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What’s in Your Coffee? – Robusta, Arabica Beans and Local Coffee

Judson Kleinman August 10, 2021

Escape the Daily Grind with Gourmet-Quality, Locally Roasted Coffee Coffee is a basic (many would say essential) commodity with a history as rich and robust as a double espresso. At various times, coffee has been considered a gift from the gods, a magical cure-all, the source of all humanity’s problems and, quite literally, an almost obligatory worker perk. Did you know, for example, that coffee is the second most valuable traded commodity in the world? Or that 450 million cups of coffee are consumed in the U.S. every day? Or that Corporate Essentials has served more than 50 million cups of coffee in the NYC metro area since 1996? There are basically two types of drinkable coffee that come from two distinct types of coffee trees: Robusta & Arabica. While the Robusta market is bigger worldwide, the Arabica (or specialty coffee market) keeps growing as a percentage of the overall

Adding “The Pantry” to Our Lineup of Locally Roasted Coffee

Judson Kleinman February 6, 2020

A major advantage of serving the New York market is our proximity to unique, local specialty coffee roasters. Our team of experts is always on the lookout for partnerships that will best serve our customers’ needs. When we met Samantha Lutzer, owner of “The Pantry” in the Hudson Valley, it was a perfect match. The Pantry It all started in 2011 when Sam opened “Daily Press” in Bed-Stuy as the first specialty coffee shop in the area. After relocating to the Hudson Valley with her husband, Lutzer saw an opportunity to bring specialty coffee from New York City to the area. Sam Lutzer opened The Pantry in 2013 in Cold Springs, NY. Beginning as a multi-roaster shop, her team brought in a range of specialty coffees from roasters like Joe, Blue Bottle, Cafe Grumpy and more. In 2015, they began roasting in-house under The Pantry’s private label. All of

How To Brew a Great Cup of Coffee Part 1: Traditional Brewing

Judson Kleinman August 8, 2019

Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce options on making a great cup of coffee from several premium coffee machines. From finding your preferred roast to choosing the perfect coffee maker, this guide will help enrich your daily cup. Of course, our talented and highly skilled service team is there during every step of the process if you require assistance. This series of posts is here to educate you on everything you need to know to brew a great cup of coffee! Traditional Brewing Before we became accustomed to automated coffee, traditional brewing was the standard. There are multiple methods of traditional brewing, but one popular process involves using a separate machine that exclusively grinds coffee beans to ensure its freshness. The ground coffee is then inserted into a brewer that soaks it with heated water to extract the flavor. Using a separate grinder gives users flexible control over their

6 Sustainable Coffee Roasters in New Jersey and New York

Judson Kleinman July 18, 2019

Brand transparency is a big deal, and it’s possible that trust has a larger effect on purchasing habits than ever before. Plenty of people care about where their goods come from and what they’re made of. With that in mind, we think it’s a great idea to highlight a handful of coffee roasters in New York and New Jersey that promote an environmental and/or economically-sustainable operation. These businesses benefit not just themselves and their customers, but also work alongside coffee bean producers to meet their needs. According to Dictionary.com, in the field of environmental science, sustainability is “the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance.” When we describe sustainable coffee in New Jersey and New York, we’re referring to companies that wear those values on their sleeve. Sourcing coffee beans from farms that avoid negatively impacting the environment is

The Best Locally Roasted Coffee in NYC: Our Favorites

Judson Kleinman January 5, 2018

The great thing about locally roasted coffee is that there is something out there for everyone. The trick is figuring out which of the phenomenal local roasters in NYC offers the perfect finished product for your palate. Today, we are profiling some of our favorite local roasters around the city to give you, the conscientious coffee connoisseur, a better idea of what coffee roasters in the area have to offer. Café Grumpy The first Café Grumpy location opened in Greenpoint in 2005 and has since expanded to include cafés throughout NYC, in Park Slope, Chelsea, the Lower East Side, the Fashion District and one at Grand Central. Café Grumpy’s scowling logo should not dissuade you from picking up a cup of what is often referred to as the “best locally roasted coffee” in the city. Their signature house offering is Heartbreaker Espresso; it’s a sweet blend of beans plucked from

Our Locally Roasted Beans: Fresh is Best

Judson Kleinman June 6, 2017

For most of us, coffee is key to a successful morning. It is even the reason some of you get out of bed on those rough Mondays! That’s why it is so important to have freshly roasted coffee to get your day going. If you’re into specialty coffees, local roasters are definitely the way to go. Close locations guarantee the freshest beans because of the immediate roasting and delivery. Roasters that are located farther away cannot guarantee coffee quite as fresh for their customers because of the distance. Around-the-corner locations allow for faster shipping, support local businesses, and ultimately satisfy customers. Key word being fresh – people want to drink freshly brewed coffee, right? Corporate Essentials works with some of the best local roasters and distributors in the tri-state area, many of which have accelerated roasting and shipping schedules. Here’s just how fast your locally roasted coffee can get to

Coffee Drinking Tips: Drink Your Coffee Like the Locals Do

Judson Kleinman June 19, 2015

Ever since those curious goats discovered a bush of red berries in Ethiopia centuries ago, coffee had gone from being consumed as “power balls” made of fat and coffee beans, to being considered a cure for many illnesses if brewed with hot water. Christians even called it a “devil’s drink” and it was illegal to consume it in the medieval Europe. And today… today we can’t even imagine a day without a cup of this warm, aromatic brew that wakes us up and keeps us awake throughout the day. Just as there are so many different types of coffee, there are also so many different ways of brewing and consuming it. This fun infographic presents some of the most interesting coffee etiquette that you should familiarize yourself with if you want to enjoy coffee like the locals do. Italians like their coffee short and strong, usually without milk and they take

4 Reasons to Drink Locally Roasted NJ Coffee

Judson Kleinman December 8, 2014

One of the more seldom discussed side effects of developing a great office coffee culture is the thirst for more – more flavor, more variety and more opportunities to get caffeinated. This thirst has fueled a real boom in the artisan coffee industry, bringing more and more small, independent coffee shops into the cities. And with these independent coffee shops come a collection of brilliant ideas, contacts at different estates and different techniques. Locally roasted coffee offers “more” to your favorite coffee drinkers in so many ways we have highlighted four of our favorite perks to choosing locally roasted coffee for your break room. A matter of freshness When it comes to choosing coffee, any expert will tell you that the fresher your beans are the better your brew will be. Finding a great source of locally roasted coffee is one of the best ways to guarantee your coffee is

Corporate Essentials’ Java Cafe Coffee Roaster Named 2015 Roaster of the Year

Judson Kleinman November 17, 2014

What is the first thing you usually think when a coffee company recommends their “private label coffee?” Maybe that by switching to the company’s house brand, you’ll be able to save a few bucks on your office coffee delivery, or you simply think of the image of a gold or silver bag, containing sub-par coffee, and the company’s name stamped in black letters on the outside. In my mind, it is truly a mystery as to why a company would go out and source the cheapest coffee possible, and sell it as their own. At Corporate Essentials, our Java Cafe Brand is more than just another private label coffee. Our Java Cafe is the highest quality coffee available for delivery to offices in NYC, Manhattan, NJ and Brooklyn. As a further testament to the quality of our Java Cafe Coffee, Reunion Island Coffee Roasters, who roasts all of our

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Now Brewing: Cafe Grumpy Las Flores Honduras, Locally Roasted Coffee for Manhattan, NYC, Brooklyn and NJ Offices

Judson Kleinman September 25, 2014

In now working with Brooklyn’s own Café Grumpy for more than a year, we have had the chance to experience many of their single-origin, direct relationship coffees; and (while they all have been excellent) we have identified some favorites. Las Flores Honduras tops that list, and now that it is once again available from Café Grumpy, we’re excited to be able to offer it to offices in Manhattan, NYC, Brooklyn and New Jersey. We recently had a chance to sit down with the folks at Café Grumpy as they spoke with their Green Coffee buyer Cheryk Kingan about this season’s Las Flores Honduras. Cafe Grumpy (CG): We are always so excited here at the roastery when Las Flores arrives. Can you explain our relationship with César Fernandez and his farm? And how did we begin working with him? Cheryl: We met César and first tried his coffee through the Honduras

Corporate Essentials Makes Marley Coffee the Primary Office Coffee Selection at Spotify

Judson Kleinman September 27, 2013

“It was a perfect match,” said Judson Kleinman, Owner and President of New York City and New Jersey Office Refreshment giant Corporate Essentials, when talking about the recent introduction of Marley Coffee into the Total 1 whole-bean-to-cup brewers at Spotify. “There was no other coffee that belonged in Spotify.” Earlier this week, Rohan Marley, co-founder of the Marley Coffee Company and the son of the late Bob Marley was hand at Spotify’s brand new New York City location for the Marley Coffee launch. Here’s the official news release from Marley Coffee: Marley Coffee Becomes Primary Coffee Provider For Spotify Marley Coffee announced that effective immediately, its coffee will be a primary refreshment option at the New York City headquarters of Spotify, the innovative online music streaming service. Marley Coffee recently expanded into the office coffee service (OCS) and food service business with its acquisition of Black Rock Beverage Service

FIRST LOOK: Meet the Entire Java Cafe Coffee Pod Lineup

Judson Kleinman March 5, 2012

Chances are you have probably already heard of coffee pods, and chances are you have heard them referred to as a “more cost effective,” or “more environmentally friendly” brewing option. Java Café Coffee Pods are different.Java Café Coffee Pods are a more cost effective, and more environmentally friendly option; but what’s more important is that Java Café Coffee Pods are simply a better option.What makes Java Café Coffee Pods better? Freshness.Java Café Coffee Pods feature a selection of single-origins, blends and flavored coffees, which pay tribute to the rich culture and diversity of America’s most colorful and vibrant metropolis – New York City.We start with 100% Arabica beans from the world’s finest coffee estates, which are roasted in small batches, ground, packaged and shipped quickly to ensure that each cup of coffee you brew is the freshest, best-tasting cup possible.Java Café Coffee Pods come in 12 varieties, and work best

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What’s in Your Coffee? – Robusta, Arabica Beans and Local Coffee

Adding “The Pantry” to Our Lineup of Locally Roasted Coffee

How To Brew a Great Cup of Coffee Part 1: Traditional Brewing

6 Sustainable Coffee Roasters in New Jersey and New York

The Best Locally Roasted Coffee in NYC: Our Favorites

Our Locally Roasted Beans: Fresh is Best

Coffee Drinking Tips: Drink Your Coffee Like the Locals Do

4 Reasons to Drink Locally Roasted NJ Coffee

Corporate Essentials’ Java Cafe Coffee Roaster Named 2015 Roaster of the Year

Now Brewing: Cafe Grumpy Las Flores Honduras, Locally Roasted Coffee for Manhattan, NYC, Brooklyn and NJ Offices

Corporate Essentials Makes Marley Coffee the Primary Office Coffee Selection at Spotify

FIRST LOOK: Meet the Entire Java Cafe Coffee Pod Lineup

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