Caribou Coffee Introduces New Acai Berry Smoothie

19/06/07 Consumers looking for a great-tasting alternative energy drink that's packed with antioxidants and other health benefits need look no further than their local Caribou Coffee location this summer!

Beginning June 25, Caribou Coffee will sell its first-ever Acai (pronounced ah-sci-ee) Smoothie at all Caribou Coffee locations. "Caribou Coffee is the first coffeeshop in the country to offer an Acai Smoothie," states Michael Coles, Chairman and CEO of Caribou Coffee. "We've always had smoother, better tasting coffee at Caribou, and now we have a wonderful, new smoothie for our customers to enjoy that not only tastes great but has some great health benefits as well!"

Made with one of the trendiest fruits to hit the health food market, Caribou Coffee's Acai Smoothie has the deep tropical flavor of Acai berries -- reminiscent of sweet black grapes and ripe blackberries with hints of peaches, pears and plums. Acai berries, harvested from palm trees in the Amazon region of Brazil, are widely recognized as the most nutritious fruit on the planet. The berries contain 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and twice as many as blueberries, and are a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids, monosaturated fats, amino acids and dietary fiber.

"Our customers tell us that while they love our coffee and espresso-based drinks, having a variety of beverages including some refreshing, cold options is a real bonus," states Kathy Hollenhorst, senior vice president of marketing for Caribou Coffee. "Our Acai Smoothie is a bright purple, icy blend of organic Acai berry pulp and guarana seed, a natural source of caffeine. Consumers who enjoy a sustained energy boost and prefer real fruit beverages are sure to love the Caribou Coffee Acai Smoothie."