Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from August 2005

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from August 2005

Indepedence.(Editor's Note)
August 1, 2005... A Year ago this month, I wrote about a group of independent retailers that had formed in the Milwaukee area in order to compete more effectively. Milwaukee area Independent Coffee Shops (MIC's) held meetings to discuss better business...

Top beans of Panama.(Brew News)
August 1, 2005... Hacienda La Esmeralda, which recently surpassed all competition for the No. 1 rank at both the Specialty Coffee Association of America's Cupping Pavilion competition in April 2005 and at the Rainforest Alliance Cupping competition in 2004, has...

Paying up for used energy.(Brew News)
August 1, 2005... The family-owned and -operated specialty coffee roaster Grounds for Change has taken responsibility for all of the non-renewable energy, in the form of CO emissions, it is using at its Kitsap Peninsula roastery and all other parts of its...

One of the BEST.(Brew News)
August 1, 2005... This year's annual Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow Awards were held on June 9, 2005. The BEST Awards, hosted by Resource Venture, is a ceremony thai recognizes the efforts of companies in the Greater Seattle area for...

Scoring big in Vegas.(Brew News)
August 1, 2005... As the 40th trade show for Coffee Fest came to a close, the general sentiment was success. Coffee Fest Las Vegas 2005 and the Great American Dessert Expo were held together at the Las Vegas Convention Center on June 3-5. Coffee Fest and the...

Measuring for quality.(Brew News)
August 1, 2005... In order to ensure top-quality production of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee and other popular Jamaican coffees, the Jamaican Coffee Industry Board has begun testing storage facilities around the island. The Kingston, Jamaica-based agency is...

A jamming good time.(Brew News)
August 1, 2005... Coffee roasters, retailers, professional baristas and volunteers gathered in Greensboro, N.C., this past June for the Southeast Regional Barista Jam. The event was held on June 17-18 at Astoria/General Espresso Equipment Corp.'s headquarters...

He takes the trophy again.(Brew News)
August 1, 2005... The 3rd Annual 2005 Canadian National Barista Championship was held during the Canadian Coffee & Tea Expo 2005. June 13-14. in Toronto, Ontario. Salvatore (Sammy) Piccolo from Cafe Artigiano, Vancouver. British Columbia. is this year's...

Top-notch tools: today's tools are designed to suit baristas of every taste.(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... "My most important tool is my tamper," says Phuong Tran, owner of Lava Java, who took first place in the 2005 Specialty Coffee Association of America U.S. Barista Championship. "If you're a barista and consider yourself a professional, you...

Espresso machines: manual or automatic?
August 1, 2005... Manual or automatic? In the end, say espresso machine manufacturers, retailers must make their choice: whether to sell the quality of a hand-made beverage or opt for the efficiency and consistency of automation. The opinions of...

It's in the grind.
August 1, 2005... As the coffee industry continues to grow, more and more industry experts realize the important role of every part of the coffee-making process. And grinding beans is no exception. In fact, coffee bean wholesalers, retailers and consumers are...

Green beans for home roasters: a new kind of buzz.
August 1, 2005... Italian espresso machines, fancy syrups, comfy couches land well-stocked bookshelves. Coffee retailers are always looking for new ways to distinguish themselves from the competition. While many strategies are worth the time and expense, few are...

Bags make the bean: or, are you what you wear?
August 1, 2005... The foremost consideration to keep in mind when venturing into the packaging of coffee beans is that of freshness. After all, that humble and often overlooked bag is the only barrier between great coffee and stale, dreadful coffee! Put yourself...

It's sweet, tart and delicious.(New Products)
August 1, 2005... Monin has added another delightful flavor to its line of gourmet flavorings. Captured in the new flavoring is the essence of the sweet and tart pomegranate. This Mediterranean fruit flavor will inspire a whole new line of original drinks,...

A shot for the pot.(Talk N' Coffee)
August 1, 2005... If pounds of flavored beans are taking up too much room in the stock area, Talk N' Coffee, Inc., has a solution. Taking up very little shelf space, FlavorShot[TM] eliminates the need for large stocks of flavored beans. Available in 12 different...

Mojito Libre[TM] smoothie.(New Products)
August 1, 2005... Mojito Libre[TM] Smoothie Pour into blender: 3-4 oz. Capriccio Mojito Libre Mix 1.5-2.5 oz. light rum 16 oz. ice Blend for 35 seconds. Pour into 16-oz. tall glass. Garnish with fresh mint leaf. Capriccio[R] Recipe...

Making mate great.(New Products)
August 1, 2005... Pixie Mate, Boulder, Colo., has created several new blends of mate that are sure to be a hit among customers. Pixie Mate has broken the barriers of yerba mate and has made it available in mixable concentrates, large filter bags and...

Money-saving gift card solution.(New Products)
August 1, 2005... Wilmington, Del.-based Informatrak Technologies, LLC, is introducing MobileRetailer, a mobile point-of-sale solution for retailers. MobileRetailer functions as a mobile POS system that doesn't incur any transaction fees or recurring monthly...

Freeze-dried and free.(New Products)
August 1, 2005... F. Gavina & Sons, Inc., is offering free cups of coffee to all vendors across the country. Gavina is introducing its newest product, Freeze Dried Coffee, to the specialty coffee industry. The company is adding one case, or 2,700 free cups of...

Kool kettles.(New Products)
August 1, 2005... Trudeau is introducing a new product line of teakettles and all three unique kettles are named after popular teas. The English Breakfast kettle features a pull-lever opening system, guaranteeing easy control with one hand, and is available in...

As fair as tea can be.(New Products)
August 1, 2005... Joining more than 300 companies that offer Fair Trade Certified products, SerendipiTea has partnered with TransFair USA. Distribution of the line of fair-trade loose-leaf tea from SerendipiTea began in January. The loose-leaf tea will feature...

The pastry is in the coffee.(New Products)
August 1, 2005... Give your customers the tastes from a bakery in a cup. With more than 100 years of experience, First Colony Coffee & Tea Co. has worked to keep its offerings innovative and its latest products, Baker's Treats, are two new, flavored coffees. The...

Decaf diversity.(New Products)
August 1, 2005... Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company, Inc., has developed two new offerings to add to its line of decaffeinated coffees. The two distinct varieties are Organic Rainforest Alliance Colombia Santa Marta and Rwanda Grade A Nkora Select. The...

Boosting the flavor lineup.(New Products)
August 1, 2005... Joining Stifling[R] Foods, Inc.'s line of popular Stifling Gourmet Flavors[R] are three new sugar-free flavors. The new ultra-concentrated gourmet flavors are English Red Raspberry, American Strawberry and White Chocolate. They are sweetened...

Espresso machines and grinders survey.(Regional Update)
August 1, 2005... They may not be the most expensive part of operating a coffee retail store, but espresso machines and their reliable sidekicks, grinders, represent perhaps the heart and soul of any coffeehouse. These days, with so many different brands and...

Marketplace.
August 1, 2005... BAKED GOODS Arezzo Biscotti Co. (800) 545-7720 www.arezzobiscotti.com Be-Bop Biscotti (888) 545-7487 www.be-bop.net Biscotti #4 (316) 637-6292 www.biscottinumber4.com Caffe D'Amore (800)...