Published: November 17, 2010

Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cup Portion Packs Bring the Coffeehouse into the Home, One Cup at a Time

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WATERBURY, Vt. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - For coffee lovers, it's now easier and more satisfying than ever to create a coffeehouse experience right in the home. Barista Prima Coffeehouse is an exclusive collection that captures the intense flavor and complexity of the world's finest coffeehouse brews, deep-roasted and delivered in convenient K-Cup portion packs for Keurig Single-Cup Brewing Systems.

Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cups(R) provide a rare combination of European coffee tradition and advanced brewing technology. This exclusive collection of K-Cups includes: French Roast, Italian Roast, Colombia, and House Blend. (Photo: Business Wire)

A rare combination of European coffee tradition and advanced brewing technology, Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cups reflect the consummate artistry and handcrafted care of the world's most skilled baristas. Using technology that allows more room for more coffee, each K-Cup is filled with select, hand-picked Arabica beans from the world's premier coffee growing regions.

"These exquisite offerings are our response to requests from Keurig owners and discerning coffee drinkers looking for an even richer, darker roasted K-Cup," said Lindsey Bolger, Senior Director of Coffee Sourcing and Relationships for GMCR's Specialty Coffee business unit. "Through Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cups, our team of coffee experts is proud to meet the highest expectations for a super-premium coffeehouse experience, brewed easily and conveniently with Keurig Single-Cup Brewers."

The exclusive collection of Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cups includes the following:

French Roast (darkest roast): This intensely bold yet gracefully-bodied cup provides indisputable proof of our roast masters' artistry. The absolute finest Arabica beans are heated to the very edge of noir - then meticulously eased back to reveal their rich, full-flavored complexity. The result? A daringly dark, smoky-sweet brew with a surprisingly light mouthfeel.

Italian Roast (dark roast): This rich, heavy-bodied cup with its ripe fruit and berry notes epitomizes the time-honored Italian tradition of dark-roasted coffeehouse brews. Bold yet ideally balanced, with a subtle hint of smokiness and a sweet, clean finish, Italian Roast is a hearty and flavorful testament to the art of dark roasting.

Colombia (medium-dark roast): A prized coffee, born of the mountains in a land steeped in the coffee-growing tradition. Accented by bright, bold fruit notes and a distinctive hint of walnut, this deep-roasted cup possesses a sweet, full-bodied finish that elevates satisfaction into a realm all its own.

House Blend (medium-dark roast): Classically balanced, with a lively splash of citrus, subtle hints of bittersweet chocolate and a well rounded, toasted-nut finish. Its roasty sweet, supremely satisfying taste evokes all the familiar comforts of a favorite coffeehouse.

Barista Prima Coffeehouse varieties in K-Cup portion packs are available at www.GreenMountainCoffee.com, www.Keurig.com, and www.BusinessCoffeeExpress.com. A box of 24 K-Cups sells for $19.45.

Barista Prima Coffeehouse is part of the Specialty Coffee business unit of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR).

About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR)

As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR's operations are managed through two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee, tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Tully's Coffee, Green Mountain Coffee^Â®, Newman's Own Organics coffee, Timothy's World Coffee^Â® and Diedrich, Coffee People^Â® and Gloria Jeans^Â®, a trademark licensed to the Company for use in North America and owned by Gloria Jeans Coffees International Pty. Ltd. The Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems. K-Cup portion packs for Keurig Single-Cup Brewers are produced by a variety of roasters, including Green Mountain Coffee, Tully's, Timothy's and Diedrich. GMCR supports local and global communities by offsetting 100% of its direct greenhouse gas emissions, investing in Fair Trade Certified coffee, and donating at least five percent of its pre-tax profits to social and environmental projects. Visit www.gmcr.com for more information.

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