Our Story

We are Summit's 9th grade; innovative and creative entrepreneurs with a passion for coffee and giving back to the world.

For over a decade, Summit’s 9th-grade students have visited and supported the breathtaking cloud forest of Costa Rica. In 2021, we were unable to travel, but our support and service continued in a new and delicious way. That year, the Class of 2021 took on the challenge of starting and running their own business. With no previous business experience, they encountered some roadblocks. At first, they struggled to organize jobs and workflow. As the challenges popped up, they overcame them and started a lasting program that continues today.

We roast, grind, package, and sell single-origin, small-batch coffee from around the world. The Santa Elena Cloud Forest in Costa Rica receives nearly a portion of the proceeds from the coffee we sell.  Aside from creativity and fun, this experience teaches students entrepreneurship skills, like advertising, marketing, sales, and finance. We also learned life skills like leadership and practical skills like roasting and grinding tasty coffee. We hope you try some soon!