Larry’s Beans Now Featured at The Sheraton Raleigh

July 29, 2010 - PRLog -- (Raleigh, NC) - Customers of the Sheraton Raleigh Café Connections can now know they are doing their part to promote a healthier environment as they enjoy their coffee.  Raleigh coffee roaster Larry’s Beans is now the exclusive supplier to the popular downtown coffee spot.  The switch is the result of the Raleigh Sheraton’s goal of doing more to support sustainability and a healthy environment.
   
“Larry's Beans coffee was the perfect fit being 100 percent Fair Trade, Shade Grown, Organic, as well as being a local company,” said Tim Gauldin, Executive Chef at the the Sheraton Raleigh. “Larry’s Beans has such a devout following, we know its going to make Café Connections even more popular among downtown workers and hotel guests.  Plus, the coffee tastes amazing!”  

More and more hotels are making efforts towards sustainability and environmental responsibility in the way they run their facilities.  A recent study by Travelocity showed that not only are green hotels better for the environment, travelers overwhelmingly prefer them. Travelocity found that eco-friendly hotels get higher consumer reviews than their non-green counterparts.
   
The Sheraton Raleigh customers can choose from Larry’s Beans blends including Bean Martin Blend, Decaf Twilight Blend, and Secret Espresso Blend #17.  The coffee beans are delivered by Larry’s Beans veggie bus which runs off of used waste vegetable oil.  

“It’s always good news when businesses commit to do what they can to make planet-friendly decisions,” said Larry Larson, founder of Larry’s Beans.  “We are excited to be a part of that effort by having the Sheraton serve our Organic, Fair Trade coffee.”  

About Larry’s Beans
Since 1994 the mission of Larry’s Beans has been to find the best coffees in the world and roast them with precision and artistry. The company is a founding member of Cooperative Coffees, the first and only group of independent coffee roasters that buys green beans directly from 100% Fair Trade coffee co-ops.
Larry’s Beans builds Fair Trade relationships with small farm cooperatives, buys only Organic, Shade Grown coffees and supports farming partners in practicing sustainable farming methods. Larry’s Beans cultivates relationships that benefit people, animals, and the environment. In 2010, Larry’s Beans was the recipient of The Raleigh Environmental Stewardship Award for triple-bottom line business. For more information, please visit www.larrysbeans.com .