July 2008
Sustainability
At Alakef, we know every little thing can make a difference. We continually try to take steps toward sustainability.
Recently, we have been working on ways to reduce our paper use.
Our newsletters will now be online or emailed. This can save over 1,000 sheets of paper.
We encourage customers to receive invoices via email and have changed any printed invoices to a more efficient one sheet format. This can reduce our paper use by 28 reams per year.
When packing our orders, we’ve eliminated envelopes and gone to pouches. This saves approximately 10,000 pieces of paper from the back of packing envelopes that would otherwise go into the waste stream.
Cupping Notes:
Each day we cup our coffees to ensure quality and consistency
in every cup. We use this section to highlight some current coffee profiles that we think you may enjoy!
Kenya
Spicy and wild with distinct grapefruit citrus-like notes and a rich full body
New Coffees:
El Salvador Certified Organic & Fair Trade
A well balanced coffee that is medium in body, slightly nutty with medium acidity. Smooth with a clean finish.
Danish Delight
A new flavored coffee. The warmth and flavor of fresh-baked pastries
Royale Espresso Certified Organic & Fair Trade
A new certified Organic & Fair Trade Espresso that is balanced; not too light and not too dark.
Industry News:
A collection of news and links about coffee related topics.
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Can caffeine aid in muscle recovery after exercise?
Alakef Coffee Abroad:
At Alakef, we hear from coffee lovers all over the world!
Send us your story ... why do you love Alakef?
We just might feature you on our website!
Hello and Thanks from Iraq:
I just wanted to send a quick note to say thanks for making such delicious coffee and for throwing in a complimentary bag of the Highlander Grogg and a couple window clings with my order. Thus far I have only tried the Sumatra Mandheling, but it is wonderful; I hope the others are as good! I have attached a photo of me promoting your product, I hope you like it. Rest assured, when I pull pitch (that's "take-off" in helicopter speak) on those early morning flights, there is a large cup of Alakef on board.
-Displaced Duluthian, Chris Frazer
-Alakef Coffee Fan in Iraq
Alakef in Antarctica
Hello from McMurdo Station Antarctica,
Alakef French Roast is our standard Duluth coffee bean. Your online store seems to only sell it in 12 oz bags. Looks like we'll be stuck here until August, so we're wondering if we can order a few 3lb bags shipped to an APO address?
Would love to hear from you...
Thanks,
Andy
-Andrew Scheidel
-Wildlife in Antarctica
-Alakef Coffee Fans in Antarctica
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