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Take the trip of a lifetime to your favorite coffee producing country – Cirrí Sur, Naranjo Costa Rica

Buckle up grumpies, because today we are taking a trip to Costa Rica! All you need is a fresh hot cup of Grumpy Goat Costa Rican Coffee and we’re off!

Located at the heart of Costa Rica in the quaint province of Alajuela is Cirrí Sur of the Naranjo canton. Also known as one of the world’s most famous coffee-producing regions. While Costa Rica is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and thriving cities, the true Costa Rica experience comes from the quaint coffee-producing towns and provinces.

Most people wouldn’t think to plan a trip to Costa Rica just for some coffee. However, coffee plays such a huge role in Costa Rica’s economy, culture, and history that excluding it from your itinerary will make your trip incomplete. 

A brief history of how coffee became the backbone of Costa Rica’s economy

Costa Rica was first exposed to coffee in the 1700s when settlers arrived. Due to the perfect weather conditions, the plant was able to take root almost instantly and eventually spread across the vast Costa Rican mountains.

This quickly led to a booming economy for Costa Rica and a specialty that no surrounding countries had at the time. In fact, Costa Rica was the first country in the area to dip its toes into the coffee industry. 

Since coffee is at the center of the Costa Rican economy, it’s also at the center of their culture. While there are many things that can divide individuals, coffee is certainly not one of them. Coffee in Costa Rica is a staple to their culture and their roots. No matter what someone’s social class or occupation is, a cup of coffee is enjoyed by every citizen that calls Costa Rica home.

Coffee first, then everything else – the different ways to process coffee crops in Costa Rica

Harvesting and processing coffee crops is no easy task. There are several ways to process a coffee crop, but Costa Rica has the science down to a tee. 

• The Natural Process: In this type of process, the mature coffee bean (aka a cherry) is dried to separate the pulp from the seed. By utilizing this process, a unique flavor is created. Not to mention it reduces the amount of money spent to process the bean!
• The Washed Process: Through this process, the coffee cherries are sent to a wet mill, and high-pressure water strips the pulp away from the seed. The majority of coffee crops use this method.
• The Honey Process: This is often seen as a middle ground between the washed process and the natural process. This technique initially removes part of the fruit from the coffee beans and then the rest is left to dry and fall away from the bean over time.

How do you know which process produces the best flavor profile for you? Well, there’s only one way to find out… 

Experience love at first sip – Alajuela Costa Rica coffee tours that are calling your name

Just like visiting the beautiful white beaches while in Costa Rica is a must, so is signing up for some coffee tours. It’s truly an experience like no other. Not only do you get to watch the entire process and meet the hard-working families that have made this their lively hood, but you also get to drink pure, full-bodied coffee with beautiful scenery. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Here is a list we have compiled of the best coffee tours to go on in the Alajuela province:

• The Doka Estate Coffee Tour: Located about an hour from Cirrí Sur, the Doka Estate is one of the oldest coffee plantations in Costa Rica! Stationed up in the valleys of the Alajuela province, the weather conditions provide a cool climate and fertile soil – the perfect place for coffee to take root.

When going on a Doka Estate Coffee Tour, you certainly get what you pay for! The tour takes you through the extensive process from planting the tree, to picking the cherries, roasting the beans, and making a hot cup of coffee the Costa Rican way. 

Learn more about the history, the culture, and the impact of coffee on the people of Costa Rica. And most importantly – enjoy some great laughs, with great people and great coffee.

• North Field Cafe: Craft Specialty Coffee and Chocolate Tour: who doesn’t love coffee and chocolate?! Experience the best of both worlds by going on a coffee and chocolate tour on the slopes of Volcano Arenal, La Fortuna, and San Carlos.

Located about two hours from Cirrí Sur, the North Field Cafe Tours allow you to genuinely experience all that Costa Rica is. Coffee and chocolate are strong pillars in Costa Rica’s economy and North Field Cafe Tours bring you up close and personal to some of the most fundamental aspects of their society.

• Sloth Coffee and Chocolate Tour: Bet you thought it couldn’t get any better than a coffee and chocolate tour?! This one-of-a-kind coffee tour allows you to relish the history of Costa Rican coffee and chocolate while simultaneously hanging out with some cool sloths! The only thing missing is some Grumpy Goats!

Located in the province of Alajuela about 2 hours from Cirrí Sur is the Arenal Jungle Tours. Experience coffee prepared the way that the ancestors of Costa Rica intended and go on a guided tour that allows you to experience the beautiful landscape of Costa Rica.

Don’t get us wrong, while you’re in Costa Rica you should definitely do all of the things a typical tourist would do. Go to San Jose, visit the Paos Volcano, go zip lining, get some really bad tan lines on the beach or maybe even go out on a safari! But you would surely miss out if you didn’t allow yourself to indulge deeper into the roots of Costa Rica by experiencing their true culture – coffee.

And hey, maybe a trip to Costa Rica isn’t in the budget for this year, but you know what the second best thing is? Our very own Grumpy Goat Costa Rican Coffee harvested in – you guessed it – Cirrí Sur, Naranjo! You may not be able to go to Costa Rica but at least you can brew a fresh cup of Grumpy Goat, read this blog and pretend like you’re enjoying a nice rainforest coffee tour surrounded by sloths. We can dream, can’t we?[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

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Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee – Lifting Families out of Poverty

Historically, hundreds of Ugandan small holder farmers supplied lower quality robusta coffee to the world but Gorilla Summit Coffee is working to change that.

In recent years, successful efforts have been made to develop a high quality, specialty arabica coffee industry.  New partnerships with premier coffee roasters and distributors around the world (like Grumpy Goat Coffee) have been established.

Grumpy Goat Coffee is excited to share the story behind Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee.

How to Order Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee

The specialty coffee is in limited supply but here’s how you can claim yours.

Gorilla Summit coffee can be ordered via our online store or picked up locally in our Bonita Springs coffee roastery.

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Introducing Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee

Gorilla Summit Coffee is a project started in 2012 by Gerald K. Mbabazi.  The singular goal is to help coffee farmers earn more income.

The program kicked-off in Kanugu, a west Ugandan village.

Traditionally the coffee farmers there were only able to produce lower quality coffee which resulted being paid ridiculously low prices—sometimes less than $0.05 per pound.

Through the skill building offered by Mr. Mbabzi’s Gorilla Summit Coffee program, farmers improved their growing and harvesting techniques.

They also constructed their own coffee cherry processing station and implemented more modern equipment.  These steps help Ugandan farmers produce higher-quality coffee.

In fact, they have achieved cupping scores well into the specialty coffee range (85 points or higher), adding internationally recognized credibility.

Better quality has led to premium prices being paid. This has resulted in the doubling of incomes for these otherwise vulnerable families. The quality of life of more than 1,800 coffee farmers and their families is improved with every crop, every bag, and every cup of coffee we enjoy.

Community Benefits Thanks to Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee

There are several transformative community improvement projects that are underwritten from the premium revenues generated by Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee.

Clean Water

We take clean water for granted in the United States. But in many developing areas of the world, clean well is difficult to access.  The premium prices earned by Ugandan Gorilla Summit coffee farmers help the community build new clean water wells.  This improves the quality of life for everyone.

Education

Leaving the world a better place for our children is a goal each generation pursues. Education is one path by which people can improve the economic opportunities available to them. The Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee program has resulted in training programs for farmers. In addition, there are new opportunities for children by building schools, even one accredited university.

Economic Diversification

Increased revenues from selling high quality coffee allows Uganda farmers to reinvest in other farming strategies such as raising livestock such as chickens. Small scale egg production is another benefit.

Health Care

Imagine not having access to a medical professional during a complicated pregnancy.  The Ugandan Gorilla Summit program generates monies that are used to build maternity clinics in remote areas. These are so essential as mothers have no access to hospital care and many of the babies die due to inadequate birthing facilities and professional care.

Give-a-Goat Campaign

Selected farmers from the program were granted goats. Then when each new baby goat is born, it’s paid forward to a neighboring farmer at no cost. As a result, an ecosystem of small-scale goat farming has been set-up. This opens new income streams for the smallholder farmers.

Solar Energy

Electricity is yet another thing we take for granted in the United States but is less common in developing regions of the world. Thanks to the Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee program, the participating growers have the opportunity to purchase solar lamps for their homes. Children can do their school work at night using safe light rather than kerosene which is dangerous to breathe.

Mosquito Nets

The most effective means of preventing malaria is sleeping under a mosquito net. Malaria is transmitted by certain mosquitoes when they bite. The extra revenues generated by Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee farmers are used to purchase mosquito nets to protect coffee growers families.

Think about it.

For every bag of coffee you purchase, a child is able to go to school.

For every cup of coffee you enjoy, a mother is able to afford a hospital bill.

For every sip of the gorilla summit coffee, you help lift families out of poverty.

Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee Tasting Notes

The volcanic soils of the Bwindi mountains that rise high above Lake Victoria give the unique tasting notes to the Ugandan coffee varieties.

The common tasting notes of this region’s coffee include raisins, black cherries and dark chocolate. Recent harvests are described as sweet and heavy with tart fruit acidity, cocoa, coffee and mild berry flavors. But tasting notes can change from season to season and harvest to harvest.

These coffees are grown in an area near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and forest, a protected primeval forest that reaches elevations up to 2,600 meters.

More About Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee

One of the more heartwarming results of the community improvement projects is that human interference with gorillas has greatly gone down. Since gorillas do not eat coffee berries, this has promoted the two groups co-existing in harmony.

Since Ugandan coffee farmers and their families are able to be paid a living wage and benefit from the additional community projects there is less pressure to compete with gorilla families for the habitat.

The bottom line impact of the Gorilla Summit Coffee program is more disposal income for farmers to care for their family and to create a brighter future for themselves and their children.

Grumpy Goat Coffee is excited to share the story behind Ugandan Gorilla Summit Coffee. The coffee is in limited supply. If you are not yet receiving email alerts from Grumpy Goat click here to signup.

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Top Coffee Growing Regions in the World

When you pour a cup of your favorite coffee in the wee hours of the morning, the last thing you’re thinking about is if it came from one of the top coffee growing regions. However, as time allows and you experiment with different types of coffee, you may pay closer attention to the origin.

It’s important to remember that not all coffee is the same. Coffee is grown in many parts of the world, with each region bringing something unique to the industry. For example, altitude, weather conditions and soil have a major impact on both quality and taste.

With that in mind, let’s examine the four top coffee regions in the world:

1. Central America

For many years, Central America has been known as the number one coffee-growing region in the world. The countries at the forefront of the industry include:

• Costa Rica
• Honduras
• Ecuador
• Guatemala
• Nicaragua
• El Salvador
• Mexico

Thanks to differing altitudes throughout the region, Central America produces a diverse range of coffee flavors. With the perfect amount of acidity, many people will only drink coffee that comes from a Central American country.

Southern Mexico is home to the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve. It is a unique growing region for highly sought after coffee. El Triunfo is notable for its cloud forests and is home to 548 species of terrestrial vertebrates and 588 species of butterflies and moths.

2. South America

It may not receive as much attention as Central America, but South America has plenty to offer coffee drinkers.

In fact, Brazil is the largest coffee producing country in the world. While the country struggled with consistency for many years, this has changed as of late. Brazilian coffee is now known far and wide for its low acidity, creamy body, and a variety of flavors.

Just the same, Colombia, which is located at the northern tip of South America, has the perfect climate and location for producing some of the best coffee in the world.

Lesser known than their Colombia neighbors, the coffee from Peru is also amazing and consistently one of the top selling origins at Grumpy Goat Coffee.

Even less know is Bolivia where a small number of specialty coffee farms are operating.

3. Africa

Don’t sleep on Africa. There are many countries in the Lake Kivu region that are known for producing high quality coffee. For example, Ethiopia, which is home to the Arabica tree, is known for its bold flavor and natural approach to growing coffee.

Head to the other side of Africa and you’ll find Kenya, a country known for its milder acidic coffee with fruity notes. Tanzania is well-known for its production of peaberry coffee. Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo all have coffee farms operating at high altitude that produce some of the world’s best tasting coffee.

4. Indonesia and Vietnam

Indonesia and Vietnam are two of the world’s leading coffee producers, and their specialty coffees are quickly gaining a reputation for their unique flavors and high quality.

Indonesia is the world’s fourth-largest coffee producer, and its coffee industry has a long and rich history. Coffee was first introduced to Indonesia in the 17th century by Dutch colonists, and it quickly became a major export crop. Today, various Indonesian islands are home to some of the most prized Arabica coffees in the world.

Indonesia’s specialty coffees are known for their complex flavors and aromas. Some of the most popular Indonesian specialty coffees include:

• Sumatra: This coffee is grown in the highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia, and it is known for its smooth, creamy flavor with hints of fruit and spice.
• Java: Coffee from the Preanger region in Western Java is sweet with winey fruit acidity with cedar and sweet bell pepper flavors.
• Sulawesi: This coffee is grown in the highlands of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and it is known for its bright, acidic flavor with hints of fruit and floral notes.
• Papua New Guinea: In the eastern highlands the coffee can have melon, blackberry, grapefruit, cane sugar, and buttermilk flavors.

Vietnam is the world’s second-largest coffee producer, and it is the largest producer of Robusta coffee. Robusta coffee is a type of coffee that is known for its high caffeine content and its bold flavor. On their own, Robusta beans are not much of a tolerable beverage but when blended in with Arabica beans, the industry has learned to make a variety of commercial coffee products, including instant coffee and canned coffee. Robusta beans are what give off the crema you see on a typical espresso coffee.

In recent years, Vietnam has also begun to produce a variety of specialty Arabica coffees. These coffees are grown in the country’s Central Highlands, such as the Lan Dong region, and they are known for their mellow, smooth flavor and delicate aroma, often with cherry, praline, and cocoa flavors.

Top Coffee Growing Regions

These are the four top coffee growing regions in the world, but don’t hesitate to experiment with products that come from other areas. You never know when you’ll find something that makes your taste buds dance.

The specialty coffee market is growing rapidly, and all of the aforementioned regions are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. These coffee growing countries have a strong agricultural sector and a growing middle class, which is creating a demand for high-quality coffee.

In addition, many coffee famers are committed to improving the quality of their coffee. The governments of both countries are investing in research and development, and they are working to improve the quality of coffee production.

As a result of these factors, the prospects are strong for the specialty coffee market. In the years to come, we can expect to see more and more options for high-quality coffees available for import to the United States, to our roastery and ultimately to your kitchen table.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

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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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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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