Sysco Foods begins distribution of Island Joes Coffee

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Sysco Foods of South Florida, who parent company Sysco, the Houston, Texas based food distributor who sales where around $35 billion in 2007 has placed its first order from Island Joes Coffee, located in old town Key West, Florida (http://www.islandjoescoffee.com/store/).

The Key West based coffee roasting company was founded about six years ago at a gas station by a father, two sons and a daughter after a year of back to back to back hurricanes when there was no place to get a good cup of fresh roasted gourmet coffee, so being islanders from the Florida Keys and knowing how to take matters into their own hands they begin roasting coffee for themselves, then their customers at their gas station, which lead to requests from the locals and tourists stopping by for gas to take some home, plus the visitors begin calling the gas station requesting the Wells family to send them coffee and espresso, hence the birth of www.islandjoescoffee.com.

Since their humble beginnings, IJS Coffee has become the highest rated coffee roasting company in the state of Florida with several gourmet coffee and espresso blends rating in the top 5% in the world (coffeereview.com).

With names and outstanding reviews such as Smugglers Brew (88 out of 100), Beemers Breakfast Blend (91 out of 100), then both their 90 Mile Stretch and Black Flag Espresso blends rated 90 out of 100, coffee lovers around the world seek out Island Joes Coffee.

With an online global customer base i.e. Canada, Chile, China, England,Puerto Rico, South Korea and all across the United States, including Seattle this coffee company has become noticed by some of the world’s top retailers, who now offer Island Joes Coffee i.e. Publix, Whole Foods Market, Navy Exchange, Walgreens, Albertsons and more.

The next step for IJS Coffee came when some of the finest resorts and restaurants in the Florida Keys begin purchasing coffee for their guests i.e. Crowne Plaza, Hyatt, Ocean Key Resort and Spa, Café Marquesa, 915, Martin’s and more.

Sysco will begin with offering Island Joes Colombian Breakfast blend to resorts, hotels and restaurants in South Florida this week.

Island Joes Breakfast Blend which rated 91 out of 100 by Kenneth Davids from coffeereview.com. Here is Mr. David’s review of this affordable gourmet coffee blend.

Blind Assessment: Very sweet-toned aroma: distinct cocoaish chocolate notes with hints of walnut and a black-cherry inclined fruit. In the cup the cocoa and walnut notes simplify and amplify, supported by a sweet, crisp acidity. Flavor fades rather quickly in the finish but the chocolate and walnut have the last word.

Who should drink it: The dominant baker's chocolate and walnut notes make this a strong-presenced cup despite its delicacy, with enough grace to be enjoyed black and enough substance to handle whitener.

The Wells family roast by their motto – Born out of Necessity and Crafted with Passion – The Proof is in the Cup

View Island Joe's Columbian Breakfast Blend