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Thats A Nice! -
Celebrating Sicilian Coffee Roasting Tradition |
Coffee
is an integral part of Sicilian life, so it was just a matter of
time before coffee became part of the THATS A NICE! all-natural
gourmet line of Southern Italian foods.
Thats
A Nice! coffees went to market in January 2008 and almost immediately
were honored with the "Best Tasting Coffee" award from
the organizers of the 2008 Winter Fancy Food Show.
Thats A Nice! coffees are roasted in the Sicilian tradition, a time
honored craft, where old world cultural icons and art abounds, and
life is never rushed. The Sicilian craft of coffee roasting, which
has been passed down for generations, is done slowly and with meticulous
care. The coffees are made from 100% high-grade Arabica beans and
are roasted fresh using a recipe that is now digitally profiled
and controlled under soft, infrared heat. This process allows consistency
and quality. The coffees are packed in black foil bags, which resist
sunlight and extreme temperatures, sealing in freshness and lengthening
product life. They also feature a convenient zip-loc top, and when
opened, the intense coffee aromas are released.
The
coffee line includes three fresh roasted Sicilian style coffees:
BUON
GIORNO is a robust “wake-up” blend of Sicilian style
fresh-roasted whole espresso beans. This traditional espresso bean
is long on flavor and as smooth as the Mediterranean. It is rich
and flavorful on its own, but also great when folded into milk or
cocoa.
LA
FAMIGLIA is an everyday family blend of fresh-roasted Sicilian style
ground coffee. This post blended coffee is rich in flavor, with
marked depth, roasted full city medium dark, similar with the flavors
of Sicily.
The
third coffee, CAFFE EARTH, is a Rainforest Alliance Certified organic
ground coffee, also fresh-roasted in the Sicilian-style. These beans
are cultivated from sustainable and eco-friendly coffee farms, satisfying
the daily indulgence for which the Sicilian heritage most proudly
stakes its claim, and with an added awareness for the environment.
Founded
in 2000 and based in Los Angeles, THATS A NICE! products can be
purchased online 24/7, as well as at fine gourmet stores and markets
from Beverly Hills to New York City. Of particular interest to readers
of this newsletter, they also offer a Coffee Break Club membership
that will make monthly auto-deliveries to your home or office. www.thatsanice.com.
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Steaz Teas -
Soda's Best Alternative
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“We
have made it our life’s work to bring healthy beverage alternatives
to the world.” This is the sentiment and commitment of Eric
Schnell and Steve Kessler, founders of The Healthy Beverage Company.
Headquartered
in Newtown, PA, The Healthy Beverage Company produces Steaz®,
the world’s first USDA certified organic and fair trade energy
drink and sparkling green tea. Cleverly combining “soda”
and “teas” to create “Steaz”, Schnell and
Kessler were on a mission to transform what they loved about soda
into a satisfying yet healthier beverage, one that supported a healthier
lifestyle. “We have searched the world over, from the sun
drenched fields of Florida to the fog shrouded, mystical mountains
of Sri Lanka to find the purest ingredients
that set our beverage apart,” said Schnell. The result is
a line of beverages that are good for you and most importantly taste
great.
Both
the Steaz sparkling green teas and Steaz energy beverages are healthy—containing
the benefits of a full cup of green tea in every bottle or can.
They are 100% micro-brewed from the finest Fair Trade Certified
and organic Ceylon green tea. Steaz also uses organically grown
cane juice to guarantee that no harmful chemicals are introduced
prior to production. All manufacturing takes place in a 100 year-old
brewery (located deep in the mountains of Pennsylvania) that has
its manufacturing processes certified organic based upon strict
USDA and QAI standards.
Steaz
Sparkling Green Teas
Steaz sparkling green teas offer a healthy, satisfying, and refreshing
alternative to soda. Available in a variety of flavors including
healthier twists on standards like root beer, ginger ale, orange,
and cola. Key lime and grape are also offered. In the Coffee And
Tea Newsletter “test kitchen” we were amazed at the
superior taste of the diet flavors—raspberry, blueberry-pomegranate,
black cherry, and our favorite, orange. The diet varieties were
flavorful and satisfying without any aftertaste whatsoever. Low
calorie and low sugar, yet they received high marks for taste.
Steaz®
Energy™
The natural boost in Steaz Energy comes from four quality ingredients:
organic Fair Trade Certified Ceylon green tea, organic Guayaki yerba
mate, organic Sambazon Acai, and organic Guarana. Steaz Energy has
a wonderfully light flavor and just the right amount of carbonation.
Select from Berry, Diet Berry, Lime, or Orange.
In
the fall of 2007, The Healthy Beverage Company was selected to receive
the 2007 Socially Responsible Business Award, one of the natural
products industry’s most prestigious honors. The company’s
founders were chosen in recognition of their company’s socially
responsible business practices which include supporting sustainable
organic farming and strict observation of fair trade standards in
their sourcing of Ceylon green tea from Sri Lanka and acai fruit
and other organic ingredients from the Brazilian rainforests.
BevNET
selected Steaz Energy as best energy drink of 2007. The Healthy
Beverage Company has also been a great pioneer in the fight against
childhood obesity as it works with schools across the country through
the launch of the Steaz® Healthy Schools Initiative™ in
early 2008. Steaz® Decaffeinated Sparkling Green Teas in cans
have received USDA approval for use in School Nutrition Programs.
Thanks
to their concern for the global community, celebrities and leaders
from around the world are joining together to help raise funds for
social betterment programs in Sri Lanka through the “We CAN
Make A Difference Campaign” sponsored by Steaz. Their signatures
on the new Steaz Energy cans are being auctioned on the Steaz website
to raise funds for these worthy programs. Find out more at www.Steaz.com.
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Now, No Need to Knead -
Scrumptious & Simple
Scones From Lisa’s Kitchen
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Traditional
or with a tasty twist, entrepreneur Lisa Jacoby has created
delicious gourmet English scone mixes—mixes even the newbie
baker can prepare and present with pride.
Using
only the finest quality ingredients, all the scone mixes are
prepared fresh daily, in small batches made by hand. You’ll
find deep red cherries in the White Chocolate Cherry mix, whole
cranberries in the Cranberry Oat mix, and a generous amount
of currants in English Currant mix. Other scone mix varieties
include: Chocolate Chip, Toffee, Blueberry, White Chocolate,
Cherry Oat, and Plain. All you need to do is add cream, stir,
bake, and enjoy.
According
to Lisa, the scones freeze beautifully and can keep for several
weeks. But whom are we kidding? The Cherry Oat scones lasted
for all but a minute in the Coffee And Tea Newsletter “test
kitchen” and received great reviews.
Great
for breakfast or afternoon tea, these scones are easy to make
and will satisfy every time. Available in nine delicious varieties
for $7.00 each (13.5 oz. package) or bundled together for a
variety pack of nine for $57, each mix will yield 8 to 12 scones
(Plain yields 12 to 18 scones). To order for yourself or as
a gift visit www.lisaskitchenonline.com.
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I-Tea Wands -
Taste The Magic
Convenient
and delicious, I-Tea wands are pencil-shaped, disposable, high-tech
tea diffusers. They have a built-in mechanical filtration system
that keeps the bitter components in the wand while releasing the
essence that produces a richly flavored, lavishly fragrant brew.
This cutting-edge, revolutionary design eliminates the need for
teaspoons and minimized dripping.
Making
I-Tea is as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Dip the I-Tea wand in a cup of boiling water.
2. Stir to desired concentration.
3. Remove I-Tea wand and enjoy a delicious cup of premium Ceylon
tea.
Don’t
let the easy of brewing mislead you to think that you have to
sacrifice quality for convenience. I-Tea Wands are filled with
only the finest Single Estate Premium Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka
packed at the point of origin. Visit www.sugart.us
for more information. Watch for the three new flavors coming this
fall.
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XXX Coffee -
Oh...So...Sinful
Organic,
Fair Trade, and shade grown, this dark roast is certain to deliver
a cup of pure pleasure. XXX is an uncommonly complex, rich and
spicy Indonesian blend with an emphasis on Ethiopia Yirgacheffe’s
smooth mellow, slightly floral flavor and the dark chocolate essence
of East Timor. This rich bodied coffee has a sweet citrusy fragrance
with a soft medium acidity. Visit www.TheGroovyMind.com
to order or to find out more.
Looking
for great gift ideas? Check out the exceptionally groovy coffee
and tea gift baskets at www.TheGroovyMind.com.
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And The Winners Are... -
David H., New York, NY
Joyce D., Sun City, CA
Shar D., Dell Rapids, SD
Maria O., Hackensack, NJ
Sue B., Morehead City, NC
Congratulations
to the recipients of last month’s Lucky Reader Giveaway!
Each has received a free autographed copy of Beverly Rorem’s
book, Passion For Tea.
If
you would like information about Passion For Tea, visit
www.passion4tea.com.
Watch
for more great giveaways in upcoming issues of the Coffee And
Tea Newsletter….
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Save The Date for 2009! -
4th Annual Coffee & Tea Festival: April 18-19,
2009
Mark
your calendars and join us next year, April 18-19, 2009 for the
4th Annual Coffee & Tea Festival: NYC!
For exhibitor information & booth reservations, contact lyndac@starfishjunction.com
www.coffeeandteafestival.com
2009
Exhibitor Info Now Available
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Coming Next Month -
- Coffee
and Tea Infused Chocolates
- French Presses
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