As we enter the 30 Year Anniversary since the start of the coffee craze started by Gloria Jean's, here is some trivia...

	Gloria Jean introduced Gourmet Coffee to the world, reintroducing espresso and cappuccino coffees.
	1st flavored coffee: Vanilla Almond, 2nd flavored coffee, a chocolate blend, using coffees around the world.
	Created sample packages soon to be called quarter-pound packages.
	Introduced coffee grinders for the home for that freshly ground coffee taste.
	1st to serve "Ice Cappuccino" recipe created by Gloria Jean in her own kitchen.
	1st to serve "Ice Coffees" and created the new language to specify types of coffee drinks when ordering
	1st to serve hot and cold Coffees at the "Taste of Chicago" along with other coffee creations.
	Created a punch card to record purchases redeemable for free coffee.
	Gloria Jean also created gift certificate coins.

...and the list goes on. If you've heard it or tried it, you can bet Gloria Jean's invented it.

Her motto to this day has always been: "Your Choice is the best Choice" how you like your coffee is always the right way.