Coffee for a Cure

By now you are all probably aware of my love for Caribou Coffee.  Specifically, I love their Turtle Mocha.  I love their shops with the cabin-like feel.  The cozy fireplaces, comfy chairs, free wi-fi.....ahhhhh.  And I now have another reason to love them.  They are supporting Breast Cancer Research through Susan G. Komen.

In 1995, they lost one of their roastmasters, Amy Erickson, to breast cancer.  She was in her early 30s. 

Early 30s.  Ugh.

She was passionate about her job and passionate about her coffee.  To honor her legacy every October (which is Breast Cancer awareness month) Caribou Coffee offers a blend of coffee called Amy's Blend.  They donate 10% of the sales Amy's Blend merchandise to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 

They are also offering up an Amy's Blend tea this year.  It's a caffiene-free red tea "with just the right amount of spicy cardamom and warm cinnamon to create a velvety smooth, soothing, hot tea experience. Amy’s Blend tea is all natural and high in antioxidants. ".  I haven't tried the tea, but I think the tin is a keeper.  I can see it in a nice gift basekt with a cute mug and some ribbon.

And maybe coffee and tea aren't your thing.  That's okay, but you should still check out the other products they have to offer.  See them here

I'm digging the colors of this tumbler.  Super cute!  Maybe I wouldn't even need the coffee to wake me up in the morning if I just had this bright cheery cup to greet me.

Caribou has a goal of reaching $200,000 in donations this year.  Why not help them out.  Or, just go directly to Susan G. Komen, and make a donation.  Or, visit this site.  It's a link to the donation page for the 2010 Breast Cancer 3 Day walk in the Twin Cities.  Pick a random walker, donate, and make their day.  3 Days, 60 miles.  I participated in 2004 and I'm still recovering.  Emotionally and physically.

Oh, and before I forget, three more reasons I love Caribou and why you should too.  They have given me some gifts to give to you!  Remember that nice gift basket vision of the tea and the mug?

You provide the basket.  Also, this cute reuseable tote and a pound of Amy's Blend coffee!

And one lucky winner will receive a $10 giftcard to go and do their own shopping.  You know, like a cute tumbler cup for your favorite blogger!

To be entered in the give away, just leave a comment below telling me how you like your coffee.  Milk? Sugar? Straight up? Not too hot with 2 packets of sweet n' low and enough caramel vanilla cream to make it a light golden brown?  Or something like that.  Tell your friends!  The more the merrier!

Leave your comments before 9pm on Monday the 25th and I'll randomly choose the winners.

Drink (coffee) for the cure!