December 24, 2005

Coffee News: Boca company sends coffee to American troops in Iraq

"American troops stationed in Iraq have been keeping warm during cold nights with the help of a Boca Raton gourmet coffee company. Since July, officials at Boca Java have been sending numerous cups of coffee to overseas soldiers as part of its ongoing "Operation Million Cup" program created to recognize men and women in the military. According to Bruce Frcek, president of Boca Java, more than 363,000 cups have been sent so far to the soldiers. The company's eventual goal is to reach one million cups by January 1. "We're extremely proud of the sacrifice our troops make every day," Frcek said. "Doing this lets us give back in a small way and show our support for the hard work given by those in the armed forces." Full article here.