Specialty Coffee: Riding the Coffee Wave

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Everyone has a preference when it comes to coffee. Some like it darker than night; others would prefer a cup full of hazelnut creamer (hey, we don’t judge.) Either way, this stuff is the lifeblood of today’s workforce. From the dawn of the breakroom, coffee has been an unstoppable force of caffeine and productivity. Coffee’s…

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Types of Coffee: What’s the Right Mix for Your Team?

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Do you know this person? The one who scans the many types of coffee listed on the coffeehouse menu, and eye rolls everyone else’s order. Then asks for “just coffee”? Is there such a thing as “just coffee” anymore? Happily, yes. And, as long as there are diners, road trips and mornings around the campfire,…

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Coffee Trends, Teas and Flavors: What’s Hot & What to Stock

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When it comes to pleasing coffee and tea drinkers in your office, we’re steeped in research and brimming with ideas. You know those people.  They like their coffee straight up, diner-style, right out of a paper cup like a detective on a stakeout. Then, some make a production out of it. It’s a part of…

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National Coffee Day: The History & How to Celebrate at Work

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Lincoln’s profile on the copper penny; Mt. Rushmore; Lady Liberty raising her torch. These emblems of American Democracy are known all over the world. But this month is National Coffee Day. If we’re being serious (and we should always be serious about coffee), it’s time for coffee to take a more visible role in the…

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Meet the Manager: Tammy Stokes

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As a former coach, Tammy is someone who knows the importance of working together to reach one goal, and we’re glad she’s a part of our team! Here’s what she had to say about her experience with us: “I am starting my 5th year with Canteen as the Regional Director supporting the office coffee business…

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Find Your Chill: Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee

Iced Coffee vs. Cold Brew

Ahh, summer . . . the official season for iced and cold brew coffee. Both of these trendy summer percolations provide a popular way to find relief throughout these record-high summer temps. Although very close in concept, these cooled-off cousins share a couple key differences that set them apart: the brewing process and taste. For…

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Little Pods That Make a BIG Difference!

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When you hear the term “single-serve coffee,” what comes to mind? If your first thought is a Keurig or something similar, you’d be right on track with the majority of America. In fact, single-serve brewers have been the 2nd most popular way to brew coffee since 2012, after classic drip brewers. What makes them so popular?…

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