putnams
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guide
to
great
coffee |
Great coffee
is one of life's pleasures. Here's the scoop on a few of our
favorites. They vary in taste, style & price, but they
share one thing in common-we love them & think you will
too...!
ORGANIC COFFEE CO.
"Taste the difference. Make
a difference".
You
"taste the difference", because the beans are from premier organic
farms & are not cut with lesser quality beans. You "make a
difference because a portion of your purchase goes toward supporting
fair trade & sustainable environmental programs.
Try Breakfast
Blend (bright & flavorful), Zen Blend
(smooth), Rain Forest Blend (medium-bodied),
Java Love (Exotic) or Gorilla
Decaf
(strong yet mellow).
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What is "certified
organic"?
Organic crops
cannot be grown with chemical pesticides or fertizers,
fertilized with sewage sludge or be genetically
modified. |
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CAFFE LENA COFFEE
From the
famous Saratoda folk club & coffeehouse, Caffe Lena Coffee
is organic, fair trade certified & shade grown. It's
also delicious!
Lena Blend & Lena
Decaffinated
are smooth & fruity with a light
acidity. Lena Dark is bold & smoky. |
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What is "fair trade
certified"?
An additional premium is paid directly
to growers to promote fair wages, create market stability,
provide better working conditions and improve health care
& education. |
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Did you know...?
Caffeine
has been linked to increased energy & alertness, improved
endurance & improved memory, as well as relief on tension
headaches. |
ALOHA ISLAND KONA
COFFEE
Rich, volcanic soil, cool trade winds & rain
combine to create the unique taste of Kona Coffee. Smooth
& naturally low in acid, it leaves no bitter aftertaste.
And though it's not certified organic, this coffee is shade
grown, pesticide-free, kosher & certified Kona.
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Food & Wine Magazine editors tasted over
150 coffees and place Aloha Island in the Top Five. Café
du Monde was #10! |
CAFE DU MONDE
A New orleans landmark, Café du
Monde has been serving its signature coffee & traditional
beignets in the French Market since 1862. Their brew is a
blend of coffee & chocory, a root that is roasted, ground &
added to the coffee to soften the bitterness & add a mild
chocolate flavor. Try it "au lait" with half steamed
milk.
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Did you know...?
Drinking
24 ounces of coffee a day may lower your rish of Parkinson's
Disease, Alzheimer's &
gallstones. |
What is
"sustainable farming"?
Sustainable farming methods
improve the quality of soil, conserve natural resources &
promote biodiversity. Shade growing, for example, preserves
natural forests, which create a habitat for birds who, in turn,
serve as pest control. Soil stays viable much longer under
these conditions & the plants produce fewer, more flavorful
beans.
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Did you know...?
The
antioxidants in coffee may help protect against Heart Disease
& Type 2 Diabetes. |
CAFFE KIMBO ESPRESSO
Authentic Italian Espresso
from Naples. The world famous Neopolitan roasting &
grinding techniques give it a distinctive, dark & full-bodied
taste. Perfect for espresso, cappuccino or for baking sweet
treats like tiramisu.
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