Marks First Distribution of the High-Quality
Coffee Brand in Convenient K-Cup Pods
BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas and CHICAGO, June 30,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
(NASDAQ: KDP) and Intelligentsia Coffee today announced the launch
of Intelligentsia in K-Cup® pods for the Keurig® brewing system,
marking the first time the super-premium coffee brand will be
offered to consumers in this format.
Chicago-based Intelligentsia
has been an American specialty coffee pioneer for more than 25
years, founded by Doug Zell and
Emily Mange in 1995. The duo placed a deep emphasis on
sourcing exquisite coffee, paying a fair price for that coffee and
roasting it with purpose and precision.
With an unyielding commitment to providing extraordinary coffee
quality, the Intelligentsia and Keurig partnership is grounded in
innovation. New features within the Keurig brewing system,
such as MultiStream™ technology, which uses five streams instead of
one to thoroughly and evenly saturate the grounds to extract full
flavor and aroma, ensures beloved artisanal brands like
Intelligentsia will deliver the quality and taste consumers expect
in every Keurig brew.
Additionally, signature BrewID™ technology introduced in
Keurig's first connected brewer, the K-Supreme Plus® SMART,
recognizes the specific K-Cup pod brand, variety and roast and
customizes the brew settings to make each cup distinctively
delicious.
Mauricio Leyva, President of
Coffee for Keurig Dr Pepper said, "The addition of a super-premium
brand like Intelligentsia into the Keurig partner ecosystem is a
testament to the quality of coffee Keurig brewers can deliver and
our ability to offer premium coffee experiences. As consumers
increasingly look for sophisticated convenience, partnering with
Intelligentsia will allow us to continue offering vast variety and
choice across all categories of coffee brands, at the touch of a
button."
"Over the past two years we've had several customers tell us
that they want extraordinary coffee in convenient formats," said
James McLaughlin, President &
CEO, Intelligentsia Coffee. "We recently began working with
the Keurig team and are impressed with their technological
advancements in the brewers. Our Innovation team invested countless
hours optimizing our coffee for the K-Cup pod format. We carefully
selected the green coffee, went through dozens of roast profiles,
and collaborated with Keurig to achieve the finest grind and best
taste available for Intelligentsia in a K-Cup pod."
Launching this month with retailers across the country as well
as on Keurig.com, Intelligentsia.com and Amazon.com, Intelligentsia
K-Cup pods will be offered in two distinct varieties:
- Intelligentsia House is designed to showcase the
intrinsic sweetness and lively fruit flavors that characterize
one's favorite coffees. Milk chocolate, citrus and apple are tastes
consumers love and are presented here with high-definition
clarity.
- Intelligentsia El Gallo is a wonderfully balanced
organic blend with a round mouthfeel and a smooth, candied
sweetness. Flavors of citrus and stone fruit meet hints of creamy
nougat and caramel, making a thoroughly enjoyable first cup of the
day.
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a
leading beverage company in North
America, with annual revenue approaching $13 billion and approximately 27,000 employees.
KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and
tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1
single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of more than
125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy
virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes Keurig®, Dr
Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®,
Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its
powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its
portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of
purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing,
producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its
Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including
efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use
and supply chain sustainability. For more information, visit
www.keurigdrpepper.com.
About Intelligentsia Coffee
Intelligentsia Coffee was
founded by Doug Zell and Emily Mange
in 1995, in the pursuit of a great tasting, freshly roasted cup of
coffee. Fast forward 27 years, and Intelligentsia remains one of
specialty coffees most pioneering and innovative companies.
Intelligentsia's Direct Trade sourcing model has created
opportunities for thousands of smallholder coffee farmers around
the world and been adopted by specialty coffee roasters everywhere.
Known for their In-Season program and unique single-origin and
rotating blends, Intelligentsia provides exclusive, remarkable
coffees consumers won't find anywhere else. Follow
at @IntelligentsiaCoffee on Instagram or
visit intelligentsia.com.
Media Contacts:
Keurig Dr Pepper
Katie
Gilroy
T: 781-418-3345
katie.gilroy@kdrp.com
Intelligentsia Coffee
Lisa
Strangis
T: 818-219-5049
lisa@makemehungry.com
Investor Contact:
Keurig Dr Pepper
Steve
Alexander
T: 972-673-6769
steve.alexander@kdrp.com
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