are optimal. Some, like freezing coffee beans or grounds, can actually zap its flavor if stored incorrectly, leaving you with a dull taste.

    In order to get the most out of your coffee, make sure that you:

    • Store it in an opaque, airtight container
    • Place the container in a dark, cool location
    • Keep it away from heat, light, and moisture
    • Store at room temperature

    That means keeping it away from appliances like your stove or toaster oven, and avoiding countertops near windows that can bathe the container in sunlight. If you must freeze your coffee, make sure you do so in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.

    Feeling like a coffee pro, yet? Learn more about how to brew the perfect cup of coffee and impress your friends!

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  • A Match Made in Heaven

    A Match Made in Heaven

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    A Match Made In Heaven

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    It’s no wonder so many people equate honey to the elixir of life. Honey’s immortality is down to a harmonious blend of Hydrogen peroxide, acidity and its lack of water. Put them together and you get a sticky substance that will last a lifetime and beyond.

    In ancient times, honey was a gift from the gods. Its seemingly eternal nature thought to hold the key to immortality.

    In fact, when archaeologists stumbled on 3,000 year old honey pots in an Egyptian tomb, it was incredulously still edible.

    Honey is still used in almost anything you can imagine; cosmetics, medicine, food, even fuel. We, however, predominantly use it as a sweetener.

    Honey has become a staple for most diets; healthy, delicious, and surprisingly nutritious. As we shift into a happier and healthier society, Grumpy Goat Coffee would like to offer a little challenge.

    Trade sugar for honey the next time you grab a cup of coffee! Honey is healthy, versatile, and oh, so sweet!

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    Wait, my coffee?!

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    We understand it’s not a traditionally natural pairing whereas “Honey & Tea” seem to flow and fit seamlessly. However, honey is a surprisingly tasty addition to a fresh cup of Joe!

    Unconvinced? Perhaps we can tempt you…

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    Benefits of Honey

    Listing the benefits of honey is almost an impossible endeavor. This sticky “elixir of life” is so high up on the list of Good Foods that we simply have to stick to the basics.

    Honey as an alternative to sugar as a no-brainer in terms of health. White sugars are difficult for the body to break down, so they stay in the body longer than it’s healthy.

    This popular sticky treat is also, to no one’s surprise, quite sweet. Your cup of coffee will only need a little bit of honey to keep it sweet.

    It’s really the best of every world.

    In fact, it’s pretty dang healthy. Honey contains;

    • Antibacterial properties
    • Antioxidants
    • Minerals (including calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, sodium chlorine and sulphur)
    • Vitamins (including vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and C)

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    Nothing’s Perfect (Not Even Honey)

    Honey is by no means a perfect alternative but we still believe it’s the best. It’s true that honey does have more calories but it’s not so black and white. Honey and sugar are different on a molecular level, literally.

    Honey consists mostly of glucose and fructose. Glucose is what we’re all familiar with; it’s a basic sugar that’s easy to burn. Fructose on the other hand is not as easily shed, however it can be used fairly quickly in the body.

    While it may have it’s fair share of glucose and fructose, table sugar contains disaccharides, complex sugars that take longer to process and burn.

    Whether honey and coffee is the right pairing for you really boils down to taste.

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  • Grumpy Goat Coffee Offers Sumatra Single Origin Beans

    Grumpy Goat Coffee Offers Sumatra Single Origin Beans

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    Grumpy Goat Coffee Offers Sumatra Coffee Beans

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    Grumpy Goat Coffee is proud to offer single origin, fully traceable Sumatra coffee beans.

    At the 2016 Africa Fine Coffee Association (AFCA) Conference in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, AFCA and Twin hosted the Gender and Coffee Summit, a special series of discussions where coffee producers and suppliers could touch on issues within the industry and work on curbing them.

    It’s a lesser known battle, but a battle nonetheless. Many western producers are unaware of the disparity between gender and coffee suppliers. For example, female farmers account for 70% of agricultural labor in East Africa yet they only access 15% of income and only 20% own land.

    To fight the incongruence of the coffee culture, programs are sprouting up all over the world to support women and give producers the opportunity to become distributors.

    Now, Grumpy Goat Coffee is proud to contribute to this industry effort to help farmers. Our single origin Sumatra coffee from La Bodega is produced by farmers in the Women Coffee Producer Program.

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    Grumpy Goat WP Sumatra

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    According to La Bodega,

    “There are a total of 282 producers that contributed coffee to this specific lot, all of whom are women. These women either own, or manage a farm of an average area of 1.5 hectares. The Item Reje Gayo cooperative works with this group of women producers, helping to educate in terms of production practices, and overseeing the application of a premium that was included in the purchase of this coffee.”

    So, what’s the premium and where is it going? At the village meeting, the majority vote chose to use the premium to purchase new tools for their craft. The premiums will be used to purchase essential items such as, shovels, hoes, saws, and shears. This program, and others like it, are integral to the future of a sustainable coffee industry.

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    You want to know what makes supporting programs like the Women Coffee Producer Program even better? We’re benefiting from some truly stellar product! The program alone moved us, but it was the coffee that kept us.
    This Sumatra coffee is truly in a league of it’s own. It’s tasting notes include a combination of berry, mango, roasted carrots and red peppers. The coffee retains a soft, sweet and creamy texture with intense acidity.

    At Grumpy Goat Coffee, it is our mission to offer our customers incredible tasting coffee from great sources. Cafe Imports, the brains behind the Women Coffee Producer Program says it best,

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    We believe there is a synergetic relationship between coffee, community, and progress: It can take an entire community to progress in producing coffee, and coffee can create progress for a community.

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    It takes production to progress and it’s fueled by coffee!

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  • Glossary

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    Coffee Glossary

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    Coffee Words and Terminology

    Other than starting with Grumpy Goat Coffee, you don’t need to be a coffee connoisseur to make great coffee at home. You’ll know what you like and dislike about any coffee you try, without a sense of taste sophisticated enough to know that one has a more “floral or winy” aroma or “clean” taste than another. However, it helps to know the taste terms used by connoisseurs so that you understand what to look for, especially when reading about Grumpy Goat’s bean profiles.

    As you make better and better coffee and try various bean and roast types you will have a more sophisticated taste for it.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_3″ layout=”1_3″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”borderRadius” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_text]coffee-image4[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_text]

    The Breakdown

    Coffee tasters look for four things, and three of them are derivative of the fourth one. At the highest level is flavor. And what comes together to make up a coffee’s flavor are acidity, aroma, and body. Coffee tasters will generally pinpoint characteristics of the acidity, aroma, and body to describe the quality of the coffee bean. While the average person may not have the sophisticated sense of taste needed to be a professional coffee-taster, this profession has given the rest of us a way to describe coffee and especially what you should expect from a quality cup of coffee.[/fusion_text][fusion_accordion type=”” boxed_mode=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” background_color=”” hover_color=”” divider_line=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_toggle title=”Acidity” open=”no”]

    Acidity in describing coffee actually refers to the very ‘pop’ that makes coffee taste like coffee. It refers to the high notes of coffee, without which your coffee will taste flat. If you have ever had the coffee at many of the fast food chains or gas stations before they started bringing in professional roasters, you’ve had flat coffee. You will likely remember the lack of any peak it had, almost a feeling of slight coffee-flavored hot water. That is the opposite of an acidy coffee. This is a term that people often misuse, but it should be used to describe the accent that makes coffee taste like coffee…remember the high notes are associated with acidity.

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    Since the sense of smell is so closely tied to the sense of taste, aroma is the part of the flavor owing to what your sense of smell picks up. Without aroma, any taste has to be sweet, sour, salty, or bitter. The additional dimension of aroma adds an element of flavor described in words like floral or winy. When roasting, we are able to pick up on the various aromas of the coffee, which is a result of the caramelization of the sugars within the coffee bean as it goes through the various roasting stages.

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    The body of the coffee refers to its heaviness or texture. Another way of considering body is how the coffee feels in your mouth. When adding additional liquids to your coffee, consider the following; a syrup has too much body for coffee, whole milk has a closer feel , while skim milk or water has little to no body. Coffee is meant to have a medium to heavy body and any good coffee you buy will have at least medium body. While many people enjoy coffee with a weak body and it certainly does have other factors in its favor, will still feel in your mouth like it is not as thick as a coffee should be. A heavy-bodied coffee is often described as rich coffee.

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    Together, they describe a coffee’s flavor, but even still, there are no end of ways to describe how the factors come together to create a specific flavor experience. A coffee can certainly have strong acidity and aroma, and still be described with words like complex or balanced. While these two coffee terms are close, they are very different in meaning. Complex flavor means that there is a great variety of different coffee accents brought together into one cup. Whereas, balanced flavor means that the extremes of coffee accents are both represented in one cup. Many coffee taste-testers believe the way to differentiate between the two is that a complex flavor typically consists of several different definable flavors, whereas a balanced coffee might contain only two accented flavors that complement each other and therefore cover a wide range of flavors between them. If you are looking for another way to compare complex flavor versus balanced flavor, the complex flavor is more exciting while the balanced flavor is more relaxing, creating a sit back and enjoy type of experience.

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    Descriptive Flavor Terminology

    Flavor is the homogenization of its acidity, aroma, and body. Here are some terms you’ll hear:

    Bitter:
    – This is the basic taste most associated with coffee. Bitterness is the reason that many add sugar to their coffee to offset. Coffee that is too bitter will be unpleasant and disagreeable.
    Chocolatey:
    – Sometimes described as a ‘burnt chocolate’ by those who are used to retail chocolate, this is an accent to coffee that comes out in the aftertaste like unsweetened chocolate.
    Bright, sharp, snappy, dry
    – These are derived more from acidity, and describe the peaks of what makes coffee taste like coffee.
    Earthy:
    – While it doesn’t sound as pleasant as it is, the sense of soil flavor in your coffee. A hint of earthy flavor is just how it sounds, although too much of it is obviously overpowering and leads to the coffee tasting “dirty”.
    Fragrant:
    – This is derived from aroma, and describes a sweet or floral taste.
    Fruity:
    – Just like it sounds, although obviously for as fruity as a flavor could survive in a strong coffee.
    Mellow:
    – A smooth taste, usually if the coffee is low in acidity but obviously not so low that the coffee is flat.
    Nutty:
    – As the name suggests, a hint of nut in the cup.
    Spicy:
    – This is a relatively subjective word because there is a broad range of spices (more so than nuts or chocolate), but there is also a common enough use of this word to describe a coffee.
    Sweet:
    – A light tart in the flavor not artificially added by sugar.

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    More Terminology

    Of course, there are a host of other coffee terms used when roasting, brewing, or describing coffee. If you’re looking to become a connoisseur or you simply want to impress your friends, try adding these to your vocabulary:

    Aged Coffee:
    – Coffee intentionally stored for up to several years in order to achieve a coffee with a strong body and heavily reduced acidity. Described to have an oddly musty but pleasant taste.
    Blend:
    – When two or more coffee bean varieties are combined before or after roasting for a new balance and flavor.
    Brewing:
    – The process of making coffee through the combination of water and roasted coffee grounds
    Caffeine:
    – The chemical found in coffee that stimulates the brain and nervous system, giving those who drink it an energized feeling.
    Cold Drip Coffee:
    – When you steep coffee grounds in cold water for approximately 12 hours, then strain it into a concentrate that is mixed with either milk or water.
    Current Crop:
    – Coffee harvested during the current crop year.
    Dark Roast:
    – Coffee beans that are roasted until they exude oils. This coffee varies in color from dark brown to black.
    Decaffeinated:
    – Coffee with at least 97 percent of its caffeine removed.
    Direct Trade:
    – Coffee purchased directly from the the farms that produced it rather than purchasing through a broker.
    Drip Coffee:
    – Coffee made using a filter, press pot, percolator, or any tabletop coffee maker. This method extracts flavor through the water’s contact with the coffee.
    Espresso:
    – Concentrated coffee. Espresso is produced when hot water is forced through fine coffee grounds via pressure.
    Fair Trade:
    – A private program that guarantees items considered “Fair Trade” come from coffee growers or farmers who are paid at least the established minimum price for coffee.
    Filter Coffee:
    – The same process as drip coffee, but used with a ceramic, plastic, or glass cone lined with a paper filter.
    French Press:
    – Also known as a press pot, a French press produces coffee by steeping grounds with hot water through a metal filter that is plunged with the grounds to the bottom of the vessel.
    Green Beans:
    – Coffee beans that have yet to be roasted.
    Light Roast:
    – Light brown in color, light body, and no oily surface, light roasts are the most acidic of the roast types with a toasted grain flavor.
    Medium Roast:
    – Coffee that is typically a medium brown color once roasted. Has more body than a light roast and lacks the oily sheen and bitterness of a dark roast. Other names for it include American Roast and Breakfast Roast.
    Pour-Over Coffee:
    – Originating from Japan, this alternate method of drip coffee can take up to 3 minutes to brew. The process involves pouring a thin and steady stream of water slowly over a filter cone using a swan-neck kettle.
    Roast Date:
    – The date on which a batch of coffee beans was roasted.
    Single Origin:
    – A batch of coffee that comes from one specific region or farm.

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  • About Coffee Grinding

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    About Grinding Coffee

    [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”2_3″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”0px” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_text]Most people choose the convenience of ground coffee. After all, it’s available everywhere and easy to load into the coffee maker. However, it is worth noting that ground coffee expires at a faster rate than whole bean coffee. While Grumpy Goat Coffee provides you the freshest coffee possible, and the fresher your coffee, the more flavor you will experience in your cup when it’s brewed. Grinding coffee just before it’s brewed is critical to ensuring the freshest cup of coffee every time…but don’t worry, we are still happy to provide you with ground coffee.

    We strive to share our passion of coffee with you, therefore we want our customers to understand the two main types of coffee grinders, each with pros and cons of each. There are also the various grind types that will be explained.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_3″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”0px” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”borderRadius spaceIt” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_text]coffee-image3[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_text]

    The Two Types of Coffee Bean Grinders

    There are two main kinds of coffee bean grinders made for home use: the “coffee mill” sometimes called the burr grinder, and the more common propeller grinder. We at Grumpy Goat Coffee use the Bunn G3 commercial grinder, which is a burr grinder.[/fusion_text][fusion_accordion type=”” boxed_mode=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” background_color=”” hover_color=”” divider_line=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”custom_toggles” id=””][fusion_toggle title=”Burr Grinder” open=”no”]

    The burr grinder grinds the beans using two burrs, or serrated discs. You set the type of grind you want, load the beans into the chamber, and start grinding. Ground coffee collects in a second chamber ready to be brewed, in addition to being able to pick the grind type to match how you plan to brew your coffee, the fact that the burr grinder allows the consistently ground coffee to exit the grind process and fall into a separate chamber ensures consistency during the entire grind process.

    When compared to the propeller grinder, the burr grinder will take a little longer to grind the beans. Additionally, propeller grinders are typically less expensive than the burr grinders and become the entry level grinder of the up and coming coffee aficionado.

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    The more common grinder is the propeller grinder, known for its two-sided single blade that spins and chops the beans at the same time. This is the grinder that you typically see for sale at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and other big box retailers.

    After loading the beans into the chamber and grinding, you decide when to stop grinding the beans based on personal experience and through the transparent cover of the grinder. If it is early in the morning and you aren’t paying attention, it is easy to over grind your coffee with a propeller grinder.

    Unlike the burr grinder, there is no second chamber into which consistently-ground coffee collects. This requires the user to have a trained eye and experience in “pulsing” the grinder to achieve the desired grind…as you are in full control. Additionally, as the propellers in the grinder get dull, the longer the grind process can take thus resulting in more friction heat added to the beans, which can result in an inferior cup of coffee.

    Since the propeller grinder is far more common, the price tends to be lower and depending on your budget this can be an advantage (remember, whole bean coffee ground just before brewing will result in a fresher cup of Grumpy Goat Coffee). While the propeller grinder is faster, our experience hasn’t led us to believe that it is significant enough to consider it an advantage over the burr grinder.

    Of everything you might encounter when brewing at home, grinding coffee is arguably one of the most crucial steps, as grind size alone can dramatically change the taste of your cup. Grind size and consistency can be the difference between one of the best cups you’ve ever had and a bitter, undrinkable mess.

    Now onto the grind types…

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    Why grind size matters

    When it comes to grind size, there are three factors which make the biggest difference: contact time,extraction rate and flow rate. To put it simply:

    • The extraction rate of coffee grounds increases with a larger surface area.
    • To increase surface area, grind the coffee finer.
    • The higher the extraction rate, the less contact time is needed.
    • A finer grind can reduce the flow rate of water, increasing the contact time.

    Knowing this, if you have a brew method with a short contact time, the grind should be finer. In an immersion brewer, which steeps coffee grounds in water for several minutes, the contact time is much higher and, thus, requires a more coarse grind than most other brew methods. To put this in other words, brewing through a re-usable K-cup would require a grind finer than what would be used if you were using a French Press.

    If the contact time is too high or the grind is too fine, it will result in an over-extracted brew which can add bitterness. If the grind is too coarse or the contact time is too short, the coffee will turn out weaker than expected.

    While many think this is a science, we at Grumpy Goat Coffee believe there is just as much art to this process as well. Afterall, you are brewing a cup of coffee that you enjoy!

    Different types of filters, pressure and temperature can also play a part in determining grind size, but most brewing methods operate between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit (90.6 and 96.1 degrees Celsius) with little to no added pressure (aside from Espresso machines).[/fusion_text][fusion_accordion type=”” boxed_mode=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” background_color=”” hover_color=”” divider_line=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”custom_toggle1″ id=””][fusion_toggle title=”Which grind size should you use?” open=”no”]

    With an array of different brewing methods, knowing which grind size to use is crucial to getting the best possible cup. Below they are listed in order of extra fine to coarse.

    • Turkish coffee calls for an extra fine grind size, similar to that of powdered sugar.
    • Espresso is a brewed through using pressure (approximately 9 bar) to force water through compacted coffee grounds. Due to the very short contact time, this method requires an extra fine grind size.
    • The AeroPress is a popular single-cup manual coffee maker. It’s similar to a French press in design and use, though users have come up with a laundry list of ways to brew. Recommended grind size is between medium and fine, depending on steep time.
    • Siphon Brewers or Vacuum Pots use pressure to force water into a chamber holding the coffee grounds. Once the steep has finished, heat is removed, which creates a vacuum in the lower chamber and pulls the water through a filter. This method calls for a medium-fine grind size.
    • Pour-Over brewers come in many different sizes and shapes. While different brewers and pour over designs require varying grind sizes to control the flow rate of water, a general guideline for the pour over methods is medium to medium-fine grind.
    • A Stovetop Espresso Maker or Moka Pot is a coffee maker which uses steam pressure to force water upwards through a filter basket full of coffee grounds. The contact time is quite short, but the pressure (approximately 1.5 bar) is a bit higher than your typical manual brewer. It calls for a medium grind size.
    • A Single-Cup Coffee Maker, such as a Keurig or Verismo machine, is a drip brewer method, similar to the commercial drip brewers found in cafes. The contact time is fairly low, meaning it calls for a medium to medium-fine grind size, comparable to that of table salt.
    • Drip coffee is what you typically get from a cafe or coffee shop. It’s made in large batches and contact time is dictated by a small hole in the bottom of the brewing basket, so recommended grind size varies between medium-coarse to medium.
    • The French Press is an immersion brewer. Water is added to coffee grounds and allowed to steep for several minutes before straining out the grounds. This method typically calls for a coarse grind setting. While a grind type other than course can be used, it will result in more sediment in the cup.
    • Cold Brew, unlike other brewing methods, is done at or below room temperature and takes between 12 and 72 hours. Due to the low temperature, the extraction rate is low, regardless of grind size. A coarse or extra coarse grind size is recommended, as it’s easier to filter. A finer grind size will work just as well (with a slightly shorter steep time), but can cause the final product to appear a bit cloudy and require additional filtration.

    [/fusion_toggle][/fusion_accordion][fusion_text]Of course, all the above recommendations are just that — recommendations. You are welcome to change them to your taste preferences and specific brew method.

    As a general hint, if you feel your cup of coffee is a tad weak, try a slightly finer grind size next time. Or if the coffee tastes too strong or slightly bitter, test with a slightly larger grind size to see if it achieves the taste you are after.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

  • How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee

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    How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee

    [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container admin_label=”” hundred_percent=”yes” equal_height_columns=”yes” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=”” background_color=”#464646″ background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”0″ padding_right=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ padding_left=”0″][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ spacing=”0″ center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”whiteOut” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”50px” padding_right=”60px” padding_bottom=”50px” padding_left=”60px” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”0px” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text]A “Good Cup of Coffee” really is a personal thing – the perfect way to make it is how you like it.

    All it takes is a keen sense of adventure, a few fundamentals and a little guidance to help you perfect your technique. We suggest you to experiment with different roasts, different origins, and/or different preparation methods.

    Here are our tips and tricks to brew your perfect cup of coffee.

    Make sure that your tools — from bean grinders and filters to coffee makers— are thoroughly cleaned after each use.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ spacing=”0″ center_content=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”borderRadius” id=”” background_color=”#000000″ background_image=”https://1dc78080-70bc-4cfb-84ce-e475e5a9d8b5.express.conves.io/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/brew-coffee-image.png” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”0px” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_accordion type=”” boxed_mode=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” background_color=”” hover_color=”” divider_line=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_toggle title=”Your Equipment” open=”no”]

    Your equipment are your tools — a little TLC makes all the difference. Your bean grinders and filters to your coffee maker— be sure to thoroughly clean them after each use.

    Rinse with clear, hot water and wipe down thoroughly and dry with an absorbent towel. It’s very important to check that no grounds have been left, this will avoid a build-up of coffee oil (caffeol), which can make future cups of coffee taste bitter and rancid.

    If you’re using a single-serve coffee maker,

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    A perfect cup of coffee starts with great beans. The quality and flavor of your coffee are not only determined by the brewing process, but also by the type of coffee you choose. There is a big difference between roasts, so check out our roasting types guide.

    Some of the factors that affect the flavor include:

    There is no right or wrong answer and there are plenty of choices.— For example, you can choose a dark, flavorful espresso roast coffee and still have it ground to be brewed in a drip system.

    Have fun, enjoy and experience the different combinations.

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    Coffee should be purchased as soon as possible after it’s roasted. Fresh-roasted coffee is the key difference to a quality brew, so buy your coffee in smaller amounts (a good rule of thumb is to buy enough that you will consume in one to two weeks).

    The greatest enemies of  coffee beans are air, moisture, heat, and light.

    To preserve your beans’ fresh roasted flavor as long as possible, store them in an opaque, air-tight container at room temperature. Coffee beans can be beautiful, but avoid clear canisters which will allow light to compromise the taste of your coffee.

    Keep your beans in a dark and cool location. A cabinet near the oven is often too warm, and so is a spot on the kitchen counter that gets strong afternoon sun.

    Coffee’s retail packaging is generally not ideal for long-term storage. If possible, invest in storage canisters with an airtight seal.

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    Coffee begins to lose freshness almost immediately after roasting. Try to buy smaller batches of freshly roasted coffee more frequently – enough for one or two weeks.

    Exposure to air is bad for your beans. If you prefer to keep your beans in an accessible and/or attractive container, it may be a good idea to divide your coffee supply into several smaller portions, with the larger, unused portion in an air-tight container.

    This is especially important when buying pre-ground coffee, because of the increased exposure to oxygen. If you buy whole beans, grind the amount you need immediately before brewing.

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    Freshness is critical to a quality cup of coffee. Experts agree that coffee should be consumed as quickly as possible after it is roasted, especially once the original packaging seal has been broken.

    While there are different views on whether or not coffee should be frozen or refrigerated, the main consideration is that coffee absorbs moisture – and odors, and tastes – from the air around it, since it is hygroscopic (bonus vocabulary word for all the coffee geeks out there).

    Most home storage containers still let in small amounts of oxygen, which is why food stored a long time in the freezer can suffer freezer burn. Therefore, if you do refrigerate or freeze your beans, be sure to use a truly airtight container.

    If you choose to freeze your coffee, quickly remove as much as you need for no more than a week at a time, and return the rest to the freezer before any condensation forms on the frozen coffee.

    Freezing your beans does not not change the basic brewing process.

    Never reuse your coffee grounds to make coffee. After brewing, the desirable coffee flavors have already been extracted and leave only the bitter ones behind.

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    If you buy whole coffee beans, be sure to grind your beans as close to the brew time as possible to maximize the freshness. A burr or mill grinder is best so that the coffee is ground to a consistent size.

    A blade grinder is not as consistent as some coffee will be ground more finely than the rest. If you grind your coffee at home with a blade grinder, have it ground at the store with a burr grinder. You will be surprised at the difference!

    The size of the grind impacts the taste of your coffee. Does your coffee taste bitter? It may be over-extracted, meaning it is ground too fine.  Does your coffee tastes flat? It may be under-extracted, meaning your grind is too coarse.

    Whenever  having coffee ground to order, remember to to mention exactly how you will be brewing it. Are you using a French Press?  A flat or cone drip filter? A gold mesh filter? They will grind it specifically for your brewing preference.

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    All About The Water!!!

    Water is very important to the quality of your coffee. Use filtered or bottled water and avoid the strong odor or tastes from additives such as chlorine.

    If you’re using tap water, let it run a few seconds before filling your coffee pot, and be sure to use cold water. Avoid distilled or softened water.[/fusion_text][fusion_accordion type=”” boxed_mode=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” background_color=”” hover_color=”” divider_line=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_toggle title=”The Coffee-to-Water Ratio” open=”no”]

    The most common guideline is called the “Golden Ratio” – one to two tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces of water. This can be adjusted to suit individual taste preferences.

    Check the lines or indicators on your brewer to see how they actually measure. Remember, some water is lost to evaporation in certain brewing methods.

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    For optimal extraction, your brewer ideally should maintain a water temperature between 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. Colder water will result in flat, under-extracted coffee, while water that is too hot will also cause a loss of quality in the taste of the coffee. (With the exception of cold brew which does not need any heat.)

    When brewing coffee manually, let the water come to a full boil, but do not over boil. Turn off the heat source and allow the water to rest a minute before pouring it over the grounds.

    Always allow your coffee – or any hot beverage – to reach a comfortable temperature before enjoying (specifically below 140 degrees Fahrenheit).

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    brew-coffee-imageThe amount of time that the water is in contact with the coffee grounds is an important factor on  its flavor and varies on how you brew.

    Drip system — the contact time should be approximately 5 minutes.

    French Press — the contact time should be 2-4 minutes.

    Espresso — (especially brief brew time) —  contact time is only for 20-30 seconds.

    Cold brew — should steep overnight (about 12 hours).

    If you are not happy with the final taste of your brew, you’re likely either:

    • Over-extracting– the brew time is too long
    • Under-extracting – the brew time is too short

    Experiment with the contact time until you get your preferred taste.

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    Enjoy your coffee!

    Coffee begins to lose its optimal taste immediately after brewing, so only make as much coffee as you’ll drink.  To slightly extend your Coffee life, it can be poured into a warm, insulated thermos but still should be consumed within one hour.

    Old coffee is not necessarily dangerous to drink, it is just not very tasty.

    Enjoy your coffee and experience the entire process from brewing to the last drop in your cup. Smell the aroma, discover the flavors in every sip. There are many factors that are instrumental to enjoying the Perfect Cup of Coffee.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]