Top Ten: Coffee-Related Songs

Coffee is not just a plant, not just a bean, not just an ingredient, not just a beverage, but a sensory experience. As such, it can penetrate beyond our sense of smell and taste; it comes into our sighs with its fabulous shades of brown, and in several occasions it has come in contact with our sense of hearing, inspiring songs and lyrics that fill our ears with the magic of coffee. In honor of that, That Coffee Roasters decided to publish its personal Top 10 of Coffee-Related Songs.

Coffee & TV, by Blur

For the British rock band Blur, coffee represents a chance to slow down and "start all over again," referred by Damon Albarn's lyrics, "Give me coffee and TV / peacefully / I've seen so much, I'm going blind / and I'm brain-dead virtually." This is a clear reference on how often coffee is sometimes regarded as a stimulant, with this, Albarn understands the way a sip serves to help us to go along with the world around us.

You're the Cream in My Coffee, by Annette Hanshaw

They gave Annette Hanshaw the nickname "The Personality Girl," and that comes through in this charming 1928 single, but the singer wasn't just likable; her compelling voice has a warmth and softness to it that's quite hard to resist. Coffee songs don't get a whole lot more innocent than this sweetly and truthful song of devotion, note the way she closes her songs, "That's all!", but Hanshaw's You're the Cream in My Coffee is no antique at all.

Coffee Shop, by Yung Joc

Setting aside discussions about coffee's metaphorical equivalents in Yung Joc's 2007 hip-hop classic, the video itself is a timelessly nonsensical, bawdy and broadly comedy jam, bursting out of eras past with exaggerated characters (caricatures if you will). You can also find some cameos from people like Rick Ross, Trae, Eightball & MJG, and some others. It feels like it could have been made in 1986, and that's nothing but a compliment.

Duncan Hills Coffee Jingle, by Dethklok

On an Adult Swim's animated series called Metalocalypse, Dethklok is a trendy death-metal band, but it's also a parody of a real-life incarnation. In cartoon form, the group gave a memorable, yet fatalist performance of a commercial jingle in a particular scene from the show. If nothing else, Duncan Hills Coffee Jingle showcases that coffee is as metal as any number of softer beverages.

Cantata No. 211, by J.S. Bach

J.S. Bach's Coffee Cantata is, by its very nature, a step out of the comfort zone for the oft-solemn composer, who was said to write in coffee shops. One segment of the piece translates as follows: "If three times a day I can't drink my little cup of coffee, then I would become so upset that I would be like a dried-up piece of roast goat." That vibrant little passage just sticks to the mind, and it’s worthy of being put on a mug.

Black Coffee, by Ella Fitzgerald

Another coffee-themed single, Black Coffee, has been covered by artists like Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles, Sinead O'Connor and countless other singers since it was first written in 1948. Back in 1960, Ella Fitzgerald propelled the tune, infusing it with the weary, tired resignation the lyric implies. Black Coffee captures the beverage's various status as a stand-in for more bracing beverages. "I'm feelin' mighty lonesome, haven't slept a wink / I walk the floor and watch the door, and in between, I drink," while speaking for all downtrodden folks in need of a buzz of caffeine.

Black Coffee, by Heavy D & The Boyz

A 1994 hit for the pop-inclined rapper, Black Coffee, finds Heavy D retelling and celebrating the attributes of his ideal woman: "Black coffee, no sugar, no cream / That's the type of girl I need down with my team." For all the metaphors used on coffee in this particular song, Black Coffee hits upon one of the most accurate and witty, as he raps lovingly, "Black coffee, the African queen / Part of the Afro-American dream."

Black Coffee In bed, by Squeeze

A classic featuring backup vocals from none others than Elvis Costello and Paul Young, Squeeze's 1982 single Black Coffee in Bed finds a narrative approach for coffee stains as the remnants of a failed relationship: "There's a stain on my notebook where your coffee cup was," Glenn Tilbrook sings. Helping to consolidate coffee's unexpected place as the most melancholic of beverages, Black Coffee in Bed is one of the many career highlights for one of the most resilient pop bands from the '70s, '80s and beyond.

Coffee Song (They've Got an Awful Lot of Coffee in Brazil), by Frank Sinatra

A not often remembered top 10 hit for Frank Sinatra set in 1946, and a song since performed by everyone (from Sam Cooke, to The Muppets, to Rosemary Clooney, to Soul Coughing), The Coffee Song highlights of a perceived Brazilian coffee glut. Known for its line, "They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil," this coffee song takes us to a land where coffee is so plentiful that all other kinds of drinks ended up being banned. "A politician's daughter was accused of drinking water / and was fined a great big $50 bill." Sinatra's song closes with an unfortunate attempt at a funny accent, but the rest of the song embarks on an nothing if not a catchy tune.

Coffee Blues, by Mississippi John Hurt

Early-20th-century blues singer Mississippi John Hurt set on the praises of not just coffee, but Maxwell House-brand coffee specifically, as he opened Coffee Blues with a surprising pitch of this product. "It's good to the last drop," he sings, "just like it says on the can." But the blues classic has had more notorious influence than most cheesy songs that open with product placements. The song made some references to a "lovin' spoonful" that gave the '60s rock band its name.

Have you heard these fantastic coffee-related songs? Is there any tune we forgot to put in our line-up? Please let us know all of this by writing your comments on the section below, this might go along with our roasted coffee. Just imagine what vibes these tunes and the coffee grounds from That Coffee Roasters will bring to your shop! Don’t forget to contact us to get the best-roasted coffee, made with exclusive blends, just to fit your needs.

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Choosing a Coffee Supplier

These three variables must be taken into account before choosing your coffee supplier.

As it happens in other industries, the labor market for coffee is quite broad and varied. Nowadays there are many businesses that function with coffee as their main product, including the wholesale providers. This type of business is characterized by the sale of large volumes of coffee; and, to accomplish that task, wholesale providers need to get that much merchandise. Where can they acquire it? In a coffee context, the answer is simple: in companies that work as coffee suppliers, such as That Coffee Roasters.

In general terms, a wholesale provider handles purchasing a product (in this case, roasted coffee beans or ground coffee) from a manufacturer or from another type of business. Their mission is to sell that product to companies or retailers that may either resell the product to end users, or keep it for onsite use.

As you can see, its function is to act as a mediator between the supplier of the product and the market. Isn't it simple? Yet, at a commercial level it is a much more complex transaction that involves more than just money. For being such a competitive field, the wholesale coffee business must consider several factors when starting to trade, and the most important one is the coffee supplier. Why? Because it’s the one that provides the product that will allow them to stay in the market and be recognized for their quality and taste.

Now you know the supplier is an essential element in a coffee business, what comes next is knowing how to choose your own supplier. Do you want to find it out? Keep reading!

How to choose a coffee supplier for a wholesale provider?

Many people think it's only a matter of getting an experienced and well-priced coffee supplier. However, if you want to get a quality product that will guarantee you a long journey in the world of coffee, you need to consider some other steps to finally find it.

Consider your business model and target market

Before making any transaction, you need to take into consideration your objectives, the type of business you manage and the market you will be serving. Will you distribute coffee to retailers or to coffee shops? Who are their regular customers and what kind of coffee would they like? Those are the kind of questions you should ask yourself before looking for a coffee supplier who can meet your needs and the ones of your future customers.

Analyze product quantity

The first question when contacting a supplier is if they can meet the volume of product needed for your business at a competitive price. When you start making these inquiries remember that wholesale prices are lower for large volume purchases, and that many suppliers often have a minimum required product that you must purchase in order to do business with them. It's also necessary to take into consideration the processing times and return policies; ensuring that your merchandise arrives on time and in the best possible condition should be your priority.

If possible, ask for samples

Part of your job as a provider is to know the product you are going to offer. Remember that suppliers can have a wide variety of products, including a variety of blends and specialty coffees, so you should not be afraid to ask for samples to test the type of coffee you could distribute and its quality.

Try to buy local

Today, many customers are interested in backing local suppliers and businesses. In the case of coffee, you can research for coffee roasters near you; for example, if you are in Miami, you can contact That Coffee Roasters, a family-owned coffee company. This feature is an appealing element that you could add to your service proposal when offering your products to all your clients.

When it comes to finding the best supplier, it’s all about the details. Other aspects you may want to consider when looking for a supplier are references of current customers, and other types of services the company may offer. Also remember that it's important to know your product, how it's obtained and where does it come from; as it is up to you to recognize the true value of the quality coffee that will represent your business.

If you still have questions about how to get a good coffee supplier and want to request more information, don’t hesitate to contact That Coffee Roasters. As wholesale coffee vendors, we specialize in supplying a vast quantity of products to providers who want to bring quality service to retailers and end users. Just follow us through our social networks and discover all the services we have to offer!

If you are starting a new wholesale business, don't worry! That Coffee Roasters gives you all the tools to choose the best supplier.

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