Coffee & Tea

Greetings, Coffee Crew,

Let’s just talk coffee and tea this morning.  You are all busy, I am sure, yet I hope you are enjoying the festivities of the season.

Holiday Blend:  Lemon & toffee notes with a nutty finish.  Medium body, so this coffee is great with most meals and foods.  I would pair it with richer and heavier foods and recommend it to a coffee lover.   (Similar to our Caesar’s Blend)

Sleigh Bell Blend:  Brisk, bright, and crisp finish.  Medium body, yet more refined so it pairs nicely with lighter fare.  Sugar cookies and lemon bars are great.  I would recommend this coffee for tea drinkers.  (Similar to our Big Mountain Blend)

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe is considered the cleanest and most refined of the Ethiopian coffees.  Our current crop has distinct lemon and red berry flavors and a tea like finish with hints of jasmine and bergamot.  I typically recommend the Ethiopian and Kenya coffees for tea drinkers who are trying a new coffee.

Do you offer tea in your shop?  Tea is becoming a large part of most coffee cafés and is a product you want to consider.  Our Mighty Leaf teas are fabulous and those of you that offer them know how popular they are with your customers.  Here are a few tea facts:

Black tea has 40 mg of caffeine and can be decaffeinated.

Oolong tea contains less caffeine than black tea, about 30 mg per cup.  It also can be decaffeinated.

Green tea contains less caffeine than oolong tea, about 20 mg per cup.  It can be decaffeinated.

White tea contains less caffeine than green tea, about 15 mg per cup.  It can be decaffeinated.

Herbal infusions and tisanes contain no caffeine.

Hot water temperatures and steeping times vary with some teas also.

Drink of the Week:

Choco-Nut Latte – Add chocolate, almond, and a hint of mint flavors to your drink.  Yum yum…

Make it a great week!

Peggy Sue Ennenga