Posted on 1st Sep 2008 @ 9:56 AM

IJS Wholesale Inc dba Island Joes Coffee owned by Trey Wells, 20, co-founder and coffee roaster at Island Joe's Coffee located in old town Key West, Florida has begun shipping gourmet coffee and espresso to Navy Exchanges around the country.

"This past week we have roasted and shipped to Navy Stores in Maryland, New York, DC, New York and San Diego," stated Wells, "We are very excited to have the opportunity to roast our gourmet coffee and espresso for the men and women serving our county. We ship IJS Coffee all over the world with customers in China, Chile,Canada, Korea, Puerto Rico and all across the U.S., including Seattle and now to be shipping to our armed forces is really an acheivement which makes up proud.  We offer great pricing the to Navy Exchange, which Navy Nex passes on to our service members."

In Review - Island Joes Coffee gourmet coffee and espresso blends are the highest rated in Florida with several rating in the top 5% in the world (coffeereview.com).

Below are some of the reviews and rating done by Kenneth Davids at coffeereview.com

Smugglers Brew rated 88 out of 100. - Blind assessment: "Very impressive aroma: deep and lush with low-toned fruit (banana?) notes and hints of cedar and chocolate. In the cup crisp and roasty but still sweet with floral notes and a rich fruit that reads as semi-sweet chocolate. Simple but cleanly sweet finish. "
Who should drink it: Those who enjoy the sweet side of dark roasts.

90 Mile Stretch Espresso rated 90 out of 100 - "Very sweet-toned aroma with floral hints. In the small cup medium-bodied and slightly lean in mouthfeel, crisp, cedary, with raisiny, licorice-toned fruit. Slightly heavy finish but excellent flavor persistence, with the fruit turning toward chocolate. Comes into its own in milk, where it is balanced and roundly rich, with deep semi-sweet chocolate character."

Beemers Breakfast Blend rated 91 out of 100 - Blind Assessment: "Delicate aroma with softly pungent cedar and sweet tomato notes. In the cup gently and crisply acidy, with distinct floral notes and coffee fruit that reads as a tart, chocolate-toned cherry. A simple but very pure coffee expression." Who should drink it:  "A soft, sweetly fruit-and-floral-toned version of the classic American breakfast cup."

Island Joes Colombian Breakfast Blend rated 91 out of 100 - Blind Assessment: "Very sweet-toned aroma: distinct cocoaish chocolate notes with hints of walnut and a black-cherry inclined fruit. In the cup the cocoa and walnut notes simplify and amplify, supported by a sweet, crisp acidity. Flavor fades rather quickly in the finish but the chocolate and walnut have the last word." Who should drink it: "The dominant baker's chocolate and walnut notes make this a strong-presenced cup despite its delicacy, with enough grace to be enjoyed black and enough substance to handle whitener."

In closing Wells said, "One accomplishment I am very proud of is the fact we are not a one cup wonder, as our gourmet coffee and espresso blends have been consistently rating very well since 2005, just like your morning cup of coffee anid I am thankful for my brother Brandon for helping us out on weekends, when he not in school."

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