Released on: November 2, 2007, 10:59 am

Press Release Author: Paul Charlebois

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. opens its first
LEED-Certified Coffee Shop in BC

Press Release Body: November 2, 2007 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - As part of their
continued commitment to the environment and to the community, Blenz Coffee will open
the doors to its first LEED-certified location at Tsawwassen Town Centre in
Tsawwassen, British Columbia, on November 5th.

LEED stands for Leader in Energy and Environmental Design, as certified in Canada by
the Canada Green Building Council. This internationally accepted benchmark for the
design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings has raised
the bar for developers. Certification requires a complete approach to sustainability
by recognizing the building\'s performance in five key areas of human and
environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy
efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. This coffee shop
is a first for Blenz and one of only a handful of LEED-certified buildings in BC.

As with all Blenz coffee shops, the Tsawwassen Blenz, owned and operated by Annu
Bala Sharma, will offer a fine selection of premium beverages and foods. As an added
service to her guests, Ms Sharma is also providing free wireless internet access.
"We are so excited to be opening our new store. It will be a great place for people
to meet, socialize, work, and relax," says Ms Sharma, "and I'm especially proud that
we're opening a store that's environmentally friendly."

Developing the Tsawwassen location for LEED certification is one of many
improvements Blenz Coffee is making to its operations that will lessen the impact on
the environment. "I'm extremely excited about the opening of this location!" says
George Moen, President of Blenz Coffee. "Naturally, this project posed several
challenges in the design and construction, but in the end we couldn\'t be happier
with the result. We have a beautiful location in a great community and we're able to
help the environment. What more could we have wanted?"

About Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company LtdT
Blenz Coffee is a premium retailer of coffee, tea and other innovative and delicious
specialty beverages. All of Blenz\' beverages are made in-store from only the
highest quality ingredients available. Their commitment to staff training,
providing an excellent customer experience and a great cup of coffee has fueled
Blenz\' growth from its inception. Blenz operates a network of over 85 franchise
locations in British Columbia as well as Japan, China, the United Arab Emirates,
Kuwait, and the Philippines.
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For information about Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd., contact:
George Moen
President
Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Telephone: (604) 682-2995
press@blenz.com


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

Contact Details: Suite 300-535 Thurlow Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3L2
604-682-2995
press@blenz.com