This season was full of endless opportunities, creative collaborations, and special moments crafted by the inspired minds of our team and those we had the pleasure to partner with. Over the past few months, a few of our favorite activations have included a seasonal drink and tasting event with Dona, a reinvented favorite with Burlap & Barrel, popups and pour overs with Kinto, and an industry conference with Groceryshop.

A huge thank you to each and every person who stopped into our cafes, spent time at these events, and had a hand in bringing these ideas to life - we couldn't have done it without you.

Keep reading to catch a behind-the-scenes look into what our team's been up to this fall season, and don't forget to send us a message to let us know what you'd like to see next!

We teamed up with our friends at Dona to create a delicious new seasonal beverage: the Rose Cardamom Chai Latte with Coconut Cold Foam - a refreshing, floral twist on a cozy classic. To celebrate this collaboration, we hosted a special tasting event at our Long Island City cafe, where the Dona team joined us with some treats of their own. Guests had the chance to sip on samples of our new drink, Chocolate Cold Brew, and Hibiscus Tea, creating a flavorful afternoon of discovery and connection.

"I loved collaborating with the team at Dona and bringing this drink to life in such a fun way. It was so special to see our ideas come together and share this creativity with our community."

-Madison H. | Social Media & Events Coordinator

A dedication to the sustainability and nourishment of people, the environment, and the components that make each community unique are key focuses for Burlap & Barrel. These ideals blend seamlessly with our goals at Partners, which made the decision to introduce a collaborative recipe with Burlap & Barrel an easy one.

Our team had a great time workshopping flavorful updates for our cafe favorite, the Pumpkin Pie Latte, and we're thrilled to share our excitement and hard work in the form of an elevated recipe.

Just a few months ago, our Education Team popped up yet again at the Kinto USA New York storefront for a morning of pour overs, good conversation, and beautiful brews. Nothing beats slowing down with a cup of Block Party, our seasonal summer coffee release, made just for you.

Amidst a stunning display of drinkware including mugs, cups, teaware, and coffeeware, an intentional cup of freshly-brewed specialty coffee is right at home. We're always excited when a collaboration with Kinto is in the works and we can't wait to welcome what's to come in the new seasons.

Groceryshop is an annual conference that creates a space where professionals in the retail and grocery industry come together to share ideas, innovations, and strategies. This year, our team was able to attend and become immersed in educational conversations, learn new platforms and technologies, and dive even further into the expansive world that coffee has become. Check out what our team had to say about this year's Groceryshop conference

"As an individual with a personal interest in grocery stores (when traveling, I always visit the local shops just because I derive such deep enjoyment from it), this was a great opportunity for me to learn more about the behind-the-scenes aspects of grocery operations and priorities. However, our primary goal in attending was to continue working on ways to bring your favorite coffees to a retailer near you - and we're definitely getting there. We look forward to what the forthcoming years hold!"

-Andrew C. | VP, Digital @ Partners Coffee

"I’m always excited to learn what’s new in the industry, and it was especially cool to see some of the tech shaping the future of grocery. Navigating the grocery space has been both fun and challenging, and we're dreaming big about seeing Partners on shelves everywhere someday. That’s why these opportunities to connect and share ideas are so valuable."

-Raina R. | Director of Business Development @ Partners Coffee

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