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Permalink Reply by Shanna on March 19, 2008 at 9:42am

Perhaps something fruity/colorful to celebrate earth coming back to life, but just like you... I am at a loss haha.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Chappell on March 19, 2008 at 9:45am

I've got names, but that's about it. The Robin egg, the easter lilly, spring fling, spring fever....

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Permalink Reply by CJ on March 26, 2008 at 8:50am

Robin egg could be a white chocolate/ caramel sauce latte. But less coffee drinks sell and more Italian sodas and lemonades sell with the coming up heat. One delicious italian cream soda that I like to make in the spring/summer is a strawberry vanilla cream soda.
As for lattes, raspberry mocha? coconut, almond flavors are pretty spring-like. You don't see too much advertising for this time of year flavors.

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Permalink Reply by Tyler on April 2, 2008 at 2:07pm

you just have to remember how well citrus works with coffee, you want fresh, refreshing flavors, i have been doing white chocolate strawberry coolers, an iced white chocolate mocha with strawberry and a touch of lemon or lime... i can't give away all of my recipes, but that is a good place to start, just think fresh refreshing flavors

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Permalink Reply by Shanna on April 7, 2008 at 4:26pm

Citrus does sound pretty amazing, thanks for the inspiration =)

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Permalink Reply by Tyler on April 7, 2008 at 5:10pm

my pleasure

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Permalink Reply by Spencer on April 8, 2008 at 5:02am

In the spring is when we get the first chance to sample the new harvest from Central America, specifically the Strictly HG and Strictly HB. Why not feature the new harvest coffees as your spring specials?

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Permalink Reply by Scott on April 9, 2008 at 5:45am

it may be a little late but you can use it for next year...

16oz Jelly Bean Smoothie

1/2oz Anise
3/4oz Fruit Flavor (your choice)
1oz milk or vanilla yogurt
3 scoops of vanilla ice cream

Blend until smooth. Garnish with Anise whip cream and jelly beans

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Permalink Reply by Spencer on April 9, 2008 at 10:34am

Have you talked with you syrup and smoothie supplier for drink recipe ideas?

I know that each of the major suppliers provides this information on a regualr basis to their costomers, on thier web sites, via email announcements, and through thier distributors.

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Permalink Reply by Scott on April 9, 2008 at 11:01am

Monin has an outstanding marketing kit that has double sided posters, recipe cards, and table postcards that gets distributed every three months. I get the posters laminated and put them on the outside of the building to draw in customers.

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