Category: Holidays

Gaspar's Brew: A cup of treasure

Ahoy! Gasparilla season is upon us and we are here to ensure you have the finest cup of treasure! Whether you are starting off your adventure with Gaspar’s Brew, or celebrating from afar, we have collaborated with Monin to bring you a selection of recipes that will bring out your inner-pirate!

 

Landlubber Iced Latte (16 oz tall)

INGREDIENTS:
Fresh Brewed Joffrey’s Gaspar’s Brew (Brewed double strength)
1 oz Monin® Maple Pancake Syrup
1 1/4 oz Bacardi® Black Rum
2 oz Half & Half
2 dashes of Angostura® Orange Bitters

PREPARATION:
1. Fill serving glass full of ice.
2. Pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed.
3. Pour mixture into mixing tin and back into serving glass to mix.
4. Add garnish, straw, and serve.

GARNISHES:
Whipped cream and Monin® Caramel Sauce

 

Black Cherry Coffee (16 oz)

INGREDIENTS:
1 oz Monin® Black Cherry Purée
1/2 oz Monin® Dark Chocolate Sauce
Fresh Brewed Joffrey’s Gaspar’s Brew 

PREPARATION:
1. Pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed.
2. Add garnish and serve.

GARNISHES:
Whipped cream, chocolate coins, and beads.

 

 

Just who is José Gaspar? Legend has it Gaspar, known as one of the last Buccaneers, was a Spanish Naval Officer turned Pirate. Short in stature, but not in spirit, he sailed the seas with a taste for adventure and treasure often plundering and battling neighboring ships.

Although the public holds only brief accounts of José Gaspar’s whereabouts at sea, one account in particular is extraordinary and unique. During the late 18th century, Gaspar scavenged African lands for sources of food in order to maintain his quest. While climbing a mountain he stumbled upon a slender tree to seek shade. Looking up and tipping his head back to get some shut eye, he was stunned by what he saw: small, beautiful, and delicious red cherries.

Gaspar realized in this moment that he had found the treasure he was searching for. He then sailed back across the world, landing on what we now know as our home of Tampa Bay. What remains of José Gaspar today are his stories and legends, but most significant of them all is the secret of these mysterious cherries.

Passed down through many generations, Joffrey’s Roastmaster is one of few to hold the mystery of these cherries’ historic location, as well as the secrets of their delicacy and flavor. We took Gaspar’s treasured cherries and roasted them to bring out the Tampa Bay Pirate that lies in us all. This year, we are proud to be the Official Coffee of Tampa’s Gasparilla Celebration and share with you the amazing secret of Gaspar’s Brew.

To learn more visit Joffrey’s.com and Gasparillatreasures.com.

New Year's Espresso Shooter Recipes

We’re bringing you NEW recipes to ring in the NEW year. These espresso shooters will be sure to start your year off with a brew-tiful bang.

The Cure Shot

Ingredients:

Prep:

  • Chill serving glass
  • Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice, in order listed
  • Cap, shake and strain into chilled serving glass
  • Enjoy and serve

2020 Re-Deux

Ingredients:

Prep:

  • In serving glass slowly pour ingredients into bowl of bar spoon in order listed
  • Ensure bottom of bar spoon is in contact with previous layer
  • Enjoy and serve

 

Share your espresso shooters, and New Year’s memories with us on social media by tagging us and using #JoffreysMoments.

Festive Winter Coffee Recipes

Get your taste buds & business space in the holiday spirit with our recipes featuring on seasonal coffee fan-favorites. Using our Winter Wonderland flavored coffee and Candy Cane Lane flavored coffee.

Almond Roca Coffee:

Ingredients:

Prep:

  • Fill serving glass full of hot water to warm the glass
  • Discard hot water and pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed
  • Stir gently to mix
  • Serve and enjoy!

Peppermint Patty:

Ingredients:

Prep:

  • Fill serving glass full of hot water to warm the glass
  • Discard hot water and pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed
  • Stir gently to mix
  • Serve and enjoy!

 

Interested in offering these seasonal coffee options in your space? Contact your Joffrey’s rep or contact us here.

At-Home Holiday Recipes

Can yule feel it? The holidays are in the air! So that means it’s time to bring the flavor of the holidays to your cup.

 

We’re bringing the warmth and comfort of the season to your mug this winter. Looking to bring the flavors of peppermint and gingerbread to your coffee? Now you can with our holiday coffee recipes!

 

Elf’s Choice Peppermint Latte

Ingredients:

Prep:

  • Combine peppermint syrup, white chocolate sauce and espresso in serving cup
  • Stir and set aside
  • Steam milk in pitcher and pour slowly into serving cup
  • Enjoy!

Gingerman Latte

Ingredients:

Prep:

  • Combine gingerbread syrup, vanilla flavor and espresso in serving cup
  • Stir and set aside
  • Steam milk in pitcher and pour slowly into serving cup
  • Enjoy!

 

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Caffeinated Gift Guide 2020

‘Tis the season for cozy cups of coffee and tea. This year, give the gift of comfort and memorable moments whether near or far, with our coffee and tea gift guide. Keep an eye out for 30% OFF select items and sets every weekend in November!
These holiday picks will bring the warmth of the holiday season to your celebrations, home and loved ones no matter where you’re celebrating. Whether you’re looking for a holiday blend, your favorite year-round pick me up, preferred tea or favorite Disney coffee – we have you covered! This coffee and tea gift guide will be sure to serve up holiday cheer!

Disney Gift Sets

    • Disney Parks & Resorts Coffee Trio: $48.99
      • Bring the magical tastes home with the Disney Parks & Resorts Walt Disney World Resort Coffee Trio Gift Set.
      • This set includes:
        • Kona Blend, served at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
        • Flying Fish Café, served at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort
        • Victoria & Albert’s, served at the AAA Five Diamond Award restaurant in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
    • Disneyland Resort Coffee Trio: $43.99
      • A gift set of our most popular coffees enjoyed at Disneyland Resort.
        • This set includes:
        • Steakhouse 55, served at the Disneyland Hotel
        • Carthay Circle, served at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure Park
        • Napa Rose, served at the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

Seasonal Sips

        • 2020 Holiday Blend: $14.99
          • Celebrate this Holiday Season with this exquisite artisanal blend of 100% Specialty Grade Arabica beans from the Sidamo and Yirgacheffe regions in Ethiopia, and beans from Costa Rica. This festive cup delivers fruity notes of lemon, apricot and blueberry.

 

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Celebrating Valor Blend®'s Anniversary

To celebrate the anniversary of our Valor Blend®, we’d like to highlight our military charity partner, Folds of Honor.

 

When you purchase a bag of our Valor Blend®, Joffrey’s will donate a portion of the sale directly to Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor is a military-focused charity that provides scholarships to families of our fallen and disabled heroes. Since its founding in 2007, the organization has awarded over 24,500 scholarships to children and spouses of our nation’s heroes. The organization started in 2007 when Lt. Col. Rooney witnessed the return of a fallen solider’s remains to his family. Thinking about his own family and what that would mean for them if it had been him, Lt. Col. Rooney felt inspired to create Folds of Honor.

We interviewed Larry Robinson, Vice President of Development (Chicago chapter), to bring you an inside look at the amazing mission behind this organization and how it all began:

 

What is Fold’s of Honor’s mission?

“It’s a pretty singular mission – we provide educational scholarships for spouses and children of the wounded and fallen. It’s something we can do to make their lives easier. We have a saying – honor their sacrifice, educate their legacy. Freedom isn’t free.”

How does the scholarship program work?

“Educational scholarships are available for both spouses and children of fallen and wounded service members. Folds of Honor even offers a legacy program where siblings are automatically allowed into the program. To remain in the program,  there is an application and verification process every year.”

What are the scholarships for?

“Scholarships are available for higher education as well as K-12 education. K-12 scholarships make up for about 15% of scholarships given, while higher education and college make up the rest.”

How did you get involved in Folds of Honor?

“11 years ago I heard Lt. Col. Dan Rooney and two recipients speak at a small event. I told my wife that I felt we had not given back to the military as much as we had wanted. After the event, I reached out to Dan and we became immediate friends. I went on to help build the Chicago chapter.”

How did Folds of Honor begin to make its way into Florida? 

“Some of our Chicago donors also reside in Southwest Florida. We had no footprint in Florida, so we put it in the works and this past March we were able to do our first kick off event, a golf tournament.”

How much of the donation money goes towards the scholarships?

“Currently, 89% of every dollar raised goes directly towards the scholarship program.”

Join us in providing an unforgettable education for the families who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Available in regular, decaf and single serve cups.

Joffrey's Fall Offerings

Pumpkin season is in full swing at all of our kiosks at Walt Disney World® and Disney Springs®!

 

Stop by your favorite kiosk or our Disney Springs® The Landing location for your fall favorites –  whether you have your taste buds set on coffee or tea, we’ve got the perfect brew for you! All beverages are available hot or iced, for a limited time.

  • Pumpkin Pie Latte:

    Like pumpkin pie in your cup! This autumn classic is made with espresso, milk and pumpkin pie syrup.

  • Harvest Chai Latte:

    Bring the pumpkin patch and apple orchard to your mug! This fall favorite is made with chai tea, milk and pumpkin pie syrup.

  • Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Cold Brew:A Joffrey’s fall classic sure to make you feel like it’s autumn even in the Florida heat. This delicious cold brew coffee combines pumpkin pie and vanilla custard flavors.

  • Toffee Flight Latte:

    Usually only available at our Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort kiosk outside of the Skyliner and at our Disney Springs® The Landing location- this drink is now available at all Epcot® Theme Park kiosks for a limited time only. This sweet and satisfying espresso based beverage features dark chocolate and sea salt caramel toffee, topped with toffee crumbles and whipped cream.

Share your fall feels with us on social media by tagging us and using #JoffreysMoments!

 

National Coffee Day With Joffrey's

This National Coffee Day, we would like to celebrate YOU, our loyal fans. AND, we would love to include you in the celebration.

If you choose to participate, you will receive an entry to win a FREE Family Pack Box AND a bag of our newest flavor, which will be announced on National Coffee Day!

 

We have provided three questions below – please choose ONE to answer as a photo caption or in a video format. The photo can be taken on your mobile device (vertical, selfie style). The video may also be filmed on your mobile device (vertical, selfie-style). Feel free to include family and friends in your photo or video – it can even be taken in your favorite at-home coffee spot or showing off your favorite #JoffreysMoments! If you choose to submit using a photo you will receive ONE entry for a FREE Family Pack Box/bag of the new flavor, if you choose to submit a video you will receive TWO entries.

If interested, please submit the video or photo by September 17th, 2020 to joffreysfans@joffreys.com.

  • No purchase necessary for entry.
  • Joffrey’s Family Pack Box valued at $74.99
  • Entry dates 8/17 to 9/17 at 11:59pm EST.
  • One winner will be randomly selected from entries received.
  • Winner announced on 9/29/20 and will be notified by email used for entry.
  • Winner must be located in U.S., all are encouraged to participate to be featured and celebrated!

Photo Submission Requirements:

  • The photo must be taken vertical
  • Please do not showcase any logos (with the exception of Joffrey’s) in your photo (ex. Logo on Mug, T-Shirt, Etc.)
  • Please also write out your answer/photo caption in addition to the photo submission in your email and add “I (insert name) authorize the use of the photo on JOFFREYS.COM and Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. social media channels” to your email.
  • Photos will need to be submitted no later than 9/17/20.
  • Please submit your photos via email to joffreysfans@joffreys.com. If the file is over 5MB, please do not compress it and instead, send it via a dropbox.com link or a similar file sharing format to joffreysfans@joffreys.com.
  • We will be piecing the contents together and will make appropriate edits and transitions. This is meant to encourage smiles from both you and our caffeinated community–we simply request for you to be yourself! We hope for all photos to be featured in our National Coffee Day surprise and we will do our best to include you!

Video Submission Requirements:

  • Please first read the question and then respond with your answer.
  • Film your video vertically.
  • Do your best to exclude any background noise
  • Include a visual background with limited distractions.
  • Do not showcase any logos (with the exception of Joffrey’s) in your video (ex. Logo on Mug, T-Shirt, Etc.)
  • Please also write out your answer in addition to the video submission in your email and add “I (insert name) authorize the use of the video on JOFFREYS.COM and Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. social media channels” to your email.
  • Submit your video no later than 9/17/20.
  • Please submit your videos via email to joffreysfans@joffreys.com. If the file is over 5MB, please do not compress it and instead, send it via a dropbox.com link or a similar file sharing format to joffreysfans@joffreys.com.
  • We will be piecing the contents together and will make appropriate edits and transitions. This is meant to encourage smiles from both you and our caffeinated community–we simply request for you to be yourself! We hope to include all videos in our National Coffee Day surprise and we will do our best to include you!

 

Question Options:

  • What is your favorite drink or coffee from Joffrey’s Coffee?
  • What do #JoffreysMoments mean to you?
  • Who do you enjoy your #JoffreysMoments with?

 

Fourth Of July With Joffrey's

This Fourth of July, s’more coffee equals s’more fun.

 

Celebrate the stars and stripes this Fourth of July with some of Joffrey’s summer coffee favorites. Whether you’re in the mood for something patriotic or a classic summery treat, we’ve got you covered.

Valor Blend®

    • This patriotic blend is roasted to a bold profile and delivers a strong and smoky finish. For each 1-pound bag of our Valor Blend sold, we donate $1 to Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor is a military charity that supports the families of fallen and wounded service men and women with scholarships.

Toasted S’mores Flavored Coffee

 

Take your Fourth of July BBQ up a notch with Joffrey’s based coffee rub (yields 1/3 cup):

  • Ingredients
    • 4 tsp. Joffrey’s Valor Blend® Coffee (ground fine)
    • 4 tsp. kosher salt
    • 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
    • 1/2 tsp. paprika
    • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
    • 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
  • Preparation
    • Add all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to combine

 

Share your Fourth of July creations and celebrations with us by tagging us on social media and using #JoffreysMoments!

 

Father's Day with Joffrey's

Whether near or far, celebrate with caffeinated moments this Father’s Day.

 

To celebrate all fathers and father-figures, we’ve put together a Father’s Day Gift Guide filled with the perfect go-to caffeinated gifts and information on coffee Dad will love.

Many coffee drinkers (even Dad!) are unaware of Colombia’s coffee producing history. For many years, many commercial coffee brands had blends that consisted primarily of Robusta beans, while Colombia was solely producing Arabica beans, making it one of the most specialized and sought-after growing regions. Colombian coffee is known to be one of the “richest” coffee in the world.

It is now the second largest producer of Arabica coffee in the world and because of this they have founded a government program (F.N.C. – Federation Nacional de Cafeteros) to help support coffee producers and oversee quality and exporting within the country. Colombia has had its fair share of farming challenges as a result of a common coffee leaf rust called “Roya”, but has since adapted with disease resistant trees with help from the F.N.C. This showcases how resilient this growing region is and the dedication the country has to growing superior coffee.

Processing mill and coffee trees depicted in above photo. Photo Credit: Chris de Mezzo.

Because of Colombia’s rich growing history and superior beans, we have sourced a special coffee from Colombia this year. This single origin, medium roasted coffee comes from a microlot, a very small area of a farm producing above average quality beans, on the Ever Chavez Farm in Nariño, Colombia. This is a Caturra coffee varietal, grown at 2,100 ft. altitude, delivering an intriguing aroma with a well-balanced acidity, and delicate notes of apricot, grape & orange.

Continue reading below for a gift guide and recipe, created just for dad!

Colombia Microlot
  • A medium roast with an intriguing aroma, well-balanced acidity, and delicate notes of apricot, grape & orange.
    • A microlot is a plot of land smaller than the farm’s average production area, which is dedicated to growing coffee of exceptional quality.

French Press
  • Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee every time with this classic brewing method – and the perfect way to enjoy the apricot, grape and orange taste notes of our Colombia Microlot.
    • New to the French Press? Learn how to brew using this method here.

Kona Blend and Mug Gift Set
  • This gift set includes a Disney Specialty Coffee Collection fan-favorite, Joffrey’s Kona Blend (1 lb./16oz) and a beautiful 22-ounce stainless steel tumbler with an elaborate body design. Perfect for hot and cold beverages.

Tuxedo Coffee

Ingredients:

Garnish (optional)

  • Whipped Cream
  • Gold Candy

Prep:

  • Pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed
  • Add garnish
  • Serve and enjoy!

 

Show us how you celebrate Father’s Day by tagging us on social media and using #JoffreysMoments!