Happy New Year!

Yes believe it or not 2009 is coming to a close. For some people its a year they would like to forget. For others it was a period of growth, character building, lessons to be learned. For some it was a good year in every way. What ever catagory fits you we, at Coffee Lovers, hope 2010 far exceeds your expectations. We pray you have good health, peace and feel led to share out of your excess with others less fortunate then you."Anytime Is Coffee Time!"

"Happy New Year and God Bless!"

100% Organic Coffee!

By choosing Organic Coffee you are choosing the best
ingredients for yourself and your family.  By purchasing this
coffee you support the farmers who decide to grow coffee
using these methods, and help them repay their debt and
sustain economically.

Organic coffee is grown using methods and materials that
have a low impact on the environment. Organic production
systems replenish and maintain soil fertility, reduce the use
of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and build
biologically diverse agriculture. Third-party certification
organizations verify that organic farmers abide by the law.

At Coffee Lovers USA we have a wonderful selection of
100% organic coffees to choose from. All these coffees
are fresh roasted and delivered to your door!
"Anytime Is Coffee Time!"

Padilla Stoneware Mugs!

Rodolfo Padilla grew up learning his art at his father’s

ceramic studio. In 1981 he won a scholarship to study
ceramic design and materials in Japan and then went on to
continue his studies in Argentina and Italy. Rodolfo Padilla
has presented his work at a number of expositions in
Japan, Europe, South America, Mexico and the United
States. He is an accomplished ceramicist and sculptor.

After mastering the technique of high-fired ceramics,
Padilla's process includes firing the piece at high temperatures,
letting it dry for a couple of days, removing the rough edges,
and then applying a lead-free glaze creating the appearance of it
dripping before firing it again for a shorter period of time.
Currently Padilla divides his daily work time to several studios
where he sculpts, paints and creates new ceramic designs.
He is now devoting his talent to the creation of fine sculptures
in mixed mediums and paintings which are not presented here.
"Anytime Is Coffee Time!"

Cafe Essentials!

Cafe Essentials!

It's not easy for a true coffee lover to be excited
about an instant coffee product in a jar.  But, we
are excited to be introducing Cafe Essentials.
Café Essentials is Dr Smoothie’s gourmet
specialty beverage line.

Here's their story.....
Back in 1997, one great idea got its start and was pursued
with time-less effort that started in the kitchen. This one idea
has developed into the International award-winning company
that is the Dr Smoothie Brands we know today.

Beginning with smoothies and then moving into other specialty
markets, the DrSmoothie Brands have developed products that
are health conscious, delicious tasting and especially good for you.

Dr. Smoothie is famous for a healthy approach to specialty
beverages, and formulates products with the consumers good
health in mind. Health and wellness are the keys to a long and
satisfying life for you and your family.

Barista's and home users alike all agree that Cafe Essentials
produce professional results. Whether you prefer your beverages
hot or blended with ice and flavors. Cafe Essentials is sure to impress.

Hazelnut Coffee!

Coffee lovers will all uniformly agree that hazelnut coffee is a very richly-flavored delectable coffee with nutty overtones. To experience the original taste, you must try hazelnut flavored coffee made with natural ingredients without sugar, calories and allergens. Hazelnut coffee is a harmonious blend of nut and coffee that is something distinctly unique.
Even if you are not a veteran coffee drinker, it is quite easy to know if the kind of coffee you are offered is indeed of the hazelnut flavor or not. The aroma that is emanating from the cup should be almost identical to hazelnut liquor. After inhaling a whiff of the strong smell, the very first sip will tell you what sort of coffee you have in your hands.
If it is sweet, nutty and gives you the feeling of a wonderful combination of coffee and nut, then rest assured you are holding a hot cup of hazelnut coffee. If you instantly like what you just sipped, then you are on the way to join the elite group of people from all over the world who have almost become addicts to this delicious blend of coffee – the strong Hazelnut.

Morning Thunder!

Now here's an espresso that says "Wake me up, Morning Thunder!" For those of us on the go
that need the extra jolt in the morning and yet enjoy a good full bodied cup of espresso.
The good news is it is on Sale this month at your favorite Java spot Coffee Lovers USA!
"Anytime is Coffee Time!"

Why Blended Coffee?

When searching for something different but unique in flavor,
blended coffee  is a viable option. Putting together the best quality
of several beans may be just what your taste buds are looking for.
Some decisions are better left up to the experts and I believe this is
one of them. The search for your favorite blended coffee is a process
of elimination. Blends are a safe way to start your exploration.
You may find several that will be a regular choice on your monthly order.
Mocha Java Blend On Sale Now!

Mara Stoneware Pitcher's!

"Wow these are designed beautifully, a unique gift that is sure to please!"
Mara Stoneware Pitchers are designed with unusual shapes. Great for
serving water, iced tea or any special beverage.  Mara's designs all
represent her personal vision and display her unique perceptions of
the world. Choose one or all three designs!
Great for art display or use them everyday at home.

Gift Certificates!

Are you worried about your gift getting there on time for Christmas?
Can you say "Gift Certificate?"
Are gift certificates not personalized enough? Do we really care or have we
spent any time considering our family member, friend or co-worker's
interest as to what they would enjoy as a gift?

My personal experience in this quest is, yes to all the above!  A gift
certificate is the gift that keeps on giving.  Once you know the likes, dislikes,
passions of the recipient, it is not only easy but a pleasurable experience for
them and you.  They don't have to spend the full amount all at once.  They
have the pleasure of experiencing the fun again every time they use it.
I remember purchasing a certificate several times over the years for my
wife at her favorite store for Christmas and was pleased and amazed at
how much she enjoyed herself again and again
.
The key is to have some idea of what the recipient likes.
Then allow them to make their own choices.  Whether spent all at once
or over a period of time, it will be a wonderful experience for all involved.
Joe P. owner C.L.USA

Featured Specials!

"Seven Days And Counting!" Be sure to check out our Specials Page that features discounted selections all year long! Why pay full price when you can pay less? Coffee, Espresso Gift Baskets, Candle Gifts and Gift Baskets and so much more! Merry Christmas! 

"Anytime Is Coffee Time!"

Office Coffee Packs!

"New Office Coffee Packs!" Ideal for small and medium-size businesses that don't require a full-scale coffee setup. The fresh roasted Columbian Coffee bean is a hard act to follow and always demands a second cup!"

Free Shipping!

Thats right "Free Shipping" on selected models of our
Delonghi Espresso Machines! We believe these are quality
built espresso machines that will serve you well and
enhance your coffee time. The finest coffee sold and
brewed in an Italian made espresso maker.
"How can you go wrong?" "Anytime Is Coffee Time!"

Soy Candles!

Our Soy Candles are made with 100% pure Soy
wax and are free of dye. These Soy Candles also
have Eco friendly, lead free wicks and highly
concentrated fragrance oil.  Soy candles burn
cleaner, cooler and slower, therefore helping the
air we breath and reducing soot in our home.
That means more enjoyment and healthier air quality
for you and your family. Soy candles are also water-soluble,
meaning that if it's spilled,it can easily be cleaned up with soap
and water.Sure to please the Coffee Lovers and Chocolate Lovers
on your list for gift giving!

New Designer Stoneware!

Mara is adding to it's already unique Designer Collection! Stoneware Tea Pots and Water Pitchers that truly show off the designers unique art. There is still time to get your order in but getting very close. Order now you will not be disappointed. These Mara Designer Collection's go extremely fast this time of year, people love gifts that are rare. Many of the selections are selling out daily. Claim yours today!

Stocking Stuffers!

Stocking Stuffers, a unique gift that will be a pleasant surprise in any Coffee Lovers stocking! We have  8 two ounce mini packs,=1'lb,with fresh ground coffee called Coffee Sample Packs ready to be delivered straight to your door. This is one stocking stuffer that is sure not to be duplicated. Be the first to start a tradition in your family.While you are on our website be sure to check out the many Gift Selections that your family and friends will enjoy!
Merry Christmas!

News Flash!

To all our loyal customers and new soon to be first timers! The Holiday rush is on, Wow! We are happy for all your orders but to make sure they get there in time for Christmas, please don't delay. From Dec. 19th on it will be very iffy. So order as soon as possible, NOW, with the cut off date in mind. Thank you in advance for your business and may you and your family /friends enjoy a very "Merry Christmas!"
Joe and Linda P. owners C.L.USA.

Cafe Essentials!

Refreshing, simple to prepare, healthy and great for Holiday Gatherings or just anytime! One of many tasty selections delivered to your door.  One of my favorite times of year is "Right Now, Christmas!" Fresh white snow covering the green pines, a warm fire, friends and family all around and my favorite brew  in hand. It makes me warm inside just thinking about it. So take sometime to visit our website Coffee Lovers USA and enhance your holiday experience with one of our quality selections. Remember: "Anytime Is Coffee Time!"

Which Coffee Complements Which Food?

Did you know that coffee and food compliment
each other?  According to some research we came
across, there are combinations of coffee and food
that really relate to your taste buds.  Imagine that!
Just like what wine goes with what food, now we
learn that it's the same for coffee.  It makes sense
to me that some things taste good together, like
coffee and chocolate.  Why not other foods?
So, we would like to share some of that knowledge
with you, to enhance that wonderful past time we call
"Dining."
Check-out the "Coffee And Health" button on our
front page. "Any Time Is Coffee Time!"

Christmas Time!

Christmas Time! There is a time when things seem fine, a time of joy and reflection. When children's eyes seem mesmerized with sights of wondrous perfection. A time when every moment spent with great anticipation. Soon to come the great event of wondrous celebration. Yes, everyday concerns and woes, no longer hold resentment. As we go about our bright new day and truly seek contentment. Our family, friends and God of course, are really all that matter. It's nice to know at Christmas time all three are known to gather. It isn't just the presents, but the time we spend together. The hugs, the talks, the jokes, the walks, it just doesn't get much better. What really counts is love my friend, and too much, you can never give. Give all you have and then some more. And remember to forgive. December 2008

Coffee Business Statistics Report!

Specialty coffee sales are increasing by 20% per year and account for nearly 8% of the 18 billion dollar U.S. coffee market.

Among the average consumption in the United States is 3.1 cups of coffee per day.

DID YOU KNOW? 50% of the population, equivalent to 150 million Americans, drink espresso, cappuccino, latte, or iced/cold coffees.


Independent coffee shops equal $12 billion in annual sales. At the present time there are approximately 24,000 Coffee Shops across the country.

Statistics show there will be approximately 50,000+ Coffee Shops by the year 2010. The average Espresso Drive-thru Business sells approximately 200-300 Cups of Espresso and Coffee Based Drinks per day.
Coffee Consumption Statistics
The National Coffee Association and The Specialty Coffee Association of America conduct annual surveys regarding coffee consumption each year. The gathered data below can be extremely beneficial to anyone wishing to start a business or just have an insight on coffee consumption.

Over 50% of Americans over 18 years of age drink coffee every day. This represents over 150 million daily drinkers. 30 million American adults drink specialty coffee beverages daily; which include a mocha, latte, espresso, café mocha, cappuccino, frozen/iced coffee beverages,
Average Beverage Price: 

The average price for an espresso based drink is $2.45
The average price for brewed coffee is $1.38.
Coffee Cup Consumption per Day:
Men drink as much coffee as women; each consuming an average 
of 1.6cups per day. Women seem to be more concerned about the price than men.


Among coffee drinkers, the average consumption in the United States is 3.2
cups of coffee per day.


The average coffee cup size is 9 ounces.
30% of the population drinks coffee occasionally.Time of day: 65% of all coffee is consumed during breakfast hours, 30% between meals,
and the remaining 5% with other meals.
Preferences:
35% of coffee drinkers prefer black coffee
65% prefer to add sugar and/or cream
Motivations:
Women indicated that drinking coffee is a good way to relax. Men indicated
that coffee helps them get the job done.
Miscellaneous:

The United States imports in excess of $4 Billion worth of coffee per year.

Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day making the United States the leading consumer of coffee in the world.

On an average, 250 Cups of and coffee drinks are sold per day at almost any espresso drive-thru business with a great visible location. (500 cups per day is extraordinary.)

Independent coffee shops manage to sell 31% of espresso-based drinks, while the rest is brewed coffee.
Article Source:  www.e-importz.com

Food Groups?

     It's a well know fact that certain wines compliment certain food groups.  Many of your 5 star restaurants offer a wine selection for each course: before dinner, with appetizer, with entree, and with dessert.  To help you with your selection, a table or chart is offered, pairing up wine with food.  Accepting the wisdom of those more knowledgeable, tends to enhance your dining experience.

     Well, good news Coffee Lovers!  For those of us that really enjoy a good cup of coffee, we now have a table or chart that will pair up food groups that will enhance our dining pleasure as well.

     Grapes grown in different climates and terrains around the world produce different tastes in the finished wine.  Also, coffee plants grown around the world will have different effects and characteristics in the finished coffee.  So, it is best to know what goes with what when selecting your favorite wine or coffee.

     Solution, we've found some research that shows the various characteristics and effects that coffee can have on different foods.  Click on the Coffee and Food button on our navigation bar to the left.  It will bring you to an informational chart and help show you how this works.

     So, the next time you think about making a coffee selection, you may want to think about what it will go with.  Is it a great "get you going" breakfast coffee?  Or maybe an after dinner "relaxing chat" with friends.  You decide, and let us know what effect it makes on your next dining experience!  "Anytime is Coffee Time"

Joe Patanella

Life is Coffee!

 

     A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. The conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.

     Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups; porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, and some exquisite, telling them to help themselves to the coffee. After all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor, said: “If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is but normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.”

     “Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases, it’s just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups, and then began eyeing each other’s cups.”

     “Now consider this: Life is the coffee, and the jobs, houses, cars, things, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain life, and the type of cup we have does not define nor change the quality of life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided us.”

     God brews the coffee, not the cups…enjoy your coffee. “Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect; it means you’ve decided to see beyond the imperfections.” Live in peace and peace will live in you

Off With The Old, On With The New!

The way that I was, the way that I knew
Was all about me, and not about You.

I filled my life up with stuff and ideas
That brought joy to me, as you watched and shed tears.

Then one day it was clear, it was not about me.
My priorities changed, and I desired to please Thee.

It was no longer I that was the center of things,
But my Savior, my Jesus that created everything.

You gave me my gifts, my passion for life,
To love all You made as we prepared for Paradise.

One day I'll be with you, without any fear,
Listening for those words that I so long to hear.

"Well done good and faithful servant, I'm glad that your here.
No more sin, no more sadness to fear.

The old is all gone, your pure as the snow.
The new is within you and outside all a glow.

A place I've prepared, for you my son.
Your Daddy loves you, the battle is won!"

March 2008

Testimony: Gift Certificates!

Are gift certificates not personalized enough? Do we really care or have we spent any time considering our family member, friend or co-worker's interest as to what they would enjoy as a gift?

My personal experience in this quest is, yes to all the above! A gift certificate is the gift that keeps on giving. Once you know the likes, dislikes, passions of the recipient, it is not only easy but a pleasurable experience for them and you. They don't have to spend the full amount all at once. They have the pleasure of experiencing the fun again every time they use it.

I remember purchasing a certificate several times over the years for my wife at her favorite store for Christmas and was pleased and amazed at how much she enjoyed herself again and again. The key is to have some idea of what the recipient likes. Then allow them to make their own choices. Whether spent all at once or over a period of time, it will be a wonderful experience for all involved.

It's All About Health, Or Is It?

As I got involved in the coffee business I researched this beverage. I wanted to be more educated so I could pass on this information to our coffee family. I found myself asking this question, is it all about health?

I learned about the many ups and downs about coffee, which by the way, there seems to be many more ups, as far as health is concerned. Also the importance of freshness, whole bean verses ground, water temperature, roasted the day of delivery, how to store it, cleaning your coffee pot properly and the list goes on. All important information and we do include this on our Coffee Lovers USA website and more. But for me and many others, I just plainly love the aroma that fills the room when a fresh pot is brewing. The wonderful taste as I sample my first sip.

The variety of coffee beans from all around the world that deliver their own distinct flavor. To me it's close to walking into a home where fresh baked bread is just coming out of the oven.

Yes, I'm happy there are many health benefits surrounding our favorite brew, but what makes me a coffee drinker is the pleasure it brings in all the above mentioned areas.

Life can get pretty complicated at times and we can become very analytical. So let's take a break from the busyness, take a deep breath, put up a pot of our favorite brew. Don't chug it, but sip it and enjoy the taste, the aroma and life will seem sweeter. It's not the destiny but the journey we need to enjoy. Let every moment count. Remember, "Any Time is Coffee Time."

Why Shop On Line?

When you shop on line you:
     ~ Save money on gas.
     ~ Save on time not having to search for a parking space.
     ~ You have a selection from around the World of products and services right
         there at your fingertips.
     ~ You don't have to rush to get there before the store closes, shop on line
         24 hours a day.
These are just a few of the benefits to shop on line.
Let's face it, we all want the best deal.  Price, sometimes, is the driving force behind our decision to purchase an item.  It could be a product or service, but we are certainly pressured by price.
Is the cheapest price always the better way to go? "Definitely, without a doubt, NO."  Many of us have had a bad experience of cheaper isn't better!  If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is!
But, how do I choose which on line store to purchase from and how will I know I've made the right choice? Here are some tips that may help make that decision.

What to look out for!
     ~ If the product or service is much cheaper
        than the average price after comparing several
        sites, Red Flag!
     ~ If there is not a full description or visual of the product or service, Red Flag!
     ~ If there is lack of information to help educate you in making your final
        selection, Red Flag!
     ~ If there is lack of information about the Company, like how it got started and
        their business practices in regard to their customers, Red Flag!
     ~ If there is lack of Contact information, if a problem should arise or a question
        needs to be asked, Red Flag!
     ~ If there is not a responsible Return Policy you can read, Red Flag!
     ~ No well known secure credit card payment transaction, (such as PayPal etc.)
        Red Flag!
These are some of the items to watch out for.  A website that has all this covered, would typicality be one that can be trusted and great to do business with.  Hope these tips will help you in the future.