There is so much to talk about in the world of coffee...In my social media role, I get to learn about all of the coffee and tea you can find at Coffeewiz, and then share a conversation with you about it. I was told that if I had one for every day of the year, I still wouldn't be able to try them all!
Before I choose my daily single serve cup of coffee, or daily whole loose leaf tea brew, I wonder where it came from. I know it didn't grow on a single serve tree!
I'm fascinated with cultures and ceremonies that countries have for their specific brew. Understanding them helps me appreciate the experience so much more, and I want to share just a little bit of that with you.
Just the other day as I was brewing a Caribou Sumatra Coffee K-Cups in my Keurig brewer, I asked my husband, "Where is
So with that, I thought I'd share with you cultures from around the world, both coffee and tea - the STORY behind your favorite brew.
I was introduced to the Ethiopian coffee ceremony experience about 7 years ago, and fell in love with the food, too. It's definitely a culture of community, as you'll see in this video. Beans are ground by hand, and family and friends wait patiently. It is an HONOR to be invited! I am entranced everytime the server brings around a pan of freshly roasted beans for us to just smell. Imagine, getting the chance to put in an extra step and actually take time to smell the coffee – just as if they were like roses.
Did you see the goat at the opening of the video? I always loved the story of coffee was discovered in Ethiopia, when the goats would get their caffeine fix on, and the herder realized there was magic in them there coffee beans!
I thought Andrew Zimmern did a good representation of the exotic Ethiopian coffee ceremony. I know firsthand that it's very different than what you would experience with the touch of a button, and brew of a single serve coffee.
I hope that taking a peek into cultures around the world will make your single serve coffee and tea a much richer experience.
Do YOU have a story you’d like to share about coffee and/or tea culture? Please share your comments on this blog, or write me at Vickie@coffeewiz.com.
Here is your latest single serve update (and be sure to subscribe to this blog feed so you are the first to know!):
After the winter storm here in the Northeast, shipping is back to normal, and Fedex was also here to keep things running on track, picking up shipments from our office yesterday.
JUST ARRIVED (OR WILL TODAY!)
Ghirardelli Premium Hot Cocoa Packets – Just arrived! These popular hot chocolate packets have arrived, and we are happy to take your orders for this much awaited item.
Lavazza Blue Di Piu Tea Nero Classico Capsules – Will be here in our warehouse TODAY! It will be available for shipment to you tomorrow!
Baronet House Blend Coffee Pods - Just arrived! Available for shipment immediately.
K-CUPS Update:
Breville Platinum B70 K-Cup Keurig Brewer
We just got word that these popular Keurig Brewers will be available to ship February 18. We can't wait to start shipping these, as we know many of you have been eagerly awaiting their arrival!
Gloria Jean Flavor Tea Variety K-Cups –We have been notified by Gloria Jean that this much-awaited tea variety is on its way to us in a couple of months, and we will update you as soon as it is available to ship.
Green Mountain Hot Chocolate K-Cups
We have been notified by Green Mountain that these much awaited K-Cups will be available to ship at the end of February. In the meantime, we think that Timothy's White Hot Chocolate K-Cups are a yummy substitution if you want to try something new!
Green Mountain Kona Blend Coffee K-Cups- Available to ship 2/13
Diedrich Morning Edition K-Cups-Available to ship 2/21
Caribou Coffee Blend K-Cups-Available to ship 2/17
Gloria Jeans Pomegranate Berry Tea K-Cups-Available to ship 2/25
Twinings Earl Grey Tea K-Cups-Available to ship 2/16
Coffee People Donut Shop Coffee -Cups 50 count – Available to ship 2/16
We do have the Coffee People Donuts Shop Coffee K-Cups 24-count available, if you are a die-hard fan of this popular brand. There is a bulk discount on orders of 4 or more.
T-DISCS for Tassimo Brewers Update
Starbuck’s House Blend - This Starbucks variety will be available at the end of February.
Suggestion: If you enjoy the Starbucks House Blend, have you tried Starbuck's Caffe Verona. Sal, Coffeewiz Customer Service Representative, says that this is a good substitution for the Starbucks House Blend.
Nescafe Dolce Gusto Capsules Update
Dolce Gusto Cappuccino - Available to ship February 12.
PODS Update
Organa Tea Pods - Chai - Available to ship February 17.
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Because this update is a new feature for you to keep you updated, we are still ironing out the layout to make sure it's easy for you to scan, read and use. If you have any comments or suggestions, we'd love to hear. Please share your thoughts with us!
Coffeewiz is now on Facebook!
Just this week, Coffeewiz has jumped into the social media conversation, and now you can join us in conversation on our Facebook Fan Page.
The Facebook Fan Page is designed to allow you and your friends/family to share your coffee and tea experiences. Coffeewiz will allow you to share photos (perhaps how you enjoy your favorite brew!), videos (maybe how you brew your favorite cup, or "unpack the magic" of a Coffeewiz delivery!) and your comments.
Coffeewiz also plans to capture photo and video so you can be part of the family behind the scenes here at Coffeewiz.
Your Facebook Fan Page will act as a platform to communicate with fans and will let users of the popular social media network get the latest updates about Coffeewiz including special offers, reviews and photos. You can also add your own reviews and comments.
Please become a Facebook fan on our Facebook Fan Page at http://facebook.com/coffeewiz.
You can find us on social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, and more to come soon!
Please share your thoughts with us on our page, and you can also let us know what you think right here on this blog. We look forward to hearing you!
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