Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from June 2001

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from June 2001

What's Up With Bubble Tea?
June 1, 2001... Bubble Tea, Pearl Shake, Boba Nai Cha. You may have heard of these drinks, tried one or even have them on your menu. Basically all these terms mean the same thing: an iced or hot milky tea drink made with tapioca pearls that's served with a big...

McDonald's Opens McCafe.
June 1, 2001... On May 2, McDonald's Corporation opened its first U.S. McCafe in Chicago. The cafe aims for an upscale coffeehouse feel, with leather couches and chairs, bistro-style tables, vintage French posters, lace curtains, and mahogany and granite...

Allegro Coffee Roasts in Whole Foods.
June 1, 2001... Allegro Coffee Company, Thornton, Colo., has installed roasters in nine of the top Whole Foods Markets around the United States. Allegro's handcrafted coffees are available at all Whole Foods Markets, along with select coffeehouses and...

Coffee Fest Returns to Atlanta, Chooses Permanent Locations.
June 1, 2001... After five years, Coffee Fest resturned to Atlanta on June 1-3 for its 28th show and third Atlanta apperance. The show is designed specifically for coffeehouse owners, specialty retailers, restaurnat owners and entrepreneurs. At press...

Peet's Partners with ING DIRECT Cafe in New York.
June 1, 2001... peet's Coffee et Tea, Inc., Emeryville, Calif., has joined with ING Bank, fsb (Member FDIC), to supply coffee and tea to the first ING DIRECT Cafe in the United States. At the New York City cafe, customers can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while...

Illy Changes Name.
June 1, 2001... Effective immediately, illy espresso of the Americas, inc., has changed its name to illy caffe North America, Inc. This name change reflects the expansion in the usage of lily's single blend for all preparations including espresso, cappuccino...

Guatemalan Cup of Excellence Coffees Online.
June 1, 2001... With 28 past presidential portraits keeping close watch, the 2001 Guatemala Cup of Excellence international jury carefully selected the best coffees placed before them. Anacafe sponsored this unique event, which is designed to select exemplary...

Compaq and Starbucks Forge Strategic Relationship.
June 1, 2001... Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston, and Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Company formed a five-year strategic relationship in which Compaq was named Starbucks' preferred information technology infrastructure provider for its retail stores and...

Adam and Carol Bezark, co-owners.
June 1, 2001... Casteel Coffee Evanston, III. www.casteelcoffee.com Was your initial concept a retail operation, roastery or roaster/retail operation? In 1993, two businesses were launched simultaneously by different parties. My wife Carol...

At Your Disposal.
June 1, 2001... Paper and plastic cups, plates and napkins may be disposable, but golden opportunities to market your specialty coffee shop are not. Take advantage of every opportunity by using suppliers' materials and lots of your own imagination. From...

State OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT 2001.
June 1, 2001... The metaphor of the five blind men each describing the elephant from his own unique perspective is a tired one, but in the case of assessing the specialty coffee market in North America, it is, for better or worse, apt. Depending on what...

SMOOTHIES With Staying Power.
June 1, 2001... The smoothie category is showing no signs of slowing, and manufacturers have a number of products to make the drink an easy menu addition. With the smoothie market reaching the $1 billion mark, the fruity and healthy beverage can no longer...

Simple Press Release Promotion.
June 1, 2001... For just the cost of paper, postage and a little elbow grease, you can secure prime promotional spots in your local press. The press release, I believe, is one of the most underutilized promotional tools in the specialty coffee industry....

It's in the WATER.
June 1, 2001... When you're in the business of selling coffee, just as much attention needs to be placed on how your water tastes as on choosing where you buy your coffee beans. When you consider that 97.8 percent of a cup of coffee is water, one of the...

A LABOR OF LOVE.
June 1, 2001... Ed Wall, founder of Mann County Coffee Roasters, went through a financial roller coaster during his first few years as an operator, but says it was well worth the wild ride. "In the first three months in business, I had more positive...

Java Frost Gets a New Look.
June 1, 2001... Java Frost has kicked off its seventh year of business with a new logo, point-of-sale material, trade show booth and great recipes to tantalize the lover of blended drinks. The company offers retailers the way to create signature drinks unique...

Honest Tea Introduces Community Green.
June 1, 2001... Community Green, an organic green tea flavored with essence of Maltese orange, has joined Honest Tea's existing line of eight bottled teas. The new flavor contains a high level of antioxidants that can help promote overall health. A portion of...

Mocafe Brings Bubble Tea to North America.
June 1, 2001... Picking up on the trend that has swept across Asia, Mocafe has introduced Bubble Tea to its North American customers. The Mocafe version of this tea latte is available in an easy-to-use mix that can be made with or without tapioca pearls. The...

Pretzels That Go Beyond Gourmet.
June 1, 2001... Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels have brought a whole new meaning to gourmet soft pretzels. The company offers low-fat, all-natural, flavored soft pretzels that feature fresh cheeses, spices and unbleached flour. The traditional European recipe...

Chips Combine Salty and Sweet.
June 1, 2001... Angel Chips are a sweet and salty confection that is intended to satisfy any cravings your customers might have. The treats consist of layers of potato chips, caramel and nuts smothered in milk or dark chocolate. They are available in 4-, 12-...

Give Customers the Gift of Froth.
June 1, 2001... IN The Village has introduced the secret to the perfect froth. The battery-operated Cafe-neo whips cream into a fluffy topping in seconds, and spins milk into a thick froth. The frother sports a European design and fun bright colors. It has...

Coffee Roasting Adapting Kits.
June 1, 2001... RoastJava.com offers a roasting adapter kit made to fit the Ronco Showtime and Big George Rotisseries. With the kit, the rotisseries can roast up to two pounds of coffee at one time. It is designed for complete chaff removal and can be easily...

Carry Fate in Your Pocket.
June 1, 2001... Destiny Dice are whimsical decision-making aides for every possible situation in life. They are designed to provide guidance, humor and inspiration for you and your customers. Instructions: 1) Close your eyes and open your mind. 2) Gently roll...

Mont Blanc Livens Things Up with Kahlua.
June 1, 2001... Mont Blanc Gourmet has announced the addition of a Kahlua brand syrup to the company's line. The product premiered at the Specialty Coffee Association of America show in Miami Beach, Fla., in April. The nonalcoholic syrup was created for coffee...

Personal Coffee Roaster.
June 1, 2001... Brightway Industries Inc. manufactures the Caffe Rosto CR-120 Personal Coffee Roaster designed to roast up to 6 fluid ounces of green coffee beans. Boasting a 6-ounce payload, the CR-l20 will roast enough coffee for a professional-size coffee...

Socially Yours Creates Affairs to Remember.
June 1, 2001... Socially Yours, LLC, has launched a new line of imprintables and note cards. The new line is a departure for the company, which is know for using photographic images on most of its imprintable lines. The new Affairs line consists of...

Use Loose Tea Without a Filter Holder.
June 1, 2001... The t-sac is designed to allow the brewing of tea without the need for a filter holder. Simply pour the tea into the filter bag, drape the end over the side of a teapot and secure with the teapot's lid. The patented tea slide makes filling the...

Cookie Jar Cookies Challenge Biscotti.
June 1, 2001... Big Shoulders Baking offers Cookie Jar Cookies, a unique coffee and tea accompaniment that consists of a shortbread cookie base filled with the finest ingredients to create unmatched flavor, Seven varieties are available, including Chocolate...

China Mist Goes Home.
June 1, 2001... China Mist is now available to enjoy at home in its new consumer product line. The company's three most-popular iced black teas-Traditional, Passion Fruit and Fiesta Fria--along with its Green Star Blackberry Jasmine iced green tea, are now...

State of Retailing Report.
June 1, 2001... Ten retailers candidly share the state of their retail situations. Adrian Bell, a coffeehouse owner operating 700 miles south of the Arctic Circle, sees great potential for growth of his coffee retail business in Yellowknife, Northwest...