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More on Rachel’s Cross Country Fundraiser

Friday, July 31st, 2009

A few images from Rachel on her treck…..
Interesting sculptures (bicycles on a pole), her accommodations, and one of the rest stops along the way. She took an extra day in Ottawa and Montreal and will probably do the same in Quebec City so she can see the sights, as she is a bit ahead of schedule. She only has about 2 weeks left. She will be in Quebec City tonight.

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Rachel Moxham is cycling across Canada to raise awareness and $25,000 for imagine1day, a Vancouver-based organization focused at primary education in Ethiopia.

For an daily up date from Rachel visit her blog at www.Rachelsbiketrip.blogspot.com.

If you would like to assist Rachel in her quest you can by purchasing premium coffee or loose leaf tea from www.blenzcares.com. Make sure you put “imagine1day” in the “Sponsored Charity field” just before check out. Stay tunned as we will bring more updates on Rachel’s progress across Canada.

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Shaken Iced Tea

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Shaken Iced Tea Promotion

Blenz Coffee has launched their Shaken Iced Tea Promotion today.
Be one of the first 50 people that visit any Blenz Coffee location in BC and ask for the “Shaken Iced Tea Friends of Blenz Card”.

You will receive two Shaken Iced Teas for the price of one! Hurry to the nearest Blenz Coffee because there are only 50 at each store!

Shaken Iced Tea is a signature Blenz drink made with fresh brewed premium loose leaf tea. The tea, flavouring, and ice are mixed well in a shaker for a refreshing summer beverage. Blenz Shaken Iced Tea is made with either Hojicha or Blenz Signature Breakfast Blend – both certified organic. Blenz not stirs but shakes their iced tea because when shaken the liquid cools faster, mixes better, and aerates which is a process that makes beverages taste better. If you’re looking for unsweetened iced tea, only Blenz can offer that because we make our iced teas from scratch!

Shaken Iced Tea is now available at all locations in Strawberry, Lemon, Mango, and Peach flavours. Try the perfect drink that goes hand in hand with summer.

To find as location near your visit: Find A Store

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Blenz Horseshoe Bay – Best Coffee Shop, North Shore 2009

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Alf Haley, owner of the Blenz in Horseshoe Bay as been awarded Best Coffee Shop of 2009 by the North Shore Outlook.



Alf Haley with Blenz President, George Moen

Courtesy of the North Shore Outlook, July 15 2009

Blenz – The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd is a premium retailer of handcrafted coffee, tea and other innovative and delicious specialty beverages such as The Iced Matcha Latte, FruitChillo and Rooibos Chai Latte. All of Blenz’ beverages are made in-store form only the highest quality ingredients available. The Blenz Hot Chocolate is a great example of how nobody does it like Blenz; made from real Belgian Chocolates – when you try on you will know!
Known for the dedication to Latte Art, world – famous Hot Chocolates, and trade –marked Matcha Latte, Blenz will continue to win the hearts of coffee and tea lovers in the Horseshoe Bay and the world.

Visit the NORTHSHOREOUTLOOK

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A Blenz News Flash

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

MOCHACHILLO™ Light….. guilt free pleasures….



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Blenz Coffee opens their sixth Okanagan location in Vernon

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009




July 22, 2009
 

Blenz Coffee opens their sixth Okanagan location in Vernon

Vernon, BC – July 22, 2009    The newest Blenz Coffee location opened today in the heart of downtown Vernon, marking their sixth location in the Okanagan and their 54th in BC. Now Vernonites too can enjoy the warm atmosphere and handcrafted beverages that Blenz Coffee is renowned for.

 

This particular location was previously an independent coffee house called El Portillo, owned by the current franchised partners Trevor and Caroline Koenig. Over the last few days, the employees have been transformed into Blenz baristas and the store converted into Blenz Coffee. It is by far the largest Blenz Coffee in BC with three separate seating areas, a spacious patio, and their own parking lot, making it a destination for locals and travellers alike.

The Koenigs were always fans of Blenz Coffee. When they moved to Vernon a little over a year ago they could not find a Blenz Coffee location to purchase right away so they bought El Portillo, hoping that one day they will become a part of the Blenz Coffee family. Now the whole family – Trevor, Caroline, and their two children Ashley and Ryan – are part of the team, raising the bar in the coffee house scene in Vernon. Trevor and Caroline are both graduates of the extensive Blenz Coffee Franchisee Training Program which has equipped them well to serve high quality beverages to Vernonites.


“Caroline and I are pleased to have our existing coffee business transform into Blenz Coffee,” said Trevor, raving about everything Blenz Coffee. “To know that the operating system is tried and tested and to have the support of a franchise is a huge asset to us. We look forward to introducing Blenz Coffee to the community of Vernon, one we are proud to be part of.”

“We know their enthusiasm for business and passion for coffee will play a major part in their success in Vernon,” commented David McDougall, co‐master franchisor of Blenz Coffee Okanagan, commending and welcoming the new Blenz Coffee franchisees. His business partner Graham Hawkins agrees, stating that their downtown Vernon location is already a well‐known coffee destination.

Blenz Coffee in downtown Vernon will be open from 6am to 10pm every day with Open Mic Nights every Monday featuring local musicians. In addition to the downtown location, Blenz Coffee will be opening up another location in North Vernon, which will also be operated by the Koenigs.

 


About Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd™

Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd is a premium retailer of handcrafted coffee, tea and other innovative and delicious specialty beverages. All of Blenz’ beverages are made in‐store from only the highest quality ingredients available. Blenz’ commitment to serving a great cup of coffee, providing an excellent customer experience, and providing world‐class staff training, has fuelled Blenz’ growth from its inception. Blenz operates a network of over 85 franchise locations in British Columbia and abroad, including Japan and the Philippines.

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Blenz Coffee
300 – 535 Thurlow Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3L2
Tel (604) 682-2995
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Blenz Cares – 10 Ways to Support Charity Through Social Media

Friday, July 17th, 2009

This post is a collaboration between Mashable’s Summer of Social Good charitable fundraiser and Max Gladwell’s “10 Ways” series.

Social media is about connecting people and providing the tools necessary to have a conversation. That global conversation is an extremely powerful platform for spreading information and awareness about social causes and issues. That’s one of the reasons charities can benefit so greatly from being active on social media channels. But you can also do a lot to help your favorite charity or causes you are passionate about through social media.

Below is a link of 10 ways you can use social media to show your support for issues that are important to you.
Visit: http://mashable.com/2009/07/14/support-charity-sosg

For fundraiser solutions visit: www.blenzcares.com

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