New England Coffee facts for kids
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| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | Beverage |
| Founded | Boston, Massachusetts, United States (1916) |
| Founder | Menelaos Kaloyanides, George Kaloyanides |
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United States
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| Products | Coffee and tea |
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Number of employees
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250 |
New England Coffee is a company that roasts and sells coffee. It is located in the New England area of the United States. Two brothers, Menelaos and George Kaloyanides, started the company in Boston, Massachusetts in 1916.
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The Story of New England Coffee
Starting a Coffee Business
In 1916, two brothers, Menelaos and George Kaloyanides, came to the United States from Greece. They decided to start their own business called the New England Tea & Coffee Company. Their first location was in a building in Boston.
Back then, they roasted coffee by hand. They even delivered it around Boston using a horse and wagon! In 1918, they bought their first truck that ran on gasoline. Soon, more family members joined the growing business.
Growing and Moving Forward
In 1966, New England Coffee moved to its current home at 100 Charles Street in Malden, Massachusetts. Today, the company uses five different buildings. They have also made their coffee making and packaging much bigger and better.
Four generations of the Kaloyanides family have led the company since it began. These leaders include Menelaos Kaloyanides (1916-1966), Stephen Kaloyanides (1966-1996), James M. Kaloyanides (1996-2013), and James B. Kaloyanides (2013-2016). The Kaloyanides family has traveled all over the world to visit places where coffee beans grow. James B. even spent more than half a year in Costa Rica learning about coffee. In 2022, James B. returned to lead the company his great-grandfather started.
What Kind of Coffee Do They Make?
New England Coffee offers many types of coffee. They have different kinds of coffee beans, special mixes, and flavored coffees. They also make strong, dark roasts using Arabica coffee beans. Some of their decaffeinated coffees have even been reviewed by Consumer Reports. In 2016, New England Coffee celebrated its 100th birthday!
Where to Find New England Coffee
Today, New England Coffee sells its products to over 10,000 businesses across the country. You can find their coffee in many places, including:
- Restaurants
- Hotels and Inns
- Coffee and Bagel Shops
- Convenience Stores
- Colleges and Universities
- Healthcare facilities
- Cafeterias
You can also buy New England Coffee in grocery stores. Large stores like Target and Walmart sell their ground coffee throughout the United States.
