Specialty Coffee Retailer is a publication for owners, managers and employees of retail outlets that sell specialty coffee. Its scope includes best sales practices, supplies, business trends and anything else to assist the small coffee retailer.
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TOMLINSON INDUSTRIES Cup dispenser changes diameter instantly Simpli-Size cup dispenser adjusts to accommodate cups of any diameter with a simple turn of the gasket collar. With one turn, all three Simpli-Size fingers adjust at once for simple, simultaneous, snap-into- place adjustment. This spring-loaded dispenser can be mounted horizontally, vertically or diagonally, for in-counter or in-cabinet use. It accurately and gently dispenses paper, plastic and foam cups, and is constructed of NSF- listed and FDA-grade materials. Phone 216-587-3400 or visit www.tomlinsonind.com. SMARTCUP Disposable French Press offers unlimited variety The XPress system is a disposable French Press for standard 12-, 16- and 20-oz. cups. The barista measures the proper single-serve amount of coffee or tea into a cup, adds hot water, puts on the XPress lid and waits three minutes. When the steeping is over, the barista fits the special plunger rod into the center of the lid and gently pushes down. The bottom of the lid detaches and descends to the bottom of the cup, trapping the coffee grounds or tea leaves. The XPress system allows retailers to offer virtually an unlimited variety of premium product with no additional specialized, costly equipment. It saves money and waste by eliminating stale urns or pots of coffee at midday. Phone 330-889-1754 or visit mysmartcup.com. BUSCH SYSTEMS Recycler separates coffee waste components The Coffee Cup Recycler allows retail establishments, offices and other locations where coffee is served to recycle all components neatly and efficiently. The Recycler is a plastic container with divisions for cups, lids and liquid waste. It solves the dilemma of paper cups mixing with plastic lids, creating an inefficient load for recyclers. Graphics on the container can reinforce the eco-friendly message, providing a point of connection with “green” consumers. Alternatively, custom vinyl wraps can promote the individual café or can carry special promotional messages. Phone 705-722-0806 or visit www.buschsystems.com. UVU LID COMPANY Lids increase product security uVu lids guard against coffee spills with a patented design. The lid’s rim has four small holes that allow consumers to visually confirm that the lid is correctly seated. A double inner seal holds the lid securely on the cup. uVu recently did a consumer survey to gauge attitudes toward coffee cup kids. With more than 700 responses, 74 percent said 34 | June 2011 • www.specialty-coffee.com they have spilled coffee one to three times because the lid was not secured properly. When asked if they would prefer a lid with visual confirmation, nearly 90 percent said yes and further suggested it would make them feel more secure and confident. Also, 76 percent indicated they would be more likely to visit a coffee shop if it offered a more secure fitting lid. Phone 561-789-7178 or visit www.uvulids.com. WILBUR CURTIS Brewer remembers settings when moved IntelliFresh technology for Curtis Gemini brewing systems maintain coffee’s ideal freshness and temperature throughout the dispensing cycle by enveloping the satellite with pulses of gentle heat. IntelliFresh settings are locked in just by touching the brew button, and are kept until the next brewing cycle— even if the vessel is moved to a remote serving stand. Insulated satellite servers feature a unique server connection that “remembers” settings both at the brewer and on their remote serving stand as well. Integrated into the Gemini brewing system, IntelliFresh nearly eliminates the possibility of serving cold or “cooked” coffee. Phone 800-421-6150 or visit www.wilburcurtis.com. GEORGIA PACIFIC Paper cups mimic foam’s insulation PerfecTouch cups combine the sleeve-free insulation of foam with the sustainability of all- paper construction. They are made from a patented process that allows consumers to handle them comfortably without sleeves or double-cupping. Rough texture on the outer surface means a comfortable, secure grip. PerfecTouch requires 60% less stacking height than foam cups and are shipped in a smaller cube. Available in sizes from 8 through 24 oz. Phone 866-435-5647 or access www.gppro.com. LBP MANUFACTURING Cups boast high PCR content Calyx cups claim the highest post-consumer recycled content of any multi-walled hot beverage cup. An insulating 360-degree air chamber between the cup’s outer and inner walls makes for a comfortable grip without sleeves or double-cupping. A unique base design insures consistent de-nesting, while the flared bottom rim enables operator to smoothly pull one cup every time. Available with three stock designs (Sumatra, Monaco and Sierra) or custom-printed. Phone 800-545-6200 or access lbpmfg.com. COLE SCREENPRINT INC. PumpSkins brand pots temporarily or permamently PumpSkins branding wraps for coffee pots and other commercial