New Starbucks K-Cup Lineup

The lineup and case counts of Starbucks K-Cups available in the office coffee channel is changing. Starbucks K-Cups will now be available in 24-count boxes (4 boxes per case), the same selling quantity as the other brands of K-Cups that we sell. We will be able to offer 4 different coffees, including two new introductions…. Read more »

Alterra Kenya Discontinued

Mars Drinks has discontinued production of Alterra Kenya coffee, and last night we sold out of our remaining supply. Of the entire line of Alterra Coffees and Bright Teas for the Flavia single-cup office coffee brewer, Kenya was our slowest seller. From the same “Medium and Bright” category, Alterra Ethiopia is the suggested replacement for… Read more »

Eco-Friendly Paper Cup Transition

Our previously-blogged switch-over from Solo cups to International Paper cups includes a transition of our eco-friendly paper cups, from Solo’s “Bare” brand to International Paper’s “Tree” brand. Like Bare cups, Tree cups are considered “green” because they are made with post-consumer fiber. You will see this referenced with the acronym “PCF.”     The new Tree cups… Read more »

Paper Cup Conversion: Envy To Expo

We are currently transitioning our paper cups from the Solo brand to the International Paper brand — from one high-quality, big name manufacturer to another. The biggest impact is a change in design for our most popular line of paper cups. The “Envy” design is being phased out, and replaced with a new “Expo” design…. Read more »

Save Over $3 Per Case With Diedrich K-Cups!

Are you a K-Cup customer? Looking to save money? Switch brands to Diedrich and save on every case!     Diedrich is a Green Mountain Coffee Roasters brand, and these K-Cups are approved for use with your Keurig single-cup coffee brewer. This new lineup includes the following 4 coffees: French Roast (code: KDFR) A dark… Read more »

Seasonal Alterra Pumpkin Spice Is Back!

The first seasonal coffee for the Flavia single-coffee system was such a hit last year that Mars Drinks has brought it back for a second second straight Fall season. Welcome back Alterra Pumpkin Spice! Since this limited-production seasonal coffee is so popular with our customers, CDC has reserved as much allocation as we could get… Read more »

Seasonal Green Mountain Pumpkin Spice

It’s that time of year again! Pumpkin Spice is by far our most popular seasonal flavored coffee offering from Green Mountain, and it is officially in stock. Green Mountain Pumpkin Spice is available in K-Cups (code: GMKPUMP) and in 2.2 ounce ground frac packs (code: X395).     Green Mountain’s product description: Indulge in the… Read more »

Choose Your Office Coffee Brewer Wisely

Browsing yesterday’s Wall Street Journal, we spotted an excellent piece of evidence in favor of choosing the Flavia beverage system as your workplace coffee solution — especially if single-cup coffee is what you are looking for: For Appliance Makers, Less Is More According to the article, despite the slow economy, home coffee brewer sales continue… Read more »

Starbucks K-Cups For The Office

Starbucks K-Cups, previously sold only through retail channels, are now available for office delivery by CDC!     This new line includes six different coffees, ranging from blonde (light) to dark: Veranda Blend (KSBV) (Blonde) Roasting this blend of specially chosen Latin American beans for a shorter time allows the delicate nuances of soft cocoa… Read more »

Video Demo: Flavia C200 How To Brew

The Flavia C200 single-cup coffee machine can be used to brew Mars Drinks’ entire line of coffees, teas, and more exotic “2-pack” indulgence drinks. Check out the short video clips below, courtesy of Mars Drinks, to learn how easy it is to brew the full range of options.  UPDATE: In April 2014, Mars Drinks released… Read more »

Video Demo: Flavia C400 How To Brew

The Flavia C400 single-cup coffee machine can be used to brew a tremendous variety of fresh, interesting beverages in under a minute. Check out the short video clips below, courtesy of Mars Drinks, to see quick demos of both simple and more exotic brew options. Two-pack drink capability gives Flavia a huge leg-up on competing… Read more »

Starbucks Beans New Case Size

Starbucks one-pound bags of beans, previously packed 12 per case, are now sold 6 per case. We carry a wide variety of Starbucks whole bean coffees, including: Breakfast Blend (SBUCKBB) Caffe Verona (SBUCKV1) Decaf Caffe Verona (SBUCKVD) Decaf House Blend (SBUCKD1) French Roast (SBUCKFR) House Blend (SBUCKH1) Pikes Place (SBUCKPP1) Sumatra (SBUCKS1)     Brew… Read more »

Green Mountain Spring Seasonal Coffee: Island Coconut

Green Mountain Island Coconut is now in stock for the Spring season! Island Coconut is available in both 2.2 ounce fractional packs (X89) and K-Cups (GMKIC).     Indulge your senses with this delightfully fragrant, tropical taste treat. We’ve captured the lush aroma of freshly grated coconut – fruity, fresh, exotic – and blended it… Read more »

New Flavia C150 Office Coffee Brewer

We are very excited to unveil the newest addition to Flavia’s single-cup brewer lineup — the C150. The C150 is a small-office brewer. For larger offices with heavier usage, the C400 brewer is still the best single-cup option. The C150 is a pour-over brewer with a small footprint (it measures 14.4″ high x 9.1″ wide… Read more »

Estate Select Coffee From NYC’s Greenest Roaster

We would like to congratulate our roaster, Eldorado Coffee Roasters, on the news of their 240.24 kilowatt solar array. Over the course of the year, Eldorado will generate enough clean solar energy to offset 100% of their electricity needs. We proudly join them in proclaiming Eldorado to be “the only green coffee roaster in New… Read more »