Today, BLK & Bold, the first Black-owned nationally distributed coffee brand, is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever barista book, Recipes for Impact, in partnership with Canteen, the largest vending retail provider in the U.S.
The coffee recipe book that was carefully curated with the holidays in mind will dedicate 100 percent of its proceeds to BLK & Bold’s social initiative, “For Our Youth,” a program that supports non-profit organizations with missions that focus on uplifting traditionally underserved youth. Cleverly titled, Recipes for Impact, the collaborative recipe book explores the zest of BLK & Bold’s distinguished flavors, profiles and coffee flight. From the warm highlights of toffee in the brand’s Brighter Days light roast to the nuances of caramel in the Rise & GRND medium roast, each recipe was intentionally crafted to help create memories and traditions for any season.
“We are beyond excited to partner with
Canteen for something that continues our mission to turn a daily ritual of enjoying a cup of coffee into something for the community and a means of giving back,” said Co-Founder and CEO Pernell Cezar. “Being able to incorporate the essence of community is vital to us in everything we do, especially for the holiday season. Recipes for Impact has allowed the team to bring something new and creative to the table while still staying true to our values.”Recipes for Impact, features over 30 delicious hand picked recipes suitable for the holiday season and beyond. The 76 page book filled with color, images and detailed ingredients utilizing BLK & Bold coffees and teas will be available to order on Dec. 15 via Shopify and digitally on Amazon as well. The print version of the barista book will retail for $19.99 while the digital version will be available for consumers for $14.99.
“The holidays are always a special time and entwined with notions of family and community, we hope that everyone is able to enjoy these recipes for years to come with their loved ones,” said Christine Woodward, Chief Marketing Officer of Canteen. “The whole team is extremely proud of how this book turned out and we are even more thrilled that we are able to partner with BLK & Bold to give back to their social initiative.”
Take a look at some of BLK & Bold’s favorite recipes from the book.
Jingle Jangle Dirty Chai
All you need is: 4 cups water, 6 Tbs BLK & Bold Earl Grey Loose Leaf Black Tea, Strips of orange peel from 1 orange, 4
Whole cloves, 2 Cinnamon sticks, 1 Tsp whole black peppercorns, 1 Tsp freshly grated ground nutmeg, 1 ½ Tsp ground ginger, 2 cardamom pods smashed (optional), 6 Tbs light brown sugar packed (or sugar of choice), ¼ cup milk of your choice, 1 oz. spiced rum, ½ oz. Cointreau or orange liqueur of your choice.Cookie Butter Cold Brew Coffee
All you need is: 24 oz. BLK & Bold Nitro Cold Brew CoffeeFeaturing Smoove Operator – Caramel, 1 ½ cups half and half, 1 cup creamy cookie butter of choice, ¼ cup sugar (or sweetener of choice)
‘Season of Brewing’ Affogato Coffee
All you need is: Double shot espresso – featuring BLK & Bold Smoove Operator or Rise & GRND Coffee, Ben & Jerry’sChange Is Brewing Ice cream or ice cream of your choice, 1 crunchy ginger snap or 1 double chocolate chip (or both), 1 dark chocolate bar
The “For Your Youth” program includes 14 pledge partners throughout the nation, including the states of California, New York, Florida, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, Minnesota, Virginia, and Illinois, all dedicated to helping, inspiring and educating the youth. BLK & Bold is a B Corp certified brand that is currently the number one selling coffee brand on Amazon and a top seller at Target. A mission driven brand from inception, BLK & Bold’s portfolio now features eight flavors, with over 25 products and 14 tea varieties.
Find more Information about the upcoming collaboration here: www.BLKandBold.com.