Loveland Coffee joined 1% for the Planet in February 2019, committing to donate the equivalent of 1% of sales through a combination of monetary, in-kind, and approved advertising contributions. The first business in the Midlands to become a member, Loveland Coffee is leading the way for ways that businesses in the community can make a positive impact on the planet.

Beach Loveland, owner of Loveland Coffee, has operated his roastery and kiosk with the environment in mind since the very beginning. They have a very robust recycling program—their coffee cup sleeves are made from recycled newspaper, they use glass bottles for their cold brew, and they offer discounts for people bringing the bottles back rather than throwing them away. Loveland Coffee also uses plant based cleaners void of toxins and reusable towels. They’re big on water conservation and are also a Midlands Green Business Member.

Upon learning about 1% for the Planet, Loveland knew that there was another way that he could help give back to the planet through Loveland Coffee.

“We watched a documentary a little over a year ago called ‘Prosperity,’” Loveland said. “The premise is what can we do right now to drive the world in a better direction? This film explores positive examples of people actually doing it. It was there that I heard about 1% for the Planet, and I knew I wanted to be a change maker in my community through my business.”

Loveland Coffee has been connected with Congaree Riverkeeper, a local nonprofit that advocates to patrol and protect the rivers around the Midlands area. This connection was perfect for both Loveland Coffee and Congaree Riverkeeper for a variety of reasons. While 1% for the Planet has a list of Network Non-Profits for their members to partner with, there wasn’t one local to Columbia and Loveland was determined to work with a local one.

“We knew that we wanted to partner with someone regarding water,” Loveland said. “It plays such an important part in our business and is the lifeblood of our planet. For this reason, we partnered with Congaree Riverkeeper. I reached out to 1% for the Planet to have Congaree Riverkeeper added to the network. They had been wanting to find a way to be added, but since no one in Columbia was a 1% for the Planet business partner before us, they didn’t have anyone to request to add them. It worked out great for both of us.”

This year, in celebration of Earth Day, the team from Loveland Coffee went out to support Congaree Riverkeeper’s River Rocks Festival held on April 13, 2019. They are also working to schedule a company-wide work day with Congaree Riverkeeper in early to mid-May. They will be using Earth Day to bring awareness to their customers about 1% for the Planet and the ways that they can come alongside Loveland Coffee to help throughout the year.

“When nonprofits and businesses come together the planet wins,” said Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet. “All over the planet, nonprofits are doing essential work on behalf of the environment, many times their biggest challenge finding the funding to accomplish their goals. At 1% for the Planet we are proud to connect to dollars with doers to protect our planet for future generations to come.”

 

 

It’s here, it’s finally here! After a blazing summer that teased us with its dips in temperature, the heat and humidity will finally give way to crisp mornings and cool evenings…

We’ve done it again–well, our Drink Master Chris–has done it again! This month we’re introducing a very unusual, but highly popular coffee drink known as–Kaffelemonad–or Coffee

It’s that time of year again in the South, where it’s officially summer and the temperatures are steadily rising.  July, as most of us know, is usually the hottest month of the year but also one of the most celebrated with the Fourth of July! This year, to honor the celebration of America’s freedom we introduce our newest monthly drink: the Cherry Bomb!

In the past few blogs we’ve introduce our monthly drinks and a history of the inspiration; but this month our drink is an original creation with a familiar taste!

 The Cherry Bomb is a perfect mixture of espresso and seltzer water, with a sweet finish. Our drink master, Chris, has created the Cherry Bomb with a mixture of white chocolate syrup (not to be confused with white mocha syrup), a little raspberry syrup, raspberry seltzer water, and two shots of espresso on top! This unusual combination of flavors combine to create a similar taste to Cheerwine, a beloved and popular cherry soda from the South. 

Our Cherry Bomb drink is one of a kind, and wonderfully refreshing! So, if you’re looking for something to cool you off this summer come by the kiosk and ask for the Cherry Bomb today!

~MegDaire~ 

The exact date of the use of coffee is not exact, but is estimated to be around the 10^th century or earlier due to a number of reports of its use. The native origin of coffee is thought to be Ethiopia, while the first reported knowledge of the coffee tree and consumption was in the Sufi monasteries of Yemen in the 15^th century. It is believed that coffee was shipped from Ethiopia to Yemen, where it was cultivated and distributed throughout the rest of the rest of the Middle East by the 16^th century—South India, Persia, Turkey, the Horn of Africa and northern Africa. The popular drink then made its way to the Balkans, Italy, the rest of Europe, South East Asia, and America.

 As I already stated, coffee was first exported from Ethiopia to Yemen and quickly became one of the most popular beverages. The people of Yemen would drink coffee at night to keep them awake during late night devotions. By the 1500’s the beverage had made its way to Egypt, and several coffee houses were open around Cairo, Egypt. From there, coffee took over the Middle East and the Ottoman Empire eventually reaching Italy and the rest of Europe. Coffee plants were then traded by the Dutch to the East Indies and the Americas.

 At one point, before its rapid spread, coffee was banned by conservative orthodox imams in the theological court of Mecca, and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church for its stimulating effects. However these bans were quickly lifted, and coffee continued to be traded and cultivated throughout the world.

America is one of the leading consumers for coffee with 4 million cups of coffee per day, and 146 billion per year consumed! 

~MegDaire~