Eight O'Clock® Coffee Named One of 'America's Greatest Brands'

MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight O'Clock Coffee, the #1 retail whole bean coffee brand in the U.S., is featured in the 2010 edition of America's Greatest Brands — an annual publication recognizing the most respected U.S. brands. Fittingly for Eight O'Clock Coffee, this is the 8th edition of the authoritative book.

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Since 1859, Eight O'Clock has provided high-quality, carefully picked, roasted and packaged coffee – making it possible to brew the freshest, most delicious coffee at home.  Today, after 151 years, top-rated Eight O'Clock remains America's best-selling whole bean coffee with an expanded product line that includes a variety of roast levels, flavors, caffeine contents and ground coffee all roasted in Eight O'Clock's Landover, Maryland facility.

"Honoring Eight O'Clock Coffee as one of 'America's Greatest Brands' is a tribute to the commitment of our employees, suppliers, customers and consumers," said Alisa Jacoby, Senior Brand Manager at Eight O'Clock Coffee. "It is our privilege to be the home-brewed coffee of choice for generations of coffee-loving Americans since 1859."

Published by the American Brands Council, America's Greatest Brands highlights some of the country's strongest and most trusted business brands, delving into each brand's market, positioning, history and heritage.

"We are thrilled to feature Eight O'Clock Coffee in the 2010 edition of America's Greatest Brands," says Carl Meyer, CEO and Publisher of America's Greatest Brands LLC. "As a brand that is over 150 years old, it has a most interesting history and is as relevant and fresh today as ever. We know that our readers will find the Eight O'Clock story a fascinating read."

For more information, including how to purchase the 8th edition, visit America's Greatest Brand's web site www.americasgreatestbrands.com. For more information about Eight O'Clock Coffee visit www.eightoclock.com, Facebook www.facebook.com/EightOClockCoffee and/or Twitter @8OClockCoffee.

The great taste of Eight O'Clock Coffee has been delighting coffee lovers for over 150 years. Best known for their #1-selling whole bean coffee and Top-Rated 100% Colombian coffee, Eight O'Clock offers a full line of gourmet coffee varieties in ground and whole bean forms. Eight O'Clock Coffee is roasted and packaged in Landover, Maryland and available at most U.S. retailers where groceries are sold. Eight O'Clock is part of the Tata Global Beverages family of brands. For more information about Eight O'Clock Coffee, visit www.EightOClock.com, follow @8oclockcoffee on Twitter and/or become a fan at www.facebook.com/EightOClockCoffee.

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