FAQs
Mycotoxins are naturally occurring and can be found on foods such as dried fruits, nuts, spices, cereals, cocoa and coffee beans. Because of this, Jumping Bean holds a high standard in sourcing premium fairtrade organic green beans to mitigate the risk of mycotoxin exposure.
Jumping Bean non-flavoured whole bean coffee and coffee pods are made of 100% Arabica coffee with no additives or preservatives. The flavours used in the Jumping Bean flavoured whole bean coffee and coffee pods contain sulphite levels that are less than 10 ppm as per acceptable Health Canada guidelines. Sulphites are not naturally occurring in roasted coffee but can be found in sweeteners or creamers that may be added to brewed coffee. We recommend that any individual with a food allergy or sensitivity not consume any products that may be a cause of concern for their health. Please consult a doctor or other health care professionals if any food-based sensitivity is suspected.
No, our Newfoundland Screech coffee is naturally and artificially flavoured to emulate the legendary Newfoundland Rum.
All of our coffee has a 365 day shelf life. To find out the best before date of our coffees see below:
Whole Bean and Ground – Check the small white sticker on the bottom of the bag.
Example: 09/02/2021 [This date is listed as Day, Month, Year. (D/M/Y), therefore this best before date is February 9th, 2021]
Single Serve Pods – Check the digital imprint below the UPC on the bottom of the box.
Example: BB / MA 2021 JN 26 [This date is listed as Year, Month, Day. (Y/M/D), therefore this best before date is June 26th, 2021]
We decaffeinate our beans using the Natural Water Process. This water process is natural and does not involve any chemicals. This process removes 94 to 96 percent of the caffeine within the beans.
If the bag is unopened, our beans hold their freshness for 365 days after the initial roast date.
It all depends on how the coffee has been roasted and brewed and how much coffee is used. Generally, one double shot (2oz) of espresso has about 80mg while a 12oz cup of drip coffee contains 120mg of caffeine.
Yes, all of our coffee is allergen free.
Although the flavour profile of dark roasts are stronger and more robust, during the roasting process coffee beans expand. If you measure your coffee by scoops, light roasted coffee will have more caffeine since the beans are roasted for less time and are therefore smaller in size compared to dark roasts.
Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries.
What is Fairtrade? Fairtrade International. (n.d.).
Organic, defined simply, is food produced without using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
The best way to keep ground coffee or whole beans fresh is to store them in the original sealed package then once opened store the coffee in a opaque airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture.
Our premium beans are sourced from South America, Central America, Africa and Indonesia.
Coffee oils are naturally brought out during the roasting process. The darker the roast, the more likely the beans are to release their oils.
If you are a fan of darker roasts like our French Colombian or Deep Water Dark, we recommend cleaning your brewing equipment frequently to avoid excessive oil/coffee build up.
Compostable pods are made with plant-based materials. The unique pod design includes a lid, ring and filter that are all Certified 100% Compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). In fact, the ring is made partially from recycled coffee chaff (the skins that come off the coffee beans during roasting).
Currently we are selling 12ct, 20ct pods in case formats (6 x 12ct) or (6 x 20ct).
If you are looking for individual boxes, you can purchase them directly through www.amazon.ca or at your local grocer.
Freshness wrappers are a packaging film that act as an outer barrier against oxygen, and other factors that cause staleness. Like many packaging products that require barrier properties (cereal, chocolate, dairy etc.). We are working with our supplier to find a solution that is more environmentally friendly. We have been advised by them that a full compostable/recyclable wrapper in underway with their R&D department, but it will take time to come into product. We are looking forward to announcing this change!
Once you’re finished brewing your coffee, you can compost the entire pod (without breaking it apart), simply by placing it in the food waste container used in your community such as a green bin (check locally – where accepted). The pod will break down to healthy compost that helps new things grow!
Jumping Bean compostable pods work with the vast majority of Keurig® Classic and 2.0 K-Cup® brewing systems.
BPI® (Biodegradable Products Institute) is an association that was established to provide testing, education and promotion of compostable products. BPI® ensures that any product that carries its logo meet the ASTM D6400 standard and specifications required to be compostable.
