Released on = July 17, 2007, 9:44 am

Press Release Author = Blenz Coffee

Industry = Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary = Blenz Coffee retains Hines Public Market Coffee Consulting
Group as principal consultants for coffee operations in British Columbia.

Press Release Body = July 16, 2007 - Vancouver BC, Canada - Blenz The Canadian
Coffee Company is proud to announce that John Sanders, Bronwen Serna and Marty
Curtis of Hines Public Market Coffee Consulting Group have recently been retained as
Principal Consultants to Blenz\'s coffee operations.

By acquiring three of the industry\'s foremost experts on coffee and espresso
techniques, as well as barista training and development, Blenz is creating a coffee
franchise on par with some of the world\'s greatest cafes. John, Bronwen and Marty
are all co-owners and operators of Hines Public Market Coffee and Origins Organic
Coffee located on Vancouver\'s historic Granville Island. This team of coffee
experts will consult with Blenz on matters ranging from operations to product
development.

Hines Public Market Consulting brings to Blenz Coffee a varied and impressive list
of accreditations and experience. John Sanders is the current chair of the WBC
Technical Standards Committee and a member of the SCAA Technical Standards
Committee. Bronwen Serna won the United States Barista Championship in 2004 and is
now recognized as one of the authorities on Barista skills and training. Bronwen
currently sits on the executive council of the Barista Guild of America as Vice
Chair. Marty Curtis is a veteran in the coffee business with over 30 years of
experience and is one of the few certified Q Graders in North America. He is also
considered to be the world\'s top authority on the rebuilding of antique coffee
roasters.

"We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with John and his
team," said George Moen, President of Blenz Coffee. "Serving up the best possible
coffee and experiences to our customers is why we\'re [Blenz] in the business. It
only makes sense for us to work with the industry\'s best to achieve our goals and
bring our guests the best possible product."

"The Hines Group is very excited about the opportunities and challenges that lie
ahead. We are quite eager to partner with an established Canadian company with a
worldwide presence such as Blenz. With quality as their main focus, Hines will help
Blenz serve up the highest quality product and service, while maintaining a social
conscience." commented John Sanders.

With the opening of Blenz\'s 50th store, the Blenz Coffee Academy, a first place
showing at the Millrock International Free Pour Latte Art Championship at Coffee
Fest and now, retaining the knowledge and expertise of Hines Public Market Coffee
Consulting Group, Blenz is setting the precedent for independent and chain coffee
shops nation wide. The commitment to providing an excellent customer experience as
well as a great cup of coffee has fueled Blenz\'s growth from the start.

About Blenz The Canadian Coffee CompanyT
Blenz Coffee is a premium retailer of coffee, tea and other innovative and delicious
specialty beverages. All of Blenz\'s beverages are made in-store from only the
highest quality ingredients available. Blenz operates a network of over 85
franchise locations, with 50 in British Columbia and 35 internationally. Blenz
Coffee is proudly Canadian!

Web Site = http://www.blenz.com

Contact Details = Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company
George Moen
President
300 - 535 Thurlow St.
Vancouver, BC V6E 3L2
604.682.2995
press@blenz.com
www.blenz.com