Next Stop: SCAA Seattle!

We can smell the coffee now in anticipation of attending SCAA in Seattle this week! The Global Specialty Coffee Expo has everything for everyone in the coffee world. We are going to see what’s hot this year and we encourage you to as well. Unfamiliar with SCAA? – “The Global Specialty Coffee Expo was designed to be the…

Coffee Fest Nashville 2017

Whether we call it java, brew, mud, or joe, everyone knows that coffee is considered by many to be an essential staple to power through the day. Coffee Fest, a product trade show, provides a wide variety of training, new product showcases, and is a great way to network for those involved with retailing, coffee,…

Check out Houston’s Vendors At Coffee Fest Nashville!

The smell of coffee is in the air as Coffee Fest Nashville approaches. Coffee Fest is specifically provided for those involved with retailing coffee, tea and related products. We are going to see what’s hot this year and we encourage you to as well! Here is a list of our vendors that will attending the show. Stop by and…

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue. Celebrate Love With A Cocktail Or Two! Part 2

Last Valentine’s Day, we shared with you delicious cocktail recipes to try with your loved one. This year, we thought we’d carry on the tradition. Capture your Valentine’s heart with these lovely cocktails! Torani® Raspberry Mimosa Ingredients: Torani® Raspberry Syrup ½ Cup Champagne 2 Tbsp. Fresh Orange Juice Preparation: Combine ingredients in a fluted glass…

Spicy Chai, image courtesy of Torani

Chai, the Torani® Way

Chai is more than a fall alternative to hot chocolate, now it is being requested year-round as a beverage of choice.  On a visit to Houston’s Larry Winkler, Northwest Division Sales Manager for Torani®, mentioned a U.S. Reports study revealing 41% of millennials are looking for more chai options in coffee shops.  With that in mind, Torani® launched…

SCAA 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia (Credit: C. Graiff)

Kicking off the Foodservice Show Season

Spring and Summer are busy show seasons for the food service industry. SCAA, Coffee Fest (all 3 shows), the NRA show, NAFEM (every other year), and of course broadline distributor shows such as FSA and Nicholas & Company. Each show provides the opportunity to discover new and exciting products and flavors. The 2016 show season…

Cinco de Mayo: More than Margaritas

Cinco de Mayo is classically a day full of margaritas. Restaurants serve them blended, on the rocks or even with a Mexican beer sticking out the top. Houston’s has plenty of margarita mixers from Jose Cuervo®, Margaretville®, Master of Mixes® and so much more. But have you ever thought about serving something else? Here are…

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See you at SCAA Atlanta!

We can smell the coffee now in anticipation of attending SCAA in Atlanta this week.  We are going to see what’s hot this year and we encourage you to as well.  Here is a list of some the vendors that will be there so you can see what’s new for yourself.  Hope to see you…

Torani Sweet Heat Brownies

Who likes brownies? Likely there are a lot of fans of this cake-like, cookie treat out there. Whether it’s cakey or fudgy, filled with nuts or chocolate chips, chocolate or blonde, there is a variety out there to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. National Brownie Day is on the 8th of December and it’s the perfect…

National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day!

Happy National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day! Today is a unique holiday that celebrates the combination of carbonated and caffeinated beverages, which occurs annually on November 19. Most people can’t seem to get enough of the sugar-sweetened, bubbly, caffeinated drinks and all the variety of options to choose from: cola, root beer, cream, citrus, orange,…