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National Coffee Day 2022

Happy National Coffee Day!

In celebration of our favorite holiday, National Coffee Day, we’re offering surprise sips at all our locations – both at Walt Disney World® and Midtown Tampa!

 

All Walt Disney World® and Disney Springs®

  • Receive a $1 cup of hot coffee or iced coffee at all of our all of our locations at Walt Disney World® and Disney Springs®, on 9/29 only (you must mention the promotion to receive this deal)!

Disney Springs® – The Landing store:

  • FREE ‘Happy National Coffee Day’ ripple (if requested)
  • FREE ‘First Stop Joffrey’s Coffee’ ripple (if requested)
  • Buy any 3 coffee bags, get a FREE bag of Jamaican Me Crazy flavored coffee (cannot be combined with other offers and excludes single serve cups)
  • The launch of our ALL-NEW flavored coffee – announcement coming the morning of 9/29/22

Midtown Tampa:

  • $1 hot or iced coffee all day on 9/29 only
  • FREE bag of Midtown Blend coffee and Monin Autumn Syrup sample pack for the first 50 customers
  • FREE National Coffee Day themed ripples
  • The launch of our ALL-NEW flavored coffee – announcement coming the morning of 9/29/22

 

Share how you’re celebrating the most caffeinated day of the year by tagging us on social media and using #JoffreysMoments!

FREE Coffee-National Coffee Day

Calling all coffee lovers! We will be offering FREE DELICIOUS COFFEE in Downtown Tampa on Friday, September 27th in honor of National Coffee Day. We will be serving up complimentary cups of our finest coffee concoctions in Downtown Tampa at Lykes Gaslight Park from 8:30-10:30AM. Be one of the first guests to try seasonal specialty beverages like Pumpkin Crème Brûlée! Be on the look out for Joffrey’s big purple Mobile Coffee Bar.

Want more caffeine? Our team will be decked out in purple with surprise swag in hand.
Select guests will receive free 16 oz. bags of Joffrey’s artisan roast coffee and a special gift from Monin® while supplies last.

Traveling to Sumatra - The Cafe Femenino Foundation

One of the most influential moments while we were in Sumatra was our visit to Lake Toba, specifically, Kokowagayo. We arrived at the mill where the women greeted us with large smiles. Soon after being introduced to some of the women of the mill we were taken over to sit down in front of a rather large stage. Along the stage were eight young men dressed in what appeared to be a traditional ceremonial outfit. They began singing and dancing, which was translated in English to a “thank you” for coming to see them and try their coffee.

I was stunned. In that moment, I realized how important it is to these farmers that individuals like us come and see them. They rely on roasters to buy their coffee and, in turn, like a section of their song for us stated, “allows us to send their children to universities.” These farmers put so much effort into what they do, day in and day out; yet, are so humble and appreciative for the roasters that come and buy their coffee.

The number of women working at the mill was incredible as well. Many were hand-sorting beans, moving the heavy burlap bags, and also taking care of the mill itself. I was able to sit down with three women from the mill and ask them questions about their work and lifestyle in the community. One of the most notable moments in our conversation was when Indah (one of the workers at the mill) mentioned to me how they have taken initiative as an organization to hire as many women as they can. She stated “women are typically stuck to a household role here in our community, but now with our help, are allowed to work outside of that role at the mill and earn wages.” She explained how their new role at the mill has empowered them in the community and allowed them to take on new responsibility within the community, all while earning wages.

This, precisely, is why Joffrey’s is a proud supporter of Café Feminino®- a gender-focused program to support social justice and empowerment for women coffee producers worldwide.1 Joffrey’s line of Café Femenino includes coffee from all around that supports women all around the globe: Mexico, Sumatra, Colombia, Guatemala and Peru.

Remote areas and communities such as some of those in Sumatra, Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala and Peru pose many challenges to women. The women of these areas are isolated, sometimes living in a male-dominated society where they are not allowed to make many decisions or have any financial control. Café Femenino sets out to change these circumstances for the better.

The women in Café Femenino communities have noted many changes such as, recognition for the work they do in the home and on the farm, reduction in physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, increase in family incomes, increase in men participating in childcare and domestic responsibilities, and increase in school attendance among girls.  Café Feminino makes sure that the women on the farms obtain legal rights to the land on which they farm, leadership positions within the cooperatives, and financial and business decision-making power. The amount of positive impact that Café Feminino has on women in supported communities is outstanding, and it is why Joffrey’s is a proud partner supporter. We hope that you will join us in supporting these amazing women.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium, Dark or Blend Roasts: Do You Know the Difference?

Standing in line for coffee is an inevitable part of life, and Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea is always worth the wait! If you’re craving a great cup, thinking about what you’re going to order is almost as exciting as your first sip. There’s the obvious vanilla latte if you’re in the mood for something uplifting and sweet, the tried and true americano and of course, the cortado for our coffee aficionados. Avid coffee drinkers might mumble the words ‘one hot coffee’ through early morning lips upon arriving at the counter. And although it seems like the easiest option, it’s the only one that comes with a follow up question. Medium or dark roast? Which begs the larger question… Do you know the difference?

There are many common misconceptions about coffee roasts and what each one means. Luckily, Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea is here to clear the coffee-infused air. Because when you’re staring into the eyes of a menu board, you should be able to stare back, confident and ready to be caffeinated! Let’s play a game of True or False to see how well you know your roasts.

TRUE OR FALSE: Medium roasts, like Joffrey’s Colombia coffee, are best paired with breakfast.

True. Medium roast coffees have earned a seat at the breakfast table because of their balanced flavor profile. These coffees boast harmonious levels of acidity and body that make them easy to digest in the morning. Not to mention, it plays nicely with a pancake stack drenched in maple syrup.

When you open a bag of medium roast coffee you’ll be greeted by rich brown beans with little to no natural oils present. Joffrey’s single-origin Colombia coffee is a fan favorite, but also loved amongst our staff. In fact, our Roastmasters refer to it as a “Christmas sparkle” in a cup! The beans for this brew are grown in the Andes Mountains in a high elevation, giving it a robust personality and an even better taste.

See for yourself! Click here to buy Joffrey’s Colombia coffee online.

TRUE OR FALSE: Dark roasts, like Joffrey’s Viennese coffee, have more caffeine.

False. All coffee starts as green coffee – meaning all caffeine levels are created equal. Dark roasts coffees are roasted longer and at a higher temperature, which is what gives them their deep brown color. By increasing the roasting time of the beans, our Roastmasters can tone down the acidity and highlight the body of the coffee to bring out the best nuances.

Dark roasts like Joffrey’s Viennese coffee have visible oils on the beans and bold, caramelized flavor. You’ll find that this popular coffee pairs best with decadent dark chocolate or savory meals. Here’s a pro tip from our Roastmaster: this coffee can be brewed as an espresso.

Click here to buy Joffrey’s Viennese coffee online.

 

TRUE OR FALSE: Coffee blends, like Joffrey’s Roastmaster’s Reserve, are packed with a variety of natural flavors.

True. Coffee blends are a mixture of one to four different types of coffee deeming them the most adventurous in the roast family! Each coffee in a blend is thoughtfully selected to serve a specific flavor purpose. Our Roastmasters use a variety of coffees to achieve the perfect amount of body, aroma, acidity and fruit notes in your favorite blends. Magical, right?

Speaking of our Roastmasters conjuring up delicious concoctions like wizards, Joffrey’s Roastmaster’s Reserve is an enchanting coffee we can’t get enough of. This blend is made from two hand-selected coffees grown in Africa and the islands of Indonesia. It’s roasted on the dark side with a hint of smoke, but promises to tap into your sweet side with warm swirls of caramel. If you’ve never tried this velvety brew, we strongly recommend you do.

Click here to buy Joffrey’s Roastmaster’s Reserve online.

Now that you understand the difference between roasts, it’s time to expand your coffee drinking horizons! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to try a new coffee. Stock up on medium, dark and blended roasts at www.joffreys.com.

 

Alto Mayo Forest Protected Coffee: Fair Trade Coffee with a Conscience

Fair Trade Coffee That Has a Conscience

We’re passionate about coffee and we know you are too – which is why Joffrey’s is committed to roasting the best beans in the world. Producing premium coffee is about taking care of our beans every step of the way, but there’s more behind the brew than you think. Farmers, hard-working communities, an incredible amount of knowledge and of course, the environment are key components to growing the finest coffee possible.

The first step to a beautiful cup of coffee is showing appreciation for the environment it was harvested in. Joffrey’s is proud to align with Disney to support one of our favorite growing regions, Alto Mayo in San Martin, Peru. The ecosystem of Alto Mayo plays a critical role in the survival of Peru’s widespread fauna and flora, and with the launch of the Alto Mayo Protected Forest project, we can help keep it alive.

To support coffee farmers who participate in the Alto Mayo Protected Forest project, we sourced a single origin coffee to promote sustainable, environmentally friendly farming practices in Peru and you’re going to love it! Before you try a cup, you should know about the impact you’re helping us make just by drinking it.

Why Revitalize Alto Mayo?

For decades, the Amazon forest has been shrinking due to farmers cutting it down for new crop space, otherwise known as clearcutting. Although the production of new crops is positive looking from the outside in, this type of non-sustainable farming contributes greatly to deforestation. Clearcutting can cause an increase in carbon dioxide emissions, threatening the lives of many animals and plants in the forest. The San Martin area is particularly in critical danger, but the Alto Mayo Protected Forest project seeks to change all of this. As a supplier and roaster of the coffees offered at select signature restaurants at Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort, Joffrey’s is invested in supporting sustainable practices and working with farmers engaged in the project. We are excited to align with Disney to bring this high quality bean to Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort guests. Why, you ask? Because sustainable coffee farming can help deforestation while delivering our fans another delicious brew – and that makes us feel amazing!

 

Earth Friendly, Animal Loving, Sustainable Goodness

Joffrey’s has always been proud of the relationships we build, whether they’re with our customers or suppliers. We first learned about the Alto Mayo Protected Forest project from Disney’s work with Conservation International (CI) – a global nonprofit organization working to build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet.  Disney helped CI launch a ground-breaking project in the Alto Mayo region of Peru, which is helping support coffee farmers to grow coffee in a way that helps the farmers be more productive while protecting the environment.  When we heard about this amazing work, we welcomed the opportunity and were anxious to learn more. So naturally, we sent our Roastmaster, Chris DeMezzo, to experience it.

And what an adventure it was! After landing in Peru, Chris and his team set out for the farm. First they rode mules and then took a ferry across the river. After drifting across the river, the team hiked an hour and a half through the Amazon to the reserve.

“When we got there, I pulled the farmers aside to get a sense of how they liked working with Conservation International (CI). They had nothing but positive things to say. Then I sat down with CI and asked questions about their involvement and what they’re doing – and concluded that it’s the real deal,” said Roastmaster, Chris DeMezzo. “I felt so good about moving forward with the project.”

The Alto Mayo Protected Forest project also gives coffee farmers the tools, education, funding, and wages they need to use environmentally friendly practices, and employs workers to help maintain sustainable farms. This means that the project is saving hundreds of thousands of acres of endangered species’ habitats, and is curbing greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation.

“Meeting the farmers was a humbling experience. I wanted to make sure that they understood that I appreciate and understand all the hard work it takes to produce a good coffee. During our first meeting, I was showing them pictures of all the cafes that serve our coffee at Disney Parks. I wanted them to know that this is where their coffee was going – and for them to be as proud as they deserve to be!” Roastmaster, Chris, shared regarding his visit.

Farmers and their communities will get an economic boost, the air will be cleaner, the forest is conserved, majestic animals keep their homes, and we get top quality sustainably grown coffee in our cups. Who could say no? Next time you buy Joffrey’s coffee online or sip on our coffee at Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort, you can take solace in the fact that you’re drinking coffee with purpose!

 

The Story Behind Sustainably Grown Coffee

Sustainable coffee farming replenishes nutrients to the soil to keep it healthy and rich. Rich soil produces better beans and better tasting coffee. Would you want anything less in your coffee?

Growing more fair trade coffee is a wonderful thing. But the gleaming story behind this project is that it impacts the lives of the producers in an incredible way. In return for using sustainable coffee farming methods, families are not only being paid more, but they’re receiving access to certain benefits and technologies that they didn’t have before (cooking stoves are just one example). The project also rehabilitates family farms that have been destroyed by Roya, a fungus that devastates coffee farms and financially devastates the families that live and work on them.

The Alto Mayo Protected Forest project doesn’t focus on coffee farmers alone, it helps families that farm shrimp, rice, cocoa, and tea too. When you buy this coffee online or purchase a cup of this coffee at select restaurants at Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort, you’re not just buying a memorable beverage; you’re helping improve the lives of families that call this region home.

 

Planet Perks

If this coffee supports animals, why shouldn’t it support the planet too? Protecting the Alto Mayo Protected Forest doesn’t just benefit the local ecosystem; it benefits the Earth entirely. Since CI’s work started with their key partner- Peru’s National Service of Natural Protected Areas, the project has generated over 6 million tons of emissions reductions. This is like removing over 1 million cars from the roads for an entire year. If that’s not progress, what is? Of course, there is still much work to be done.

Ordering the Alto Mayo Protected Forest coffee online and enjoying a cup at select restaurants at Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort are two ways you can support the Alto Mayo Protected Forest project. Beyond that, you can take care of the environment every day in small ways that add up to huge gains.

As a consumer, you have quite a bit of power because you can also support environmentally sustainable companies. The more you support companies that do business responsibly, the happier our planet will be. Animals, plants, and people all share the same Earth. Why not make it a better place for ourselves, our kids, and generations to come?

Support the cause. Click here to order Joffrey’s coffee online.

 

 

Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day with Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea

If Cupid shot you with a tiny red arrow this year – you’re more than aware that Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! We don’t know about you, but we’re already nibbling on candy conversation hearts and looking forward to a day dedicated to nothing but l-o-v-e.

There are so many ways to tell someone you love them. Love is a warm hug after an excruciatingly long day at work. It’s when someone shows up unexpectedly at your front door holding flowers. And when it comes to Joffrey’s, love is waking up to your favorite coffee waiting for you, just the way you like it! Regardless of how you show it, it’s really the thought that counts. If you’re still on the hunt for a gift that says “I love you,” we have three lovely coffee sets to get your shopping started!

The best part? The gift sets below are 15% off with the code: COFFEEMOOD until February 14th! Celebrate the love in your life with these tasty pairings.

angels kiss v day1. Will You Go Out with Me? Circle YES or NO.

Every Valentine’s Day date is incomplete without a kiss. Which is why our Angel’s Kiss flavored coffee is essential.  Its chocolate and coconut flavors will make you fall head over heels in love. A halo of nut in the aroma adds extra charm to this heavenly creation. This 100% Specialty Grade Arabica coffee is a blissful end to a very sweet evening. And let’s not forget about the chocolate covered espresso beans – could it get any better?

No one knows your significant other better than you do, but everyone loves a memorable night out. We recommend sweeping your sweetheart off their feet at a concert on Valentine’s Day, followed by dinner at your favorite local spot. If music isn’t their forte, catch a romantic movie or check out that museum exhibit you’ve had your eyes on! Last stop on the date train: relaxing at home together with a mug of Joffrey’s Angel’s Kiss coffee.

Click here to buy the coffee gift set online. Xoxo!

 

 

 

Le cellier vday2. The Gift that Will Love You Back

What’s adorably irresistible, cuddly and bright-eyed? A woman who’s just received a kitten and her favorite Disney Parks & Resort Specialty Coffee! This gift requires planning an evening at home… because we all know separating your love from her new fur-baby will be nearly impossible. Here’s what we propose: visit your local meat market and purchase a fresh New York Strip steak. Use Joffrey’s Disney Parks & Resorts Le Cellier Coffee (in the gift set above) to make a steak rub, like this one from our friends at Food Network! Le Cellier’s rich, dark roast will bring the smoky flavors of the meat to a whole new level. Pair the strip steak with your favorite sides, and voila! Valentine’s Day success. After dinner, rent the first movie you two ever watched together and snack on the chocolate covered espresso beans. How sweet it is to be loved by Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea!

Click here to buy Joffrey’s coffee gift set online. If you’re getting a kitten, don’t forget to check your local Humane Society. Being compassionate enough to adopt an animal is a wonderful quality – just sayin’!

sinful delight3. Forever Love

Is your significant other sinful or sweet? Now you can be both with Joffrey’s Sinful Delight Flavored Coffee paired with chocolate covered espresso beans! Imagine notes of chocolate and butterscotch with a devilish dash of nut. This medium-bodied brew is so indulgent, yet a calorie free addition to your Valentine’s Day festivities!

Depending on how long you’ve been with your sweetie, you might be thinking about putting a ring on it… And it just so happens that Valentine’s Day is the loveliest time to do it! In fact, according to an American Express report, 6 million couples are likely to get engaged on February 14th. So, if you’re nervous about popping the question, remember you’re not alone! Here’s a pro tip from our Roast Master: hide the engagement ring in the bag of chocolate covered espresso beans for an even more delicious surprise! What’s better than locking down the love of your life? Breakfast in bed the next morning, served with a steamy mug of happiness from Joffrey’s coffee.

Click here to buy our Sinful Delight coffee gift set. The flavors of love are waiting!

 

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s okay to spoil yourself too – buy Joffrey’s coffee and tea online by clicking here.

 

 

 

Love at First Coffee: Q+A Interview with Joffrey’s Roastmaster, Chris DeMezzo

 

Q: Tell us about the first time you drank coffee.

A: “It was a year after I’d been working at Joffrey’s. I was roasting by the seat of my pants – scared to death and hoping I wouldn’t burn the place down. I would drink a bottle of coke every morning and all the sales people would tease me. Don’t ask me why I remember this, but one morning I had just taken a roast out and I said, you know what, I’ve been doing this for a while and I never stopped to try or taste what I was doing all day, every day. It was time to try it! So, the coffee I had just roasted was Mocha Java, I went over to the barrel, took a handful and ground it, brewed it and poured it into an old ceramic cup. I remember taking a sip and I did what I call a “Joffrey’s Roll Back,” which is when someone tries our coffee and their eyes roll back in their head because they’re amazed it’s so delicious. I was really, really surprised that it tasted so good. Of course, I drank it black. And at that moment I caught the spark and it’s never left me.”

“Being a thorough bread Italian and being one of five children, I grew up on my mother’s apron strings. I was always in the kitchen cooking with her. She would explain all the flavors she was cooking with so I had a pretty decent palate for tasting things. After I tried coffee I was inspired to experiment with the different flavors of all coffees. Let me try this Panama, let me try this Ethiopia; I began to taste everything. I started to experiment with different roasting profiles – some a little lighter, some a little darker, mixing some together. It was an epiphany that I could effect change. Instead of settling for what any coffee gave me, I knew I could bring out the flavors I wanted. I realized that roasting coffee was not a one roast fits all proposition.”

 

Q: When did you realize, you wanted to be a Roast Master?

A: “Fate. I came down to Florida, after working for Reynolds Aluminum in New Jersey manufacturing beer and soda cans. I did that for 10 years and the plant was closing because of a labor dispute. At that time, I had the option to relocate to another branch of our company, either in Tampa or Virginia. I had a sister that was living in Tampa at the time and liked what I had seen while on vacation. So, I sold my house in NJ with my wife Linda and we moved to Tampa. When I got down here, the job I was supposed to work at fell through.”

“My sister introduced me to Joffrey’s because she was doing part-time accounting work here. And my first reply was I don’t know a damn thing about coffee… I ended up talking to the owner and he agreed to hire me to for 8 bucks an hour. The next day I showed up and that was the first day of my coffee experience. They brought me in the back of this little room, pointed to a bag of green coffee and said this is what it looks like before you roast it. Then we popped open the top of a coffee barrel and saw what the beans looked like after being roasted. We walked over to the old-pre-world-war 2 Probat roaster. They showed me how to turn it on and then they said have a great day, we’re going to lunch. That was it.”

 

Q: What do you love most about traveling the world to source the best beans?

A: “Seeing beautiful places and meeting new people. It’s a mix of emotions because amongst so much beauty there’s also a lot of hardships. There’s a lot of poverty along with primitive living and working conditions. You have to tell yourself that you’re looking at it from your eyes, not theirs. For them, that’s a way of life. One of the most rewarding things is going back to places I’ve visited before and seeing how coffee roasters, in general, have begun to contribute to improving the living conditions of the people we owe our living to. You have no idea how hard these people work and the amount of labor that goes into producing and growing great coffee. If you did, you would appreciate it so much more.”

 

Q: What’s the best part about your job?

A: “The fact that Miguel (my roasting partner at Joffrey’s) and I can see people’s reactions when they drink our coffee, is the most humbling, rewarding part of our job. We travel to origin and see our coffee being grown and nurtured by people who truly care about the product. If the farmers aren’t growing great coffee, we wouldn’t be able to roast great coffee. It makes the days of standing in 120 degrees for 8-10 hours roasting delicious coffees for our deserving customers, well worth the effort.”

 

Q: How do you know when coffee beans are perfectly roasted?

A: “The appearance will tell you. Every bean goes through 4 phases when they’re roasting. The first phase is when the temperature reaches 212 degrees and moisture dissipates, making the color of the bean fade. Phase 2 happens about two or three minutes later when the beans hit around 270. That’s when the beans change from green to yellow because the chlorophyll disappears. Phase 3 is what I consider most critical. At 320 degrees, the sugar breaks down. Sugars break down one of two ways, they melt and caramelize to remain sweet or they burn and become bitter and astringent. If you’ve ever had a cup of coffee that made the hair on the back of your neck stand up, or if you’re the unlucky recipient of the last cup of coffee after its been sitting on a burner for hours… then you know what I’m talking about. A lot of roasters roast coffee to be extra dark and have “more body.” They want that taste. As a rule, Joffrey’s doesn’t roast coffee past the point of what I’d call a French roast. The darkest we’ll go is between a chestnut brown or indigo color. I like my Kenya’s to taste like Kenya’s and my Sumatra to taste like Sumatra. The final stage is when the beans have heated to the epicenter, pores expand and then you get what’s called a crack. The first crack is slower; the second crack is rapid. When you hear a crackle in the beans and that means the c02 is being released. It sounds like a big bowl of rice krispies.”

 

Q: If coffee didn’t exist in the world, I would __________. (fill in the blank)

A: “Being as coffee is the second most consumed beverage after tea (and water), I think I’d be pretty heart broken. Bored. Unsatisfied. I can’t imagine life without coffee!”

 

Q: How often do you drink coffee and how do you take it?

A: “I start every day with a French Press of coffee, using beans we’ve roasted in the past 48 hours. I drink it black because I like the taste of coffee. And I drink it up until noon usually. I used to drink a lot more coffee than I do now, but I’m drinking probably 4-5 cups every day now. Then I’ll sneak in an espresso in the afternoon. There’s so many different nuances to each type of coffee. Even though I might drink a Kenya today, tomorrow I’ll drink it again and probably taste something different than I did the day before. This is the greatest job in the world because there’s always something else around the corner. I can’t wait to see what flavor I’m going to discover next.

 

Q: What inspires you when you’re inventing new specialty drinks?

A: “The unwavering commitment that I can, and we as a company, can always make something better. If it was good today, it’ll be better tomorrow. I’m strictly a black coffee drinker, but I love seeing the expression on people’s faces when I make them their first real specialty beverage, like someone who’s never had a good espresso and is amazed that they could drink it without sugar and enjoy it. It’s like YEAH BABY, that’s what this is all about.”

 

Q: If you could compare your love to coffee with something else, who or what would it be?

A: “God, my wife and my family are up in the top of my love list. The other thing that I LOVE is cooking. I’ll cook anything Italian.”

 

 

#NationalCheatDay with Dough!

If you’ve spent the entire month detoxing and eating sliced cucumbers in between Paleo meals, it’s time to sink your teeth into something sweet! On January 26th, Joffrey’s Coffee is partnering with Dough to celebrate #NationalCheatDay! This gluttonous holiday was made for dreamy luxuries like Maple Bacon Bars and Red Velvet Cheesecake, and to sweeten the deal we’re adding a boozy beverage to the lineup – Joffrey’s Vanilla Bourbon Latte.

Imagine a smooth, creamy latte with hints of warm vanilla, espresso and a guilt-free shot of bourbon. MMMM! This tasty addition is only available at Dough for a limited time, but the good news is, it’s easy to make at home. Here’s the recipe to satisfy your post cheat day cravings:

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Joffrey’s Vanilla Bourbon Latte

Ingredients

  • 18 grams of Joffrey’s ground espresso (brewed)
  • 1 ounce of Monin vanilla syrup
  • 1 ounce of Buffalo Trace Bourbon
  • 6 to 8 ounces of steamed milk

How It’s Made

Combine the vanilla syrup, bourbon, and a double shot of espresso in your favorite mug.

Put 6 to 8 ounces of milk into an enclosed container and shake vigorously. Heat the milk to your desired temperature in the microwave; one minute is our sweet spot. Pour the milk into your mug and pair with Dough’s Birthday Cake doughnut. Cheat away!

BUT… Everyone knows you cheat with your eyes first, which is why you should visit Dough on January 26th! We assure you there’s no shortage of beautiful desserts to swoon over. If you’re feeling adventurous, pair Joffrey’s coffee with any of these sweet treats.

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Fruity Pebble Doughnut with Cold Brew

Remember that sugary rainbow of Rice Krispies you used to call breakfast? Fruity Pebbles are back and they’re better than ever – mostly because they’re generously sprinkled on top of a house made doughnut from Dough. If you’re craving crunch, this doughnut promises to satisfy. All you need is a Joffrey’s cold brew and your cheat will be effortlessly complete!

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Doughnut Ice Cream Cone with Joffrey’s House Blend

Ice cream is an awesome way to check your cheat box, but have you ever tried Dough’s ice cream in a doughnut cone?! If two desserts ever deserved to live in harmony for all of eternity, it’s ice cream and doughnuts. Our favorite part about this treat is that it’s customizable. The doughnut cone is filled with Dough’s soft serve flavor of the week and the rest is completely up to you. Together the pair is admittedly unstoppable, but we love our dessert with a side of Joffrey’s House Blend coffee. It’s the trifecta of champions.

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S’mores Doughnut with Joffrey’s Latte

S’mores doughnuts aren’t made for sitting around the campfire, but they’re prime for dunking in a Joffrey’s latte. This treat is smothered in chocolate ganache and topped with a perfectly toasted marshmallow and graham cracker crumbs. Need we say more? Go ahead, use up the calories you’ve been hoarding all month. It’s #NationalCheatDay!

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William Dean Chocolates with Joffrey’s Coffee

Have you ever seen the movie Hunger Games? Local chocolatier, William Dean, made a seriously sweet splash in the cinemas after his chocolates were featured in the film. Now they’re a constant source of “oooo’s and ahhhh’s” at Datz’ dessert counter. They are everything you would expect them to be. Thoughtfully hand painted, eclectic and the most delicious chocolates we’ve ever tasted. We love to indulge with a mug of hot Joffrey’s coffee nearby.

P.S. what you see above is their Valentine’s Day collection. Click here to buy it for your better half.

How to Boost Your Productivity in 2017 with Coffee

Did you know that writing down your New Year’s resolutions will help you stick to them? It’s the truth! Another thing that’ll keep your goals in check is coffee. It won’t text you to remind you to say “no” to that slice of carrot cake, but it can give you the stamina to get where you need to be. There are plenty of tricks to up your productivity level, and with coffee by your side, you can accomplish anything! Disclaimer: please do not try to fly; coffee cannot give you wings… Red Bull might, but you didn’t hear it from us.

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Coffee Keeps Your Mind Productive

Coffee puts you in a better mood by making your body release dopamine.[i] We all know it’s easier to have the willpower you need to be productive when you’re all smiles. Another one of our favorite coffee health benefits is this: it can keep your brain alert and speed up the time it takes you to process thoughts.[ii] Coffee can help you accomplish more and do it faster. How can you say no to that?

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Coffee Health Benefits the Body – It Keeps You Fit!

Being fit is a common new year’s resolution. If it’s one of yours, there are plenty of coffee health benefits that will get you through even the toughest workouts. Not only does coffee keep you more focused and on track at the gym, it increases endurance.[iii] This means that no matter how tired you are when you wake up for your 5:00 a.m. run, you can still power through after your favorite cup of coffee! Don’t forget to hydrate with water though!

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Coffee Health Benefits Keep Your Mind and Body Productive, but What About the Rest?  

So, your new year’s resolutions are set, you’ve got your coffee and you’re ready to show 2017 what’s up. You’ve written your goals down. You’re energized and caffeinated. What’s next? One word, five syllables: productivity. Even if you have no idea what you’re trying to achieve, here are a few good tips from productivity experts to get you through January.

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First Thing’s First – Shut Out the Noise

Distractions are everywhere. If you set boundaries to keep them at bay, you’ll get more accomplished! Noise can easily be tuned out with earplugs, but what about the mental noise? If you’re at home, there are kids running around, husbands who need sandwiches, pets to feed, text messages to read, etc. If you’re in an office, there are e-mails, the pressure to multitask, the side conversations with your co-workers, and more. These distracting things are necessary and some, you may love…but productivity experts say that knowing how to mold them around your work can make you more creative. It’s all about setting boundaries.

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Tame the E-mail Monster

Checking e-mail every two to three hours can make you much more productive, opposed to checking it more often. Being super responsive with your e-mails is actually a huge productivity killer. (Who knew?) Unless an e-mail’s urgent, you’ll be better at your job if you make it wait. This applies to non-e-mail interruptions too. Why? Stopping work often to manage the inbox (or to do other things) lowers quality of work, mental speed and mental capacity to do the work. The more we shift focus, the worse it is.[iv]

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One Step at a Time

You can increase your productivity and finish your to-do list quicker if you do them one at a time. Multitasking is the death of productivity, unless you’re doing it with tasks that call for minimal brain power and focus. Why? Multitasking (like being interrupted) reduces mental capacity, speed and quality of work. Strangely enough, in productivity studies, people who felt they had a special gift for multitasking were far worse at it versus those saw themselves as terrible multitaskers. Simply put, our brains aren’t built to multitask, but knowing this will help us use them wisely![v]

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Task Mastering

You’ll be more productive if you break your projects into small tasks and tackle them one at a time. Not to mention, you’ll save time by delegating things that you’re not amazing at to someone who could do them in half the time. If you want to delegate something, but don’t know anyone who can do it well, train someone. Training is a time suck in the beginning, but after the person’s trained, you’re free![vi]

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Use Perfectionism Wisely

You’ll increase your productivity a lot if you know how to manage being a perfectionist. Making sure every detail is impeccable can devour time and cause imperfections in areas where you really need to be perfect. Here’s the deal, we all have limited time, energy and alertness. If we spend too much of it trying to be perfect in places where perfectionism doesn’t improve the outcome of the project, we’re wasting resources. Apparently, most people with high standards are somewhat guilty of wasting time and brain fuel in the name of perfectionism.[vii] Before tackling each to-do, ask yourself if doing it perfectly or exactly a certain way would impact the outcome of the project. If the answer is “no,” then consider it a “good is enough” task.

Cheers to a successful 2017!

 

 

SOURCES

[i] Dr. Laura Klein, Ph.D., Penn State University; Heidi Skolnik, M.S., sports nutritionist

[ii] Nutrition Bulletin & Journal of Psychopharmacology

[iii] Rice University

[iv] Science Direct Research Journal

[v] University of London, Forbes Magazine

[vi] Harvard Business Review

[vii] Dr. Gini Graham Scott, PhD; Business Insider, Inc.

 

WEBSITES

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563214005810

https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2014/10/08/multitasking-damages-your-brain-and-career-new-studies-suggest/#510c96e02c16

https://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/01/the-worst-thing-on-your-to-do-list-first.html

https://hbr.org/2012/07/why-arent-you-delegating

https://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/managerial-time-management-2168-9601-1000171.php?aid=76071

https://www.sarahnamulondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/A-Survival-Guide-for-Working-With-Bad-Bosses.pdf

https://www.inc.com/business-insider/habits-that-are-killing-your-productivity.html

https://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/caffeine.html

5 Coffee Cocktails to Ring in the New Year

Happy almost New Year, coffee and tea lovers! The holidays will be over in a few short days, and you know what that means. It’s time for a well-deserved cocktail. While you’re finalizing New Year’s Eve plans and collecting funky, celebratory hats, we’ll be in the kitchen shaking up coffee infused cocktails… Because every champagne toast deserves a grand introduction! If you’re looking for a dependable plus-one to ring in the new year with, check out these signature cocktail recipes.

 

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Photo & Recipe Credit: https://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/best-eggnog-recipe/

Our holiday season would be incomplete without eggnog! It’s creamy, packs a punch of festive flavor and most importantly, it’s a wonderful way to wave farewell to 2016. But why settle for the standard recipe when you can mix things up? Try our Bananas Foster Coffee infused eggnog recipe inspired by www.jamieoliver.com. It’ll keep you dancing into January.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 vanilla bean pod, split it and remove seeds
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg (and set a few pinches aside for garnish)
  • 5 eggs, separated
  • ¼ Pint of Joffrey’s Bananas Foster Coffee, chilled
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup Myer’s Dark Rum

Instructions

First, combine milk, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg and the vanilla bean with seeds in a saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to boil, remove it from the heat and let it steep.

Beat egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until happily combined. Slowly whisk in the milk until your eggnog is smooth, then stir in the rum and Bananas Foster Coffee. Set egg whites aside separately and refrigerate the mixture overnight or up to 3 days if you have time!

Before serving on New Year’s Eve, beat the egg whites in a bowl until beautiful, fluffy peaks form. Gently fold into your eggnog until the whites are safely combined. Serve and garnish with nutmeg. If you prefer a stronger cocktail, top with a splash of cognac to get the festivities going.

First things first, buy the coffee for your cocktail here.

 

Winter Wonderland Coffee Mint Martini

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Photo & Recipe Credit: www.Monin.com

Coffee and mint are a match made in Christmas, especially when it comes to holiday martinis! We’re grateful for our favorite flavor experts at Monin for inspiring this delicious cocktail. The cool vanilla notes of Joffrey’s Winter Wonderland Coffee with Monin’s Peppermint syrup will have you singing into the new year. Cheers to this creamy collaboration!

Ingredients

How to Make

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake, shake, shake. Drizzle chocolate syrup inside of your martini glass and pour mixture over top. Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and serve! If you’re feeling adventurous, top the drink off with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate shavings.

Savor the flavors of Joffrey’s Winter Wonderland Coffee and purchase it here.

 

Cinnamon Cookie Martini with French Vanilla Coffee

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Photo & Recipe by www.kitchenmeetsgirl.com

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction you get from biting into a warm sugar cookie – unless you’re drinking it instead! If your cookie cravings are at an all-time high, we suggest inviting this martini to your New Year’s Eve party. This boozy creation has just the right amount of sweetness with a hint of bitterness from the coffee.

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz. Kahlúa Cinnamon Spice
  • 1 oz. Chocolate liqueur, to keep you smiling all night long
  • ½ oz. Joffrey’s French Vanilla Coffee, chilled
  • ½ oz. Absolut Vanilla Vodka
  • ½ oz. chocolate milk or heavy cream
  • One pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Chocolate shavings and cinnamon sticks (for garnish)

Instructions

Place ingredients into a martini shaker filled with ice and shake until they’re well-combined. Strain into a glass and garnish with a light pinch of ground cinnamon and chocolate shavings.

Order Joffrey’s French Vanilla Coffee here, and let the celebration begin!

 

Irish Bananas Foster Coffee Cocktail

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Photo by Rob Palmer; Recipe inspired by Kim Coverdale

If you like clever cocktails with an energizing kick, this is the drink for you. Irish coffee is typically served hot, but we prefer to drink it on ice. If you’ve never tried it cold, you’re in for a treat! Chilling this cocktail brings the nutty, coffee flavors to life one sip at a time. Here’s what you need to get the party started:

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Irish Cream Liqueur
  • 1/3 cup Hazelnut-Flavored Liqueur
  • 1 cup Joffrey’s Jazzy Java Coffee, chilled
  • Whipped cream and cocoa powder, to garnish
  • Ice cubes

How to Make

Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes, and add all ingredients. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain the drink into a chilled serving glass, garnish with a whipped cream and cocoa powder, and enjoy! This recipe will serve you plus 3 of your favorite friends.

Purchase a bag of Jazzy Java Coffee for your cocktail here.

 

Sparkling Viennese Coffee Cocktail

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We love the fizzier things in life, don’t you? Champagne is a given on New Year’s Eve, but that doesn’t mean it should be the only bubbly star of the show. Introducing the Sparkling Viennese Coffee Cocktail. The name might be long, but the process to make it is short and easy.

What to Buy

  • 5 oz. Club Soda to satisfy your fizz craving
  • 1 oz. Montenegro Amaro
  • 4 ½ oz. extra strong Joffrey’s Viennese Blend, chilled
  • Grapefruit Zest for garnish

How to Make

Fill a glass with ice cubes and add the Montenegro Amaro and coffee. Swirl, and top with club soda. Twist the grapefruit peel over the drink and drop it into the cocktail.

Stock up on Joffrey’s Viennese Blend here.