Specialty Coffee Retailer

Specialty Coffee Retailer December 2012

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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SUPPLIES AND SERVICES STAND KEEPS IPAD PERCHED ON COUNTER plug into standard outlets for easy use anywhere. Visit www.vintagemarqueelights.com for more information. CARAFE BREWS WITHOUT PRESSING iPad stand from Chef Sleeve is a dishwasher-safe and aesthetically pleasing way to prop up a tablet on your counter or in your kitchen. It can be set for steep or shallow angles for maximum viewing ease. The stand is made from multiple layers of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood fibers, compressed with a foodsafe resin and a process that leaves a low carbon footprint. It is heat-resistant to 350°F and certified by the National Sanitary Foundation. Visit www.chefsleeve.com for more information. BIG LETTERS LIGHT UP SHOP Luminous alphanumeric characters from Vintage Marquee Lights impart a glamorously vintage vibe inspired by the lights of Broadway and Las Vegas. With every letter in the alphabet available, plus numbers, symbols and custom designs, Vintage Marquee Lights allows plenty of creative freedom for shop owners to light up their business. The dazzling fixtures each stand two feet tall and shine brilliantly alone or linked together for more cohesive themes. Carefully crafted from rusty metal to make them as authentic and antique as possible, Vintage Marquee Lights provide a beaming centerpiece whether hanging overhead or standing atop tables and bars. Each light is two feet tall and four inches deep with included C9 bulbs. Fixtures SoftBrew is a carafe/filter system that brews coffee in a French press style, but without pressing. The user simply puts coffee in the patented stainless-steel microfilter, adds hot water, stirs and allows it to brew for a few minutes. The coffee steeps without any pressure or squeezing and comes out with a full-bodied taste. SoftBrew also makes a good take-away item for home use or gifts. Visit www.sowden.co for more information. SAMPLER HAS RANGE OF PU-ERH TEA Indulgent Pu-erh Tea Collection from Numi Tea comprises four bags each of six flavors: Emperor's Pu-erh, Chocolate Puerh, Cardamom Pu-erh, Ginger Pu-erh, Jasmine Pu-erh and Basil-Mint. The tea comes in a handsome, sustainable bamboo box. Unlike traditional teas that are oxidized for an 8-hour period, pu-erh tea leaves are piled, dampened and turned in a unique 60-day fermentation process. This results in pu-erh's distinctive flavor and legendary health benefits. Suggested retail price for the Indulgent Pu-erh Tea Collection is $19.99 to $24.99. Visit www.numitea.com for more information. SYSTEM MAKES NAME BADGES ON SITE Imprint Plus reusable name badge system is a convenient, eco-friendly, economical and simple way to make name badges for staff on site. It includes the tools and software to create and personalize badges with names, colors and logos. The metallic finish gives the look of engraved badges at a much lower price. The badge plate, personalized insert, lens cover and signature magnetic fastener can be snapped together or apart easily without messy tape. Visit www.imprintplus.com for more information. INSULATED CUP IS 25% RECYCLED Thermo Grip insulated paper hot cups from LBP Manufacturing Inc. feature a double-walled patented design and a 360-degree air chamber, protecting fingers from hot beverages. They are made with 25 percent post-consumer fiber, which the company claims to be the highest recycled content of any insulated paper cup on the market. Thermo Grip cups can be custom-printed and are available in multiple sizes. Visit www.lbpmfg.com for more information. FROTHER CAN FOAM, HEAT MILK Jura's first stand-alone automatic milk frother offers a quick, easy, no-mess way to make perfect, velvety-soft milk foam for cold 31

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