Coffee Service In Miami

Hector is our driver providing great service for The Gourmet Coffee Customers in Downtown Miami, Brickell, Doral, Blue Lagoon, Dadeland Area and Coral Gables.   Hector's customers know that they can count on him to bring their deliveries, as ordered, and he does it with a smile and a great sense of humor.

A 10+ year office coffee service veteran of South Florida, Hector has been with The Gourmet Coffee Company for the last 4 years.   Our office, on several occasions has received unsolicited phone calls from Hector's customers, complimenting the level of service they get from him.  As is the company's mission, Hector really makes sure that his customer's know that their business is appreciated.  If you a currently a customer of a prospective customer in these areas, you are going to be treated with the level of service you have always deserved.

Want to upgrade the level of service you receive from your office coffee service?  Contact The Gourmet Coffee Company by phone - 305-698-0990 or email us at info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.

The Gourmet Coffee Company provides office coffee service throughout South Florida - Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Miami Beach, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston and all of  West Palm Beach - anywhere in the tri county area.  If you would like  a demo of any of our systems or to receive  a proposal,  please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.

Water Coolers For The Office - Sparkling Water!

G5 With Sparkling Water

Drinking water throughout the day is a vital part of maintaining health, energy and focus.  Now you can do it with a touch of bubbly!  The G5 now has the option of carbonated sparkling water as well!  You can get Perrier or San Pelligrino quality water, an unlimited supply out of your water cooler now!  

By simply adding a CO2 option to the unit, this attractive water cooler offers cold and  room temperature "flat" water as well as the sparkling water option.  Offered through The Gourmet Coffee Company it is a great, affordable way to add sparkling water to you office without the expense and inconvenience of bottles.  Please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company if you would like more information on this system or to set up a demo for you office.

The Gourmet Coffee Company provides office coffee service throughout South Florida - Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Miami Beach, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston and all of  West Palm Beach - anywhere in the tri county area.  If you would like  a demo of any of our systems or to receive  a proposal,  please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.

Barnie's Coffee

Barnie's Coffee 

The Gourmet Coffee Company carries Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company's line of coffees.  Barnie's blend, Decaf, Sumatra, French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Creme Brulee, German Chocolate, Cinnamon Butter Cookie and a flavored variety pack are all available for your pleasure.  Known as a high end coffee company using only the finest beans and  state of the art roasting techniques, Barnie's has deservedly earned a reputation for producing great tasting coffee.

If you would like to try Barnie's in your office please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company.  Call us at 305-698-0990 or email us at info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.

The Gourmet Coffee Company provides office coffee service throughout South Florida - Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Miami Beach, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston and all of  West Palm Beach - anywhere in the tri county area.  If you would like a demo of any of our systems or to  receive  a proposal,  please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.

Wahine Bean Coffee Dark Roast

Wahine (Wa hee nee)Bean Company Dark Roast

The Wahine Bean Company has come out with it's Dark Roast coffee.  This coffee is roasted in the tradition of the west coast coffees - dark, rich and strong.  This coffee is offered exclusively by The Gourmet Coffee Company in South Florida and  is available in a 2.5 oz fractional pack, great to be served in any office.

Contact The Gourmet Coffee Company if you would like to try some of this fantastic new coffee.  We would be happy to provide you with samples or even provide a demo for your office - we'll bring the donuts too!

The Gourmet Coffee Company provides office coffee service throughout South Florida - Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Miami Beach, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston and all of  West Palm Beach - anywhere in the tri county area.  If you would like a demo of any of our systems or to receive  a proposal,  please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.

  

Single Cup Espresso for the Office

 Lavazza

 Nespresso

Single Cup Espresso For The Office 

Nespresso and Lavazza are two of the most popular single cup capsule brewers  in the office coffee service realm.   Coffee shop/restaurant quality espresso at the touch of a button.  No grinding, no packing a coffee brewing mechanism or watching to get the right amount of water per coffee cup.  It is also not necessary to brew a whole 4 or 8 ounce pot of espresso every time you, a coworker or client wants a great cup of espresso.  

Both brewers use a prepacked  capsules to make a cup of espresso.  Each uses it's own brand of espresso.  They both also give you the option of 3 different cup sizes.  

Which is better?  They are both very good.  They are two of the most popular espressos in the world, served at some of the finer dining location.  

If you are looking for great tasting espresso for the office contact the The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.  We would be happy to schedule a demo for you and your employees.  

 

The Gourmet Coffee Company provides office coffee service throughout South Florida - Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Miami Beach, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston and all of  West Palm Beach - anywhere in the tri county area. If you would lik e a demo of any of our systems or to receive  a proposal,  please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.

  

www.thegourmetcoffeeco.com 

The Skinny On Sweeteners

The Skinny On Sweeteners

Lots of our customers sweeten their coffees and teas with all sort of sweeteners.  We carry everything from Sweet n Low, to Splenda, Equal, Stevia and Truvia.  Sometimes we are asked what is best.  It is tough for us to say,  but below is a good article from the mayoclinic.com that talks about the differents sweeteners and their pros and potential cons:

  

Artificial sweeteners: Understanding these and other sugar substitutes

Whether your goal is cutting calories or eating healthier, options for sugar substitutes abound. Understand their pros and cons to make an informed choice.

By Mayo Clinic staff If you're trying to reduce the sugar and calories in your diet, you may be turning to artificial sweeteners or other sugar substitutes. You aren't alone. The popularity of artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes is on the rise as manufacturers and consumers seek lower calorie alternatives to regular white sugar without sacrificing sweetness.
Today, artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes are found in a variety of food and beverages marketed as "sugar-free" or "diet," including soft drinks, chewing gum, jellies, baked goods, candy, fruit juice and ice cream. In addition, other sugar substitutes are being touted as healthier sweeteners than regular sugar, even if they don't have fewer calories, such as honey and agave nectar.
Just what are all these artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes? And what's their role in your diet?

Understanding artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes

Sugar substitutes are loosely considered any sweetener that you use instead of regular table sugar (sucrose). Artificial sweeteners are just one type of sugar substitute. Some sugar substitutes, such as aspartame, are promoted because they add virtually no calories to your diet. Newer sugar substitutes, including stevia and agave nectar, claim to be lower calorie, tastier and healthier options.
The topic of sugar substitutes can be complex and confusing. One problem is that the terminology regarding sugar substitutes is often open to interpretation. For instance, some manufacturers call their sweeteners "natural" even though they're processed or refined, as is the case with stevia preparations. And some artificial sweeteners are derived from naturally occurring substances — sucralose comes from sugar, for example. Sometimes sugar substitutes are categorized by whether or not they contain calories.
Regardless of what they're called or how they're classified, sugar substitutes aren't magic bullets for weight loss. Take a closer look.

Artificial sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes but may be derived from naturally occurring substances, including herbs or sugar itself. Artificial sweeteners are also known as intense sweeteners because they are many times sweeter than regular sugar.
Artificial sweeteners currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are:

• Acesulfame potassium (Sunett, Sweet One)
• Aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet)
• Neotame
• Saccharin (SugarTwin, Sweet'N Low)
• Sucralose (Splenda)

FDA approval is being sought for other artificial sweeteners. And some sweeteners, such as cyclamate, are not approved in the United States but are approved for use in other countries.
Uses for artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners are attractive alternatives to sugar because they add virtually no calories to your diet. In addition, you need only a fraction compared with the amount of regular sugar you would normally use for sweetness. Artificial sweeteners are widely used in processed products, including tabletop sweeteners, baked goods, soft drinks, powdered drink mixes, candy, puddings, canned foods, jams and jellies, dairy products, and scores of other foods and beverages. Check the food label to see if a product contains artificial sweeteners.
Artificial sweeteners are also popular for home use. Some can even be used in baking or cooking. Certain recipes may need modification, though, because artificial sweeteners provide no bulk or volume, as does sugar. Check the labels on artificial sweeteners for appropriate home use.
Some artificial sweeteners may leave an aftertaste. You may need to experiment with artificial sweeteners to find one or a combination that you enjoy most.
Possible health benefits of artificial sweeteners

• Weight control. One of the most appealing aspects of artificial sweeteners is that they are non-nutritive — they have virtually no calories. In contrast, each gram of regular table sugar contains 4 calories. A teaspoon of sugar is about 4 grams. For perspective, consider that one 12-ounce can of a sweetened cola contains 8 teaspoons of added sugar, or about 130 calories. If you're trying to lose weight or prevent weight gain, products sweetened with artificial sweeteners rather than with higher calorie table sugar may be an attractive option. On the other hand, some research has suggested that consuming artificial sweeteners may be associated with increased weight, but the cause is not yet known.
• Diabetes. Artificial sweeteners may be a good alternative to sugar if you have diabetes. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners generally don't raise blood sugar levels because they are not carbohydrates. But because of concerns about how sugar substitutes are labeled and categorized, always check with your doctor or dietitian about using any sugar substitutes if you have diabetes.
• Dental cavities. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners don't contribute to tooth decay.

Possible health concerns with artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners have been the subject of intense scrutiny for decades. Critics of artificial sweeteners say that they cause a variety of health problems, including cancer. That's largely because of studies dating to the 1970s that linked saccharin to bladder cancer in laboratory rats. Because of those studies, saccharin once carried a warning label that it may be hazardous to your health.
But according to the National Cancer Institute and other health agencies, there's no sound scientific evidence that any of the artificial sweeteners approved for use in the United States cause cancer or other serious health problems. And numerous research studies confirm that artificial sweeteners are generally safe in limited quantities, even for pregnant women. As a result of the newer studies, the warning label for saccharin was dropped.
Artificial sweeteners are regulated by the FDA as food additives. They must be reviewed and approved by the FDA before being made available for sale. In some cases, the FDA declares a substance "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS). These GRAS substances, including highly refined stevia preparations, are deemed by qualified professionals based on scientific data as being safe for their intended use, or they have such a lengthy history of common use in food that they're considered generally safe and don't require FDA approval before sale.
The FDA has also established an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for each artificial sweetener. This is the maximum amount considered safe to consume each day over the course of your lifetime. ADIs are intended to be about 100 times less than the smallest amount that might cause health concerns. 

ugar alcohols and novel sweeteners

Sugar alcohols (polyols) are carbohydrates that occur naturally in certain fruits and vegetables, but they also can be manufactured. They're not considered intense sweeteners, because they aren't sweeter than sugar — in fact, some are less sweet than sugar. Sugar alcohols aren't considered noncaloric or non-nutritive sweeteners because they contain calories. But they're lower in calories than is regular sugar, making them an attractive alternative. Despite their name, sugar alcohols aren't alcoholic. They don't contain ethanol, which is found in alcoholic beverages.
Novel sweeteners are combinations of various types of sweeteners. Novel sweeteners, such as stevia, are hard to fit into one particular category because of what they're made from and how they're made.
As with artificial sweeteners, the FDA regulates the use of sugar alcohols. Approved sugar alcohols and novel sweeteners include:

• Erythritol
• Hydrogenated starch hydrolysates
• Isomalt
• Lactitol
• Maltitol
• Mannitol
• Sorbitol
• Xylitol
• Stevia preparations that are highly refined (Pure Via, Truvia)

Note that the FDA has not approved the use of whole-leaf stevia or crude stevia extracts for use as a sweetener. Rather, only certain highly refined stevia preparations can be used in food products. Stevia also is available as a dietary supplement.
Tagatose and trehalose are considered novel sweeteners because of their chemical structure. They're categorized by the FDA as GRAS substances. Tagatose is a low-carbohydrate sweetener similar to fructose that occurs naturally but is also manufactured from lactose in dairy products. Foods containing tagatose can't be labeled as "sugar-free." Trehalose is found naturally in mushrooms.
Uses for sugar alcohols
Sugar alcohols generally aren't used when you prepare food at home. Rather, they are found in many processed foods and other products, usually replacing sugar on an equal basis. When added to foods, sugar alcohols add sweetness, bulk and texture. They also help food stay moist, prevent browning when heated, and add a cooling sensation to products.
Sugar alcohols are used in a broad range of products, including chocolate, candy, frozen desserts, chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwash, baked goods and fruit spreads. Sugar alcohols are often combined with artificial sweeteners in products to enhance sweetness. Check the food label to help see if a product contains sugar alcohols. Food labels may list the specific name, such as xylitol, or simply use the general term "sugar alcohol."
Possible health benefits of sugar alcohols

• Weight control. Sugar alcohols are considered nutritive sweeteners because they contribute calories to your diet. Still, sugar alcohols have fewer calories than does regular sugar — about 2 calories per gram on average. This means that sugar alcohols can be considered lower calorie sweeteners, and they may aid weight-control efforts.
• Diabetes. Unlike artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols can raise blood sugar levels because they're carbohydrates. But because your body doesn't completely absorb sugar alcohols, their effect on blood sugar is less than that of other sugars. Different sugar alcohols can affect blood sugar differently. You can consume sugar alcohols if you have diabetes but you still must pay attention to the total amount of carbohydrates in your meals and snacks. Talk to your doctor or dietitian for guidance.
• Dental cavities. Sugar alcohols don't promote cavities.

Possible health concerns with sugar alcohols
As with artificial sweeteners, the FDA regulates sugar alcohols as food additives. Sugar alcohols typically are labeled as "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) and don't require FDA approval before sale.
There are few health concerns associated with sugar alcohols. When eaten in large amounts, usually more than 50 grams but sometimes as little as 10 grams, sugar alcohols can have a laxative effect, causing bloating, intestinal gas and diarrhea. Product labels may carry a warning about this potential laxative effect.

Natural sweeteners

Natural sweeteners are sugar substitutes that are often promoted as healthier options than processed table sugar or other sugar substitutes. But even these so-called natural sweeteners often undergo processing and refining, including agave nectar.
Among the natural sweeteners that the FDA recognizes as being generally safe for consumption are:

• Date sugar
• Grape juice concentrate
• Honey
• Maple sugar
• Maple syrup
• Molasses
• Agave nectar

Uses for natural sweeteners
Natural sweeteners have a variety of uses both at home and in processed foods. They are sometimes known as added sugars because they're added to foods during processing. They may be used to sweeten drinks such as tea and cocktails, in desserts, as pancake and waffle toppings, on cereals, and for baking, for example.
Possible health benefits of natural sweeteners
Although natural sugar substitutes may seem healthier than processed table sugar, their vitamin and mineral content isn't significantly different from that of sugar. Honey and sugar, for instance, are nutritionally similar, and both end up in your body as glucose and fructose. Choose a natural sweetener based on how it tastes and its uses, rather than on its health claims.

• Weight control. Natural sweeteners, like sugar alcohols, are considered nutritive sweeteners because they contribute calories to your diet. In fact, they contain the same amount of calories as does regular table sugar. If your goal is weight control, products sweetened with natural sweeteners may not help since they add the same amount of calories to your diet as table sugar.
• Diabetes. Natural sweeteners can raise your blood sugar, just as table sugar can. Some proponents of agave nectar, also called agave syrup, say that it's a low-glycemic sweetener and doesn't cause blood sugar spikes. However, scientific evidence doesn't support such claims about agave nectar. Agave nectar can trigger a need for insulin.
• Tooth decay. Natural sweeteners can contribute to cavities.

Possible health concerns with natural sweeteners
So-called natural sweeteners are generally safe. But there's no health advantage to consuming added sugar of any type. And consuming too much added sugar, even natural sweeteners, can lead to health problems such as tooth decay, poor nutrition, weight gain and increased triglycerides. Also, be aware that honey can contain small amounts of bacterial spores that can produce botulism toxin. Because of that, honey shouldn't be given to babies less than 1 year old.

Moderation is key with artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes

When choosing sugar substitutes, it pays to be a savvy consumer. Get informed and look beyond the hype. While artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes may help with weight management, they aren't a magic bullet and should be used only in moderation. Just because a food is marketed as sugar-free doesn't mean it's free of calories. If you eat too many sugar-free foods, you can still gain weight if they have other ingredients that contain calories. And remember that processed foods, which often contain sugar substitutes, generally don't offer the same health benefits as do whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables. 




Whatever you decide is the best sugar substitute for you, The Gourmet Coffee Company carries it. Contact us for more information.  

The Gourmet Coffee Company provides office coffee service throughout South Florida - Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Miami Beach, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston and all of  West Palm Beach - anywhere in the tri county area.  If you would like a demo of any of our systems or to receive  a proposal,  please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com. 

  

www.thegourmetcoffeeco.com 

Snacks For The Office

 

Jack Links - Snacks For The Office 

The Gourmet Coffee Company is proud to offer Jack Link's beef jerky as a snack for the office.  This 9 pack contains 6 original and 3 Teriyaki flavored beef jerky.  Each package contains only 100 calories and is packed with protein.  A perfect late morning or mid afternoon snack or even for a light lunch on the go!

Jack Link's is one of the many snacks that The Gourmet Coffee Company offers.  We carry everything from candy bars, potato chips, chocolates, mints as well as all kinds of healthy snacks like trail mix, granola bars, veggie chips and many more.  We are constantly expanding this product line to meet the needs of our customers.  Contact The Gourmet Coffee Company if you have any questions about, or need for snacks for your office. 


The Gourmet Coffee Company provides office coffee service throughout South Florida - Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Miami Beach, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston and all of  West Palm Beach - anywhere in the tri county area. to a demo of any of our systems or receive  a proposal,  please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.

  

www.thegourmetcoffeeco.com 

Seattle's Best Single Cup Brewer

The Seattle's Best Coffee® Premium Brewer 

The Seattle's Best Premium Coffee brewer brews a single cup at a time of fresh ground, whole bean coffee.  There is nothing better than fresh ground coffee.  This brewer provides you with fresh ground coffee, cup after delicious cup.  

The Seattle's Best Premium Coffee brewer has four different selections - 2 types of beans, a hot chocolate and a hot water.  You can brew by the cup or a whole pot for meetings, etc.  Four different brew sizes are available to offer the ability of the user to control the strength of the coffee.  If you like it strong, you can make yourself a strong cup, weaker coffee drinkers can brewer a lighter cup.  Similar to what is used at some of the nicer coffee shops, you can provide the coffee shop experience in your office break area! 

The Gourmet Coffee Company provides office coffee service throughout South Florida - Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Miami Beach, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston and all of  West Palm Beach - anywhere in the tri county area. to a demo of any of our systems or receive  a proposal,  please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.

  

www.thegourmetcoffeeco.com 

Office Coffee Demo In Doral

Office Coffee Demo In Doral

The Gourmet Coffee Company offers service all over the tri county area including, of course, the Doral area.  This Wolfgang Puck Cafe Express 2 brewer was placed at an office that was using a bean to cup brewer that was giving them all types of service issues.  It took a lot of self maintenance and was still breaking down alot.  Additionally their coffee service provider was not promptly coming out to fix the problems they were having.  That is a double whammy - malfunctioning equipment and non responsive service!  

It was not suprising that they called on us to provide them with something new.  Of course, we  provided a list of customer references so they could feel good that not only were they getting superior equipment, but professional, responsive service as well.  

If you are experiencing dissatisfaction with the quality of the coffee in your office or the lack of service you are getting, contact The Gourmet Coffee Company.  It is our mission to make our customers feel like their business is appreciated, not taken for granted in the Doral, Miami, Fort Lauderdale - wherever you are!    

The Gourmet Coffee Company provides office coffee service throughout South Florida - Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Avent ura, Miami Beach, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston and all of  West Palm Beach - anywhere in the tri county area. To demo of any of our systems or receive  a proposal,  please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.

  

www.thegourmetcoffeeco.com 

Coffee Facts & History

Coffee has an interesting and delicious history, from its origination in Africa to its eventually making its way to Europe and then the rest of the western world.  Below are some interesting facts:

Prior to 1000 A.D.: Members of the Galla tribe in Ethiopia notice that they get an energy boost when they eat a certain berry, ground up and mixed with animal fat. 


1652: First coffeehouse opens in England. Coffee houses multiply and become such popular forums for learned and not so learned - discussion that they are dubbed "penny universities" (a penny being the price of a cup of coffee).

1668: Coffee replaces beer as New York's City's favorite breakfast drink

The introduction of coffee to the Western world is credited with spurring the age of enlightenment.  Think about it- people used to start their day with beer!  How productive could one be if they were having a beer with their omelette?!?  So in addition to being delicious coffee has actually been a incredible boost to the productivity of people in the modern world - workers, intellectuals, really everyone.  Who hasn't broken new ground over a cup of coffee?!? So drink coffee, enlighten yourself!


The Gourmet Coffee Company provides office coffee service throughout South Florida - Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Aventura, Miami Beach,  Doral, Hialeah, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston, Coral Springs, Sunrise, Boca Raton, downtown West Palm Beach - anywhere in the tri county area. If you would like a demo of any of our systems or receive  a proposal,  please contact The Gourmet Coffee Company at 305-698-0990 or info@thegourmetcoffeeco.com.