It's hard to think what Alaska coffee has to make it special. Alaskans might like coffee because it's so cold outside, but why would the rest of the world want it? The far north doesn't have the climate to grow this beverage, obviously, so how can it compete with Colombia and other countries that do grow beans?
One striking feature of Alaskan highways is the many 'shacks' that line the roadsides. These tiny outlets sell pretty much two things: ice cream and espresso. Motorists can stay in their warn automobile interiors and get refreshed during a commute, trip, or errand run. These are drive-through establishments, without indoor seating, and use bright signage and all sorts of decorations to attract the eye of passers-by.
These days, of course, it's a global economy, so there's no reason that far north entrepreneurs should not have access to any raw material they can afford to import. Roasters of caffeinated brews speak of blends of beans from eight or ten different countries to achieve the taste and aroma they want. They also talk about the skill of the roasters and grinders on staff, whose special touch gives an excellence not to be found elsewhere.
The internet makes marketing specialty products easy. People from places far away from the frozen north can fill a shopping cart with blends of regular, french roast, decaffeinated, and organic coffees to sample or give as gifts. Who could resist a cup of Outhouse Blend?
There are intriguing touches to many of the sites a search opens up, things that go far beyond flavor and variety. Some companies offer packages to help those who want to start a small business; with supplies and training, they can open up a Shack of their own. Others operate cafes in many cities and town, even in the lower 48. Some work with youth groups and ministries, and others are proud to support 'Buy Alaska' policies to boost their state and local economies.
If you need a truly unusual gift, consider a sample pack of unique blends. Even the non-coffee drinkers will enjoy the colorful logos and names like Deadman's Reach, Wicked Wolf, or Bruin's Blend. You can get a sample collection in a colorful tote that is a gift in itself and will be both fun and useful.
It's hard to resist the names of different brews. Some are vividly descriptive of the effect the invigorating brew will have: Fog Raiser, Resurrection Blend, and even Breakfast Blend, recommended for that valuable first cup of the day. Others evoke the region: Denali Mountain, Tundra Mud, or Skookum Blend (means strong and great in Chinook).
Alaska coffee roasters have embraced free trade markets which support small growers in many countries with impoverished rural populations. Beans are imported from Peru, Mexico, Ethiopia, Colombia, Indonesia, and Guatemala, to name a few. You can get super strong brews like Skookum Blend or decaffeinated varieties. Whether you choose espressos, regular, or French roasts, you'll have new experiences in taste and aroma.
One striking feature of Alaskan highways is the many 'shacks' that line the roadsides. These tiny outlets sell pretty much two things: ice cream and espresso. Motorists can stay in their warn automobile interiors and get refreshed during a commute, trip, or errand run. These are drive-through establishments, without indoor seating, and use bright signage and all sorts of decorations to attract the eye of passers-by.
These days, of course, it's a global economy, so there's no reason that far north entrepreneurs should not have access to any raw material they can afford to import. Roasters of caffeinated brews speak of blends of beans from eight or ten different countries to achieve the taste and aroma they want. They also talk about the skill of the roasters and grinders on staff, whose special touch gives an excellence not to be found elsewhere.
The internet makes marketing specialty products easy. People from places far away from the frozen north can fill a shopping cart with blends of regular, french roast, decaffeinated, and organic coffees to sample or give as gifts. Who could resist a cup of Outhouse Blend?
There are intriguing touches to many of the sites a search opens up, things that go far beyond flavor and variety. Some companies offer packages to help those who want to start a small business; with supplies and training, they can open up a Shack of their own. Others operate cafes in many cities and town, even in the lower 48. Some work with youth groups and ministries, and others are proud to support 'Buy Alaska' policies to boost their state and local economies.
If you need a truly unusual gift, consider a sample pack of unique blends. Even the non-coffee drinkers will enjoy the colorful logos and names like Deadman's Reach, Wicked Wolf, or Bruin's Blend. You can get a sample collection in a colorful tote that is a gift in itself and will be both fun and useful.
It's hard to resist the names of different brews. Some are vividly descriptive of the effect the invigorating brew will have: Fog Raiser, Resurrection Blend, and even Breakfast Blend, recommended for that valuable first cup of the day. Others evoke the region: Denali Mountain, Tundra Mud, or Skookum Blend (means strong and great in Chinook).
Alaska coffee roasters have embraced free trade markets which support small growers in many countries with impoverished rural populations. Beans are imported from Peru, Mexico, Ethiopia, Colombia, Indonesia, and Guatemala, to name a few. You can get super strong brews like Skookum Blend or decaffeinated varieties. Whether you choose espressos, regular, or French roasts, you'll have new experiences in taste and aroma.
