Brewing A Beautifully-Layered Flavia Cappuccino [VIDEO]

We used a C400 Titanium and a clear mug to demonstrate how quick and easy it is to brew a delicious, layered cappuccino using your Flavia single-cup brewer.     Choose the Cappuccino option on the LCD screen, and first insert a Cappuccino Swirl packet. Then when prompted, insert an Espresso Roast (or any other… 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 »

Commodities, Including Coffee, Remain High

Here’s another look at coffee prices, which seem to be going nowhere but up lately. As shown in the below chart, raw coffee prices are up by over 67% in the past 12 months, with much of the increase coming in the last 6 months or so.     If the market doesn’t turn soon,… Read more »

Bright Tea Chai Spice Replaces Flavia Exotic Chai

Introducing Chai Spice from The Bright Tea Company (Order Now: code BTCHAI) for Flavia’s single-cup coffee brewing system.     The original Flavia Exotic Chai Tea has been discontinued by Mars Drinks, and officially sold out earlier this week. The Bright Tea Company’s replacement — Chai Spice — is much improved. Give it a try!… 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 Still, thanks to the confusing expiration date code, we sometimes get asked if we are selling outdated or expired product.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 »

Bright Tea White With Orange Replaces Flavia

Introducing White Tea With Orange from The Bright Tea Company (Order Now: code BTWTO) for the Flavia single-cup coffee brewer!     Flavia White Tea with Orange has been discontinued by the manufacturer, and officially sold out last week. Mars Drinks’ Bright Tea Company has a replacement — their new White Tea with Orange. Click… 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 »

Flavia English Breakfast Decaf Discontinued

While we are very excited about Mars’ Drinks decision to introduce Alterra coffee and Bright Tea in packets for their Flavia brewers, there is one downside. Almost every Flavia coffee and tea packet has a new replacement, but Flavia English Breakfast Decaf has been discontinued entirely. There are no “decaf” options in the Bright Tea… 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 »

Cup Style Designs: Envy vs. Jazz vs. Bistro…

  Of course, we sell all of the ancillary products that go with your coffee of choice — starting with cups. In fact, we sell so many types of cups that it can be confusing at times. Even once you’ve decided that you prefer paper (we also carry foam and plastic) and you’ve settled on… Read more »

Bright Tea Green With Jasmine Replaces Flavia

Introducing Green Tea With Jasmine from The Bright Tea Company (Order Now: code BTGTJ) for the Flavia single-cup coffee brewer!     Flavia Bright Tea with Jasmine has been discontinued by the manufacturer, and officially sold out this week. The Bright Tea Company, owned by Mars Drinks, has a direct replacement — their new Green… 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!