[Santa Cruz, CALIFORNIA October 2, 2023] – Steeped Coffee Brewing, the innovative company who pioneered a fully sustainable single-serve brew method, is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted by USA TODAY for its 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Gift for Outdoor Adventurers. This recognition by one of the nation's most respected media outlets is a testament to Steeped Coffee's commitment to delivering exceptional and environmentally-friendly coffee experiences wherever adventure takes you.

The USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards celebrate the very best in food, drink, destinations, and more. The nominees for Best Outdoor Gift were submitted by a panel of experts and then selected by 10Best editors before being shortlisted for voting by the public. Readers can vote for winners once per day beginning October 2nd at 12PM EDT until October 30 at 11:59AM EDT. Be sure to cast your vote for Steeped Coffee here!

Steeped Coffee Brewing developed the game-changing Steeped Brew Bag Method to bring sustainability and simplicity to the specialty coffee industry. Brewed as simply as tea, coffee lovers can now enjoy a delicious cup of specialty coffee without pods, plastics, and expensive brewing equipment, making it the perfect accessory for outdoor adventures. 

Each single-serve Steeped Brew Bag is filled with ethically sourced beans from environmentally-friendly farms that are craft-roasted to perfection, precision ground to the micron, and then triple nitro sealed for freshness. Better still, both the inner brew bags and outer packs are fully compostable, ensuring conscious coffee consumers can enjoy an exceptional cup of coffee while minimizing their ecological footprint. 

"We are honored to be shortlisted by USA Today for the Best Gift for Outdoor Adventure," said Josh Wilbur, CEO and Founder. "At Steeped Coffee, we believe that exceptional coffee should be accessible anywhere, especially in the great outdoors. Our revolutionary brew method embodies our commitment to quality, convenience, and environmental responsibility, making it the ideal companion for outdoor enthusiasts."

USA Today’s 10Best editors selected Steeped Coffee’s The Lineup as its preferred outdoor gift. This variety pack offers coffee enthusiasts a curated selection of Steeped Coffee’s best selling roasts, including:

• Sunrise Blend: Signature light roast with notes of toffee, cocoa nib, and lemon-lime
• California Blend: Classically-inspired medium roast with notes of roasted nuts and chocolate
• Odyssey Blend: Full-bodied dark roast with savory and earthy notes
• Breakwater Blend: Full-bodied french roast with subtly sweet and smoky notes

About Steeped Coffee
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Steeped Coffee is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation helping to make great-tasting craft coffee more accessible, more ethical, and more sustainable through its patent-pending SteepedTM Brew Bag Method. The proprietary method brews coffee similarly to tea in pre-portioned compostable coffee bags, allowing coffee lovers to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee anytime, anywhere. Licensed to over 500 of the top specialty roasters around the globe, the SteepedTM Brew Bag Method is the easiest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by simply adding water without pods, plugs, or expensive equipment. Welcome to Coffee Simplified. 

About USA TODAY 10Best

USA TODAY 10Best empowers you to live well and travel smart by providing original, unbiased and experiential content. 10Best Readers' Choice Awards highlight the best of the best in contests covering categories such as destinations, food and drink, hotels, and things to do. Nominees in all categories are submitted by a panel of experts. The final set of nominees are selected by 10Best editors before being presented to the public. Readers can vote once per category, per day. We launch new contests every Monday at noon ET. After four weeks of voting, each contest closes, and we announce winners the following Friday.

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Curtis Stone, celebrated for his culinary mastery and passion for sourcing the finest ingredients, brings his expertise by ensuring each roast embodies his unwavering commitment to quality and taste. Using the revolutionary Steeped Brewing Method, each Curtis Stone roast can be brewed as simply as tea in fully compostable packaging for a truly convenient and sustainable single-serve experience.

This exclusive line features a meticulously curated selection of blends and single-origin roasts, showcasing a diverse range of flavor profiles and roast intensities sure to satisfy every coffee lover's taste.  

• Fair Trade & Organic Medium Roast -  Balanced cup with notes of milk chocolate, roasted nuts, and dried fruit. 
• Fair Trade & Organic Dark Roast - Full bodied cup with notes of nut, dark chocolate, and savory flavors. 
• Fair Trade & Organic French Roast - Thick bodied cup with notes of smoke and caramelized sugars.
• Swiss Water(R) Process Decaf - Light bodied cup with low-toned notes of black tea and molasses lifted by fruit sweetness.

“We are thrilled to join forces with Curtis Stone, an esteemed chef with a deep appreciation for exceptional ingredients and flavors,” said Josh Wilbur, CEO of Steeped Coffee. “Together, we are introducing a new level of excellence to the coffee industry, combining Curtis’ culinary expertise with our innovative brewing method. We believe this partnership will redefine how people experience specialty coffee.”

“I’m excited to partner with Steeped Coffee and bring my passion and dedication for finding exceptional flavors to coffee lovers everywhere,” said Curtis Stone. “Coffee culture in my native Australia is massive and chefs rely on great coffee to get through our long, hectic days. This collaboration delivers an extraordinary coffee experience that is both convenient and unforgettable. I can’t wait for everyone to taste what we’ve created.”

The collaborative line is available exclusively on HSN, where Stone’s line of products is one of the top-selling culinary brands and top-rated brands across the network. To learn more about the Curtis Stone x Steeped Coffee partnership, tune into HSN on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 2:13PM EST.

About Steeped Coffee
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Steeped Coffee is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation helping to make great-tasting craft coffee more accessible, more ethical, and more sustainable through its patent-pending Steeped Brewing Method. The proprietary method brews coffee similarly to tea in pre-portioned compostable coffee bags, allowing coffee lovers to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee anytime, anywhere. Licensed to over 500 of the top specialty roasters around the globe, the Steeped Brewing Method is the easiest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by simply adding water without pods, plugs, or expensive equipment. Welcome to Coffee Simplified. 

Steeped Coffee Media Contact:
Vicki Jakubovic
(973) 519-8926
press@steepedcoffee.com

Curtis Stone Media Contact:
Laryl Garcia
(310) 776-0521
laryl@curtisstone.com

Black-Owned Coffee Company Now Available in Sustainable Single-Serve Steeped Bags 

[SANTA CRUZ, CA and DES MOINES, Iowa, February 23, 2022] – Steeped Coffee, a certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation, announced today it is partnering with BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages to bring the independent Black-owned coffee company’s bold blends to single-serve coffee lovers nationwide. Brewed similarly to tea, Steeped’s game-changing brewing method delivers the rich flavor of BLK & Bold’s coffee with the convenience of single-serve in certified compostable packaging.

Established in 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa, BLK & Bold was founded by lifelong friends and specialty coffee connoisseurs Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson. The company is not only committed to delivering expertly-crafted specialty coffees, but also making a social impact through its support of underserved youth. As a certified B Corp, BLK & Bold pledges 5% of all profits to the company’s “For Our Youth” program, which partners with 13 charities across the United States, including notable organizations like Kid Power, No Kid Hungry, Urban Growers, and Youth Guidance.

Josh Wilbur, Founder and CEO of Steeped Coffee stated, “Steeped is thrilled to partner with BLK & Bold to offer its remarkable roasts to our community of sustainable single-serve coffee drinkers. As a fellow certified B Corp, we’re extremely proud to work with a roaster who is similarly committed to giving back to communities in need. We are excited about the amount of good we can do together.”

“BLK & Bold is proud to partner with Steeped Coffee, an innovative company that is making single-serve more sustainable for coffee lovers,” said BLK & Bold Co-Founder and CEO Pernell Cezar. “Together, we can bring the bold taste of BLK & Bold blends to more people nationwide, and deliver even more support to our nonprofit partners, all while reducing our impact on the planet.” 

Beginning February 23, 2023, two of BLK & Bold’s best-selling blends will be available in single-serve Steeped Bags on Steeped’s website. Both Steeped x BLK & Bold blends are also available in select Walmart stores nationwide.

• Limu, Ethiopia: A single-origin light roast packed with flavors of chocolate, blueberry, and honey. 

• Rise & GRND: A sweet and creamy medium roast with savory toffee and nutty flavors, topped with a hint of citrus. 

About Steeped Coffee

Based in Santa Cruz, California, Steeped Coffee is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation helping to make great-tasting craft coffee more accessible, more ethical, and more sustainable through its patent-pending Steeped Brewing Method. The proprietary method brews coffee similarly to tea in pre-portioned compostable coffee bags, allowing coffee lovers to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee anytime, anywhere. Licensed to over 450 of the top specialty roasters around the globe, the Steeped Brewing Method is the easiest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by simply adding water without pods, plugs, or expensive equipment. Welcome to Coffee Simplified. 

Steeped Coffee is available on Amazon with Prime Free Delivery, at premium supermarkets, luxury hotels, and offices with craft coffee and at-home services. For more information, visit steepedcoffee.com. For business inquiries, contact sales@steepedcoffee.com, (831) 316-4898, or visit steepedcoffee.com/business.

About BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages

Co-founders, Pernell & Rod created BLK & Bold with the desire to unite coffee and tea lovers worldwide through an interest of investing back into community. Pernell & Rod believe that if children are the future, then they should be equipped with resources and  tools to equip confidence, grow potential and create generational wealth. Through this philosophy, BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations across America that pour guidance and time into children for them to be the best version of themselves. For more, visit www.blkandbold.com.

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BLK & Bold

[Santa Cruz, CA and Oakland, CA] – Steeped Coffee, a certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation, announced today it is partnering with Oakland-based Mr. Espresso to bring its classic Italian oak wood fire roasted coffee to single-serve coffee lovers nationwide. Brewed similarly to tea, Steeped’s proprietary brewing method delivers the full flavor of Mr. Espresso’s coffee with the convenience of single-serve – no pods, no plugs, and no machines required.

Mr. Espresso, a multi-generational family-run roaster, was founded in San Francisco in 1978 by Carlo Di Ruocco, after immigrating from Salerno, Italy – where he learned the art of bean selection and blending, and the craft of roasting by oak wood fire. His Italian-inspired espresso and wood-fire roasted coffee quickly gained a cult-level following in the Californian restaurant scene. Today, Mr. Espresso’s specialty coffee is still gently roasted over slow burning, oak wood logs that are hand selected, perfectly seasoned, and sustainably sourced. Skillfully adapting an Old World tradition to modern tastes, the Di Ruocco family continues to deliver classically inspired blends enjoyed by all. Widely recognized as one of the top roasters in the U.S., the company was selected by  Roast Magazine as a finalist for 2022 Roaster of the Year. 

“Mr. Espresso is the only macro roaster in the U.S. exclusively using oak wood fire to roast our beans,” said Luigi Di Ruocco, Mr. Espresso co-owner & Vice President, Mr. Espresso. “Our slow roasting method uniquely preserves oil within the bean for an exquisite specialty coffee experience with more crema, fuller flavor, and a smoother finish.”

Together, Steeped and Mr. Espresso are partnering to bring the roaster’s best-selling blends Organic Golden Gate House Blend and Organic Seven Bridges Blend to single-serve coffee enthusiasts. The Steeped Bags deliver Mr. Espresso’s oak wood roasted, freshly ground coffee in pre-portioned brew bags that are triple nitro-sealed for freshness. Steeped’s game-changing brewing method has been recognized by industry experts, recently winning ‘Best New Product’ by the Specialty Coffee Expo.

“Steeped doesn’t take its barista-approved standards lightly and we’ve worked closely with industry experts to validate every aspect of the Steeped Brewing Method. Most importantly, the method delivers premium taste, bringing the most authentic specialty coffee experience to single-serve coffee lovers,” said Josh Wilbur, founder and CEO, Steeped Coffee. “We are proud to partner with Mr. Espresso to bring their oak wood fire roasted coffee to more consumers.” 

“We are excited to be able to offer single-serve coffee in a format that meets our sustainability standards. The Steeped team has created a solution that’s perfect for taking the plunge into the single-serve coffee market — a method uniquely designed for environmental ethos while still delivering premium coffee flavor,” said Di Ruocco.

About Steeped Coffee

Based in Santa Cruz, California, Steeped Coffee is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation helping to make great-tasting craft coffee more accessible, more ethical, and more sustainable through its patent-pending Steeped Brewing Method. The proprietary method brews coffee similarly to tea in pre-portioned compostable coffee bags, allowing coffee lovers to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee anytime, anywhere. Licensed to over 400 of the top specialty roasters around the globe, the Steeped Brewing Method is the easiest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by simply adding water without pods, plugs, or expensive equipment. Welcome to Coffee Simplified. 

Steeped Coffee is available on  Amazon with Prime Free Delivery, at premium supermarkets, luxury hotels, and offices with craft coffee and at-home services. For more information, visit  steepedcoffee.com. For business inquiries, contact  sales@steepedcoffee.com, (831) 316-4898, or visit  steepedcoffee.com/business.

Media contact:  For additional information, samples, interviews, and/or photos, please contact Vicki Jakubovic, 973-519-8926,  press@steepedcoffee.com

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Salt Lake City, UT (Dec. 29, 2022) –  Steeped Coffee, the company revolutionizing the coffee industry with its game-changing Steeped Brewing Method, announced today it is joining  Outdoor Retailer’s Snow Show for the first time. Held from January 10 - 12, 2023 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Outdoor Retailer hosts the largest business-to-business outdoor show in the world, bringing together the industry’s top brands, retailers, representatives, designers, and suppliers all in one place. 

With its single-serve coffee brewed like tea in fully compostable bags, Steeped not only offers its own award-winning coffee in this innovative format, but also partners with over 400 specialty coffee roasters who deliver their coffee in Steeped Packs.

Event attendees can stop by  Booth #27001  to sample Steeped’s best-selling blends as well as roasts from partner  Peak State, all while experiencing the Steeped Brewing Method firsthand. 

Buzz is building ahead of the show as Steeped Brewing Method featuring Peak State’s Guatemala Medium Roast Coffee has been named one of the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award finalists. This single-origin roast gets a functional boost with a blend of immune-supporting mushrooms, all while being delivered in perfectly-portioned Steeped Packs. A panel of expert judges narrowed down the 30 finalists from 132 entries based on four criteria: Spark: concept, design, appeal; Desire: opportunity, differentiation; Function: innovation, functionality, insight; and Impact: cultural, environmental, business. Finalists will be displayed in the Innovation Gallery during the show, with winners announced on Wednesday, January 11.

“Steeped delivers the specialty coffee experience anytime, anywhere,” said Josh Wilbur, Founder and CEO, Steeped Coffee. “It’s the perfect addition to outdoor enthusiasts’ winter packs as the award-winning Steeped Brewing Method requires no pods, no plugs, and no brewing equipment. Importantly, our Steeped bags and outer packs are fully compostable so you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the great outdoors while protecting the planet.” 

The Steeped Coffee Brewing Method has quickly become the new standard in coffee. Each pack contains craft-roasted, precision ground pre-portioned coffee that is triple nitro-sealed to guarantee the perfect cup every time. Awarded ‘Best Portable Brew’ in Good Housekeeping’s 2022 Coffee Awards, ‘Best New Product’ at Expo East 2021, and ‘Best of Show’ at the 2021 KeHE Summer On Trends®, the company’s award-winning blends are available in select retailers nationwide. 

About Steeped

Based in Santa Cruz, California, Steeped Coffee is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation helping to make great-tasting craft coffee more accessible, more ethical, and more sustainable through its patent-pending Steeped Brewing Method. The proprietary method brews coffee similarly to tea in pre-portioned compostable coffee bags, allowing coffee lovers to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee anytime, anywhere. Licensed to over 400 of the top specialty roasters around the globe, the Steeped Brewing Method is the easiest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by simply adding water without pods, plugs, or expensive equipment. Welcome to Coffee Simplified. 

Distribution

The Steeped Brewing Method is available for Private Label, and to sample at  steepedcoffee.com, on  Amazon with Prime Free Delivery, at  thousands of US supermarkets, premium hotels, offices, and for distribution through KeHE, UNFI, and other national distribution outlets. For business inquiries, contact  sales@steepedcoffee.com, (831) 316-4898, or visit  steepedcoffee.com/business.

Media contact: For additional information, samples, interviews, and/or photos, please contact Vicki Jakubovic, (973) 519-8926,  press@steepedcoffee.com.

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About Outdoor Retailer

Outdoor Retailer, the leading U.S. business events for the outdoor and winter sports industry, brings together retailers, manufacturers, designers, distributors, industry advocates, journalists, and more to conduct the business of outdoor recreation through commerce, unique product experiences, dedicated media events, content, and web-based business solutions. Outdoor Retailer provides critical platforms for face-to-face commerce, product launches, networking, and focused industry education to enhance business and support the outdoor recreation economy. Visit  outdoorretailer.com for more information.

SANTA CRUZ, CA, August 23, 2022 —  Steeped Coffee, a certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation, announced today it has been selected by Ayesha Curry's Sweet July Subscription Box for inclusion in the company’s Fall Subscription Box, available for pre-order now. The box features an exclusive preview of the new Sweet July House-Blend Single-Serve Steeped Coffee Packs, which will be available soon on SweetJuly.com. Brewed similarly to tea, single-serve Steeped Packs are fully compostable and require no specialty brewing equipment. 

The Sweet July Subscription Box is a quarterly subscription box that features a seasonally curated selection of full-size lifestyle products hand-selected by Curry and the Sweet July Team. Box members receive four boxes a year and are introduced to best-in-class beauty, skincare, health and wellness, cooking, and home decor products. 

“Steeped Coffee is on a mission to make quality coffee more accessible and sustainable by requiring no specialty brewing equipment and delivering incredible taste in fully compostable single-serve packs,” said Josh Wilbur, founder and CEO, Steeped Coffee. “We are proud to be included as one of Ayesha Curry’s favorite products as part of the Sweet July Subscription Box, and excited about our collaboration to create their bold House Blend available in Sweet July’s branded Steeped Packs.” 

Steeped Coffee was awarded ‘Best New Product’ by the Specialty Coffee Expo in 2019. Steeped Packs contain craft-roasted, freshly ground pre-portioned coffee that is triple nitro-sealed to guarantee the perfect cup every time. The company’s Guilt-Free Packaging™ is certified commercially compostable, helping ensure that daily coffee rituals go unnoticed by the next generation.

The box is available for purchase at SweetJulyBox.com.

About Steeped Coffee

Steeped, Inc. based in Santa Cruz, California, is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond. Steeped is the new standard in coffee, helping to make great-tasting craft coffee more accessible through its proprietary technology and single-serve Steeped Brewing Method, which is licensed to over 400 of the top specialty roasters around the globe. Steeped delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro-sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within Steeped Full Immersion Filters. Steeped Coffee is the simplest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by just adding water, with no machine needed. Welcome to Coffee Simplified. 

Steeped Coffee features include:

• 100% Specialty Coffee: craft roasted in small batches with ethically sourced beans 
• No Machine Required: unplugged single-serve convenience, no pods, no mess
• Guilt-Free Packaging: commercially compostable using renewable plant-based materials
• Full Immersion Filter: certified compostable non-GMO renewable filters 
• Ultrasonically Welded: no glues or staples, no wasted materials, maximum coffee
• Pre-Portioned Single-Serving: only brew what you use, reducing wasteful consumption 
• Precision Ground Coffee: consistent water-cooled grinding to the micron
• Triple Nitro Sealed: removes oxygen, stopping the clock on freshly ground beans
• Just Add Water: single-serve convenience brewed hot or as Steeped Cold Brew
• Barista Approved: independently tested by specialty Q-graders for freshness, quality, and taste

Steeped Coffee is available at steepedcoffee.com, on Amazon with Prime Free Delivery, at thousands of US supermarkets, premium hotels, offices, and for distribution through KeHE, UNFI, and other national distribution outlets. For business inquiries, contact sales@steepedcoffee.com, (831) 316-4898, or visit steepedcoffee.com/business.

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Media contact: For additional information, samples, interviews, and/or photos, please contact Vicki Jakubovic, (973) 519-8926, press@steepedcoffee.com.

[Santa Cruz, CA, February 02, 2022] – Steeped Coffee, a Certified B Corp, announced today it is partnering with Emmy-winning chef Nick Stellino to launch his Fair Trade Certified Nick Stellino Italian Coffee — Organic Medium/Dark Roast Blend in the innovative Steeped Coffee single-serve brewing method. Exclusively on the Steeped website, each online purchase of Nick Stellino Signature Steeped Coffee comes with two free “Storyteller In the Kitchen” eCookbook downloads, while supplies last.

Celebrity Chef Nick Stellino, known for his heartwarming character and storytelling, has crafted a unique experience that weaves together a timeless multigenerational tradition with the reimagined simplicity of Steeped Coffee. The latest season of “Storyteller in the Kitchen” marks Nick Stellino’s 28th anniversary on public television. 

“This coffee is not for gulping. It is to be tasted sip by sip and to be enjoyed with a smile on your face,” said Nick Stellino. “You will find your own moments in the day when all you need is a short little break, a quick reset, sipping on the perfect cup of coffee. I believe we can do that for you. Just add hot water, and in minutes, you will have the best freshly brewed single-serve cup of coffee you have ever had in your home.”

Brewed similar to tea, these fully certified compostable Steeped Coffee Packs require no machines or specialty brewing equipment and are quickly becoming the new standard in single-serve coffee. Steeped Packs, filled with Nick Stellino’s signature blend, contain artisan-roasted, freshly ground pre-portioned coffee that is triple nitro-sealed to guarantee the perfect cup every time.

Each Nick Stellino Italian Steeped Coffee Pack is fashioned from 100% specialty grade coffee that is ethically sourced with Fair Trade and USDA Organic Certifications from the Tolima region of Columbia. Grown at an elevation of 1,700 – 2,000 meters, the green coffee is slowly craft-roasted over a sustainable oakwood fire, creating a smooth silky-bodied organic coffee. This medium/dark blend balances a subtle smokiness with an exquisite caramel finish creating a memorable flavor experience.

“When I think of the perfect cup of coffee, I think of a moment in time. A moment when somehow time seems to slow down, and every instant passes with a smile. I abandon myself at that moment, and in my soul, I believe everything will be alright,” said Stellino. 

Nick Stellino’s successful career as a television chef and author began in Italy, where he grew up in a family of accomplished cooks. Stellino has multiple television series to his credit, along with 12 published cookbooks. Nick Stellino’s cooking shows are seen on public television stations across the United States and are syndicated throughout Latin America, Eastern Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East.

Steeped Coffee is proud to offer two of Nick Stellino’s coveted eCookbooks for free. This delectable opportunity to experience “Storyteller In the Kitchen 1 & 2” invites new adventures into your kitchen, while you sip on Nick Stellino’s signature coffee blend. Each Nick Stellino Signature Steeped Coffee purchase comes with both cookbooks as a free download, for a limited time on the Steeped Coffee Website.

Steeped Coffee has been turning heads after winning ‘Best New Product’ at the 2021 Specialty Coffee Expo for its fully compostable Guilt-Free Packaging and brewing method. Steeped also won ‘Best of Show’ honors for all categories at the KeHE Summer On Trends® Show for specialty products, and recently received the NEXTY Award for ‘Best New Product’ in Tea and Coffee at the Natural Products Expo™. The Nick Stellino Italian Coffee blend joins more than 350 of the country’s top coffee roasters now available via the game-changing single-serve Steeped Brewing Method.

“The sustainable Steeped Coffee Brewing Method delivers delicious taste, bringing the most authentic specialty coffee experience directly to single-serve coffee lovers,” said Josh Wilbur, founder and CEO, Steeped Coffee. “We are proud to partner with Chef Nick Stellino to make quality coffee more accessible with our simple brewing method so you can take your moment and brew up more great memories over a simple cup of coffee.” 

About Steeped Coffee

Steeped, Inc. based in Santa Cruz, California, is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond, to bring people the most convenient, quality, ethically sourced, and sustainably packaged products available. Steeped is the new standard in coffee, helping to make quality coffee more accessible through its proprietary technology and Steeped Brewing Method that is licensed to over 350 of the top specialty roasters around the globe. Steeped delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro-sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within Steeped Full Immersion Filters. Steeped Coffee is the simplest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by just adding water, with no machine needed. Welcome to Coffee Simplified. 

Steeped Coffee features include:

• 100% Specialty Coffee: craft roasted in small batches with ethically sourced beans 
• No Machine Required: unplugged single-serve convenience, no pods, no mess
• Guilt-Free Packaging: made using plant-based renewable and compostable materials
• Full Immersion Filter: certified compostable non-GMO renewable filters 
• Ultrasonically Welded: no glues or staples, no wasted materials, maximum coffee
• Pre-Portioned Single-Serving: only brew what you use, reducing wasteful consumption 
• Precision Ground Coffee: consistent water-cooled grinding to the micron
• Triple Nitro Sealed: removes oxygen, stopping the clock on freshly ground beans
• Just Add Water: single-serve convenience brewed hot or as Steeped Cold Brew
• Barista Approved: independently tested by specialty Q-graders for freshness, quality, taste

Nick Stellino’s Organic Italian Steeped Coffee with free eCookbooks are available exclusively on SteepedCoffee.com. For business inquiries, contact sales@steepedcoffee.com, (831) 316-4898, or visit steepedcoffee.com/business.

Media Contact: For additional information, samples, interviews, and/or photos, please contact Vicki Jakubovic, 973-519-8926, press@steepedcoffee.com

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A SPECIAL WORD FROM CELEBRITY CHEF NICK STELLINO:

“When I think of the perfect cup of coffee, I think of a moment in time. A moment when somehow time seems to slow down, and every instant passes with a smile. I abandon myself at that moment, and in my soul, I believe everything will be alright.

Slowly, in a series of vivid but evolving bursts of flavor, I connect with the various layers of flavor in each sip of coffee that I take. My cup of coffee is nectar that slows time, puts a smile on my face, and brings back a bit of my lost optimism.

All this in a cup of coffee? In this case, it is not just a cup of coffee I am sipping on. Instead, it is a multigenerational story steeped in the family tradition of oakwood fire roasting, resulting in the exceptional artisan skills of the famous Italian Di Ruocco family. But the question remained: How can we make it taste like that by just brewing it in something that looks like a teabag, ready on-demand, one cup at the time?

Somehow by the will of God, all these elements came together without any planning of my own. Someone met someone at church, who talked to someone, who knew someone who knew me. "No way!” was my initial response when I was first approached. I went on with gusto, “No way this can be done!”

I was proven wrong. I enjoyed the taste so much, I had a unique blend created for me at the hand of Mr. Carlo Di Ruocco and his sons John and Luigi. They injected all of their passion and roasting skills into the making of this unique coffee blend.

Ron Scadina & Josh Wilbur (CEO) at Steeped Coffee brought us all together by sharing their own proprietary and innovative system, which we are using for this unique coffee brewing experience. One that matches flavor and convenience in each serving.

You will find your own moments in the day when all you need is a short little break, a quick reset, sipping on the perfect cup of coffee. I believe we can do that for you. Just add hot water, and in minutes, you will have the best cup of coffee you have ever had in your home.

This coffee is not for gulping. It is to be tasted sip by sip and to be enjoyed with a smile on your face. Yes, we can help you with that too.

Give it a try! It is fun, and it tastes great!”

—Nick Stellino

Specialty Coffee Becomes More Accessible as Single-Serve Steeped Coffee Brewing Method has been Embraced by Over 300 Top Roaster Brands

[New Orleans, October 1, 2021] – Steeped Coffee, a Certified B Corp, is showcasing the company’s breakthrough single-serve technology and newest award-winning coffee blend at the 2021 Specialty Coffee Expo in New Orleans. The goal of making quality specialty coffee more accessible is becoming a reality as over 300 top roasters embrace the Steeped Coffee brewing method.

Brewed similar to tea, these fully certified compostable Steeped Packs require no machines or brewing equipment, and are quickly becoming the sustainable standard in single-serve coffee. Steeped Packs contain craft-roasted, freshly ground pre-portioned coffee that is triple nitro-sealed to guarantee the perfect cup every time.

Steeped makes its return to the Specialty Coffee Expo after winning the ‘Best New Product’ award for its sustainable packaging and innovative brewing method. Steeped Coffee has also won ‘Best of Show’ honors for all categories at the KeHE Summer On Trends® Show for specialty products, and most recently received the NEXTY Award for ‘Best New Product’ in Tea and Coffee at the Natural Products Expo™. 

“We are excited to be back at the Specialty Coffee Expo in-person to share this Steeped Coffee Brewing Method movement with attendees,” said Josh Wilbur, Founder and CEO, Steeped Coffee. “Since we’ve been combining the convenience of single-serve brewing together with the quality of specialty coffee, it's been exciting to see significant adoption from top roasters and brands across the country who are also prioritizing sustainability.”

This year, Steeped is introducing its acclaimed Breakwater Blend at this year’s expo. Steeped’s newest French Roast blend is made from 100% specialty grade coffee that is ethically sourced with Fair Trade and USDA Organic Certifications from the Tolima region of Columbia. The coffee is slowly craft roasted over a sustainable oak wood fire, bringing out notes of caramelized sugar and smooth smoke to create a silky-bodied experience for those who prefer a quality darker roast. 

For 30 years, the Specialty Coffee Expo has set the industry standard as coffee professionals’ one-stop-shop for everything they need. Hosted by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), a trade organization of coffee professionals from around the world, the Specialty Coffee Expo is the largest coffee event in North America, historically attracting more than 13,000 attendees and hundreds of vendors from over 75 countries each year. 

“Steeped doesn’t take its barista-approved standards lightly and we’ve worked closely with industry experts to validate every aspect of the Steeped Brewing Method, from freshness and quality to extraction and shelf life. Most importantly, we deliver consistent taste, bringing the most authentic specialty coffee experience directly to single-serve coffee lovers,” said Wilbur. “Along with our top Roaster partners, we are proud to make quality coffee accessible to more people with a simple brewing method that helps reduce our lasting impact on the planet.” 

Steeped is showcasing its award-winning single-serve Steeped Brewing Method and Guilt-Free Packaging™ at Booth #106 and Tasting Booth #2 at the Specialty Coffee Expo October 1-3. For anyone who can’t make the show, Steeped is offering a 21% discount coupon: SCA21 (steepedcoffee.com). SCA is partnering with GoFundBean and Louisiana Hospitality Foundation to help distribute their pledged funds to Louisiana coffee businesses, as well as hourly coffee workers impacted by Hurricane Ida.

Steeped Coffee is available through KeHE and UNFI for wholesale, at supermarkets, premier hotels, offices, and direct, as well as on Amazon with Prime Free Delivery. For more information, visit steepedcoffee.com. For business inquiries, contact sales@steepedcoffee.com, (831) 316-4898, or visit steepedcoffee.com/business.

About Steeped Coffee

Steeped, Inc. based in Santa Cruz, California, is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond, to bring people the most convenient, quality, ethically sourced, and sustainably packaged products available. Steeped is the new standard in coffee helping to make quality coffee more accessible through its proprietary technology and Steeped Brewing Method that is licensed to over 300 of the top specialty roasters around the globe. Steeped delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro-sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within Steeped Full Immersion Filters. Steeped Coffee is the simplest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by just adding water, with no machine needed. Welcome to Coffee Simplified. 

Steeped Coffee features include:

• 100% Specialty Coffee: craft roasted in small batches with ethically sourced beans 
• No Machine Required: unplugged single-serve convenience, no pods, no mess
• Guilt-Free Packaging: made using plant-based renewable and compostable materials
• Full Immersion Filter: certified compostable non-GMO renewable filters 
• Ultrasonically Welded: no glues or staples, no wasted materials, maximum coffee
• Pre-Portioned Single-Serving: only brew what you use, reducing wasteful consumption 
• Precision Ground Coffee: consistent water-cooled grinding to the micron
• Triple Nitro Sealed: removes oxygen, stopping the clock on freshly ground beans
• Just Add Water: single-serve convenience brewed hot or as Steeped Cold Brew
• Barista Approved: independently tested by specialty Q-graders for freshness, quality, taste

Media contact: For additional information, samples, interviews, and/or photos, please contact Vicki Jakubovic, 973-519-8926, press@steepedcoffee.com

STEEPED COFFEE IMAGES: Specialty Coffee Expo Booth | Home | Work | Travel | Product

Change is Brewing as Sustainable Single-Serve Steeped Coffee is Selected Best New Tea or Coffee Product by the 2021 Natural Products Expo East Awards

[Philadelphia, PA, Sept. 22, 2021] – Steeped Coffee, a Certified B Corp, was honored as the 2021 NEXTY Awards Winner for ‘Best New Product’. Announced at the annual Natural Products Expo East in Philadelphia, Steeped was recognized as the ‘Best New Tea or Coffee’ signaling a changing of the guard in the single-serve coffee space. Steeped has also partnered with more than 300+ top roasters across the country to deliver the only fully compostable and freshly brewed coffee method available with no equipment required.

Brewed similar to tea, these ethically sourced certified compostable Steeped Packs serve up convenient specialty coffee. Steeped Coffee is quickly becoming the premier standard in single-serve coffee. The Expo East NEXTY Awards this year had over 700 category entries, where highlighted brands are recognized as the pinnacle of excellence in the natural products industry. 

“We are honored to accept the NEXTY Award for Best New Tea or Coffee. Steeped doesn’t take its Barista Approved standards lightly, working closely with industry experts to validate every aspect of the Steeped Brewing Method, from freshness and quality to shelf life,” said Josh Wilbur, Founder and CEO, Steeped Coffee. “We are proud to make quality coffee accessible to more people with our revolutionary, simple brewing method that helps reduce our lasting impact on the planet — convenience meets quality and sustainability.”

The NEXTY Awards recognize the most progressive, innovative, inspiring, and trustworthy brands in the natural products industry. Finalists are chosen based on the NEXTY criteria centered around innovation, inspiration, integrity, and impact. The Natural Products Expo East is the industry’s largest event on the east coast, featuring more than 1,500 brands showcasing the latest innovations shaping the future of organic and natural food and beverage.

“Through extensive debate and deliberation, we have carefully selected 23 outstanding brands that are pushing the natural products industry towards a healthier and more sustainable future for people and planet,” says Adrienne Smith, who manages the NEXTY Awards program at New Hope Network. “To rise above hundreds of other nominations is an incredible feat. We are excited about these products and the impact they can have on our food system. The winners of our NEXTY Awards inspire change and integrity in everything from ingredients to packaging.” 

Steeped received the coveted NEXTY Award for its French Roast Fair Trade Organic Breakwater Blend. The company’s signature blend is made from 100% specialty grade coffee that is ethically sourced, with Fair Trade and USDA Organic Certifications, from the Tolima region of Columbia. Each Steeped Pack contains craft-roasted, freshly ground pre-portioned coffee that is triple nitro-sealed to guarantee each perfect cup.

“Steeped Coffee’s single-serve brewing method is disrupting traditional coffee service for individuals, companies, and the hospitality industry,” said Wilbur. “We all have a role to play when it comes to protecting the world we live in and we take that responsibility seriously. That’s why our award-winning Guilt-Free Packaging™ takes every possible step to ensure that our sacred coffee rituals go unnoticed by the next generation.”

Steeped is showcasing its award-winning single-serve Steeped Brewing Method and Guilt-Free Packaging™ in Booth No. 1214 at the expo Sept. 23-25.

Steeped Coffee is available through KeHE and UNFI for wholesale, at supermarkets, premier hotels, offices, and direct, as well as on Amazon with Prime Free Delivery. For more information, visit steepedcoffee.com. For business inquiries, contact sales@steepedcoffee.com, (831) 316-4898, or visit steepedcoffee.com/business.

About Steeped Coffee

Steeped, Inc. based in Santa Cruz, California, is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond, to bring people the most convenient, quality, ethically sourced, and sustainably packaged products available. Steeped is the new standard in coffee helping to make quality coffee more accessible through its proprietary technology and Steeped Brewing Method that is licensed to over 300 of the top specialty roasters around the globe. Steeped delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro-sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within Steeped Full Immersion Filters. Steeped Coffee is the simplest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by just adding water, with no machine needed. Welcome to Coffee Simplified. 

Steeped Coffee features include:

• 100% Specialty Coffee: craft roasted in small batches with ethically sourced beans 
• No Machine Required: unplugged single-serve convenience, no pods, no mess
• Guilt-Free Packaging: made using plant-based renewable and compostable materials
• Full Immersion Filter: certified compostable non-GMO renewable filters 
• Ultrasonically Welded: no glues or staples, no wasted materials, maximum coffee
• Pre-Portioned Single-Serving: only brew what you use, reducing wasteful consumption 
• Precision Ground Coffee: consistent water-cooled grinding to the micron
• Triple Nitro Sealed: removes oxygen, stopping the clock on freshly ground beans
• Just Add Water: single-serve convenience brewed hot or as Steeped Cold Brew
• Barista Approved: independently tested by specialty Q-graders for freshness, quality, taste

Media contact: For additional information, samples, interviews, and/or photos, please contact Vicki Jakubovic, 973-519-8926, press@steepedcoffee.com

STEEPED COFFEE IMAGES: NEXTY Award | NEXTY Product | Expo East Booth | At Home | At Work | While Traveling | Product

“Steeped doesn’t take its Barista-Approved standards lightly and we’ve worked closely with industry experts to validate every aspect of the Steeped Brewing Method, from freshness and quality to extraction and shelf life. We are delivering consistency and authenticity for specialty coffee lovers in a sustainable single-serve format,” said Wilbur. “We are proud to make quality coffee accessible to more people with our revolutionary, simple brewing method that helps reduce our lasting impact on the planet.” 

The Natural Products Expo East is the industry’s largest event on the east coast, featuring more than 1,500 brands. Exhibitors showcase the latest innovations shaping the future of organic and natural food and beverage, personal care and supplements. The NEXTY Awards recognize the most progressive, innovative, inspiring and trustworthy products in the natural products industry. Finalists are chosen based on the NEXTY criteria centered around innovation, inspiration, integrity, and impact. 

Steeped partners with more than 300+ top roasters across the country to deliver sustainable quality coffee in each single-serve cup. The company’s original Breakwater Blend is made from 100% specialty grade coffee that is ethically sourced, with Fair Trade and USDA Organic Certifications, from the Tolima region of Columbia. Each Steeped Pack contains craft-roasted, freshly ground pre-portioned coffee that is triple nitro-sealed to guarantee each perfect cup.

“Steeped Coffee’s single-serve brewing method is disrupting traditional coffee service for individuals, companies, and the hospitality industry,” said Josh Wilbur, Founder and CEO, Steeped Coffee. “We all have a role to play when it comes to protecting the world we live in and we take that responsibility seriously. That’s why our award-winning Guilt-Free Packaging™ that is certified commercially compostable  takes every possible step to ensure that your sacred coffee rituals go unnoticed by the next generation.”

Steeped Packs contain craft-roasted, freshly ground pre-portioned coffee that is triple nitro-sealed to guarantee the perfect cup every time. Steeped partners with more than 300 top roasters across the country to deliver sustainable quality coffee that is craft roasted. The company recently added an SQF certified east coast facility to its west coast manufacturing capabilities. Both facilities are also certified organic, kosher, and fair trade, and its packaging is BPI certified compostable — bringing the highest level of sustainable manufacturing to Steeped partners nationwide. Attendees are invited to try the Steeped Brewing Method at Booth 2046 on the trade show floor.

“Steeped is bringing the convenience of single-serve brewing together with the quality of specialty coffee,” said Josh Wilbur, Founder and CEO, Steeped Coffee. “Since we launched the Steeped Coffee method in 2017 from humble beginnings, it's been exciting to see significant adoption from top brands across the country who are focused on convenience and quality, while prioritizing sustainability.”  

Steeped’s innovative brewing method and sustainable packaging solutions were awarded ‘Best New Product’ honors at the 2019 Specialty Coffee Expo, the largest industry event in North America and ‘Best of Show’ honors at the KeHE Summer On Trends® Show featuring the entire grocery industry. Steeped partners with several non-profits through its Packs for Good program and donates 1% of all revenue through the Steeped Giving Fund. 

“We all have a role to play when it comes to protecting the world we live in and we take that responsibility seriously, especially when it comes to packaging,” said Wilbur. “Our award-winning certified commercially compostable Guilt-Free Packaging™ takes every possible step to ensure that our sacred coffee rituals go unnoticed by the next generation.”

NAMA represents the $31 billion U.S. convenience services industry, with nearly 1,000 member companies. The NAMA Show showcases convenience services for operators and professionals in vending, micro markets, pantry, office coffee services, foodservice and unattended retail. Coffee Tea & Water delivers curated education, cutting-edge technology and a collection of new product premieres impacting the coffee services business. The NAMA Show and Coffee Tea & Water is the best place to capture a snapshot of upcoming and newly released product innovations across the beverages, snacks, vending and brewing equipment industries.

About Steeped Coffee

Steeped, Inc. based in Santa Cruz, California, is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond, to bring people the most convenient, quality, ethically sourced, and sustainably packaged products available. Steeped is the new standard in coffee helping to make quality coffee more accessible through its proprietary technology and Steeped Brewing Method that is licensed to over 200 of the top specialty roasters around the globe. Steeped delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro-sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within Steeped Full Immersion Filters. Steeped Coffee is the simplest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by just adding water, with no machine needed. Welcome to Coffee Simplified. 

Steeped Coffee features include:

• 100% Specialty Coffee: quality coffee ethically sourced directly from farmers
• Full Immersion Filter: compostable non-GMO filters for ideal water-in and maximum flavor-out
• Guilt-Free Packaging: made using plant-based renewable and compostable materials
• Local Micro Batching: specialty coffee roasted locally in small batches
• Pre-Portioned Single-Serve: only brew what you use, reducing wasteful consumption  
• Precision Ground: consistent water-cooled grinding to the micron
• Nitro Sealed: removes oxygen, stopping the clock on freshly ground beans
• Just Add Water: single-serve convenience with no machines required
• Barista Approved: tested by independent specialty Q-graders for freshness, quality, and taste 

Steeped Coffee is available through KeHE, as well as on Amazon with Prime Free Delivery, at premium supermarkets, luxury hotels, and offices with craft coffee and at-home services. For business inquiries, contact sales@steepedcoffee.com or visit steepedcoffee.com/business.

Making quality coffee accessible for all, Steeped Coffee is the only fully compostable brewing method that doesn’t require a machine, grinder, or specialty equipment to prepare premium coffee. Brewed similar to tea, Steeped delivers a simple cup of barista-approved coffee in minutes. Each pack contains craft-roasted, freshly ground pre-portioned coffee that is triple nitro-sealed to guarantee freshness and quality.

“Steeped doesn’t let anything get in the way of good coffee. Our proprietary process removes all barriers to entry, including the environmental impact of enjoying premium coffee at home,” said Josh Wilbur, CEO and Founder of Steeped Coffee. “The Steeped team was blown away and humbled to receive ‘Best of Show’ honors, not just for the coffee or beverage category but for the entire show. We’re excited to see Steeped Coffee on every grocery and retail shelf, so ethical single-serve coffee can be accessible to anyone who loves great coffee.”

The annual KeHE Summer Show is a hub for innovation, connection, and discovery and is recognized as one of the top 25 fastest-growing shows by Trade Show News Network. KeHE, also a Certified B Corp, brings together the distribution of more than 30,000 natural food stores, chain and independent grocery stores, retailers, and industry leaders, highlighting thousands of the top natural and organic, fresh, and specialty products on the market today. 

“We’re looking for brands that are purpose-driven, have high-quality ingredients, are innovative in their category, represent a future trend, have a unique taste profile, and will appeal to consumers at the shelf,” Rachelle Radcliffe, KeHE’s Director of Brand Development. 

Steeped Packs and Bags both feature award-winning fully compostable packaging made using renewable materials, including Full Immersion Filters that are non-GMO, renewable, and plant-based. Steeped was previously honored with the Best New Product in Packaging award from the Speciality Coffee Association, and was a finalist for the KeHE Innovation Award from the previous Winter Show. 

Steeped Coffee is available in five different roasts: light, medium, dark, French roast, and decaf. Find out more about these roasts along with the ‘Best of Show’ Breakwater Blend, a fair trade organic French roast, at SteepedCoffee.com or contact KeHE. 

About Steeped Coffee

Steeped, Inc. based in Santa Cruz, California, is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond, to bring people the most convenient, quality, ethically sourced, and sustainably packaged products available. Steeped is the new standard in coffee helping to make quality coffee more accessible through its propriety technology and Steeped Brewing Method that is licensed to over 200 of the top specialty roasters around the globe. Steeped delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro-sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within Steeped Full Immersion Filters. Steeped Coffee is the simplest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by just adding water, with no machine needed.

California-based Steeped Coffee has launched the “You Give, We Give” campaign to help fuel and lift the spirits of the frontline doctors, nurses, firefighters, police and first responders currently battling the Covid-19 crisis in California.

“You Give, We Give” invites people to gift Steeped Coffee Packs to those on the front lines, with Steeped matching all gifts, pack for pack, and providing free weekly deliveries directly to the hospitals, stations and clinics where they are needed most.

“We are always looking for ways Steeped can serve as a positive force for good. We were brainstorming ways to help when it dawned on us that Steeped Coffee could be a great option for the healthcare heroes working tirelessly around the clock to save lives,” said Josh Wilbur, founder and CEO of Steeped.

“People don’t want to use shared coffee pots right now, and those on the front lines don’t have time to make coffee runs during crazy long shifts. Sometimes a simple cup of great coffee can make a difference.”

Steeped Coffee is one of the only brewing methods that doesn’t require a machine, grinder, or special equipment to prepare premium coffee. Brewed similar to tea, Steeped Packs only need hot water to make a cup of barista approved coffee. Each pack contains hand roasted ground coffee that is nitro sealed for freshness in compostable packaging. The company’s proprietary brewing method bypasses any risks of using a communal coffee pot, which will be welcome news for anyone working on the front lines or in social spaces during this global crisis.

Steeped Coffee will kickstart “You Give, We Give” in the California Bay Area and the company hopes to expand giving efforts quickly by working with its national network of partnered roasters, some of which are already working on similar projects to help their local communities.

“There is no doubt we’ll never forget these times, but it’s what we do for others, even the small things, that will be remembered,” said Wilbur. “As a startup in these crazy times, Steeped is looking to do anything within reach to make a difference and encourage others to do the same. We’ve seen so many other selfless stories surface around the world that we know it will all add up to make a difference. We are in this together.”

In March 2020, Steeped also launched a “Stay Home, Stay Steeped” campaign to encourage customers to stay home by providing free home delivery on all coffee, cups, kettles and gear. This offer has been extended indefinitely as Steeped aims to help those adjusting to new rituals and routines while working from and staying at home.

Learn more about Steeped Coffee’s You Give, We Give