JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters is proud to announce its newest fundraising effort, as it launches an ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia.  The partnership with Habitat for Humanity centers around a signature blend designed for the annual charitable Hogpen Hillclimb Run which commences in Helen, Georgia and aids in raising awareness for Habitat for Humanity’s mission.  The signature coffee blend will be recognizable by its Hogpen Hillclimb logo and Habitat for Humanity branding.  As production is finalized in the near future, you can acquire the product by visiting Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia or the Hogpen Hillclimb Run website and following the appropriate links.  Habitat for Humanity proceeds from the sale of the Hogpen Hillclimb blend from the Habitat for Humanity website will directly benefit the projects of the Northeast Georgia chapter.  

JumpinGoat is honored to work with an organization that directly contributes to the local community and anticipates great things to come.  With additional fundraising campaigns in the near future in conjunction with other associations, JumpinGoat would like to inform the public that the fundraising does not stop here, but is offered to any church, school, sport or civic organization in need of fundraising.  Fundraising information can be found on the JumpinGoat website, http://www.jumpingoat.com/Fundraising.html, or by calling Karen Hall toll free to 1-877-797-4628.  JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters – They’re not just a business in the community, but a part of the community.

Rachel Rogers 

Independent Business Writer 

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• Low Acid Coffee
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  Heartburn, anyone?  Low acid coffee might be a solution.  Acid reflux, indigestion, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) – all names referring to that uncomfortable burning that starts in the pit of your stomach, coats your esophagus and radiates up to your chest and throat.  Anyone who experiences heartburn symptoms on a regular basis can tell you the importance of diet and how certain foods and drinks, usually acidic, can trigger a flare of this condition.

• San Rafael Coffee
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  Through the combined efforts of JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters and Ken Landers, the San Rafael Sustainable Coffee Initiative (SRSCI) is off the ground and running.  With the goal of restructuring the current seed-to-cup value chain that exists in coffee farming, the SRSCI aspires to positively impact the lives of the Costa Rican coffee farmers, implementing the four pillars of sustainability: social, cultural, economic and environmental.

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Through the combined efforts of JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters and Ken Landers, the San Rafael Sustainable Coffee Initiative (SRSCI) is off the ground and running.  With the goal of restructuring the current seed-to-cup value chain that exists in coffee farming, the SRSCI aspires to positively impact the lives of the Costa Rican coffee farmers, implementing the four pillars of sustainability: social, cultural, economic and environmental.  With current co-op methods ineffectively aiding the farmer, the SRSCI is laying the foundation for direct trade from the San Rafael coffee farmer to the consumer.  The astonishing facts of the current value chain demonstrate a net profit for some Costa Rican farmers of $0.39 (39 cents!) per one pound of coffee.  Compare this to the average $250 net profit the coffee retailer receives for the SAME one pound of coffee.   JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters and the SRSCI believe the consumer should have the choice to go directly to the source, the Costa Rican farmers themselves.  The San Rafael Sustainable Coffee Initiative opens this window for choice, offering direct communication with the farmer, direct purchase and revealing a world of possibilities for the consumer and the farmer that do not exist in the current market.  JumpinGoat will be returning to Costa Rica with the Costa Rica Eco Tour scheduled for January 2011 to further investigate coffee at its source, the SRSCI’s venture in coffee sustainability measures and how to accomplish this with the other local coffee farmers.  Coffee and non-coffee industry personnel are encouraged to join. 

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Heartburn, anyone?  Low acid coffee might be a solution.  Acid reflux, indigestion, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) – all names referring to that uncomfortable burning that starts in the pit of your stomach, coats your esophagus and radiates up to your chest and throat.  Anyone who experiences heartburn symptoms on a regular basis can tell you the importance of diet and how certain foods and drinks, usually acidic, can trigger a flare of this condition.  For people who love drinking coffee, this can create quite a conflict.  To drink or not to drink, that is the question.  Thankfully, there is the existence of low acid coffee. 

Coffee, in general, absorbs tastes and attributes from the surrounding terrain and region in which it is grown, as well as other environmental factors.  Coffee naturally produces acids and sugars among other properties of the coffee bean.  Coffee growing regions of the globe each produce distinctive coffee beans with variations in genetic properties, including taste, smell, color, and yes, even acidity.  Low acid coffee beans can be found in specific areas where coffee plants are inherently bestowed with natural low acid characteristics.  That’s good news for the reflux-afflicted consumer.  The easiest way to find these low acid coffee beans is to simply ask. 

Besides the naturally grown low acid coffee bean, there are other ways to generate a low acid cup of coffee.  Certain roasting and brewing processes can significantly impact the amount of acid created without affecting the taste or aroma of the coffee itself.  Special roasting techniques designed to balance pH levels can minimize acidity.  A time consuming, yet simple and productive, cold brewing process can significantly reduce acidity as well.  The cold brewing method can be achieved with any ground coffee of choice and involves adding cold water to the coffee grounds and allowing them to steep for approximately 12 hours.  After steeping and subsequently separating the grounds, the concentrate can then be served by adding the desired amount of hot water  - and voilà, you have a cup of low acid coffee. 

For those coffee lovers suffering from chronic reflux or heartburn and the coffee conundrum this creates, investigate the benefits low acid coffee provides.  The less acid, the less likely it is to aggravate the gastrointestinal system, leading to a “happy” stomach. Perhaps it will be discovered that you can have the best of both worlds. 

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• Costa Rica Eco Tour
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  Costa Rica Eco Tour7 Days- 6 NightsJanuary 15-21, 2011Hosted by:Forrest Graves, CEO – JumpinGoat CoffeeRoasters – Contact JumpinGoat   Included Features: Eco-Adventure Tour including deluxe hotel accommodations, select meals and excursions.Pura Vida! Join us for a week filled with excitement and adventure as we travel to Costa Rica on our amazing eco-adventure.   Explore Costa Rica’s natural beauty and diverse ecosystem while hiking in rainforests, ziplining through jungles, walking amongst tree canopies and sailing along the Pacific coast.
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7 Days- 6 Nights

January 15-21, 2011

Hosted by:

Forrest Graves, CEO – JumpinGoat Coffee

Roasters –

Contact JumpinGoat

Included Features:

Eco-Adventure Tour including deluxe hotel accommodations, select meals and excursions.

Pura Vida! Join us for a week filled with excitement and adventure as we travel to Costa Rica on our amazing eco-adventure.   Explore Costa Rica’s natural beauty and diverse ecosystem while hiking in rainforests, ziplining through jungles, walking amongst tree canopies and sailing along the Pacific coast.  Discover how coffee is grown straight from the source as we visit a coffee plantation and examine its operations.

DON’T MISS THIS ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!

Four nights in Monteverde Rain Forest region;   Two nights Guanacaste region.  Five breakfasts, one lunch and five dinners.

Included:

Transportation as noted in itinerary. Airport transfers from/to San Jose Airport.* Sightseeing and excursions as scheduled, including all specified admissions – weather, time and road conditions permitting.  Baggage handling. Tax and sales charges for local services. Arrangements can be made for additional pre and post tour options.

*Liberia Airport can be accommodated for an additional fee.

Hotels:

El Establo Hotel, Monteverde, Costa Rica January 15-19 – 4 nights

Tamarindo Diria, Tamarindo, Costa Rica January 19-21 – 2 nights

MICRO-COFFEE ACADEMY – Sunday, January 16,  2011 (Optional – Add $85.00)

Learn and practice coffee tasting technique, including how to properly evaluate the coffee aroma, body, acidity, taste and aftertaste from a variety of coffee samples. Experience coffee flavor profiling, entailing coffee fragrance and flavoring via professional cupping methods.  Also covered will be Coffee Grading and Coffee Roasting (process and technique). Proper cupping table and sample preparation will also be demonstrated.  This is an optional class and accepts novice or experienced coffee cuppers.  Questions regarding the cupping class?  Email Forrest Graves at costarica@jumpingoat.com or call 706-809-0143.

Travel insurance is recommended in cases of trip cancellation, unforeseen sickness, accidents or travel-related delays.  Contact us for a quote. Please advise us of any specific physical conditions, allergies or dietary needs.  To truly experience the program and destination, you must be able to walk over uneven terrain, climb stairs, hike in slippery areas and be able to stand for periods at a time.  Itinerary subject to change.

Not Included:

Meals not specified, laundry, daily beverages, shopping or sightseeing not included in the itinerary, room service, mini-bar, telephone calls, tips to drivers and local guides.  Roundtrip airfare from the USA (we will gladly quote the best airfare available at time of reservation).

Departure tax of approximately $28 is required.  You will able to pay this departure tax upon your arrival into Costa Rica by CASH or VISA only.

Payments can be made with American Express, Visa, Mastercard or check. Final payment is due by October 15, 2010. Registration form must be completed and signed by each participant. Minimum age of participant is 16. Minimum participant requirement is 20 passengers with maximum 36.  Passports are mandatory and must not expire before June 30, 2011.  Please do not hesitate to contact us for further questions and more details.

Contact and Sign-Up Information:

VIP Travel info@vipalpinetours.com

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(706) 348-8747
Get directions

January 15-21, 2011

Tour #0111

Costa Rica Tour

Land Price $1595 per person based on double occupancy.

Sign up by June 18, 2010 and receive $25 off per person

Single supplement $295 additional

Limited number of upgraded rooms- $1845 per person, based on availability

Deposit $500 per person is required upon sign-up and final payment due by October 15, 2010. Interim payments can be made. Airfare and insurance are additional, contact us for more details.

Limited space available.  Please sign up early to reserve your spot today!

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Adventure of a Lifetime!

Day 1, Saturday, January 15

Depart USA for Costa Rica. We will meet you at the San Jose Airport. Transfer to Monteverde region for late afternoon arrival at our hotel, El Establo. Free time to relax and explore the region before getting together for our welcome dinner. (D)

Day 2, Sunday, January 16

After breakfast, we will walk atop the trees in the Cloud Forest and explore the diverse surrounding environment.  We will then return to the hotel. Free afternoon or meet with Forrest Graves for his coffee seminar. We will meet again for dinner at our hotel, El Establo. (B, D)

Day 3, Monday, January 17
What an exciting day! Our host will be Ken Lander of The Common Cup in Costa Rica who will demonstrate the inner-workings of a Costa Rican coffee farm and the coffee Benificio.

Day 4, Tuesday, January 18

Adventure awaits as we visit Selvatura Nature Park. Selvatura holds the opportunity to zipline through the forest canopy and listen to the sounds of nature as hundreds of birds and monkeys call in the distance. We will then visit the magnificent butterfly garden, one of the largest in the Americas. Finally, we will be guided on a tour through the tree tops along suspension bridges, a leisurely stroll through the heart of the rain forest.  We will return for dinner at our hotel. (B, D)

Day 5, Wednesday, January 19

Today, we depart for the Pacific coast.  Along the way we will stop in La Fortuna. Views of Arenal Volcano are seen from all over town.  You will have the opportunity to pick up some wonderful Costa Rican handicrafts here and have lunch.  We will then continue to the coastal town of Tamarindo where we will check into our hotel, Tamarindo Diria. Dinner on your own.  (B, L)

Day 6, Thursday, January 20

This morning will be free for adventure, exploring and shopping. We will meet in the early afternoon for a wonderful catamaran sunset sail tour. A light lunch will be provided, as well as snorkel gear and kayaks. There will be an open bar.  The beautiful sunsets of Costa Rica are best seen from the ocean and what a wonderful way to end our great tour! We will return to the hotel in plenty of time for our farewell dinner.  (B, D)

Day 7, Friday, January 21

Early transfer to San Jose Airport. Flights should be no earlier than 12:30 p.m., as the ride to the airport will be approximately 5 hours.  We also offer arrangements for pre and/or post tour add-ons in San Jose and surrounding areas.

KEY:         (B) – Breakfast          (L) – Lunch          (D) -Dinner

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JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters continues to make its mark on the coffee world.  Already a successful enterprise by implementing an efficient and productive coffee shop business plan, JumpinGoat reaches new levels as they introduce the SmartCup XPress Lid into their operations.  This ingenious apparatus has given new meaning to the French press and JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters is pleased to be one of the first locations to carry this item. 

For the serious coffee guru, it is a well-known fact that the perfect cup of coffee begins with the roasting process and how the coffee is brewed undoubtedly affects the end taste.   The French press is the preferred method by most to achieve the outcome of a perfect cup, complete with the natural oils and flavor of the coffee bean.  The problem with the French press is that until now no one has ever developed a dispensable press for “on the go” coffee drinkers.  Jeff Baccetti, inventor of the XPress Lid, was inspired to create a recyclable, disposable French press after watching his wife painstakingly transfer her traditionally pressed coffee into a paper cup to carry on the road with her.  The concept was born and within a few weeks the first designs were complete.  Hence, the SmartCup XPress Lid has arrived.   

Hours are spent commuting on the road and for the coffee enthusiast who has discovered the richness of a French press, this means sacrificing quality for something quick and easy.  The XPress Lid offers a convenient and disposable means of producing a superior cup of French press coffee on the go.  With fully recyclable components, the contraption fits easily over existing 16 and 20 ounce paper cups and functions as well as the traditional French press for an aroma and taste that are incomparable.   All you need is great coffee and clean water.  Best of all, the coffee or tea – yes, even tea – of your choice can be prepared easily with conventional press techniques to its maximum flavor potential using the XPress Lid and then discarded with no clean up hassle. 

CEO of JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters, Forrest Graves, is continually searching for ways to improve his coffee service and promote quality coffee products.  Discovering this novel device and young and progressive company, Graves and SmartCup have joined for a business venture advocating superior coffee and innovative means to produce quality coffee.  The product’s fully recyclable design was an attractive quality which caught Graves’ attention.  Having been tested with consumers, JumpinGoat determined that individuals preferred the XPress Lid, noting that people appreciated the ease of use and “no clean up” disposable and recyclable attributes the XPress Lid provides.  Recognizing the appeal of the XPress Lid, JumpinGoat offers and is currently analyzing the success of the XPress Lid with US troops in Iraq. 

JumpinGoat is excited to introduce this phenomenal new tool and believes the XPress Lid disposable French press is the wave of the future in coffee commerce.  As we have come to expect with JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters, Forrest Graves wants to do more than just “sell” coffee; he strives to educate the consumer and the entrepreneur.  Cheers to JumpinGoat for offering the latest and greatest ways to yield the perfect cup of coffee. 

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Arriving at the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose on April 30th, JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters officially began its Costa Rican Adventure.   With optimism high and anticipation brimming, the trek along the countryside to Santa Elena Monteverde and on to San Rafael was wondrous and fulfilled what could at first only be imagined.  While the roads were rough and arduous, the tropical landscape and abundant wildlife offered a welcomed diversion.  In the words of JumpinGoat CEO, Forrest Graves, “Amazing.”

Described by Forrest Graves as “intelligent, warm and sincere”, Ken Lander, administrator of The Common Cup Community Coffee House and Roastery in Monteverde, greeted JumpinGoat at Mata ‘e Cana, a grill and bistro located by The Common Cup.  Ken assisted JumpinGoat throughout the trip with translation and communication with the local farmers and their families, tours of the local coffee farms and various sites and good ‘ole non-coffee-related fun.  After traveling to Ken’s personal farm and residence, Finca Flor Mar, located in San Rafael de Abangeras, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, JumpinGoat settles in for a sound night of sleep in the midst of breathtaking landscapes and beautifully diversified wildlife.

The morning brings an introduction and productive meeting between Jorge Fonseca, Ken Lander, Roman Reyes and Forrest Graves, JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters.  Jorge Fonseca is a local farmer who operates the largest coffee plantation in San Rafael, the Finca Fonseca.  Finca Fonseca consists of 153 hectares (equal to 378 acres) with 12 hectares devoted to the production of coffee.  Roman Reyes is the coffee production manager for Finca Flor Mar, the farm of Ken Lander.  The topic of conversation encompassed the challenges currently facing coffee production and the joining of the two farms, Finca Flor Mar and Finca Fonseca, for the purpose of coffee production.  A subsequent exploration and inspection of each cafetal (coffee patch, if you will) ensued as they walked the farm grounds.    Interactive discussions and observations of the varieties of Arabica being grown made for an exciting and informative tour.  As the Abangares River is born on the Finca Fonseca, JumpinGoat was gifted with the opportunity to visit and view this aesthetic element of nature.  From here, JumpinGoat traveled to The Common Cup to participate in the daily roasting classes offered free to guests visiting The Common Cup.  As expected, JumpinGoat “jumped” right in to the roasting classes for a fun-filled and relaxing evening.

With preparations made through VIP Travel, Ken Lander and the help of Ran Smith, owner of Pension Santa Elena, Mr. Graves tested out the ziplines at Selvatura Park located in Monteverde’s Cloud Forest, spanning close to two miles across and through the canopy of the tropical rainforest.  When questioning Graves regarding his adventure, words to describe soaring through the towering trees and the magnificence of nature could only be summed up by “Once in a lifetime.”  The Cloud Forest hikes themselves are rich with exotic beauty, displaying an array of birds, insects and wildlife.  Toucans, macaws, bananas and plantains color the terrain.  Green mountain vistas and full arched rainbows leave you truly questioning if you have entered paradise.

Day three in the Costa Rican Adventure Tour consists of surveying the farm of Alejandro Garcia Villalobos, the Finca Santa Marta.  With such a gracious and welcoming family, JumpinGoat became well acquainted with Alejandro as they explored the estate and talked intimately concerning the problems facing the local farmers.  JumpinGoat was given an up-close look at the farming methods and operations of the farm, from seed to cup.  A wealth of knowledge was gleaned from Alejandro on the history, the goals and the future of Finca Santa Marta.

One of the most heartfelt moments of the expedition was the tour of the Cloud Forest School in Monteverde.  The school is K-11 and dedicated to bilingual education with focus on the significance of sustaining the incredible environment in which they live, as well as the importance of reforestation.  Forrest Graves was invited to co-teach the 7^th grade class regarding his ideas on a sustainable model for the production and marketing of coffee from the farmer to the consumer.  An abundance of wisdom was absorbed from the children regarding their way of life, their future and the difficulties the school encounters with financial support.

After a genuine day interacting with the children at the Cloud Forest School, JumpinGoat visits Alejandro’s coffee shop, El Colibri, situated at the mouth of The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.  Forrest sits down for a cup of their Café San Marta and for a take on the farmers’ view, as well as coffee shop operations.  This visit leads to additional dialogue regarding the farmers’ needs and the current co-op situation.  The existing co-op measures are ineffective and failing the Costa Rican farmer.  Without help, the farmers are struggling to keep their farms viable.  Possibilities of a joint venture and the outcomes of a new and effective sustainability model were discussed in hopes of making a positive impact on the future of coffee in this region.

The last evening was spent at El Angel, a local restaurant overlooking Guanacaste and the Gulfo de Nicoya from 4,000 ft above sea level finalizing the forthcoming possibilities and success of the JumpinGoat Costa Rican Adventure.   JumpinGoat was fortunate enough to meet Jorge Calvo, Mayor of Municipality of Abangares, while dining and an exchange of ideas transpired.  Jorge Calvo expressed his support in favor of new markets for coffee in the municipality of Abangares and a sustainable initiative for coffee production to bring assistance to farmers in San Rafael.

While the surroundings are as beautiful and exquisite as far as the eye can see, the underlying truth is that the Costa Rican coffee farmers are struggling to maintain their way of life.  The illusion of paradise dissipates after intimate conversations and interaction with the local farmers.  It becomes apparent to JumpinGoat that the farmers are fighting for the survival of their coffee farms, as the local co-ops have become inadequate.  This realization struck to the heart of Forrest Graves.  JumpinGoat’s mission regarding coffee business plans and the plight of these farmers became clear and concise.  Bonds are forming, minds are turning and the groundwork is being laid; JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters is endeavoring to positively effect Costa Rican coffee farming.  Embracing the four pillars of sustainability – social, cultural, economic and environmental -  the quest has begun.

Working side-by-side with Ken Lander from The Common Cup and VIP Travel, itinerary arrangements are being finalized for JumpinGoat’s return visit in January 2011 with the JumpinGoat Costa Rican Adventure Tour.  All those interested in joining JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters on this venture into a deeper understanding of sustainability initiatives in the world of coffee are welcomed wholeheartedly.  What is Forrest Graves planning?  Continue to follow the progress of JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters as we update their development.  I believe the real adventure is just beginning…

Rachel Rogers

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  Image via WikipediaSometimes referred to as Jamaica’s “black gold”, Jablum coffee has secured its standing in the coffee world as one of the finest coffees you can drink.  Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is Jablum coffee.  The name literally speaks for itself, as the coffee is grown on the slopes of the longest mountain range in the Caribbean, the Blue Mountains of Jamaica.
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  JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters is on a mission.  Dedicated to providing the highest quality roasted coffee, exceptional service and the guidance of coffee business plans, JumpinGoat is traveling to Costa Rica to experience the origin of coffee, before it is roasted and even before it is picked.  JumpinGoat will explore a hands-on approach to the cultivation of the coffee cherry – walking, talking and working with the local farmers and even harvesting discussions and instruction, as the following trip in January will result in actually picking the berries from the trees.

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