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LaRue 1680 launches new curated festive loose leaf teas
Luxury tea and home lifestyle brand LaRue 1680 has released a new holiday set featuring four exclusive holiday loose leaf blends in a limited edition holiday gift box.
New e-commerce marketplace gives buyers direct access to Brazilian micro lots
A marketplace for coffees vetted by Cup of Excellence National Jurists has launched for buyers in the US, Canada and the UK.
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Starbucks brings the ‘merry’ with seasonal beverage offerings
Starbucks is ringing in the festive season with returning holiday favourites, plus a new Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte.
Buddha Teas wraps up 2021 with five new offerings
Two new CBD teas and three functional blends join Buddha Teas’ portfolio.
Dutch Bros Coffee introduces new holiday trio of beverages
The Peppermint Bliss Cold Brew, Hazelnut Truffle Mocha & Glacier Peak Rebel are available at all of Dutch Bros’ more than 500 locations.
Peet’s and San Francisco 49ers bring back limited release Faithful Blend
After selling out last year, Peet’s Coffee is bringing back the popular Faithful Blend as part of its longtime partnership with the San Francisco 49ers.
Franke Coffee Systems presents passion for coffee & innovation in new flagship showroom
Franke Coffee Systems is welcoming coffee business owners and operators, distributors and partners to the new flagship showroom at the company’s headquarters in Aarburg, Switzerland.
Finlays Europe unveils plans to fuel UK & Europe cold brew coffee boom
Global cold brew coffee company Finlays has unveiled plans to fire up the UK cold brew coffee market with a multi-million-pound facility in the north of England.
Dunkin’ gives back for Veterans Day
Dunkin’ is offering free donuts to US veterans in their stores on Veteran’s Day (11 November), in appreciation of their service.
Tchibo celebrates one-year anniversary in US with a 1m bag giveaway
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of its launch in the United States, Tchibo is giving away a one-million bags of coffee.
Smith Teamaker releases new Merry Maker’s Punch for the holiday season
Smith Teamakers has released a plant-based sachet featuring a spiced hibiscus tea blend to create festive hot or iced beverages.
We Can Coffee teams with Operation Homefront
We Can Coffee Company is joining Operation Homefront’s fundraising campaign, 11 Days of Impact, to help raise funds and generate more nominations for members of the military to receive free bags of coffee.
The Tea Spot reports ‘Goddess Women’s Teas’ as best-sellers
The Tea Spot’s recently launched line of women’s teas – called Goddess Women’s Teas – are a current best-seller for the company, as more consumers discover premium tea or seek tea for its wellness benefits.
Beware of the Pumpkin Spice Latte…
We may be nearing the end of ‘pumpkin spice latte’ season – and heading into ‘peppermint mocha’ season – but not before a new study warns of the high sugar content in many a coffee consumer’s favourite autumnal beverage flavouring — pumpkin spice.