The Rainforest Alliance is a non-profit organization (much like the well-known Fair Trade organization), that works with coffee farmers and other agricultural producers to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainability. The Rainforest Alliance works directly with farmers to teach and encourage good land-use practices. Specifically, the Alliance requires the maintenance or restoration of a… Read more »
Tag: Alterra
Where Can I Find Flavia Decaf Hazelnut?
You may have heard that Mars Drinks has made the decision to discontinue Flavia Decaf Hazelnut, with no direct Alterra replacement. But fear not. At Coffee Distributing Corp., we can confidently say that we will have Decaf Hazelnut in stock as long as — and probably longer than — anyone else. We should have stock… Read more »
Alterra Costa Rica Replaces Flavia
We’d like to officially introduce Alterra Costa Rica for the Flavia single-cup brew system! We have now sold out of the old Flavia Costa Rica, which has been discontinued by Mars Drinks. Alterra Costa Rica (Buy Now: code ALTCR) is the direct replacement. Alterra Costa Rica is one of three coffees in the “Light and… Read more »
Flavia Coffee Meet and Greet at Old Navy
Sales Rep Bob Lewent sent in these photos from his recent “meet and greet” demo at Old Navy! We’re proud to do business with Old Navy, and we thank them for giving us the opportunity to re-introduce Flavia (now with Alterra coffee and Bright Tea) to representatives from their various stores and corporate offices. … Read more »
Is My Flavia Coffee Machine Kosher? Yes!
As per this Kosher Certificate, all Flavia single-cup brewers — including the C400, C200, S350, and SB100 — are kosher. Likewise, all of the Alterra coffee and Bright Tea filterpacks are kosher certified. However, it is important to note that the “indulgence” drinks — Dove Hot Chocolate, Cappuccino Swirl, and Milky Way Swirl — are… Read more »
Alterra French Roast Decaf Replaces Flavia
We’d like to officially introduce Alterra French Roast Decaf for the Flavia single-cup brew system! We have sold out of the old Flavia French Roast Decaf, which has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Alterra French Roast Decaf (Buy Now: code ALTFRD) is the direct replacement. French Roast Decaf is one of Alterra’s two decaf coffees… Read more »
Flavia Customers: We Recommend Split Drawers
A typical Mars Drinks merchandiser has 18 drawers. However, there are 18 Alterra coffees, 9 Bright Teas, and 3 indulgent drink offerings to choose from — a total of up to 30 options. Are you forced to limit yourself to just 18 selections? Of course not! In fact, you could easily offer all 30 drinks,… Read more »
How Do You Read Flavia Expiration Dates?
Alterra Coffee and Bright Tea packets carry long shelf lives of eight months to a year, and as the largest distributor in our area, we turn over our inventory in about a week. Still, thanks to the confusing expiration date code, we sometimes get asked if we are selling outdated or expired product. Here’s how… Read more »
Alterra Kenya Replaces Flavia Kenya Coffee
Introducing Alterra Kenya coffee for the Flavia single-cup system! We sold out of Flavia Kenya last week, and it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Alterra Kenya is the direct replacement. Kenya is one of two coffees that fit under Alterra’s “Medium and Bright” category. The other “Medium & Bright” coffee is Alterra’s… Read more »
Alterra Sumatra Coffee Replaces Flavia Sumatra
Introducing Alterra Sumatra coffee for the Flavia single-cup brewer! We are officially out of Flavia Sumatra, which has been discontinued by Mars Drinks. Alterra Sumatra (Buy Now: code ALTSUM) is its direct replacement. Sumatra is one of four coffees in the new “Dark and Intense” category. The other three strongest Alterra coffees are… Read more »
Alterra Kona Blend Replaces Flavia Kona
Introducing Alterra Kona Blend for the Flavia single-cup coffee brewer! We sold out of Flavia Kona Blend last night, and it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Alterra Kona Blend is its direct replacement. Kona Blend is one of four coffees that fit under Alterra’s “Medium and Balanced” category. The other three “Medium… Read more »
Alterra French Vanilla Replaces Flavia French Vanilla
Introducting Alterra French Vanilla for the Flavia single-cup coffee brewer! We have officially sold out of Flavia French Vanilla packets, which have been discontinued by Mars Drinks. Alterra Coffee Roasters’ direct replacement is Alterra French Vanilla. French Vanilla is one of Alterra’s two flavored coffees, the other being Hazelnut. Both are Rainforest Alliance… Read more »
Alterra Morning Roast Replaces Flavia Breakfast Blend
Introducing Alterra Morning Roast (Order Now: code ALTMR) for the Flavia single-cup coffee brewer! Our supply of Flavia Breakfast Blend (discontinued by Mars Drinks) has sold out. Alterra Morning Roast is the new-and-improved replacement. Morning Roast is one of Alterra’s Rainforest Alliance certified coffees. Morning Roast is one of three coffees that fit… Read more »
Alterra Colombian Coffee Replaces Flavia Colombian
Introducing Alterra Colombian coffee for the Flavia brewer! The old Flavia Colombian packets are sold out, and have been discontinued by Mars Drinks. Alterra Colombian is the new, delicious replacement. Check out all of the available Alterra coffees, and ask about a free trial on Flavia equipment!
Alterra Espresso Roast Replaces Flavia Espresso Roast
Flavia Espresso Roast is now sold out, and discontinued by Mars Drinks. Alterra Espresso Roast (CDC product code: ALTER — Order now!) is the replacement. Alterra Espresso Roast, like all Alterra coffee packets, works in your existing Flavia machine just like your old Flavia packets did. Don’t have a Flavia machine in your office?… Read more »