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Wolfgang Puck K-Cups Now on CoffeeRocket.com!

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Wolfgang Puck K-Cups have been available for a short time and we have finally snagged quite a bunch for you guys! Look for upcoming sales on this hot new item. Here’s the lineup of newbies:

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Some of these flavors will be familiar, but there are couple new comers we haven’t seen before and are very glad Wolfgang Puck has extended his selection for our tasting pleasure.

Be sure to try the Wolfgang Puck K-Cups in “Jamaica Me Crazy.” It’s a crowd pleaser around here and we are ecstatic to be able to use these Wolfgang Puck K-Cups in our Keurig single cup coffee maker!

Buy Wolfgang Puck K-Cups online at discount prices from www.CoffeeRocket.com!

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Pod Perfect EZ-Cup vs. Regular K-Cup

Friday, April 9th, 2010

ez cupCoffeeRocket.com has finally added the Pod Perfect EZ-Cup to the site. At first we were a bit skeptical about the product, but after seeing its success and testing it out for ourselves, we have absolutely nothing but great things to say! To be honest, the first cup of coffee I made using the EZ-Cup came out a bit weak and I didn’t know why. So, I hosted a little experiment in the breakroom. Turns out I wasn’t filling the EZ-Cup filter with enough coffee! Here’s how it went down…

I took 2 Caribou Colombia Coffee K-Cups and cut the foil off one of the tops. I then took the entirety of coffee from the open K-Cup and placed it into the filter laying inside the EZ-Cup. I brewed the EZ-Cup as I would any other K-Cup and set it aside.
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Next I brewed the regular Caribou Colombia Coffee K-Cup in its natural form. Placing the cups side by side, we grabbed one of our resident coffee lovers and asked them to do a blind taste test.

He couldn’t tell the slightest difference in taste, body, acidity, aroma, aftertaste, or mouthfeel. Identical cups of coffee!

The experiment was a success and the Pod Perfect EZ-Cup proved itself just as we had hoped it would.

side by side**Special reminder to those who share a Keurig brewer at work**
Be sure to remove your EZ-Cup when done brewing so that the next person doesn’t automatically toss it out, assuming it is a used K-Cup!

Get yours today at CoffeeRocket.com. Enjoy!

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Green Mountain Wild Blueberry K-Cup Review

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

green mountain blueberryNot being such a huge fan of flavored coffee in general, I was skeptical when a co-worker told me how delicious Green Mountain Wild Mountain Blueberry K-Cups were. I inserted the K-Cup into our Keurig B150 Single Serve Coffee Maker, pushed the button, and walked away. About a minute later I came back into the room and it smelled like fresh blueberry muffins were in the oven. Incredible aroma on this coffee! It’s not very full in body, but I wouldn’t go as far as to call it watery. It’s easy to drink and has more the consistency of a tea instead of a thick, dark roast coffee. Green Wild Mountain Blueberry K-Cup is a medium roast with absolutely no bitterness or unpleasant aftertaste. The acidity is low, but seems necessary to mimic the actual fruit essence. The blueberry taste is as equally as bold as the aroma, a quality often lacking in flavored coffee. There’s a subtle sweetness that made me not want to add any sugar or creamer. It’s is more of a dessert coffee than something you would reach for in the early AM. This is not the type of coffee you find yourself sipping, you’re more likely to wait for it to cool down a bit and gulp it down. It’s too good to sit on the counter disappearing sip by sip. There’s no mystery why Green Wild Mountain Blueberry K-Cup is one of our best selling flavored K-Cups. Get yours today at super low prices from CoffeeRocket.com. Enjoy this hot or iced!

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Starbucks Adds More Beverage Sizes to Menu

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Today, Starbucks announced that they will be releasing two new drink sizes, the Plenta and the Micra. Whether you are looking for more or less coffee, these new sizes are sure to satisfy the needs of consumers, who were complaining that their current 3 sizes were not enough. The Plenta holds 128 oz. while the Micra holds a mere 2 oz. Now, there is something for everyone. The new sizes will be arriving this Fall.
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In order to console consumers on how much waste these large new Plenta cups will create, they have suggested recycling the giant beverage cups on your own. Re-use it as a popcorn bucket! A planter! Or even a hat! The Micra on the other hand, can be used to store paper clips or as a milk dish for a kitten. How clever?!

april_fool_21 copyAlthough Starbucks really did write a blog about this today, we are sticking to our instincts and calling “PRANK!”

So come on by CoffeeRocket.com where our prices are no joke! We take our coffee seriously and hope you take advantage of our amazing specials right now. Currently, we are having a Winter K-Cup BLOWOUT sale! That means all seasonal winter K-Cups are set at ridiculously low prices. You won’t find Keurig K-Cups any cheaper.

In addition to this greatness, we also have a few other favorites on sale such as a few Flavia Coffees, Lavazza Point Aroma Point Espresso Cartridges, Bristot Espresso, and Segafredo Casa Espresso Pods.

Don’t miss out on these deals! Enjoy! And have an amazing April 1st!

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Wolfgang Puck K-Cups Are Almost Here!

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Basic RGBWolfgang Puck K-Cups are finally on their way. We usually see Wolfgang Puck’s coffee in coffee pods, but now he has developed his famous coffee into 12 new K-Cups. The unveiling of these much anticipated items will be on April 28th-30th at the NAMA show. Sometime soon after that they will be ready to purchase and you know we will be selling them for the lowest price we can. Definitely can’t wait to get our hands on these. Here are the flavors they will be appearing in:

  • Breakfast in Bed
  • Rodeo Drive
  • French Roast
  • Vienna Coffee House
  • Sumatra Kopi Raya
  • Chef’s Reserve Colombian
  • Chef’s Reserve Colombian Decaf
  • Sorrento Fair Trade
  • Hawaiian Hazelnut
  • Vanilla Francais
  • Creme Caramel
  • Jamaica Me Crazy

CoffeeRocket.com currently has Wolfgang Puck Coffee Pods available at super low prices and we will notify you right before the new K-Cups get to us so you can be first to try these!

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Green Mountain Seasonal K-Cups Now Available on CoffeeRocket.com

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Here’s a reminder to get you limited edition Green Mountain seasonal K-Cups from CoffeeRocket.com! Low prices and quick shipping speeds as usual. Make sure to get yours before they are all gone.

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To learn more about these delicious spring Green Mountain K-cups click here.

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Green Mountain REVV and REVV Pulse K-Cups New to CoffeeRocket.com!

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Just wanted to let everyone know the Green Mountain REVV and REVV Pulse K-Cups are available at www.CoffeeRocket.com! We are selling them for the same low prices we always offer on your beloved K-Cups!. Enjoy these new boosts of energy in one of nature’s oldest energy drinks. “Two bold ways to kick start your day.”

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For more information on the new Green Mountain REVV K-Cup and REVV Pulse K-Cup click here!

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Green Mountain Spring K-Cup Coffees Almost Here!

Friday, March 12th, 2010

green mountain spring k-cupsThe spring weather is finally starting to make an appearance and with the revitalizing of all things around us, Green Mountain is already to release their Spring line of coffee back onto the market. Each of these K-Cups are limited edition so, if you are particularly interested in a certain one make sure you purchase it before they run out!

As of March 22, here are the 2 seasonal K-Cups offered by Green Mountain.

Both blends are Fair Trade Certified. The Spring Revival Blend specifically supports Rwandan coffee farmers and contributes to their country’s economic revival.

  • Spring Revival Blend – A journey through three classic coffee growing regions. From Rwanda, astonishing clarity and floral aromas. From Mexico, subtle spice and warmth. And from Colombia, lush fruit notes and walnut accents. Together, the ensemble offers a refreshing take on the season: bright, but not too brisk; warm, but not too roasty; and sweetness from beginning to end.
  • Island Coconut – Find yourself transported to a tropical paradise with the fresh, fruity and unexpected flavors of sweet, creamy coconut.

Both of these limited edition K-Cups will be available soon on CoffeeRocket.com!

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Green Mountain Revv and Revv Pulse Coming to CoffeeRocket.com!

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

So yesterday we announced the creation of Green Mountain’s new K-cup, Revv and Revv Pulse. Well, late-last night an email was sent to me with a bit more information, which you need to know about in order to get as hyped as we are about the arrival of these two new K-cups! Here is a quote from Lindsey Bolger, Director of Coffee Sourcing and Relationships at Green Mountain Coffee.

“Our goal was to create an intense and energizing coffee experience without delivering a shock to your system or taste buds. We’ve crafted revv to be every bit as flavorful and delicious as it is invigorating.”

While we can’t say for sure exactly what the new Green Mountain Revv K-cup and the new Green Mountain Revv K-cup Pulse taste  or feel like (energy-wise), we do know some descriptor details that are sure to make us rip open the packaging come March 18th when the new Green Mountain K-cups become available.

Both of the the Green Mountain K-cups, Revv and Revv Pulse are designed with more coffee in each K-cup than all other K-cups. These additional grinds crafted of a blend of 100% Arabica medium and dark roasted beans create a smooth smoky sweetness (try saying that 3 times fast!) that is sure not to overpower your tastebuds.

The new Green Mountain K-cup Revv only has that extra coffee in the K-cup, but the new Green Mountain Revv Pulse has Ginseng and Guarana (lead natural ingredients in popular energy drinks) to help you cultivate more focus and energy than just a plain ol’ cup of coffee.

We are sure that this new Green Mountain K-cup will take off as fast as Green Mountain is hoping for and we certainly cannot wait to review it! Check back for a full review after March 18! Until then, check out our extensive selection of other Green Mountain K-cups and other brands, such as Timothy’s K-cups, Coffee People K-cups, Gloria Jean K-cups and more at www.CoffeeRocket.com.

Green Mountain Revv K-Cups

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Green Mountain Revv: A New K-cup!

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Well, well, well. What do we have here, Green Mountain? A new K-cup?! Here is a K-cup that has everyone super excited! Actually, there are two new ones: Revv and Revv Pumped…

After attaining Timothy’s Coffee, Green Mountain showed an epic slowdown in new K-cup productions. Known for their variety and ever-growing selection of flavored K-cups, it is about time for Green Mountain to shock the market once more with something new.

We are all well aware of the energy drink craze happening right now. So, how has Green Mountain decided to play into this market? Green Mountain took nature’s oldest ‘energy drink’ and decided to REVV it up. They have added additional caffeine and more coffee into the same K-cups you already love. More details to come as we find out more information. We just found out ourselves and wanted to share the excitement of Green Mountain’s New Revv K-cup and Revv Pulse K-cup.

How exciting!

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Keurig K-Cups: How Green is Green Mountain?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

dsc_6909Recently, I read an article about the environmental impact of Keurig K-Cups. Keurig, which was bought out by Green Mountain in 2005, has taken over the single cup coffee market. They offer hundreds of options for coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and chai drinks, but at what cost? Although many of the coffees offered by Green Mountain are Fair Trade or organic, they are all still placed in non-recyclable K-cups. Though Green Mountain has been trying to develop a way to create a “greener” K-cup, so far they have only invented the My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter. This reusable coffee filter allows you to use any kind of coffee you want in your Keurig single cup coffee makers. The idea is clever, but doesn’t this seem to deter Keurig users from buying more K-cups and instead filling it with grocery store coffee brands?

Here’s an except from EarthPM.com about the amount of K-Cups that end up in landfills:

Last year alone, over 1.6 billion (yes, billion!) cups were used.  My calculations say that this is enough K-cups to circle the earth one and a quarter times. And they all go into landfills after their seconds of use and stay there for hundreds or thousands of years.  And that’s just Keurig.  There is also Tassimo, Senseo, and others.  Further, the forecast for K-cup sales are 3 billion in 2010 and 5 billion in 2011.  So now we are talking about a chain of K-cups from 2009, 2010 and 2011 made up of 9 or 10 billion units and circling the earth eight times!

How do you feel about this? What do you think they can do to improve the “green-ness” of K-Cups?

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Keurig K-Cups: Brewing One Cup of Excellence at a Time

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Keurig has really shown the single serve coffee market how to get people excited about their coffee. We’ve said it a hundred times, but for people out there who aren’t die hard loyal coffee fans (choosing one type and sticking with it) VARIETY has made Keurig K-Cups a market leader. In this YouTube video, Keurig has put together a terrific animation of what the inside of their Keurig K-cups look like and how the coffee is brewed through them. It’s pretty neat. Enjoy! If you want to check out their awesome selection you can do so over at www.CoffeeRocket.com where we have the lowest prices around.

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Top Ten Keurig K-Cups of 2009

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Top 10 Keurig K-Cups of 2009:

  1. Green Mountain Coffee Breakfast Blend K-CupK-Cups
  2. Timothy’s Coffee Breakfast Blend K-Cup
  3. Green Mountain Coffee Dark Magic K-Cups
  4. Green Mountain  Coffee Wild Mt. Blueberry K-Cups
  5. Green Mountain Coffee Breakfast Blend Decaf K-Cups
  6. Green Mountain Coffee Hot Chocolate K-Cups
  7. Green Mountain Coffee Nantucket Blend K-Cups
  8. Green Mountain Coffee FT Island Coconut K-Cups
  9. Gloria Jeans Coffee People Donut Shop K-Cups
  10. Green Mountain Coffee Hazelnut K-Cups
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Keurig K-Cup Vending

Monday, December 21st, 2009

K-cup vending machineWhile browsing through a Vending & OCS magazine I came across this interesting Keurig K-Cup vending machine. Thought it was worth a share. Those of us who do not have to pay for our single cup coffee whether it’s in the form of a K-Cup or a Flavia Coffee fresh pack, this machine is still a great way for companies to display the product they are providing their employees with at affordable prices. Hey, not everything in the office can be free! This Multi-Max unit holds 250 Keurig K-cups and 25 varieties of said K-cups. Though this vending machine is only available through www.Multi-Max.com, you know the best prices for K-cups can be found on www.CoffeeRocket.com!

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Inside of a K-Cup

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Although it may seem self-explanatory, I still found it interesting to know what the inside of a K-cup looked like and exactly how it worked. That’s when I found this nifty little diagram and thought I would pass along the information. Now, while your futuristic, Keurig, personal coffee maker is brewing your favorite blend, you know what’s going on in there!

inside a k cup“First lets explain the actual make up of the K cup and what makes it unique. The K cup is a plastic container that is more complex than it actually looks at first glance. In side plastic cup is first placed an oxygen, light and humidity barrier that wraps the inner side-wall of the cup. This barrier plays an important role in maintaining the freshness of the coffee. Next a sophisticated coffee filter is placed inside of the barrier. This filter helps control the water pressure and ensures ideal extraction time. Now the premeasured freshly ground coffee is placed and packed tightly into the filter. The plastic cup is then sealed with an airtight foil lid that locks in the freshness and taste of the coffee. This patented technology can maintain the coffee freshness and ensure a quality cup for more than six months.”
(http://kcupcoffeeinfo.com/how-does-a-k-cup-coffee-maker-work/)

After this knowledge and assuming the each single cup coffee beverage works in some sort of similar matter, why do you think K-cups are the most popular way to enjoy individual beverages over TDISCs, Flavia brew packs, and pods? I think it’s all those flashy foil lids with pretty pictures, but if you have a better idea- tell me!

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Bet You Can’t Guess: The Top Ten K-Cups!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Hello! We decided it would be neat to do an occasional Top Ten List. So, Welcome to our first one featuring the top 10 selling K-Cups. Number one seemed somewhat obvious, but surprisingly there were a couple on the list that we truly did not expect to see.

10. Half-Caff Coffee by Green Mountain – All the flavor, half the caffeine.

9. Caribou Blend Coffee – This signature blend balances a big-bodied, syrupy taste with a clean, snappy finish. The secret is a rich, hearty Indonesian bean, perfectly proportioned with Central and South American varieties for lively fruit tones.

TIM039D 531067 660938. Big Easy Bold Coffee by Emeril’s – Bam! This thick, power packed cup of java is bold and invigorating with a deep smokey flavor. This coffee definitely kicks it up a notch. No wonder it’s on the top 10 list!

7. Dark Magic Extra Bold Coffee by Green Mountain – Spellbinding complexity. Deep, dark and intense.

6. Kona Blend Coffee by Tully’s – Tully’s Kona blend boasts incredible smoothness and a distinct floral aroma reminiscent of the island itself.

newman's own kcup5. Newman’s Own – Newman’s Own Organics Special Blend Extra Bold is a full-bodied blend of medium and dark roasted coffees crafted in the Newman family tradition. Newman’s = Quality

4. Nantucket Blend Coffee by Green Mountain – One of the most sophisticated blends you’ll ever enjoy. Borrowing berry flavors from African beans, a full body from Indonesian beans, and a subtle smokiness from a touch of French Roast, this blend represents a spectacular tapestry of flavors carefully woven together.

3. Hot Cocoa K-Cups by Green Mountain – Rich and creamy, chocolaty delight.

2. Breakfast Blend Coffee by Green Mountain – Bright, sweet, and engaging. Our favorite way to start the day.

coffee_people_donut_shop smaller1. Donut Shop Coffee by Coffee People – With the Donut Shop coffee craze going on in single serve coffee land, there is no surprise that this is #1. But how long until another Donut Coffee Band comes out and takes over at the #1 spot. Sounds like a Donut-shop-coffee-comparison taste test needs to happen…

..stay tuned you can be sure the donut shop coffee taste-off-competition is coming soon!

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‘Tis the Season to be Caffeinated: Holiday K-Cups are Coming!

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Although October has hardly finished, it’s time to get excited about the release of holiday k-cups that only show their shiny-foiled faces for a limited time during this blustery season.  Any day now Gloria Jean’s, Coffee People Coffee, Green Mountain, and Timothy’s are going to drop down into our chimney and deliver the goodies. Here’s what we’re expecting:

gloria jean's holiday traditionsGloria Jean’s Holiday Traditions – A flavorful coffee with undertones of milk chocolate fudge and caramel.

Gloria Jean’s Pumpkin Spice – A medium roast with the luscious flavor of pumpkin pie accented with cinnamon undertones.

gloria jean's santa's buzzCoffee People’s Santa’s Buzz – A jolly blended medium extra bold roast. Sure to keep you awake into the late hours while waiting for someone special to arrive…

Green Mountain is expected to bring back their seasonal favorites, which are all so wonderful! So, make sure you buy enough to last you through the year because once they are sold out, they are gone until next year!

Green Mountain Spicy EggNog – A tremendously successful flavor with the cinnamon and nutmeg spice of the ‘nog you know, with a creamy body all its own. Add fresh (or whipped) cream, and brew up your very own holiday tradition.

Green Mountain Fair Trade Gingerbread – Combine with some cream and sugar to bring out the full bodied flavor of this holiday coffee and it is certain to bring you back to memories of simpler times…

wickedwinterkcupsGreen Mountain Fair Trade Wicked Winter Blend – Combines the warmth and subtle earthiness of Indonesian coffee with the mellow brightness of Central and South American beans. The result is a toasty, subtly caramelly cup with a chewy, chocolate body and a hint of nutty sweetness in the finish.

We’re still waiting to see what Timothy’s will surprise us with…but as soon as we know, you’ll be the first we notify!

Enjoy!

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Timothy’s Coffee Releases Kahlúa Original K-Cups

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

kahluaA liqueur that tastes like coffee…a coffee that tastes like a liqueur…Kahlúa’s driving people all sorts of loco with their new adventure into the coffee world. A little less than a month ago, Timothy’s World Coffee banned together with Kahlúa to produce the new Kahlúa Original K-Cup. Like any naturally curious person, surely you must be wondering if after consuming a couple cups of this new coffee whether or not you’ll be slurring your words and falling off your desk chair? If your hopes were high then I’m sorry to report: no, there is no alcohol in this beverage.

Boasting a heavy aroma and a taste full of notes such as rum, vanilla, and caramel, this coffee certainly set itself up for its consumers to have extremely high expectations. At a close nose-to-cup encounter it smells like butterscotch syrup and tastes pretty close to that same aroma. A full-bodied cup crafted only out of the finest Arabica beans leaves a pleasurable, sweet aftertaste. Actually, adding sugar to the cup didn’t do anything to enhance the flavor; it’s pretty tasty all on its own.

Overall, it’s not exactly what you’d imagine Kahlúa to taste like in coffee form, but as a new Timothy’s K-Cup it definitely hits the spot. A great new addition such as this one to the land of flavored coffees makes me wonder who will be the next single serve coffee packaging manufacturer to capitalize on this intelligent crossover between two heavenly/guilty pleasures. Try this as an iced coffee. Delish! Available now at extraordinary low prices on www.CoffeeRocket.com.

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Tasting the New Green Mountain Donut House Collection

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

As soon as I walked back to my desk with the 4 cups of freshly brewed coffee, everyone that passed kept asking what smelled so good. The coffee filled the air with the delicious smell of baked goods. Yum.

All 4 of these are seriously winners. The Donut House Extra Bold in regular and Decaf is very strong in aroma and slightly mellow in taste. There is a pleasing full-bodied mouth feel, not at all watery, but not too syrupy. It’s low in acidity and virtually has no aftertaste.  If I were to add some cream and sugar to this it could possibly replace my current daily blend.

The Chocolate Glazed Donut smells so delicious. It starts with a nice medium roasted coffee flavor and ends with a chocolatey aftertaste. It’s fragrant enough that it would satisfy a sweet tooth craving if I just let it sit near me–possibly a great new dieting trick! It’s a bit more watery than the extra bold upon first consumption, but it grows in body as it reaches the back of your mouth. The flavor is intensely satisfying and with the coffee’s catch phrase of “All coffee, no crumbs” it’s sure to be one of the more popular flavors in the K-cup line very soon.

Cinnamon Roll’s vanilla and cinnamon scent perfumes the air and immediately challenges your mouth to try and deny taking a sip. This coffee definitely has the same bold coffee flavor as the Donut House Extra Bold, but the cinnamon roll flavor does not overpower nor get lost in the blend. It’s a tad bitter, but nothing that would stop me from consuming the rest of the cup.  A subtle sweetness stays with you even after you’ve finished it; this coffee will certainly have you returning for seconds.

Overall, if I didn’t already have a Keurig, I would invest in one just to be able to indulge myself with these delicious flavors. Although Green Mountain has disappointed me with a few of their other flavors, I commend them for their successful ability to bring the feeling of baked goods and a donut shop into a cup of coffee. Touché, Green Mountain!

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Green Mountain Presents Their Donut House Collection

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

GM DonutAfter noticing such a high demand for coffee that tastes like it came from the local donut shop, Green Mountain has just released their new line: Donut House Collection. The flavors in this new batch are limited to 4, but if sales rocket, we expect an increase in delicious flavors. Currently they have Donut House Coffee (Extra Bold), Donut House Decaf (Extra Bold), Chocolate Glazed Donut, and Cinnamon Roll.  The samples just came in and should be available to the masses later this month.

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