Rob

Your wait is over: Green Mountain Coffee^® Island Coconut^® is back for the spring and summer!   It’s time to brew yourself into a tropical getaway – even if you never leave your cubicle.

We’ve captured the lush aroma of fruity, exotic coconut and blended it with the subtle sweetness of a lightly-roasted, Central American coffee. The result is as refreshing as it is unexpected.  Enjoy it in bags, K-Cup^® packs, and, for the first time, Vue^® packs for your Keurig Vue^® brewer!  Remember: It’s Limited Edition – brew it while supplies last!

Are you going to take a trip to paradise with Island Coconut this season?

Do you have what it takes to answer all of our icy trivia? Visit our Twitter page to test your knowledge on our first Brew Over Ice Twitter Trivia for a chance to win cool prizes! Download the official contest rules here. The first round kicks off next Wednesday, February 13th! www.twitter.com/brewoverice

Every once in a while I find that it is good to change things up. Whether it’s reorganizing my living room or going to a restaurant I wouldn’t normally frequent.  At Green Mountain Coffee we’ve found the same to be true with our K-Cup® and Vue® packs. That said, we have taken the time to add some serious pizzazz to K-Cup® and Vue® pack lids across our family of brands so that you can enjoy the same great beverages with a new and exciting twist! Have you seen the new lid art? Let us know what you think!

That’s right coffee fans, Café Express® is brewing up a bold “THANK YOU” with a Member Appreciation Sweepstakes! In appreciation of our loyal members, Café Express® is giving ten lucky winners the chance to brew like a barista with their very own Keurig® Vue® Brewer. But we couldn’t just stop there, no sir! There are also twenty five first prizes and fifty second prizes to be won. So don’t be bashful, check out the Official Rules and Enter Here!

During this time of year I often find myself sleeping in as late as possible on those Saturday mornings when I clearly have an agenda filled with errands to run and tasks to complete. In fact just the other weekend, I was awoken by the aroma of French Toast wafting up the stairs and down the hallway. I immediately knew it was going to be the start of a good day. However, for those of us who do not have a personal chef (or significant other), we have good news. Golden French Toast® coffee is back in K-Cup® packs and bags! Featuring a maple aroma, and buttery, golden toasty flavors, there is more than one reason to start off a busy weekend morning with this cold weather classic from Green Mountain Coffee®. Stock up on this sensational flavored coffee before its too late!

We here at Green Mountain Coffee® truly enjoy this time of year. The Monday following Black Friday, or Cyber Monday as it is commonly known is a time when shopping consists of sitting in a comfortable chair and surfing the web for all of your holiday gift giving needs. I have written a few short verses on my ideal Cyber Monday. Do enjoy and happy shopping!

Ode To Cyber Monday

As the days grow shorter I often find myself daydreaming of that tropical destination somewhere just out of reach. Tully's Hawaiian Blend K-Cup® packs, like a well deserved get away, hold a special place in my imagination. After the first sip you might just realize that the Island of flavor that this coffee takes you to is just the place you'll want to be. 

As a smartphone owner myself, I must admit that I really enjoy the convenience of being able to shop all of my favorite products no matter where I am. With the smartphone market continuing to grow with no sign of slowing down, it is important that we give coffee lovers the opportunity to shop on the go. With endless days of seemingly endless christmas shopping right around the corner, Green Mountain Coffee has made shopping for the coffee fanatic in your life easier than ever. Green Mountain Coffee fans can now shop their favorite Keurig® beverages, brewers and accessories from the convenience of their smartphones with our new mobile website. Check it out today at www.greenmountaincoffee.com/mobile. Happy Shopping!

With Halloween virtually around the corner I must admit that I’ve got pumpkins on the brain. In fact, I recently decided to get some friends together and put our creativity and love for Pumpkin Spice coffee together. Out of this gathering came some pretty cool pumpkin carving and a seasonal spin on our K-Cup® Carousel. Check them out and let us know what you think! 

Psst...Grab some Pumpkin Spice Coffee before it goes away 11/5!

Fair Trade means better coffee for you, and a better life for farmers. During Fair Trade month you can save $2 on any Fair Trade Certified™ coffee purchased through greenmountaincoffee.com. This offer is valid through 10/31. Learn more about this offer today. 

There has never been a better time to save on a new Keurig® brewer. Through October 28^th, anyone who purchases a Keurig Vue® or K-Cup® brewer on GreenMountainCoffee.com will get up to $50 off with a mail in rebate. This rebate can also be downloaded by customers who have recently purchased a brewer (online or in a retail store). Add Keurig Brewed® packs and accessories to your order for additional savings. (Café Express® 15% savings and benefits are eligible for purchase.)

We are excited to introduce 6 new ways to enjoy your Vue® Brewer. Green Mountain Coffee® Hazelnut, Pumpkin Spice, French Vanilla & Fair Trade Organic Sumatran Reserve bring flavor and character to the Vue® line, while Barista Prima Coffeehouse® Decaf Italian Roast and Celestial Seasonings® Lemon Zinger® bring great variety. Shop these wonderful new additions to the Vue® line of beverages today! 

We are very happy to announce yet another addition to our Family of Brands. 8 O’Clock® Coffee is now available in K-Cup® packs. With coffees such as Dark Italian Roast, Colombian and Hazelnut, you are sure to find the brew that is right for you!

Just in time for autumn, the ever popular Pumpkin Spice from Green Mountain Coffee® is now available for your Vue® Brewer! Shop Pumpkin Spice Vue® packs and bring the flavors of autumn to your Keurig® brewer.

.

These days, a healthy choice doesn't have to be a hard decision between what's good, and what's good for you. 

That's why we're thrilled to introduce Wellness Brewed™ beverages, a new line of K-Cup® packs that are a delicious complement to your wellness lifestyle. Taking care of yourself can be as easy as the touch of a button on your Keurig® brewer, and as satisfying as knowing you've done the right thing.  Because when wellness is balanced by goodness, both your body and your tastebuds benefit.

This new collection of six beverages includes two new Brew Over Ice favorites, Strawberry Pomegranate and Acai Berry from Vitamin Burst™, as well as Fair Trade Certified™ Green Mountain Coffee® Antioxidant Blend,  Green Mountain Coffee® Focus Blend™, and two Celestial Seasonings® Antioxidant Max™ Green Teas that are available in Blackberry Pomegranate and Blood Orange Star Fruit flavors. Shop now and explore these wonderfully craveable beverages!

I personally like to drink my coffee black, however I understand that the robust, powerful flavor of a French roast isn't for everyone. In fact, it took me many years of experimenting with different varieties and roasts of coffee before I eventually developed my current taste for black coffee. The closest thing I can compare my taste for black coffee to is the diverse taste of chocolate. With that in mind I encourage you to take your own "flavor journey" and explore all of the unique flavors the world of coffee has to offer. Listed below are examples of profound flavor profiles found in coffees that we source from around the globe. Enjoy!

The Americas

Coffees from the Americas come from a very wide variety of climates and growing conditions. From as far away as Hawaii and Central/South America. The flavors present in this coffee are often as diverse as the land in which they are grown. From rich, spicy Guatemalans to mild, sweet Peruvians, American coffees are often thought of as "classic." They tend to be both smooth and very balanced, with a perfect sparkle on the tongue and rich aromas that enchant the nose.

It is with the utmost pride that we introduce Lemonade K-Cup® packs from Green Mountain Naturals®!  Now you can enjoy this summertime favorite anytime with your Keurig® brewer. Green Mountain Naturals Lemonade features the refreshing flavor of natural lemon. Find out more about Green Mountain Naturals™  Lemonade and get your hands on this refreshing new fruit brew today!

Pumpkin Spice fans, rejoice! That’s right, you can stop hoarding your beloved Green Mountain Coffee® Pumpkin Spice coffee and make room in the pantry for even more because it is now available for the season in K-Cup® packs! You know just as well as we do how great it is to have this autumnal favorite back in our line-up.

What is your favorite thing about Pumpkin Spice?  For us, it's the experience of drinking a fresh-baked pumpkin pie with every sip!

I want you to close your eyes for a second and imagine a place where the coffee is just as good as the scenery. I must admit that Vermont has both of these things. However, there are some places that offer scenery on such a grand scale that it is often humbling to witness.  I have recently returned from a long journey to Seattle, a place that many would consider the Coffee City of the United States, maybe even the world.

My coffee pilgrimage began when I touched down in Seattle at 12:24 AM. I must admit after a 5 hour and 50 minute flight from Newark I decided it was best to get some much needed rest before exploring the sights and smells of the Seattle Coffee scene.

By 10:30 AM I was ready to get my bearings and venture out to the closest coffee shop to order a heavily caffeinated beverage. After taking a photo of the view from my hotel room I walked just around the corner and found myself staring at one of the original Tully’s Coffee Shops. It was then that I knew I was in the right place! I immediately ran inside and ordered up a double shot of espresso and a 16 oz. mocha latte with skim milk.

With summer now in full swing I must admit I have found myself struggling to keep my cool when it is 95 ̊degrees outside. Add to that 80-90% humidity and you have all the ingredients for a sweaty afternoon. This past weekend I developed a recipe of my own to add some refreshment to these seemingly endless days of heat of humidity. Drum roll please! Introducing the French Vanilla Coffee Gelato!  Please see the recipe below and let me know what you think! 

French Vanilla Coffee Gelato
 

1- Green Mountain Coffee® French Vanilla Iced Coffee K-Cup® pack on 4 oz. setting
1/2 C sugar
2 2/3 C milk - 2% or whole is best
2/3C heavy cream

• Brew K-Cup® pack on 4 oz setting.
• Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Measure out milk and cream and add cooled coffee to mixture. Mix well.
• Add mixture to ice cream maker. Prepare according to directions provided with your ice cream maker.

Enjoy!