Fans of Don Francisco’s Coffee now have a new way to enjoy their favorite coffee brand as espresso. F. Gavina & Sons, makers of the popular California-based coffee brand, recently introduced Don Francisco‘s Coffee Family Reserve Espresso Capsules.
Celebrity chef Joe Sasto (“Chopped” and Season 15 of “Top Chef”) was on hand for the June 19th debut of the new espresso line. The event took place at the Stage + Table in Santa Monica and was hosted by renowned foodie and host of the food competition show: Dinner Takes All on BYUtv, judge Eddie Zamora. Guests had the opportunity to sample food and coffee, including creative coffee-infused cocktails.
Also celebrated was F. Gavina & Sons announcing their newly-opened flagship store in DTLA – Don Francisco’s Coffee Casa Cubana, where you can experience the full-bodied flavor of handcrafted signature coffee drinks, freshly baked pastries, authentic Cuban sandwiches and bites. Designed to reflect the flavors of their Cuban homeland, and family heritage from the Basque region of Spain, Don Francisco’s Coffee Casa Cubana café allows you to take your time and enjoy your coffee
Made for use in Nespresso Original Line machines, The Don Francisco’s Coffee Family Reserve espresso capsule is designed to deliver optimal flavor in a handy single size serving. The capsules come in four unique blends, each with its own intensity level.
You can choose your intensity level, which is dependent upon the roast and complexity of the espresso. Whether you go with a 6 or a 9, you are getting 100% arabica coffee that has been certified kosher.
Clasico is a traditional European style espresso blended with Central and South American coffee beans. It is chocolaty, full-bodied and clocks in at a 9.
Old Havana is a level 8 espresso that is both nutty and sweet. The secret to this unique blend is the hint of Citrus that harkens back to the old country. With a healthy dose of sugar, you can make an authentic Cafe’ Cubano.
Organico is the only blend that is USDA certified organic. It is a traditional style espresso featuring notes of caramel that give it a sweet, traditional flavor. The coffee beans of this intensity level 7 espresso are grown in Central and South America.
Nuevo Mundo offers the lowest intensity level of the four but is second to none in taste. This espresso finds its flavor in an International mix of coffee beans from East Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central and South America. The result is a coffee that features a distinctive berry aroma and tongue-tingling acidity while still managing a smooth finish.
The Gavina family traces its coffee lineage back almost 150 years to the country where espresso is king, Cuba. Since opening F. Gavina & Sons Inc. in 1967, the family has reinvented espresso to match the changing tastes of consumers. The Don Francisco’s Coffee Family Reserve espresso capsules are the latest example of the Gavina’s commitment to honoring the past while constantly moving forward.
F. Gavina & Sons, Inc. employs almost 300 workers in the LA area and recently celebrated their 50th anniversary of roasting in Los Angeles, California .
The Don Francisco’s Coffee Family Reserve espresso capsule can be purchased online from Amazon or at www.donfranciscos.com. They are also available at Lucky Supermarkets, Save Way (Eastern), Safeway (Denver), and Albertsons (Arizona). By the end of the year, you will also be able to find Don Francisco’s latest innovation at supermarkets across California as well as Seattle, Portland, and Denver. The capsules are only $6.99 for a pack of 10.
Among top-selling coffee brands, Don Francisco’s and Café La Llave espresso capsules (both made by the Gavina family in LA, California ) are the only ones roasted and packed in the USA (Peets: France, Nespresso: Switzerland, Lavazza: Italy
The LA Business Journal placed F. Gavina & Sons, Inc. #13 on their list of the top 100 minority-owned businesses.
For many Angelenos, climate change is front and center, and for every business decision that comes out of the company, sustainability is at the core. Locally, the company is very proud of achieving 100% zero waste to landfill and contributing to over 300 charities, as giving back is central to the family. They recently opened a wet mill in Colombia which will help improve the quality of life for the people in the community.
For more information on Don Francisco’s Coffee espresso capsule coffees follow @DonFranciscos on Facebook or Instagram or visit www.donfranciscos.com.
Check out the buzz!
Don Francisco’s Coffee recently featured nationally on NBC: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/multimedia/The-Biggest-Mistakes-to-Avoid-When-Making-a-Cup-of-Coffee-512608302.html
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Their recent NBC California Live segment:
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Coffee-101__Los-Angeles-512594972.html
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Featured image is @ashcashftw at the Don Francisco Launch Event
