NEW YORK, March 16, 2015 – A panel of four distinguished judges* recognized Gillies’ Coffee On Tap as one of twenty noteworthy new products from among literally thousands of new items on display at the 2015 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show.
The legendary Brooklyn roaster’s newly launched line of thirst-quenching cold brew beverages are impeccably well balanced, distinctively smooth draughts of meritorious 100% Arabica blends. They’re delicious, profitable, satisfying and easy to serve. According to Gillies’ Coffeeman, Donald Schoenholt, “We approach craft brewing the same way we have approached our green coffee sourcing, roasting and blending since 1840... personally.”
Available just in time for summer enjoyment, Gillies’ four unique varieties include ZIP-LINE™- A distinctively flavorful and refreshing dedicated to E.F. Farrington, master mechanic on the construction of the great East River Bridge who in 1876 was first to cross the East River…on a Zip-Line! Gillies’ FLYING HORSES™ offers a mellow taste of The Big Easy. Blended with a hint of chicory this thirst-quencher produces a smooth, refreshing cup with mocha notes and a delicate fresh coffee aroma. The NEW YORK NITRO™ is Gillies’ bold “Stout” style cold brew with an explosion of coffee flavor, ‘neith the naturally sweet creamy head. The GREEN GODDESS™ is a complex liberating blend of high grown American coffees with a dash of exotic Eastern flavor. This quaff holds the torch of quality high, while lighting the way for seekers of something different. A Swiss Water® Decaffeinated Certified Organic & Fair Trade blend will be available later this year. GILLIES COFFEE ON TAP cold brew beverages are satisfying straight from the tap. Or, they’re perfect for adding zest and a bit of buzz to soda fountain favorites and cocktails.
GILLIES COFFEES ON TAP varieties are lovingly brewed in 5-gallon batches with specially filtered Brooklyn tap water at controlled refrigerated temperatures for a minimum of 18 hours. The brew is then clarified through unbleached muslin, and pressed in Gillies’ own innovation -- a stainless steel coffee-press, then kegged in a disposable-liner keg. The 20-liter kegs are put-up fresh daily and labeled with “Born-On” and 30-Day Best-Before Dating. When refrigerated from brew to serve these tasty brews can remain fresh for up to 45 days.
ABOUT GILLIES COFFEE CO. Celebrating its 175th Anniversary, Gillies specializes in fresh roasted high-quality coffees, teas, tisanes and kindred products. The company is a Charter Member of Specialty Coffee Association of America where Donald Schoenholt, an SCAA Lifetime Achievement Laureate, served as founding father and 1st President. He was also the founder and inaugural chief executive of SCAA’s Roasters Guild.
FOR INFORMATION about GILLIES ON TAP visit Gilliescoffeeontap.com. For information about Gillies’ freshly roasted coffees, teas and kindred products visit www.gilliescoffee.com or call 800-344-5526.
*The judges were Michael Scinto, Total Foodservice; Marjorie Borrell, Fast Casual; Sara Webber, Catering Magazine and Jeffrey Dryfoos, Dessert Professional
