Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from May 2004

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from May 2004

Spring cleaning.(Editor's Note)
May 1, 2004... It's that time of year... again. Spring is creeping back, little by little. In Chicago, it's still 35 degrees, but we've had some 55 degree days, and it's only a matter of time until the heat and humidity hit. The warmth and sunshine are...

TransFair keeps on growing.(Brew News)
May 1, 2004... Need proof that coffee consumers are becoming more socially aware? TransFair USA recently announced that between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2003, it experienced unprecedented demand for Fair Trade certification. During 2003, TransFair...

First Colony brews up folk music.(Brew News)
May 1, 2004... Coffee shops have long been breeding grounds for quality music. So, why not a musical program sponsored by a coffee company? First Colony Coffee & Tea recently announced its sponsorship of WoodSongs Old Time Radio Show, an internationally...

Caribou donates to new SCAA Fund.(Brew News)
May 1, 2004... Caribou Coffee is the first coffee company to volunteer itself as a sponsor of the Specialty Coffee Association of America's Producer Support Fund. Caribou donated at the highest level to the fund established by SCAA to assist coffee growers...

Cooperative aids in economic stability.(Brew News)
May 1, 2004... Coopertiva Cafe Timor (CCT), a certified organic and certified Fair Trade cooperative located in East Timor, recently expanded its wet processing Facilities. These facilities, located in the Maubesse and Estado districts, are equipped to handle...

Canadian collaboration.(Brew News)
May 1, 2004... York University and Timothy's World Coffee, both based in Toronto, have decided to team up in order to serve York's own brand of certified sustainable coffee at the 140 Timothy's operations around Canada. The University's Las Nubes coffee...

The Coffee Guy.(Brew News)
May 1, 2004... Anyone who has worked in an office, knows that coffee is what really fuels corporate America. But what about all that time wasted going to and from the coffee makers? And with America's ravenous appetite for convenience, hot to mention...

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf helps The Help Group.(Brew News)
May 1, 2004... The folks at Los Angeles-based The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf have donated their time and money to another worthy cause. The coffee and tea retailer donated $98,271 to The Help Group, a non-profit organization that serves young people with special...

ABC's opens in Portland.(Brew News)
May 1, 2004... The Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup recently opened the American Barista and Coffee School in Portland, Ore. The school, which will offer 5-day new start-up seminars, 2-day existing retailer classes, 2-day hands-on workshops for baristas, and...

The innovative store: these designs succeed on appeal to the community.
May 1, 2004... With nearly 17,500 coffeehouses, espresso bars and coffee carts retailing specialty coffee in the national marketplace, it may seem impossible for someone to come up with a new concept or innovative design. Formulaic critics would say it's all...

The new, the traditional and the wild: today's biscotti run the gamut from old world recipes to modern flavors.
May 1, 2004... Biscotti--those crunchy, twice-baked, dunkable Italian cookies--have undergone a transformation in recent years as the growth of specialty coffee has spurred their popularity. Uniquely American varieties such as cranberry-orange and...

Show-offs: products to keep your merchandise fresh and looking great.
May 1, 2004... Keeping bakery product and bulk coffee beans fresh and well merchandised at the same time has been a long-standing industry problem. It is not just a question of whether to display food and beans, but how to do it most attractively, that has...

Signing to sell: a retailer's guide to menu systems and window signage.
May 1, 2004... "Signing is your 24/7 sales associate," says Jim Miller, owner of Kiwi Designs, Inc., in Minneapolis. With that heady responsibility, signing should be an early consideration in the planning stages of a coffeehouse and an ongoing component...

Two for tea: do bubble tea and chai have more in common than we think?
May 1, 2004... Aside from the obvious tea component, you might find yourself wondering what chai and bubble tea have in common. One is usually served hot (chai), and the other chilled (bubble). Bubble tea is known for its shockingly colorful,...

Da Vinci offers Kahlua all day.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Kahlua and coffee has always been a popular flavor combination. Now, thanks to a new collaboration, customers can enjoy this indulgence any time of day without worrying about getting a little tipsy. Westport, Conn.-based Allied Domecq Spirits,...

Mate mixes.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Sometimes customers are looking for a little something different in their lattes. What can you offer them? How about Guayakis Mate and Mate Chai lattes? Guayaki, based in San Luis Obispo, Calif., now offers 64-ounce Mate and Mate Chai...

Coffee handling systems from MPE.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Modern Process Equipment (MPE) is a single source supplier for coffee processing systems. This Chicago-based manufacturer offers systems for storing, blending, transporting, grinding and roasting coffee on all scales. These quality and...

Milder coffee for acid reflux sufferers.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 7 million people in the United States surfer from acid reflux, which, unfortunately, can be aggravated by the acid and caffeine content of coffee. Melitta USA, based in...

Otis Spunkmeyer's summer treats.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Nothing says summer like a fresh strawberry, and there are few better coffee accompaniments than a fresh baked cookie. Oris Spunkmeyer, San Leandro, Calif., has created Strawberry Shortcake cookie dough to bake in your coffee shop this summer....

Versatile cup dispenser.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... With all the beverage offerings coffee shops have available today-smoothies, teas, lattes, etc.--there are endless shapes and sizes of cups corresponding to each one. Luckily, A.J. Antunes, headquartered in Carol Stream, Ill., which...

Pods from Teaosophy.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Teaosophy, a new Seattle-based tea company, has found a way to maintain high-grade leaf tea's integrity, while still utilizing the case of a tea bag. The company's unique pyramid shaped tea pods allow the tea more room to "dance" once submerged...

New tea company in Aspen.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... two leaves and a bud, inc., a new tea company located in Aspen, Colo., derives its name from the premium part of the Camellia sinensis plant. The best tea is made form the top two leaves and the unopened bud of the plant, according to the...

F. Gavina & Sons introduces portion packs.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... F. Gavina & Sons, Inc., Vernon, Calif., has introduced its 100% Organic Coffees in portion packs. The 100% Organic Mexico and Guatemala Dark coffees are available in two-oz, portion packs now, as well as in five-pound bags. F. Gavina &...

Coffee in the clouds: customers enjoy fresh air and baked goods at this coffeehouse two miles above sea level.
May 1, 2004... The heartbeat of Leadville, Colo. (elevation: 10,430 feet above sea level), is the Cloud City Coffee House, a vibrant community gathering place that features signature coffee and home baked goods and an oxygen bar. There, visiting low landers...