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Don't Be Fooled! Not All Coffee Is Created Equal
Coffee History
Coffee's origin is somewhat of a mystery. One
legend traces the discovery back to the 3rd
century. Another says that coffee was really
discovered by a group of goats and a goat herder.
No matter who discovered it, coffee dates back to
around 900 A.D.
Everyone is pretty much in agreement that the
coffee tree is indigenous to Ethiopia. From there it
spread to Arabia, and then to the Far East and
South and Central America. Coffee was introduced
into Turkey in 1554; Venice in 1615; France in
1644; England and Vienna in 1650 and North
America in 1668.* It was first a food, then a wine, a
medicine, and finally a beverage.
European coffee houses attracted patrons with
more than hot beverages. The establishments
often offered services such as a reading room,
musical performances, billiards, and letter writing
materials. In Paris, one cafe had a separate room
reserved for fighting duels; another hosted the
premiere of the world's first motion picture. Even
the word "tip" can be traced to coffee houses
where patrons wanting good service would place
coins in a box that carried the words "To Insure
Promptness". In 1732, Johann Sebastian Bach
lauded coffee as “The most precious of bliss’s” in
his piece entitled "Coffee Cantata".
Coffee became big in the United States in 1773,
when King George put a tax on tea. The colonists
responded to this tax with The Boston Tea Party
and a strong turn to coffee. The roasting of coffee
beans began in the 13th century, and drinking
coffee for breakfast dates back to the late 1600's.
Here in the U.S. 51% of all coffee is still consumed
at breakfast.
Over 50 countries grow more than 8 billion
pounds of coffee each year. Today, coffee ranks
second only to oil as the largest commodity in
international commerce with an approximate value
of over $10 billion a year; the industry provides
more than 20 million jobs.
Coffee's origin is somewhat of a mystery. One
legend traces the discovery back to the 3rd
century. Another says that coffee was really
discovered by a group of goats and a goat herder.
No matter who discovered it, coffee dates back to
around 900 A.D.
Everyone is pretty much in agreement that the
coffee tree is indigenous to Ethiopia. From there it
spread to Arabia, and then to the Far East and
South and Central America. Coffee was introduced
into Turkey in 1554; Venice in 1615; France in
1644; England and Vienna in 1650 and North
America in 1668.* It was first a food, then a wine, a
medicine, and finally a beverage.
European coffee houses attracted patrons with
more than hot beverages. The establishments
often offered services such as a reading room,
musical performances, billiards, and letter writing
materials. In Paris, one cafe had a separate room
reserved for fighting duels; another hosted the
premiere of the world's first motion picture. Even
the word "tip" can be traced to coffee houses
where patrons wanting good service would place
coins in a box that carried the words "To Insure
Promptness". In 1732, Johann Sebastian Bach
lauded coffee as “The most precious of bliss’s” in
his piece entitled "Coffee Cantata".
Coffee became big in the United States in 1773,
when King George put a tax on tea. The colonists
responded to this tax with The Boston Tea Party
and a strong turn to coffee. The roasting of coffee
beans began in the 13th century, and drinking
coffee for breakfast dates back to the late 1600's.
Here in the U.S. 51% of all coffee is still consumed
at breakfast.
Over 50 countries grow more than 8 billion
pounds of coffee each year. Today, coffee ranks
second only to oil as the largest commodity in
international commerce with an approximate value
of over $10 billion a year; the industry provides
more than 20 million jobs.
Coffee Blends
Tea's
Chai
Red Tea
Black Tea
Oolong Tea
Green Tea
White Tea
Organic Teas
Red Tea
Black Tea
Oolong Tea
Green Tea
White Tea
Organic Teas
1918 Blend: An elegant blend of South and Central
American coffees. A lighter breakfast blend and the
signature coffee of Duncan Coffee, since 1918.
Café Kilimanjaro: Alluring in its complexity, yet simple
in tone Café Kilimanjaro is a blend of two truly unique
coffee beans: Ethiopian Yergacheffe and Sumatra. The
Ethiopian Yergacheffe adds distinct floral and tangerine
notes which are accentuated by the Sumatra’s
earthiness to create a delicate cup full of flavor with a
long resonant finish. Truly balanced this blend is sure to
please with its rich tones and not overly sweet taste.
Even the grounds have an exotic aroma that’s bound to
open eyes and lift the spirit.
Seattle Sunset: A dark roast coffee roasted in the
Seattle style tradition. Smooth fullness with a sweet and
foamy finish. A blend for those “Starbuck’s” coffee
drinkers.
Captain’s Blend: Our number one selling blend! A
smooth body and deep flavor is produced by blending
South American and Central American coffee beans.
This blend is produced only for
Butter Rum: A Classic Rum flavor with a rich creamy
after taste.
Almond Amaretto: The traditional sharp character of
amaretto coupled with almond notes.
Angel Lace Cookie: An amazing blend of almond,
walnut & vanilla make this a true one of a kind coffee.
Hazelnut Supreme: Fresh hazelnuts are the basis for
this nutty, creamy coffee. Extremely aromatic, this is one
of our most popular brews.
Crème Brulee: The taste of rich vanilla custard
intertwined with sweet spice – just like the Italian Dessert.
Snickerdoodle: This is the original award winning
Snickerdoodle coffee from Neighbor’s, an Oklahoma
tradition. Spicy cinnamon and hazelnut are blended
together for a smooth aromatic coffee.
Chocolate Raspberry: Rich Chocolate enveloped in
the essence of raspberries, results in a perfect dessert
coffee just for you.
Jamaica Me Crazy: Kahlua, caramel and vanilla wind
over perfectly roasted Central American coffee beans
to create this Island Blend. You Just Got To Love It.......
Butter Pecan: A superior coffee blend, jeweled with
rich golden buttery pecan. So full of flavor it may
overwhelm you.
Gourmet Dark Roast Decaf: This blend of high-
grade Central American beans make a coffee with
intriguing dynamics and fascination depth with full body
and flavor.
American coffees. A lighter breakfast blend and the
signature coffee of Duncan Coffee, since 1918.
Café Kilimanjaro: Alluring in its complexity, yet simple
in tone Café Kilimanjaro is a blend of two truly unique
coffee beans: Ethiopian Yergacheffe and Sumatra. The
Ethiopian Yergacheffe adds distinct floral and tangerine
notes which are accentuated by the Sumatra’s
earthiness to create a delicate cup full of flavor with a
long resonant finish. Truly balanced this blend is sure to
please with its rich tones and not overly sweet taste.
Even the grounds have an exotic aroma that’s bound to
open eyes and lift the spirit.
Seattle Sunset: A dark roast coffee roasted in the
Seattle style tradition. Smooth fullness with a sweet and
foamy finish. A blend for those “Starbuck’s” coffee
drinkers.
Captain’s Blend: Our number one selling blend! A
smooth body and deep flavor is produced by blending
South American and Central American coffee beans.
This blend is produced only for
Butter Rum: A Classic Rum flavor with a rich creamy
after taste.
Almond Amaretto: The traditional sharp character of
amaretto coupled with almond notes.
Angel Lace Cookie: An amazing blend of almond,
walnut & vanilla make this a true one of a kind coffee.
Hazelnut Supreme: Fresh hazelnuts are the basis for
this nutty, creamy coffee. Extremely aromatic, this is one
of our most popular brews.
Crème Brulee: The taste of rich vanilla custard
intertwined with sweet spice – just like the Italian Dessert.
Snickerdoodle: This is the original award winning
Snickerdoodle coffee from Neighbor’s, an Oklahoma
tradition. Spicy cinnamon and hazelnut are blended
together for a smooth aromatic coffee.
Chocolate Raspberry: Rich Chocolate enveloped in
the essence of raspberries, results in a perfect dessert
coffee just for you.
Jamaica Me Crazy: Kahlua, caramel and vanilla wind
over perfectly roasted Central American coffee beans
to create this Island Blend. You Just Got To Love It.......
Butter Pecan: A superior coffee blend, jeweled with
rich golden buttery pecan. So full of flavor it may
overwhelm you.
Gourmet Dark Roast Decaf: This blend of high-
grade Central American beans make a coffee with
intriguing dynamics and fascination depth with full body
and flavor.
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** Free 1/2 lb. coffee after each 4 1/2 lb.
purchased as a Royal Coffee Club member.
purchased as a Royal Coffee Club member.
Would you like a wonderful
cup of hot tea this evening
Mum?
cup of hot tea this evening
Mum?
Mr. Barley
Downtown Grove, Oklahoma
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