Scout Coffee
Good Coffee for a Good Cause — Scout Coffee anyone?
We are pleased to announce that the Scout Coffee fundraiser will now be a year-round campaign.
Visit https://www.scout-coffee.ca and at check out, select "Choose a Scout Group" and enter 3rd Kanata.
And remember that Scout Coffee can be delivered anywhere in Canada, so don't forget to tell your families and friends outside of Kanata that they can support 3rd Kanata from wherever they are!
FAQ
Q.: What percent of the revenue goes to Groups and to Scouts Canada?
Groups will receive 35% of the retail price as profit. In addition, over 5% will also go to the No One Left Behind (NOLB) campaign.
Q.: How much coffee in a package?
Each package contains either 340 g or 2 lb (908 g) of coffee.
Q.: Are there different types of coffee available and will there be whole beans and ground coffee?
Yes, there will be. Please view the selection of products in the
Scout coffee sales brochure.
Q.: Is the coffee organic? Is it fair trade?
Our supplier—Equator Coffee Roasters is proud to offer 100% Organic (nothing has been added to the coffee), 100% Fair
Trade coffee.
Q.: Are there any allergens?
No allergens. Nothing is added to the coffee other than organic coffee beans! Furthermore, the organic certified production
facility where they are produced, has no other products other than coffee being produced anywhere near the coffee production site.
Q.: Is the coffee gluten free?
Yes, all Equator’s coffee is gluten free (not certified).
Q.: What is the difference between the different types of coffee?
Each type of coffee has a different profile based on the origin of the coffee and its roast level.
• Misty Morning: a medium roast. Tasting notes are classic and familiar with notes of vanilla.
• Campfire Roast: a dark roast. Tasting notes are smokey with notes of molasses.
• S’more: a medium-dark roast. Tasting notes are chocolatey and nutty notes (no actual nuts are in the coffee!)
• Trailblazer: an espresso roast. Tasting notes are sweet, smooth, and silky.
• Knot Caffeinated: a medium roast, decaf. Tasting notes are of milk chocolate.
Q.: What are "tasting notes?"
“Tasting notes” are a term the coffee industry uses to describe the natural flavours that are detectable in the taste of the
coffee. These are naturally occurring flavours; nothing (including artificial flavours) has been added to the coffee.
Q.: Is the decaf (Knot Caffeinated) natural? How is it processed?
Equator’s decaf coffee is processed almost 100% in the CO2 process.
Q.: How does a customer place an order?
• Customers select product(s) and adds them to the cart and selects checkout.
• During checkout, they get to select the Group/Section by typing the first few letters of the Group’s name.
• Customers can also include a Youth’s name for allocation during checkout.
• Customer inputs their delivery address and pays for the item and applicable shipping.
Q.: Will we ship outside of Canada too?
No, there will be no international shipping.
Q.: When can I expect to receive my order?
Your coffee has been pre-packaged to expedite delivery. Orders will be shipped within 3 weeks of placement. You will be provided with a tracking number from Canada Post through your Shopify order. Please allow for extra time during the busy holiday season.
Q.: How can I promote this to friends/family/colleagues/social network?
Please take a look at the Scouts Canada Fundraising Trello and use the social media graphics there to promote. Don't forget to mention to everyone to select a "3rd Kanata" at checkout.