Vote for Mayorga Coffee!March 11th, 2009 by JennWe’ve been nominated for the Washington City Paper’s “Best of” contest as a nominee for “Best Coffee Shop”. Please click the link above and cast your vote for Mayorga Coffee and let your friends know. Voting closes on March 15th. My Visit to GuatemalaMarch 6th, 2009 by Martin
Last week, I traveled to Guatemala to visit the San Lucas Mission (www.sanlucasmission.org) to finalize some things for a major client with whom we are working to support San Lucas’ endeavors. The mission not only sources and pays very well for top quality coffees, it also supports the operation of a school and a hospital, builds homes for the community, and is building a women’s center. We’re excited that we will be purchasing green coffee from them, therefore contributing to their impressive support of the community of San Lucas Toliman.
Additionally, I spent some time at Finca Medina in Antigua, which grows beautiful Rainforest Alliance certified coffee and supports the local school, builds homes for their workers, and subsidises their health care. They use the coffee fruit for worm composting, the husk to fuel the pre-drying system, and have great shade coverage.
I’ll let the pictures tell the rest of the story. (Move your mouse over each picture for a brief description).
An afternoon at Mayorga Coffee…February 20th, 2009 by Martin MayorgaI had some visitors over to the warehouse today and they couldn’t stop telling me how interesting they thought it was to be in a coffee roastery. When they left, I realized that I take for granted how interesting it is to come here every day to the sights, sounds, and smells of great coffee, hard work, and creativity. So, as soon as they left, I walked around and took some pics with my camera phone. Enjoy the low-res tour! fresh arrival from Guatemala and Peru:
“staged” green coffee ready for roasting:
a triple certified (organic, Rainforest Alliance, shade-grown) bag of green coffee from Guatemala:
packaging right after roasting:
cases ready to be filled w/bags of roasted product:
Palletized product:
Giant Food locations carrying Mayorga Coffee…January 31st, 2009 by JohnWe’ve received A LOT of emails and calls asking which Giant Food locaions currently carry our coffee. So, CLICK HERE for a list. It’s an Excel file, which opens into a separate window. When you open the window, you may have to maximize or enlarge it to be able to scroll. (There are 100 locations). If you go to a location listed and can’t find our display, please find the store manager or email martin@mayorgacoffee.com. We’re very excited about this relationship and appreciate everybody’s support. By the way, here is what the shipper should look like:
Mayorga Coffee @ Inauguration!January 16th, 2009 by Martin Mayorga We are proud to announce that the Mayorga Coffee Java Cruiser has been invited to be a vendor at the Inauguration. The Javacruiser will be located on F Street NW between New Jersey and North Captiol, offering freshly brewed Mayorga Coffee and hot chocolate. The anticipated hours of operation are 4am to 5pm on Tuesday, January 20th.
Mayorga Coffee now available @ Giant Food storesJanuary 11th, 2009 by Kerry MayorgaMayorga Coffee to Open at National HarborNovember 5th, 2008 by Martin
The new location is scheduled to open “sometime between December 15th and January 1st,” according to Jennifer Nord, Retail Supervisor for Mayorga Coffee. “We are working around the clock with the architects, contractors, and personnel from Peterson to ensure that the location is built out expeditiously while ensuring that the hallmarks of our brand are imprinted in the space. It is all very exciting,” added Nord. The opening of the National Harbor site is part of Mayorga’s strategic retail expansion plan, which includes kiosk sites, small “downtown” coffee shop sites, and the larger coffee bar and lounge sites. “Given the success of our existing locations in hospitals, street retail, and airports, we are excited about our planned retail growth as a complement to our broadening wholesale presence,” states Martin Mayorga, President of Mayorga Coffee LLC. Simultaneously, Mayorga Coffee continues to grow its wholesale distribution to coffee houses, specialty retailers, grocers, and foodservice operators throughout the East Coast. Mayorga Coffee is a minority-owned and operated specialty coffee importer and roaster based in Rockville, MD. The company was founded by Martin and Kerry Mayorga and has grown from two employees in 1997 to wholesale distribution throughout the East Coast and retail locations in the mid-Atlantic. Mayorga sources, imports, and roasts high-grade Specialty Arabica beans that are shade- grown, hand-picked, and produced in a sustainable manner. To learn more about National Harbor, please visit: www.nationalharbor.com Mayorga Coffee Mission: We are coffee experts offering high-quality specialty-grade coffees sourced from farms and cooperatives adhering to the highest environmental, social, and quality standards. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, employees, vendors, community and environment. Our goal is to make a positive impact in our partners’ lives while becoming a regionally recognized brand name. Our goal will be achieved through quality, consistency, education and integrity. We strive for healthy growth, product and service excellence, annual profitability, community contribution, and building a positive environment for our employees. Website: http://www.mayorgacoffee.com email: martin@mayorgacoffee.com Three Mayorga Coffee Locations to Open at Inova HospitalSeptember 12th, 2008 by MartinRockville, MD. - September 12, 2008 - Mayorga Coffee, LLC is proud to announce that three Mayorga Coffee kiosk operations will be in place at the Inova Hospital. The three sites will be as follows: * Emergency Room of Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children John McGlothlin, Director of Business Development for Mayorga Coffee, comments, “We are very excited about this venture, which was made possible through our relationship with Morrison and Thompson Hospitality as well as Inova Hospital’s desire to offer a recognized, quality-driven, local brand. The continued consumer-driven demand for Mayorga Coffee is amazing.” The three kiosk locations will be operated by Inova Hospital staff as Mayorga Coffee sites, offering Mayorga’s assortment of beverages and whole bean coffees. “The look, feel, and product are of the same caliber of our company-operated kiosks,” explains McGlothlin, “We have placed the same quality equipment as we do at our locations and have extensively trained their staff on the art of making quality beverages.” According to McGlothlin, the site will be supervised and supported on a daily basis by Morrison and Thompson Hospitality, with the standards established by Mayorga Coffee. In addition, Mayorga’s support staff will visit the locations on a regular basis. As of date of this release, the two kiosks in the Fairfax facility are operational and have been very well received by hospital staff and visitors. The remaining site at the Alexandria Hospital is scheduled to open on Wednesday, September 17th. Martin Mayorga, president of Mayorga Coffee, commented “We are in the midst of a very exciting time for Mayorga Coffee. New, high-profile opportunities are being presented to us on a daily basis. The past 11 years of focusing on quality products, strong service, and company direction have provided us the the personnel, brand strength, and financial stability to selectively pursue those partnerships and opportunities. Expect more exciting announcments on the wholesale and retail front to continue in the near future and through the long-term of Mayorga Coffee”. Mayorga adds that the company is currently negotiating several high-profile wholesale partnerships as well as select retail opportunities. Mayorga Coffee Roasters, Inc. is a minority-owned and operated specialty coffee importer and roaster based in Rockville, MD. The company was founded by Martin and Kerry Mayorga and has grown from two employees in 1997 to wholesale distribution throughout the East Coast and retail locations in the mid-Atlantic. Mayorga sources, imports, and roasts high-grade Specialty Arabica beans that are shade- grown, hand-picked, and produced in a sutainable manner. To learn more about Thompson, visit: www.thompsonhospitality.com To learn more about Morrison, visit www.compass-group.com To learn more about Inova, visit www.inova.com Mayorga Coffee Mission: We are coffee experts offering high-quality specialty-grade coffees sourced from farms and cooperatives adhering to the highest environmental, social, and quality standards. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, employees, vendors, community and environment. Our goal is to make a positive impact in our partners’ lives while becoming a regionally recognized brand name. Our goal will be achieved through quality, consistency, education and integrity. We strive for healthy growth, product and service excellence, annual profitability, community contribution, and building a positive environment for our employees. Website: http://www.mayorgacoffee.com Mayorga Coffee Roasters, Inc email: martin@mayorgacoffee.com phone: 301-315-8093 Pumpkin Chai Latte is Back!September 8th, 2008 by Martin Mayorga
The ever-popular Pumpkin Chai Latte is available at all of our shops again! This rich, creamy, delicious drink is made with real pumpkin pie filling, milk, and our signature chai mix, all steamed together. Stop by one of our locations today to experience first-hand why this signature drink has become our most in-demand seasonal beverage! Mayorga Coffee Comments on Sonic Boom, Inc.’s Unauthorized Closure of Tivoli’s Mayorga LoungeSeptember 3rd, 2008 by MartinWashington, D.C. - September 3, 2008 - Mayorga Coffee, LLC today commented on the recent announcement by Sonic Boom, Inc. that it had closed the Mayorga Lounge, which it operated in the Tivoli Theater at 3303 14th Street, N.W. pursuant to a License Agreement with Mayorga, in order to reposition the property as a sushi restaurant. Martin Mayorga, president of Mayorga Coffee, explained, “It is unfortunate that Sonic Boom has chosen unilaterally - and we believe in violation of our contract — to change its business from a coffee lounge to a sushi restaurant. We are heartened by the many customers who have expressed their appreciation for and enjoyment of Mayorga Coffee. While we share your concern that the neighborhood is losing an important, locally-owned small business, the simple fact is that we did not operate this store and had nothing to do with its abrupt closing.” Mr. Mayorga continued, “We are proud of our brand and believe that Mayorga Coffee retail stores, be they company-owned or licensed, offer superior quality product and service, which continue to allow the brand to thrive. We will continue to grow and look forward to announcing exciting new locations soon.” Mayorga Coffee Roasters, Inc. is a minority-owned and operated specialty coffee importer and roaster based in Rockville, MD. The company was founded by Martin and Kerry Mayorga and has grown from two employees in 1997 to wholesale distribution throughout the East Coast and retail locations in the mid-Atlantic. Mayorga sources, imports, and roasts high-grade Specialty Arabica beans that are shade-grown, hand-picked, and produced in a sustainable manner. Mayorga Coffee Mission: We are coffee experts offering high-quality specialty - grade coffees sourced from farms and cooperatives adhering to the highest environmental, social, and quality standards. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, employees, vendors, community and environment. Our goal is to make a positive impact in our partners’ lives while becoming a regionally recognized brand name. Our goal will be achieved through quality, consistency, education and integrity. We strive for healthy growth, product and service excellence, annual profitability, community contribution, and building a positive environment for our employees. Website: http://www.mayorgacoffee.com Mayorga Coffee Roasters, Inc Martin Mayorga email: martin@mayorgacoffee.com phone: 301-315-8093 This is a free Wordpress template provided by Mathew Browne | Web Design | SEO |
Rockville, MD – November 5, 2008 - Mayorga Coffee is proud to announce a new Mayorga Coffee retail location to open in the celebrated National Harbor development, located on 300 acres of the scenic Potomac River in Prince George’s County, MD. The new 1,750 square foot site, centrally located on American Way, will feature Mayorga’s award-wining coffees, premium baked goods delivered daily, a full bar featuring Mayorga’s famous “Loaded Lattes”, and comfortable indoor and outdoor seating.