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Illy debuts first-ever extra dark roast coffee in U.S.
NEW YORK -- Italian coffee brand illy is celebrating National Coffee Day with a new product launch.
The company is introducing Extra Dark Roast, an even bolder approach to the illy blend of 100% Arabica. Illy says its researchers at illy headquarters in Trieste, Italy, spent months testing combinations of roasting temperatures, and roasting and cooling times, to achieve a precisely targeted aroma and flavor profile that would create a uniquely balanced, signature longer-roasted coffee lacking in the current premium coffee marketplace.
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Bartell Drugs, Oberto team to help kids and Seattle Children’s Hospital
SEATTLE -- Bartell Drugs and Oberto Beef Jerky are joining forces to raise money for Seattle Children's in support of its mission to prevent, treat and eliminate pediatric diseases.
This is the second year the locally-based, family-owned companies have joined forces to raise money for the nationally acclaimed hospital. Last year, $24,500 was collected from the chain’s 64 Puget Sound locations.