Crimson Cup Brings Home 6 Medals from Golden Bean North America
October 1, 2018 (Published: September 28, 2018)Crimson Cup brought home six medals from the fourth annual Golden Bean North America roasting competition. Competing in a field of over 900 entries from 500 roasters, our Wayfarer Blend, our Ethiopian Kossa Kebena, Tired Goat Blend, 1959 Colombia Mokka and Oxapampa Peru Gesha coffees brought home silver medals. Wayfarer Blend also won a bronze medal. […]
Welcome to Hug In A Mug Coffee Company in Valdosta, Georgia
September 20, 2018 (Published: September 20, 2018)We’re excited to welcome Hug In A Mug Coffee Company in Valdosta, Georgia to the group of independent coffee shops, cafés and bakeries Crimson Cup supports in 37 states. The shop at 4165 Bemiss Road, Suite O, is one of at least 18 new independent coffee shops scheduled to open in 2018 through our 7 […]
Crimson Cup Helps Iconic Columbus Beauty Brand Caffeinate New Concept Salon and Spa
August 29, 2018 (Published: August 24, 2018)In the 50 years since the opening of the first Charles Penzone salon, the name Penzone has been synonymous with beauty in Columbus, Ohio. In May, the brand launched a new concept, PENZONE Salon + Spa Dublin, with a new mantra: beauty from the outside in. “Traditional salons focus solely on the outward appearance, focusing […]
“10 Cents of Change” Fundraising Drive to Provide Clean Water for Coffee-Growing Families in Siguatepeque, Honduras
June 4, 2018 (Published: May 31, 2018)In June, we’re raising money to bring clean water to families in the remote coffee-growing region of Siguatepeque, Honduras. From June 1 through 30, customers at Crimson Cup Coffee Houses in Columbus and Tallmadge, Ohio can donate 10 cents toward providing water filters, buckets and training to families who lack access to clean water. “Since we […]
Greg Ubert Named 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
June 11, 2018 (Published: May 24, 2018)Founder and President Greg Ubert has been named a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the East Central region. The awards program, which is celebrating its 32nd year, recognizes entrepreneurs who excel in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. A panel of […]
Celebrating 27 Years of Coffee and Community
May 7, 2018 (Published: April 26, 2018)To celebrate our 27th anniversary, on May 1 we will offer $1 drink specials at the Crimson Cup Coffee House at 116 Tallmadge Circle in Tallmadge, Ohio. The offer is good for any espresso-based drink, including hot, iced and frozen mochas, lattes and cappuccinos during regular operating hours, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. “We’re a new […]
Crimson Cup Sponsors First-Ever Barista Competition in Bangladesh
April 2, 2018 (Published: March 26, 2018)We were excited to sponsor the first-ever barista competition in Bangladesh, in partnership with Sanremo Coffee Machines and 3S. Vying for a grand prize of 50,000 Bangladeshi taka (about $600), 16 local baristas displayed their skills in espresso preparation and latte art. Shurov Islam of Trouville Café took home grand-prize honors, while his colleague Debobrata […]