Thursday, February 25, 2010

Coffee Beanery Receives Kosher Certification

Flushing, MI - Coffee Beanery’s fine quality specialty coffee has recently been granted either “kosher” or “kosher dairy” certification by Rabbi Yisorel Weingarten.

Kosher foods conform to the dietary laws of the Jewish religion. A majority of the rules applies to animals and seafood and what may or may not be consumed by those of the Jewish faith, either at the same meal, or at all. One of the specific laws states that meat and dairy products cannot be consumed in the same meal. All food products are classified either meat, dairy, or neutral (“pareve”).

ALL Coffee Beanery coffees have been certified KOSHER (K Pareve), with the exception of Crème Brulee (regular and decaf) and Sinful Sundae (regular and decaf), which carry the KOSHER DAIRY (K D) designation. This means that they may contain a trace amount of dairy product, thus rendering them unsuitable for serving at a meal where meat is also served. Designations are clearly marked on the packaging of all Coffee Beanery specialty coffees.

Coffee drinkers of the Jewish faith can now enjoy Coffee Beanery coffees knowing they are Kosher compliant, whether purchased one cup at a time at Coffee Beanery’s upscale cafés, retail stores, carts, or kiosks, or as packaged beans available locally or online. To learn more about Coffee Beanery, visit www.coffeebeanery.com.

March Mocha Madness at the Coffee Beanery

Flushing, MI - March comes in with a roar at the Coffee Beanery, where our Mocha Madness comes down to the Final Four—Irish Truffle, Turtle Mocha, and two new players—White Mocha Mint and Coco Mocha.

Newcomer, Coco Mocha sports the taste of decadent dark chocolate blended with coconut sweetness, rich espresso and a topping of whipped cream and toasted coconut. And for those non-espresso fans, the new White Mocha Mint is a refreshing combination of Ghirardelli White Chocolate and peppermint mixed into freshly frothed milk, then capped with whipped cream and green sprinkles for a St. Paddy’s twist.

Returning for Mocha Madness this year are Irish Truffle-another St. Patrick’s Day favorite—and Turtle Mocha. Pick your player—is it the taste of Irish Cream, White Chocolate and espresso—or will you go for Coffee Beanery’s returning All Star, a rich blend of creamy caramel, to-die-for dark chocolate and Heath Toffee? Whichever you choose, you’ll have to spoon through the whipped cream to discover your favorite taste.

You’ll find your favorite March Madness player at your local participating Coffee Beanery location in Tall, Grandé and XL sizes. To learn more about Coffee Beanery, visit www.coffeebeanery.com.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Coffee Beanery Offers Specials on Holiday Coffee and Gift Sets


Combine rich and flavorful gourmet beans and tantalizing aromatic smells that come from Coffee Beanery coffees, and you have a unique, affordable gift. The Coffee Beanery offers a wide variety of festive gift baskets to satisfy everyone on your list this holiday season. Choose from holiday baskets containing a variety of delicious coffee flavors. Best sellers such as a wicker suitcase containing samplers to make 20 delicious pots of coffee are perfect for any coffee lover. Indulge in specialty premium coffee in a selection of both straight and flavored coffees such as Double Dutch Fudge, French Roast, Sinful Sundae and Vanilla Nut Cream. Coffee Beanery gift sets range in price from $10.99 to $85.99. Select from our variety of baskets or customize your own by calling 1-800-441-2255. Purchase any gift set online on Cyber Monday, November 30, 2009 and receive 10% off plus free shipping.

Special holiday edition coffees including Cinnamon Holiday Blend and Peppermint Twist are also available now. These delicious festive flavored coffees are sure to perk up your next holiday event or special occasion. On Friday, November 27, 2009 choose your own sale. Pick from 10% off entire order, free shipping, or $10 off a $50 order!! Sale available online only, by visiting http://www.coffeebeanery.com/.

Coffee Beanery gift sets and special edition holiday coffees can be purchased online at http://www.coffeebeanery.com/ or at our more than 100 store locations throughout the world.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Swiss Water Process-A Better Decaffeination

Flushing, MI…The Coffee Beanery offers a healthier way to drink decaffeinated coffee by using the SWISS WATER® Process. All Coffee Beanery decaffeinated coffees are guaranteed to be 100 percent chemical-free using this direct method of decaffeination, which results in a healthier coffee in each and every cup.
The Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company is the only company in the world that uses pure, fresh water from British Columbia and the unique SWISS WATER® Process to decaffeinate coffee. Zero percent methylene chloride and zero percent ethyl acetate, which means healthier coffee for drinkers. All other decaffeination methods available today require a chemical process.
The SWISS WATER® process begins with a batch of green (unroasted) beans soaked in hot water, which releases the natural caffeine. When all the caffeine and coffee solids are released into the water, the beans are then discarded. The water passes through a carbon filer which traps caffeine, but lets the coffee pass through, resulting in “flavor-charged” water. It is then put through a similar filtration device, and the new coffee beans are added. The process repeats filtering until all the coffee beans are 99 percent caffeine free. The beans are then removed and dried, thus retaining most, if not all flavor and smell.
The Coffee Beanery decaffeinated coffees not only provide sense-pleasing benefits, but it also offers health benefits, such as antioxidants. Among the choices of The Coffee Beanery coffee that use the SWISS WATER® Process are straight coffees and flavored coffees such as Café Carmel, French Vanilla, Toasted Almond and Michigan Cherry.

How to Use a French Press


The French Press is typically a cylindrical glass and steel contraption popular in Europe that is quickly becoming a household item in America, although unbreakable models are also available. This compact manual machine is rumored to brew a far superior coffee than your standard auto-drip machine due to the fact that paper filters, which absorb flavor oils, are omitted, using a mesh screen instead. Follow these tips on how to use a French Press and enjoy a wonderful cup of Joe:
· Grind and Measure Coffee. Depending on the size of the French press, I recommend using 1 heaping tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee for every 5 oz of hot water. Make sure the grounds are large enough so they don’t clog the mesh.
· Remove top and plunger and put coffee directly into the bottom.
· Pour hot water from the water tap over the ground coffee and fit the top with the plunger pulled up.
· Wait 4 minutes and then, with one hand holding the lid and the other holding the plunger, slowing push the plunger down to the bottom, trapping all of the ground coffee as you go.
· Let sit for 30 seconds to let the grounds settle.
· Pour & Enjoy!
· Remember that any coffee left in the carafe will continue to brew!

To get the most flavor, try one of these coffees from the Coffee Beanery:

French Roast
Italian Dark Blend
Pacific Dark Roast (this one is especially dark)
Beanery Blend
Colombian Supremo
100% Hawaiian Kona
Jamaican Blue Mountain (my favorite, it’s incredibly smooth)
Find a French Press and wonderful Gourmet Coffee at Coffee Beanery locations or at:

Holiday Coffee and Gift Sets Available For Limited Time


Flushing, MI -- Combine rich, flavorful beans and soothing aromatic smells that come from Coffee Beanery coffees, and you have a unique, affordable gift that’s perfect for any coffee drinker. The Coffee Beanery offers a wide variety of festive gift baskets to make someone very happy this holiday season. Choose from gourmet baskets containing coffee and gourmet food items or our best selling suitcase containing samplers to make 20 delicious pots of coffee. Decadent flavors of specialty premium coffee both straight and flavored include coffees such as Double Dutch Fudge, French Roast, Sinful Sundae and Vanilla Nut Cream. Coffee Beanery gift sets range in price from $10.99 to $85.99. Custom gift baskets can be made upon request by calling 1-800-441-2255.

Special holiday edition coffees including Cinnamon Holiday Blend, Peppermint Twist and Pumpkin Spice are also available now, while supplies last! These delicious flavored coffees are sure to perk up your next holiday event or special occasion.

Coffee Beanery gift sets and special edition holiday coffees can be purchased online at http://www.coffeebeanery.com/ or at our more than 100 store locations throughout the world.