The Atlanta Journal-Constitution referenced Alfred H. Peet's familiar nickname, the 'grandfather of specialty coffee in a September 5, 2007 piece about his life - and he name was befitting of the man who revolutionized the way that we drink our morning coffee.
from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
'Alfred H. Peet, the son of a Dutch coffee merchant who pioneered a revolution in roasting exotic dark beans that led to America's love affair with high-end coffee, died Wednesday at his home in Ashland, Ore. He was 87.
The cause was cancer, several friends said. His death was announced Friday by a representative of the company he founded, Peet's Coffee and Tea Inc.
Peet, often called the "grandfather of specialty coffee," started his business in Berkeley, Calif., in 1966, with a single retail coffee bean outlet that blossomed into a public company with 150 stores in 10 states.
He is credited with mentoring and inspiring a generation of coffee entrepreneurs, including the founders of Starbucks.'
For more on the life of Alfred H. Peet, or to share your own memories of his life please visit Peet's Coffee & Tea's Blog, which has a great tribute to this great man.
The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Corporate Essentials are extended to the Peet family.
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