Good Morning Coffee Lovers,
As we ease into October the aroma of Apple Crisp coffee is wafting about Brown and Jenkins to supplement the vibrant colors of changing leaves I see from my view on this hill. In addition to the influx of tourists this time of year brings to the Green Mountains, it also brings a celebration of the local autumnal fare.
Vermont Organic Festival
Tomorrow, which is Saturday, October 1st, from 12-4 the Vermont Organic Festival will take place at Valley Dream Farm. They offer music, hayrides, an autumn seed exchange, and locally grown organic foods for a small $5 admission fee. There is even an applesauce eating contest so you can savor our Vermont apples even before you go picking.
If you're not local, it's definitely worth a trip in the fall to see the leaves change and to experience what life is like in Vermont. While you're here, I hope you'll stop by to watch our coffee roasting process in action. This is very popular with visitors to Smuggler's Notch Ski Resort and the local bed and breakfasts like Suzanne's B&B here in Cambridge, and the Inn at Grace Farm in Fairfax.
Healthy Vermont Coffee One Cup at a Time
Yes, we are still selling the increasingly popular Eko Brew reusable filter for your Keurig coffee machine. And if you want to feel really good about drinking that cup or two of gourmet coffee each day be sure to read the NPR article on how coffee helps fight depression. Yeah coffee!
That's it for this week and the month of September! Be sure to stop by for a great cup of coffee on the road , Vermont coffee gifts for your gatherings, or just a beautiful view and a friendly chat.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Friday, September 30, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Vermont Volunteerism Follows Tropical Storms
Good Morning Coffee Lovers,
While we here at Brown and Jenkins were not majorly impacted by the recent tropical storm and its destruction, many Vermonters were. And I am still getting questions from our Coffee Club members, and others far away, about how the state is doing. Thanks to the huge involvement of folks in this area, I think we can help our southern neighbors through what might be a long recovery.
Hands-On Vermont
Vermont is truly a hands-on, help your neighbor type of place. Last week Adam Howard , our local state representative, distributed large boxes to be filled with non perishables. We had only 36 hours to fill the boxes as he was picking them up to be delivered and distributed to Bennington, one of the hardest hit areas.
Jack Corse, a local businessman, provided the truck and he and Adam delivered 3 tons of food and over $2,000. Brown & Jenkins filled the box twice and we raised $100, and more items, thanks to your donations.
We put out a tweet and a post on our facebook page and people just came pouring in with everything from baby food to pet food. What a great community and show of support on such short notice. A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped in so many ways and to all my customers who stopped to donate food and cash.
What You Can do to Help
Since people are asking, yes, we are still taking cash donations and have raised $200 for several day care centers in Waterbury that lost everything. Laurie Boyden of Boyden Valley Winery is collecting toys and books (in good shape) , crayons, coloring books, and dress up clothes for the day care centers. This will be a long term, and slow, recovery and we plan to help the day care facilities get back on their feet. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
What About the Coffee?
I always say that coffee connects the world. So even though this blog doesn't focus on coffee facts, don't worry. We're still roasting the Vermont Maple Crème Coffee and offering those increasingly popular, single brew eko-brew filters for your Keurig coffee maker. Next week I'll focus on some specific coffees for this fall foliage season.
Until then, I'm enjoying the fact that my passion for coffee is providing me with a way to connect with you, and help my local community.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
While we here at Brown and Jenkins were not majorly impacted by the recent tropical storm and its destruction, many Vermonters were. And I am still getting questions from our Coffee Club members, and others far away, about how the state is doing. Thanks to the huge involvement of folks in this area, I think we can help our southern neighbors through what might be a long recovery.
Hands-On Vermont
Vermont is truly a hands-on, help your neighbor type of place. Last week Adam Howard , our local state representative, distributed large boxes to be filled with non perishables. We had only 36 hours to fill the boxes as he was picking them up to be delivered and distributed to Bennington, one of the hardest hit areas.
Jack Corse, a local businessman, provided the truck and he and Adam delivered 3 tons of food and over $2,000. Brown & Jenkins filled the box twice and we raised $100, and more items, thanks to your donations.
We put out a tweet and a post on our facebook page and people just came pouring in with everything from baby food to pet food. What a great community and show of support on such short notice. A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped in so many ways and to all my customers who stopped to donate food and cash.
What You Can do to Help
Since people are asking, yes, we are still taking cash donations and have raised $200 for several day care centers in Waterbury that lost everything. Laurie Boyden of Boyden Valley Winery is collecting toys and books (in good shape) , crayons, coloring books, and dress up clothes for the day care centers. This will be a long term, and slow, recovery and we plan to help the day care facilities get back on their feet. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
What About the Coffee?
I always say that coffee connects the world. So even though this blog doesn't focus on coffee facts, don't worry. We're still roasting the Vermont Maple Crème Coffee and offering those increasingly popular, single brew eko-brew filters for your Keurig coffee maker. Next week I'll focus on some specific coffees for this fall foliage season.
Until then, I'm enjoying the fact that my passion for coffee is providing me with a way to connect with you, and help my local community.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Friday, September 16, 2011
Ekobrew Filter Adapter for Keurig Coffee Brewers
Good Morning Coffee Lovers,
This crisp autumn morning on my hilltop in Vermont, I'm enjoying a steamy cup of freshly roasted Harvest Blend coffee brewed in a different way than usual. That's because I made it with an ekobrew filter adapter for the Keurig coffee brewer.
Some of you will recall my blog last October on concerns over the environmental impact of single serve Keurig coffee brewing devices. All those K-Cups end up in land fills. And, to be honest, they brew a sadly weak cup of coffee that just doesn't do justice to our high quality Brown and Jenkins' coffee beans. I mean, what's the point of sourcing great coffee beans, having them freshly roasted by a master roaster, and then making a weak cup of coffee?
There is no point to that!
But…there are a lot of pluses to being able to brew a quick, single cup of coffee conveniently and mess free. So I decided to check out this new ekobrew filter adapter that is specifically designed for Keurig coffee machines. And I'm happy to tell you that it really does brew a great cup of coffee, and solve the issues with the single K-Cups.
The eco friendly and reusable coffee filter adapter:
If you have one, let me know what you think. Is it a better cup of coffee?
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
This crisp autumn morning on my hilltop in Vermont, I'm enjoying a steamy cup of freshly roasted Harvest Blend coffee brewed in a different way than usual. That's because I made it with an ekobrew filter adapter for the Keurig coffee brewer.
Some of you will recall my blog last October on concerns over the environmental impact of single serve Keurig coffee brewing devices. All those K-Cups end up in land fills. And, to be honest, they brew a sadly weak cup of coffee that just doesn't do justice to our high quality Brown and Jenkins' coffee beans. I mean, what's the point of sourcing great coffee beans, having them freshly roasted by a master roaster, and then making a weak cup of coffee?
There is no point to that!
But…there are a lot of pluses to being able to brew a quick, single cup of coffee conveniently and mess free. So I decided to check out this new ekobrew filter adapter that is specifically designed for Keurig coffee machines. And I'm happy to tell you that it really does brew a great cup of coffee, and solve the issues with the single K-Cups.
The eco friendly and reusable coffee filter adapter:
- Has a cone shaped, low tamp filter
- Saves you a LOT of money on those pricey K-Cups
- Reduces landfill trash
- Makes a FAR better cup of coffee
If you have one, let me know what you think. Is it a better cup of coffee?
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Friday, September 9, 2011
Filling Your Favorite Coffee Cup at Brown and Jenkins
Good Morning Coffee Lovers,
You may not be able to control the weather, the floods or acts of nature. But there is one thing you can control. Your coffee mug.
Yes, I know that there are a million heavy and serious topics I could address today with the recent flooding and the upcoming 09/11 anniversary. However, one of my favorite things about sitting down with my cup of Mountain Magic coffee in the morning is that mini-escape the taste and the aroma give me, even when I'm reading a serious news story.
Your Favorite Coffee Cup
So let's take a moment to consider the highly important nature of your coffee mug. Frankly, your choice in coffee cup says a lot about you. Whether you like a delicate, flower trimmed cup or a big handled, plain mug can be used to interpret your personality like reading tea leaves. Maybe your travel mug is your daily cup of choice for your on the go lifestyle. Or perhaps that decade old "World's Best Dad" waits for you each day.
So what if your favorite coffee mug is stained? No problem. It's a breeze to remove coffee stains from mugs and cups with baking soda and hot water. So your favorite Elvis mug will glisten like brand new; thank you very much!
What to Put into Your Coffee Mug
Of course, nothing is more important the type of coffee you drink. This month we're focusing on organic and SWP organic coffees. A while back I wrote a blog explaining what defines organic coffee, and another blog explaining exactly what the Swiss Water Press method of decaffeinating coffee involves. You'll find both these options, and a coffee coupon code good until the 13th, on our home page.
As we roll into a Vermont autumn, with cooler weather and fall foliage, it's great time to sample something new in your old coffee cup.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
You may not be able to control the weather, the floods or acts of nature. But there is one thing you can control. Your coffee mug.
Yes, I know that there are a million heavy and serious topics I could address today with the recent flooding and the upcoming 09/11 anniversary. However, one of my favorite things about sitting down with my cup of Mountain Magic coffee in the morning is that mini-escape the taste and the aroma give me, even when I'm reading a serious news story.
Your Favorite Coffee Cup
So let's take a moment to consider the highly important nature of your coffee mug. Frankly, your choice in coffee cup says a lot about you. Whether you like a delicate, flower trimmed cup or a big handled, plain mug can be used to interpret your personality like reading tea leaves. Maybe your travel mug is your daily cup of choice for your on the go lifestyle. Or perhaps that decade old "World's Best Dad" waits for you each day.
So what if your favorite coffee mug is stained? No problem. It's a breeze to remove coffee stains from mugs and cups with baking soda and hot water. So your favorite Elvis mug will glisten like brand new; thank you very much!
What to Put into Your Coffee Mug
Of course, nothing is more important the type of coffee you drink. This month we're focusing on organic and SWP organic coffees. A while back I wrote a blog explaining what defines organic coffee, and another blog explaining exactly what the Swiss Water Press method of decaffeinating coffee involves. You'll find both these options, and a coffee coupon code good until the 13th, on our home page.
As we roll into a Vermont autumn, with cooler weather and fall foliage, it's great time to sample something new in your old coffee cup.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
Friday, September 2, 2011
Hurricane Irene and Brown and Jenkins
Good Morning Coffee Lovers,
I have to start this blog with a big thank you to all the customers and suppliers who called to check in with us after the hurricane that devastated parts of Vermont and the rest of the east coast. Your concern is truly appreciated.
And another special thanks to the Old Dominion freight line for getting us our shipment of green coffee beans on time and in perfect shape. It truly takes a village to keep things running, especially in the wake of a natural disaster like this.
The Impact of Hurricane Irene on Vermont
Hurricane Irene is said to be the worst flood in Vermont since 1927. At one point the Vermont Agency of Transportation reported 260 road closings. Our area of Vermont, high in the Green Mountains, was luckier than most. We did have heavy flooding, tree damage, power losses, roads closed, and even the first day of school canceled for the first time I can ever recall. However, most of the local schools, homes and businesses are now back in action.
Waterbury, Brattleboro and Bennington are some of the places in Vermont that have been especially hard hit, and are still struggling. Locals here in Lamoillle County are arranging food drives and other things to help our southern neighbors. While the damage was bad, I can truly say folks in this area help their neighbors. This is a great community to be a part of.
Brown and Jenkins and Coffee Delivery
If you've seen the Brown and Jenkins building then you know that we sit atop a large hill overlooking the neighboring farm and the mountains. This helped to protect us from the floods. Our inventory is safe, and coffee orders have all been sent out on time.
We are looking to the fall season. That means goodbye to the highly popular Coconut Rum Latte coffee, and hello to autumnal favorites like Apple Crisp. We're also looking for some input on what you want to see for other fall and winter flavors. Peppermint? Gingerbread?
Plus, you can visit the Brown and Jenkins home page to find a coupon code for $1 off our Organic coffee beans and Organic SWP Decaf coffee beans.
Savor the moment, savor the coffee, and stay safe!
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
I have to start this blog with a big thank you to all the customers and suppliers who called to check in with us after the hurricane that devastated parts of Vermont and the rest of the east coast. Your concern is truly appreciated.
And another special thanks to the Old Dominion freight line for getting us our shipment of green coffee beans on time and in perfect shape. It truly takes a village to keep things running, especially in the wake of a natural disaster like this.
The Impact of Hurricane Irene on Vermont
Hurricane Irene is said to be the worst flood in Vermont since 1927. At one point the Vermont Agency of Transportation reported 260 road closings. Our area of Vermont, high in the Green Mountains, was luckier than most. We did have heavy flooding, tree damage, power losses, roads closed, and even the first day of school canceled for the first time I can ever recall. However, most of the local schools, homes and businesses are now back in action.
Waterbury, Brattleboro and Bennington are some of the places in Vermont that have been especially hard hit, and are still struggling. Locals here in Lamoillle County are arranging food drives and other things to help our southern neighbors. While the damage was bad, I can truly say folks in this area help their neighbors. This is a great community to be a part of.
Brown and Jenkins and Coffee Delivery
If you've seen the Brown and Jenkins building then you know that we sit atop a large hill overlooking the neighboring farm and the mountains. This helped to protect us from the floods. Our inventory is safe, and coffee orders have all been sent out on time.
We are looking to the fall season. That means goodbye to the highly popular Coconut Rum Latte coffee, and hello to autumnal favorites like Apple Crisp. We're also looking for some input on what you want to see for other fall and winter flavors. Peppermint? Gingerbread?
Plus, you can visit the Brown and Jenkins home page to find a coupon code for $1 off our Organic coffee beans and Organic SWP Decaf coffee beans.
Savor the moment, savor the coffee, and stay safe!
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
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