Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from September 2003

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from September 2003

Foresight.(Editor's Note)
September 1, 2003... Something occurred to me as I scoured magazine after magazine in search of inspiration for this, my first specialty coffee editor's note. (0K, my second, but the topic of the first was a given.) I realized that as a trade publication we have to...

Starbucks acquisition of SCC complete.(Brew News)
September 1, 2003... On July 14, 2003, Starbucks Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Seattle Coffee Company, which includes Seattle's Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia coffee brands. Starbucks plans to maintain the SBC and TI brand...

Green Mountain makes 100 Fastest Growing Companies list.(Brew News)
September 1, 2003... For the third year in a row, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Waterbury, Vt., has been named to the Fortune Small Business "100 Fastest-Growing Small Companies in America" list. Ranked 42nd overall and 33rd in its three-year annual return rate,...

Coffee Masters repositions with new logo.(Brew News)
September 1, 2003... Coffee Masters, Spring Grove, Ill. has adopted a new logo and packaging. The logo, which features a man sipping a mug of coffee with a rising sun and mountains in the background, serves the company's image and message more effectively. The new...

Peet's Coffee continues to expand.(Brew News)
September 1, 2003... Emeryville, Calif.-based Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc., announced the opening of its newest retail store on July 22. The location, in Long Beach, Calif., is the 70th addition to Peet's stores in southern California and the surrounding region....

U.S. Representative introduces Fair Trade Resolution.(Brew News)
September 1, 2003... The European Parliament, the British House of Commons and the World Bank all serve Fair Trade Certified Coffee and it may just be a matter of time until the United States House of Representatives does the same. On July 25, Rep. Pete Stark,...

Allegro's coffee farmer exchange.(Industry Voices)
September 1, 2003... In most cases, coffee farmers have a little opportunity to see the distributors and consumers who actually enjoy their coffee. Allegro Coffee Company, Thronton, Colo., has developed a program that allows coffee farmers and Allegro team members...

Industry Voices.
September 1, 2003... Q: How did you get started in the coffee industry? I was 24 years old when I obtained modest initial financing from my stepfather and cofounder, Howard Heyer, to set up a coffee cart in front of Howard's small Buckley grocery store. ...

Eye candy (and cookies): the holidays are just around the corner. Tempt customers' taste buds and gift-giving instincts with treats packaged just for the season.
September 1, 2003... Coffeehouses have become mini sanctuaries of the senses--places where the aromas of different brews and blends entice customers to step inside, sit down and enjoy a few moments of liquid heaven. The holidays (yes, they're coming soon to a...

Holiday drink handbook.
September 1, 2003... The year-end holidays provide a festive time to not only spice up sales, but to give your customers an excuse to splurge and indulge. The holidays offer the opportunity for people to take a break from the hectic pace and celebrate a little...

Flavored coffee: it's still out there: despite a sometimes less-than-enthusiastic reception, flavored coffee is staple in many coffeehouses.
September 1, 2003... Flavored coffee is sometimes a controversial topic among roasters and retailers. Some roasters wouldn't think of offering flavored coffees, others see it as a major revenue stream. Retailers are the same: some pride themselves on offering...

Sweet new treats!
September 1, 2003... It is always a great feeling to discover a new treat to sweeten your day, but it is extraordinary when you find FOUR new ones! That is what happened to this writer when setting out to report on the latest trends in the sweetening business. By...

1. Stasero coffee syrups.(Gift & Gourmet)
September 1, 2003... Caslon Industries, producer of Stasero syrups, has expanded its gourmet syrup collection to include three different options, syrups made from pure cane sugar, syrups made from sugar-free Splenda[R], and syrups made from fructose. Currently, 50...

2. New colors for Access Packaging.(Gift & Gourmet)
September 1, 2003... Access Packaging Incorporated is pleased to announce the addition of two festive colors to its already extensive line of custom coffee packaging. Burgundy and copper have been added just in time for the holiday season. Watch for other color...

3. Natural Tea Crystals.(Gift & Gourmet)
September 1, 2003... Perfect Fusion has envisioned and created a fresh tea that doesn't come from a tea bag. The company is proud to introduce 100% Natural Tea Crystals. The crystals come in individual packets and dissolve into a cup of tea in about 2.2 seconds....

4. Liquid Sugar.(Gift & Gourmet)
September 1, 2003... Entner-Stuart Premium Syrups is proud to introduce Hawaiian Liquid Sugar. This product offers a sleek, new alternative to granulated sugar. To ensure the uniqueness of the sweeteners, Entner-Stuart has obtained exclusive rights to the...

5. Gingerbread syrup.(Gift & Gourmet)
September 1, 2003... Monin Gourmet Flavorings' new Gingerbread flavored syrup is the perfect addition to any holidays drink. The complementary flavors Of ginger and cinnamon are combined to create an authentic gingerbread flavor. Recipes for gingerbread lattes,...

6. The original coffee coin.(Gift & Gourmet)
September 1, 2003... New Venture Group, LLC, has created a line of customized, engraved ceramic coffee coins. The handcrafted, glazed coffee coins are designed by American artisans and can be personalized with any company logo. The coins are reusable and can be...

7. Red velvet cake.(Gift & Gourmet)
September 1, 2003... Heidi's Desserts has scoured hundreds of old family recipes to find the perfect combination of ingredients for a unique red velvet cake. This old Southern recipe combines a hint of cocoa, cream cheese frosting and white chocolate curls to make...

8. Tea For One.(Gift & Gourmet)
September 1, 2003... Sometimes, the best way to enjoy a cup of tea is in peaceful Solitude--Chantal Tea For One is designed particularly for moments like these. The stacked set features a traditional teapot on top with a mug underneath. Once the tea is steeped, the...

9. Conical burr coffee grinder.(Gift & Gourmet)
September 1, 2003... Seattle-based Espresso Specialists, Inc. has introduced the Rio Conico[TM], a conical burr grinder-doser. This new grinder is designed to last longer, deliver more consistent granular size and reduce the amount of static electricity and heat...

10. Gourmet cheesecake.(Gift & Gourmet)
September 1, 2003... The Eli's cheesecake Company is proud to introduce nine new desserts to its extensive line of pastries and cakes. Among these new desserts are: a no sugar added Original Plain Cheesecake made with Equal[R] sweetener, and the Brulees Cheesecake...

Tastes in flavorings.(Regional Update)
September 1, 2003... "Real vanilla is a complex veil of aromas and jiggling flavors. The truth about vanilla is it's as much a smell as a taste... When a vanilla bean sits in a cup of coffee, its aroma gives the room a kind of stature--the smell of an exotic...

Northwest Coffee Company St. Louis.(Northwest)
September 1, 2003... Northwest Coffee Company not only sells syrups by the shot in many espresso drinks, but the coffeehouse also sells it by the bottle. Owner Rick Milton says the coffeehouse's display of DaVinci syrups draws customers who want to flavor their...

The Coffee Cubby Albertville, Minn.(Northwest)
September 1, 2003... Owner Lori Jacobson is not afraid to try new brands of syrup in her newly opened coffeehouse. With co-owners Carol Eicher and Tammy Dehmer, she's still experimenting with different brands and suppliers for many of the goods used at the shop she...

1820 Coffeehouse Essex Junction, Vt.(Northeast)
September 1, 2003... Four years ago, Mary Russell renovated an 1820 brick farmhouse, complete with porch, and began selling specialty coffee out of it. Her business has grown to become an integral part of community life in Essex Junction, serving lunches as well as...

Classy Coffee Huntington, N.Y.(Northeast)
September 1, 2003... Located in the village-like downtown of Huntington, Classy Coffee benefits from the abundance of pedestrian traffic the area enjoys. Owner Crystal Vazanellis draws from that foot traffic with live music every night. Acoustic guitar, jazz and...

The Daily Grind Laurinburg, NC.(Southeast)
September 1, 2003... After owner Amanda Faulk tried the Torani syrups distributed by the roaster she buys her beans from, she decided that was the brand for her. She says the quality taste and the convenience of ordering through the same vendor sold her on Torani....

Joffrey Coffee Company Tampa, Fla.(Southeast)
September 1, 2003... Marian Lasher started in the coffee business eight years ago, opening a Joffrey Coffee Company in Ybor City, a suburb of Tampa. Now she runs three coffee, cafes as a licensee for Joffrey in the, Tampa area. In her training with Joffrey...

Sufficient Grounds Little Rock, Ark.(Southwest)
September 1, 2003... There are three Sufficient Grounds coffeehouses in the Little Rock area now. The first one opened in 1996 in an old two-story house in a very eclectic neighborhood, describes owner John Newbern. The continued popularity of specialty coffee and...

Muddie Waters Pearland, Texas.(Southwest)
September 1, 2003... The new Oscar's Root Beer flavoring became the ingredient for a new drink at Muddle Waters. "When we got in the new Root Beer syrup we developed a Root Beer Float frappe that's fantastic," says Desiree Irby, owner of the suburban Houston...

Hava Java Koffee House Atikokon, Ontario.(Canada)
September 1, 2003... Sherry Botel likes to watch the surprised looks on the faces of new customers as they walk into her coffeehouse. "They're surprised by the leather couches, fireplace and chandeliers in such a small town way up in Northern Ontario. Tourists...

Perk Street drive-thru Espresso Port Moody, British Columbia.(Canada)
September 1, 2003... Running a drive-through has its own peculiarities compared to a sit down specialty coffee retail space. Owner Seanna Wade has to deal with a very small eight-by 10-foot space with no air conditioning. That environment played into her decision...

Marketplace.
September 1, 2003... BAKED GOODS Arezzo Biscotti Co. (800) 545-7720 www.arezzobiscotti.com Caffe D'Amore (800) 999-0171 www.caffedamore.com Mamma Says Biscotti (973) 283-4463 www.mammasays.com Montione's Biscotti ...