Where: Frontier Airlines Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Booth 748)

When: March 12th-14th (11am-5pm Monday, 10am-5pm Tuesday, 10am-3pm Wednesday)

Here is a link to the show for more information: WI RESTAURANT EXPO

If you would like more information or possibly a FREE pass to the show please Contact Us.

See you there!

Mention these new demitasse cups when ordering your 

Matador, Balls of the Bull, or Black Lotus Flamenco Espresso 

and get a set of (2) FREE with your order as our Holiday gift to you!

Only valid on orders made before 01.01.12.

(For pricing or additional product information, please Contact Us. Thank you.)

You choose the image, message, and type of coffee!

We make the label, roast the coffee, and ship it to you to be given as a great and thoughtful gift!

It’s that easy!

This is a great way to share the amazing Flamenco Organic coffees with your family and friends…

Simply email label@umgcoffee.com your family or holiday photo, with message and coffee/roast you would like to give and we can design and create a beautiful personalized label for you!

We do request that you order at least 1o / (1lb) bags per order.

Please Contact Us with any questions.

Happy Holidays from all of us at UMG!

The weather is turning cold though which means hot drinks likes coffee, espresso, steamers, chai tea, apple cider, hot cocoa, and hot tea are all going to really start picking up. 

Also, those Umpqua Oats Oatmeal bowls are going to be the perfect option for your customer looking for a warm, hearty breakfast or lunch on these chilly Autumn days.

Please check out our newest Brewsletter – Volume 45 - Fall 2011

Also, please go to the Brewsletters Page on our website to download and read previous Brewsletters. They contain lots of useful information!

Enjoy and thanks again from all of us at UMG!

 Want a great new menu item for Fall? How about a milk chocolate bar in a cup? In Italy they are famous for their ‘sipping chocolate’ bars. My wife’s first stop in Bologna is always for one of these decant 3 oz cups of super thick and decadent sipping chocolate. We have a fabulous liquid sipping chocolate that simply needs to be warmed and served and your customers will think they’ve died and gone to chocolate heaven. Want to make your own from scratch? We can help you with that too, just give your salesperson a call today.

As the days grow shorter, the nights grow longer, and that first cold snap hits the air, two things are certain. Fall is coming and apple cider season is upon us. Cider has long been a staple of the fall and winter seasons and is also a profitable coffee alternative for any menu board. To ensure a successful cider season, Upper Midwest Gourmet has compiled the following list of five tips that will help boost your sales and please your customers.

1. In-store Promotion is a Must

Due to the seasonal nature of cider, customers must be informed of its availability as a menu option. Highlighting cider drinks as specials, putting up a counter sign and table tents, or even advertising can be used to get the word out. These promotional materials should not only bring awareness to the avid cider drinker, but will also help tap into the nostalgic demand of regular coffee drinkers.

2. Steam + Cream = Green (It Almost Rhymes)

Rather than simply handing over a basic mug of cider, it helps to add some ambiance to the preparation. Using the steam wand on an espresso machine to churn the mug of cider will not only make it frothier and release its aroma, but it will also make the drink more special for the customer. The more special a drink is, the more you can charge for it. Another nice value-adding touch is to top the mug with a dollop of whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.

3. Get Creative

Along similar lines, the more unique a drink is, the more you can charge for it. By creating signature drinks you can differentiate yourself from the other players in town. By adding orange rind, ginger, or any other final touches of your choice, you can create excitement for your seasonal offering. “Hey Jill, I hear Café XYZ is doing their ginger twist cider again. Bring the kids… and your wallet!” (Ok that was cheesy but you get the point)

4. Suggest Food Pairings

What better way to increase the average customer’s order than by selling complimentary products together. Cider will pair very well with scones, pies, pastries, and other baked goods. As long as you’re offering a cider special, why not also offer a “cider and slice of apple pie” special.

5. Reduce Waste (Warning: Shameless Plug for the Mountain Cider Company)

Cider can sometimes be a handful because of the refrigerator space it requires and the fact that it spoils within a week. By throwing away bad cider you are throwing away profits. This may tempt some to buy those powdered cider packets you see in the grocery store. Here at the Mountain Cider Company we refer to that as “chemical water”. Instead, we suggest you use the Mountain Cider Company’s all natural Hot Spiced Apple Cider concentrate. Our cider is just like what you would get from the orchard only it has been spiced and boiled down, giving it a shelf life of a year and a half without any preservatives. Even after our jugs are open they maintain shelf stability without having to be refrigerated. If you prefer to make cider in batches, a container of our cider can be reheated daily for a week without losing its flavor integrity. Talk about cider made easy!

So there you have it, five surefire tips for getting the most out of your cider season. We love to hear how our customers use our products, so if you have any other good tips feel free to let us know.

Each of Maria’s yummy Pumpkin Biscotti  are topped with a luscious cinnamon sugar.

You can mix a dozen in with any assorted case of Sweet Maria’s.  You know you want one!

Just in time for Fall, we are having a sale on our Cé Fair Trade Organic Syrup inventory.  For September and October take $2.45 off per bottle on all flavors, including Pumpkin Spice and Chai Tea! That’s a discount of $14.70 per case! Keep your FTO Lattés and Cappuccinos FTO even on seasonal holiday flavors by using Cé Fair Trade Organic Pumpkin Spice and Chai Tea syrups.  Add a pump of either to your whipped cream canisters for a killer seasonal garnish too. Chai Tea and Pumpkin Spice wont last long so get them while you can.

We are very happy to have our relationship with Papa Gelato at the Minnesota State Fair. He started at the Fair many years ago with his amazing pizza at The Pizza Palace and decided to stay in the authentic Italian theme when he introduced gelato to the State Fair and most of Minnesota, for the matter, back in 2005. He has been producing gelato/Italian ice cream at the MN State Fair for seven years now and it continues to get better and more creative every year. This year he has introduced new flavors like the super popular “Sea Salt Caramel Gelato” and the savory “Bacon Gelato!” Yes, BACON GELATO!

 You have to make sure to stop and get some gelato or sorbetto on your next visit to the MN State Fair and tell them that the Beanheads at UMG sent ya! Remember, you can always ask for a sample of a flavor to try first if you just can’t decide which flavor you want.

(For pricing or additional product information, please Contact Us. Thank you.)

Please check out our newest Brewsletter – Volume 44 – Summer 2011

Also, please go to the Brewsletters Page on our website to download and read previous Brewsletters. They contain lots of useful information!

Enjoy and thanks again from all of us at UMG!