Celebrating 10 Years and Beyond!

by Scott | November 16, 2019

So that happened! We had our 10th Anniversary Open House, and we can not be more grateful to everyone that made it possible for us to celebrate this milestone. Your friendship, encouragement and loyalty over the last 10 years allowed us to get this far. We are so thankful for that!!!

Mug Giveaway!

We had the pleasure of giving away mugs to our first 100 customers, which was an extra special giveaway, as the mug has our new logo on it.

Coffee Almond Crack

We sold out of our Coffee Almond Crack! New to this years’ line up, this addictive treat blends coffee beans, almonds, toffee and chocolate together so well we’re not sure why we didn’t think of it sooner.
Good news though, a fresh batch is on the shelves. Stop by soon to pick some up!

Seasonal Baked Goods

Our sweet and savoury seasonal baked goods were also a big hit, especially the Pistachio Bergamot, which was sold out by days end.

Gift Baskets & The Nutcracker!

Julia put together gift baskets with 3 sampler packs of coffee, and they also did not disappoint (Julia knows what she’s doing for sure). There’s a sampler of Black Velvet (dark roast), The Nutcracker (medium roast), and Costa Rica Natural (light roast). Those that like to explore were all over these.

The Nutcracker, our seasonal coffee blend, got rave reviews from first timers and those who anticipate its release every year.

Irish Coffee Recipe

We can’t forget Lisa handing out a few of the special Irish Coffee made with the recipe featured in On The Road, Holiday issue. It was a big hit with everyone who was fortunate enough to sample it!

Unsung Hero & Additional Thanks

We’d be remiss if we didn’t give a special shout out to the unsung hero of the day, Aaron, who was business as usual roasting for the whole day. Business doesn’t stop for Anniversary celebrations, thankfully Aaron was able to take care of the roasting so we wouldn’t miss a beat.
Thanks again to everyone who came through, sent us a message on social media or reached out, we are so grateful for everyone’s continued support!

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