Then and Now
In the beginning, there was coffee
As a young man, Allan Stuart visited Europe and spent hours in local coffeehouses drinking espressos. When he returned to Oregon he found the coffee quality quite different than what he was used to drinking and he wanted to know why. That curiosity has turned into a lifetime mission of providing the best quality gourmet coffee available. By perfecting the roasting, storing, grinding and preparation process, Allan developed a European style coffee that quickly gained a loyal local following.
There was still more to do
In 1996, the absence of quality syrups that were available motivated Allan to start a beverage syrup branch of the company.Allan's grandfather, Abe Entner, owned a bottling plant in Peekskill, NY. It was here that Allan first learned about syrup making. With his drive for perfection and fiercely independent nature, it was not unusual for him to run hundreds of test batches before being satisfied.
Along with the line of natural syrups, we also have premium coffee concentrates, proprietary chocolates, sauces and Chai Tea. Allan also works as a consultant for customers and provides private labeling and custom bottling services.
