What is the Rainforest Alliance?

We’re so glad you asked! All of our coffee is now Rainforest Alliance certified, and that means really awesome things for you, your morning cup & the world’s farmers and rainforests! The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organization that makes major impacts around the world in the preservation of rainforests, supporting sustainable farming and business practices, human rights and meeting the challenges of a changing climate. Some of the key areas of focus of Rainforest Alliance include but are not limited to:

Climate

• Conservation
• Education & training of local forest communities and farmers
• Creative solutions in mitigating climate change

Forests

• Operations in 70 countries to promote sustainable land management
• Deforestation prevention efforts
• Raising funds to aid in forest fire prevention and recovery

Human Rights

• Combatting child & forced labor, insufficient working conditions, gender inequality, meager wages, and violation of indigenous land rights

Livelihoods

• Focus on building thriving rural economies and business practices

Now you can sit back, relax and enjoy every cup of Bones Coffee with the confidence that we are working together to further the social, economic and environmental goals that matter to all of us! For more information, click here!

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Oh Fuuudge Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Dough:

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Cinnamon Coffee Filling:

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon finely ground Bones Oh Fuuudge! Coffee Beans
• 1 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar (chopped)
• Coffee Cream Cheese Icing:
• 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Bones Oh Fuuudge! Coffee/Espresso (room temperature)

Directions

1. Heat the milk until it starts to boil, then transfer it to a stand mixer bowl. Stir in the butter until it melts, then mix in the sugar.

2. When the milk mixture is just warm to the touch, mix in the yeast and let it sit until foamy (~5 minutes).

3. Whisk in the egg, salt and vanilla extract.

4. Add 1 1/2 cups of flour and stir with the hook attachment on level 2. Continue adding flour a little bit at a time until the dough pulls away from the dough and is no longer very sticky. Cover it with a towel and let it rest for ~45 minutes in a warm environment.

5. While waiting for the dough to rise, make the cinnamon coffee filling by mixing the brown sugar, soft butter, cinnamon and coffee. Chop the chocolate bar into fine pieces. Lightly grease a 9” pie dish or round pan.

6. When the dough is about double its original size, lightly flour a clean surface. Fold the dough into thirds, then flip it over and repeat. Place the dough on the surface and roll it out into a 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread the filling across the dough’s surface, leaving 1 inch empty along the 16 inch side. Sprinkle the chocolate over the filling. Starting with the 16 inch side that is covered with filling, tightly and carefully roll the dough toward the clean end.

7. Using a sharp knife or floss, cut the dough into 9 equal rolls and space them out evenly in the prepared pan. Cover and let rise while the oven preheats to 350°F.

8. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden.

9. While they’re baking, make the icing by mixing together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and coffee until smooth.

10. Spread icing over the rolls while they’re warm out of the oven & enjoy! These rolls pair wonderfully with a recipe for Christmas coffee to create the perfect festive breakfast.

Recipe By: Kayla Burton

IG: @brokenovenbaking

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Bones Coffee Jacked-O-Lantern Peanut Butter Cups 

(makes 12 mini cups)

Who doesn't love a peanut butter cup!? A rich, creamy combination of the two of the most delectable flavors on planet earth - peanut butter and chocolate! BUT - did you know it can be made even BETTER? And EASILY, from your own kitchen? Total game changer, dude. Check out this festive Halloween recipe for Jacked 'O' Lantern infused peanut butter cups - your life will never be the same again.

For the Chocolate Cups:

•1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips

•1 tsp Refined Coconut Oil

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

•1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter

•1 tbsp Coconut Flour

•1/4 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

•1/2 tbsp Bones Coffee Co. Jacked-O-Lantern Coffee Grounds

•1/2 tbsp Maple Syrup

•Pinch of Salt

How-To:

1. Line a mini muffin tin with 12 mini muffin paper liners.

2. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in 30 second increments in the microwave (stirring each time), until fully melted (about 1 minute total).

3. Spoon a layer of melted chocolate mixture into each liner

4. Freeze for 10-15 minutes.

5. In a bowl, combine peanut butter, coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, Jacked-O-Lantern coffee grounds, salt & maple syrup to form a dough-like mixture.

6. Form into 12 mini disc shapes.

7. Remove muffin tin from the freezer.

8. Place peanut butter discs on top of the bottom chocolate layer.

9. Spoon additional chocolate mixture over peanut butter layer.

10. Sprinkle coffee grounds on top.

11. Place muffin tin in the freezer for at least one hour, or until fully hardened.

12. Remove from the freezer & enjoy!

*Keep extras stored in the freezer.

Recipe By Nikki Brancaccio
Instagram: @nikki_booch

Enjoy!

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Bones Coffee Company has always offered delicious and complex single origin coffee - but now, they're better than ever before! Not only are all of our Single Origin varieties of the highest quality, but they are now Rainforest Alliance Certified! This means that not only are they delicious - they are also ethical and help protect our rainforests and the animals living in them. 

Region: Chimaltenango, Guatemala 
Process Washed
Notes: Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Citrus 
Roast: Medium
Shade grown in rich volcanic soil

The Jaguar is a beautiful and stealthy creature, it's fur decorated in broken black rosettes from head to tail. They habitually roam rainforests, grasslands and wetlands and hunt for their prey at night. They are at the top of the food chain, with humans and deforestation being their primary threat. They are often killed as they are seen as a threat to livestock and competition for food. While there are still believed to be about 15,000 living jaguars, it's important we are proactive in protecting them. 

    The rapidly diminishing population of jaguars does not go unnoticed by The Rainforest Alliance, who is seeking to protect this majestic animal's habitat by preserving the Petén region of Guatemala; a dominion for the jaguar population. By educating locals about conservation, RFA is actively working to protect their habitat, and therefore the entire species. Bones Coffee Company is happy to stand alongside the RFA in this goal. Learn more here.

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Source

https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/species/jaguar/

https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/insights/protecting-wildilfe-by-conserving-habitat/

Bones Coffee Company has always offered delicious and complex single origin coffee - but now, they're better than ever before! Not only are all of our Single Origin varieties of the highest quality, but they are now Rainforest Alliance Certified! This means that not only are they delicious - they are also ethical and help protect our rainforests and the animals living in them. 

Region: Tarrazu, Costa Rica
Process: Washed
Notes: Almond, Brown Sugar, Raisin
Roast: Medium
Strictly high grown, shade grown and grown naturally without herbicides and pesticides

    You see them on memes, in cartoons, as various nick-knacks at the store and plastered over birthday cards, wrapping paper and more. You could say that the adorable sloth is having quite a moment. And why wouldn't they? They're super cute and oddly relatable, ammiright? But did you know that due to deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and human encroachment this beloved three-toed sloth is actually being rapidly displaced from the Costa Rican rainforests!? It breaks our hearts, too! Which is a part of the reason why we love partnering with the Rainforest Alliance to protect this widely adored species. Learn more here.

    Here at Bones Coffee we are committed to doing our part by sourcing 100% Rainforest Alliance certified coffee from Costa Rican farms with the hopes of conserving these animals and their natural habitat. 

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Bones Coffee Company has always offered delicious and complex single origin coffee - but now, they're better than ever before! Not only are all of our Single Origin varieties of the highest quality, but they are now Rainforest Alliance Certified! This means that not only are they delicious - they are also ethical and help protect our rainforests and the animals living in them. 

When it comes to Colombian coffee, Rainforest Alliance Certification is very important for the livelihood of the elusive and endangered Night Monkeys.  Their natural habitat are the rainforests - but due to deforestation and hunting, they're being rapidly displaced and are finding their homes in Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee farms. This is because of the natural practices, the protected land and shady environment. Learn more here.

With a renewed focus on sustainability & being the best possible stewards of our world, Bones Coffee Company's new partnership with the Rainforest Alliance will hopefully give you additional confidence with every bag you purchase, and a sense of pride in bettering the world around us. 

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Bones Coffee Company has always offered delicious and complex single origin coffee - but now, they're better than ever before! Not only are all of our Single Origin varieties of the highest quality, but they are now Rainforest Alliance Certified! This means that not only are they delicious - they are also ethical and help protect our rainforests and the animals living in them. 

Region: Sidamo Region, Masha village
Process: Natural/Dry process
Notes: Berries, Citrus, Floral
Roast: Light
Grown naturally without herbicides and pesticides

The climate and soil in Ethiopia lend to some of the greatest tasting coffee on the planet; robust, complex and full of flavor. It's no surprise that they are the largest coffee producing region in Africa. With that, comes a much higher risk of forced child labor, especially with Ethiopia having one of the highest rates of this injustice in the world. Over 50% of school-aged children in rural Ethiopian areas are working without pay, therefore largely missing opportunities for necessary education. 

Why is this such a prominent problem? Well, the answer is multi-faceted. Due to a complex web of social & economic issues, families resort to relying on children as free labor in order to have profitable farms. But in stark contrast, in Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms, child labor is simply not permitted. The RFA works with farmers to develop sustainable and ethical practices and pay workers fairly, not relying on forced child labor to harvest, sort and wash coffee beans.

At Bones Coffee Company, we are committed to working with farms, processers, communities, and actors across supply chains to correct human rights issues over time so that we can protect the children and workers of future generations.

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Bones Coffee Company has always offered delicious and complex single origin coffee - but now, they're better than ever before! Not only are all of our Single Origin varieties of the highest quality, but they are now Rainforest Alliance Certified! This means that not only are they delicious - they are also ethical and help protect our rainforests and the animals living in them. 

Region: Mandheling, Sumatra
Process Wet-Hulled
Roast: Dark
Notes: Dark Chocolate, Earthy, Smokey 
Grown Naturally without herbicides and pesticides 

   The Sumatran Tiger is a majestic species - though smaller than other tigers, their presence and status as predators make them vital in the natural hierarchy of the Sumatran animal kingdom. There is a lengthy history of human conflicts with these tigers (largely as a result of hunting and poaching) that can increase in frequency as their habitat is encroached upon. In order to ease this encroachment, RFA has generated income from properly trained farmers that eases the need to encroach upon their domain. This has allowed for tensions to ease and allow for a more peaceful coexistence between these tigers and humans. Learn more here.

   At Bones Coffee Company, we are dedicated to ensuring that all of our coffee is sourced ethically, aiding in the preservation of land, animals (including these awesome tigers!), economies, communities and the livelihoods of the farmers.

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   Coffee is one of the most widely enjoyed beverages in the world, and for good reason. Apart from its delicious taste and ability to give you a jolt of energy, coffee has a number of benefits for your cognitive performance- ie, it helps you function. In this blog, we’ll explore how coffee helps boost your cognitive performance, and improve your alertness and concentration.

  The main active component in coffee is caffeine, which as we know by now is a natural stimulant. When you drink coffee, caffeine is absorbed into your bloodstream and journeys to your brain. Once there, it blocks adenosine, a neurotransmitter that makes you feel sleepy and slows down brain activity. This leads to an increase in the activity of other neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and dopamine, which in turn increases your cognitive performance. It's no wonder most of us feel that mental boost after our daily brew!

One of the main ways coffee boosts cognitive performance is by improving alertness. When you drink coffee, you'll feel more awake and alert because of the increased activity of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine. It's worth noting that these effects differ significantly when considering coffee intake in kids, whose developing brains process caffeine differently than adults. This makes it easier to focus and concentrate on tasks, which in turn leads to better cognitive performance. For many, this practical benefit is a key link between coffee and women's wellbeing, helping support focus through work, family, and personal priorities.

Another way coffee can improve cognitive performance is by enhancing memory and learning. Research studies have found that caffeine can help improve memory consolidation by increasing the production of certain neurotransmitters. This makes it easier to learn and remember new information, boost memory recall and prevent forgetfulness. In addition to improving alertness and memory, coffee can also enhance cognitive performance by increasing reaction time. While many parents consider the benefits of children drinking coffee, it’s important to remember that caffeine affects developing brains differently. If you’re feeling sluggish or slow, drinking coffee can give you a quick boost of energy, allowing you to react more quickly to stimulants or tasks. This is particularly useful for those who need to perform tasks that require quick reaction times, such as driving or operating heavy machinery. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts can take this energy boost even further with a creatine coffee mix, which combines caffeine's mental sharpness with creatine's muscle-fueling power. This powerful combination supports both cognitive function and physical performance, making it an ideal pre-workout ritual for those looking to maximize their training results. If you want cognitive benefits with less caffeine, mushroom coffee offers a similar brain-boosting effect with about half the caffeine content. The added functional mushrooms, like Lion's Mane, may even enhance focus and memory beyond what regular coffee provides.

  Finally, coffee has been linked to reducing the risk of developing neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and dementia. Studies have shown that this is due to the potent neuroprotective properties of caffeine, which can help protect brain cells from damage and degeneration. In conclusion, coffee is an incredible drink that can do wonders for your cognitive performance. It enhances alertness, improves learning and memory, increases reaction time, and reduces the risk of neurological diseases. So, the next time you need a quick pick-me-up or boost in cognitive performance, go ahead and grab a steaming cup of Bones Coffee – your brain will thank you for it!

Need a BOOST!?

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Bananas Foster Cappuccino

Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons of ground Bananas Foster Bones coffee 

• Caramel syrup

• 1oz banana liqueur 

• ¼ cup of milk of choice

• Dash of cinnamon 

Instructions: 

• Brew coffee in your favorite coffee maker

• Drizzle caramel inside the coffee cup

• Add the 2oz of banana liqueur

• Add brewed coffee 

• Steam, froth, and add milk of choice

• Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon
  
  ENJOY!

Recipe by: Marcela Romero
IG: @loveswfl
TikTok: @loveswfl

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