“We love that these holiday flavors have a dedicated following,” said Angela Cottrell, Director of Marketing at Cups. “The holidays are when friends and families come together, and Cups neighborhood cafes and flavors are a perfect match for making memories.”

Christmas Cookie is brand new for 2023, and is a delicious mix of almonds, vanilla, and white chocolate available as a latte or flavored coffee.

Candy Cane Hot Chocolate, also new this year, is available hot or frozen, and is an alternative for non-coffee drinkers.

Mint Mocha is a balanced blend of sweet chocolate, bright hints of mint and dark espresso. 

Frosty’s Favorite is flavored with white chocolate and cinnamon and is available as a latte or flavored coffee. It’s a flavor that doesn’t just have fans, it has superfans, who get their flavor-roasted beans shipped across the country, or post on social media with their lattes. 

“Frosty’s Favorite sells out every year, no matter how much we make,” said Cottrell. “Last year alone, we roasted more than one ton of beans and shipped bags to places like Montana, West Virginia, and Vermont.”

Cups’ holiday flavors are available in stores through the holiday season, and fresh roasted flavored coffees can be ordered online.

About Cups Espresso Cafe: Founded in 1993, Cups Espresso Cafe has served communities across the state with quality coffee sourced from around the globe but roasted in Mississippi. With over 11 locations across Central Mississippi, each cafe offers a welcoming environment and a place for coffee lovers to create and be inspired. Learn more by visiting: https://cupsespressocafe.com/

“As we mark 30 incredible years in July, we’re inviting our community to join the party!” said Cups’ marketing director, Angela Cottrell. “It’s a time for us to say thank you, and for friends and family to connect and to keep making new memories.”

Guests can find birthday cookies and slices of birthday cake in most neighborhood stores. On July 31, Cups’ official birthday, Cups locations will offer special giveaways while supplies last.

Janice Camerson and her late husband, Dennis, founded Cups on July 31, 1993, in Jackson, Miss. At that time, coffee houses weren’t common in the city.

“During a trip to Italy, we visited as many espresso shops as we could. And, that’s where our inspiration for Cups comes from–a love of our Italian heritage and of coffee,” said Cameron.
Being an artist herself, Janice knew the importance of having a creative outlet in the community, and incorporated art into Cups through live music and commission-free display opportunities for visual artists.

Cups’ commitment to quality coffee is still the centerpiece. “We roast our own beans in small batches every week so that each time you stop by, the coffee is fresh. We use small-farm coffee beans for the best flavor,” said Cameron. “When you visit, you can enjoy classic Italian espresso drinks, your favorite seasonal flavors, hot or iced tea, or small-batch single-origin coffee. There’s something for everyone.”

“Thank you for 30 years in this community!” said Cameron. “Let’s keep making new memories!”

For more information on Cups visit: cupsespressocafe.com.

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About Cups Espresso Cafe: Founded in 1993, Cups Espresso Cafe has served communities across the state with quality coffee sourced from around the globe and roasted in Mississippi. With 11 locations, each cafe offers a welcoming environment and a place for coffee lovers to create and be inspired. Learn more by visiting: https://cupsespressocafe.com/

Featuring festive flavors like white chocolate and cinnamon, Frosty’s Favorite captures the essence of the holiday season, and sells out every year during its limited release window. 

“Since it launched, Frosty’s Favorite has been a Cups Espresso Cafe holiday tradition,” said Marketing Director Angela Cottrell. “With this being our 30th anniversary year, we wanted to give our customers a taste of Christmas during the Mississippi summer.”

As friends and families spend quality time with each other, this special offer will make those moments all the merrier. Frosty’s Favorite will be available for purchase in-store and online while supplies last. For more information on Cups visit: cupsespressocafe.com. 

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About Cups Espresso Cafe: Founded in 1993, Cups Espresso Cafe has served communities across the state with quality coffee sourced from around the globe and roasted in Mississippi. With 11 locations, each cafe offers a welcoming environment and a place for coffee lovers to create and be inspired. Learn more by visiting: https://cupsespressocafe.com/

Cups founder Janice Cameron

The dream of Cups started in Italy. It was in Italy that Janice and Dennis Cameron’s love for coffee grew into a passion that they wanted to bring home to Mississippi. Now after 30 years, 11 cafes, and countless memories, Cups continues to connect coffee lovers to classic Italian espresso. We spoke with our founder, Janice Cameron, to get the scoop on all things Cups, and celebrate our 30th anniversary. 

“My husband and I are both Italian, so we both grew up with coffee being an essential part of every meal,” Janice said. “After the wedding, we made plans to travel–Italy being first on our list. During our trip, we visited as many espresso shops as we could. And, that’s where our inspiration for Cups comes from–a love of our heritage and of coffee.”

Janice and her husband, Dennis, founded Cups on July 31, 1993, in Jackson, Mississippi. At that time, coffee houses weren’t a common occurrence in the city.

“We purchased Cups from a small business that had been in town for about a year. We were excited to continue the love of coffee in our own way,” Janice said. “When we started Cups, there really weren’t any coffee houses in the area. There were a few coffee franchises, but no coffee houses. We were the first in the region–and we did it because we thought it was a great opportunity to bring espresso to the city.”

Cups offered Jacksonians a coffee experience that wasn’t around at the time– a local connection to Italian espresso, Southern art, and music performed by artists in the area. Being an artist herself, Janice knew the importance of having a creative outlet in the community and incorporated that into Cups through live music and commission-free display options for visual artists. 

“We hosted live music for the first five years, and that gave young artists a chance to play and get their start,” Janice said. “Whoever wanted to come and play could come and play. It was a wonderful time!”

In addition to supporting the unique sound and look of its neighborhood, each cafe was purposefully designed to reflect its surrounding community.

“We’ve always allowed the owners or managers of our company stores to be creative when designing their space. Of course, we want all of our cafes to be welcoming and inviting, but the only thing we require is that we serve the best coffee,” Janice said. 

And the coffee–Cups’ trademark–is also centered on community, especially when it comes to developing new flavored coffees and drinks. Each season brings a new opportunity for Cups’ creative team to come together and talk coffee, flavor, and everything in between. Janice says the process is dynamic, creative, and also a lot of fun: 

“We come together and talk about what we think might be great for the season–we talk to our managers as well as our owners to hear their ideas. We look to see what people enjoy–what’s going on in the food world. Then, our team will create drinks and bring them to us to try. Then we decide. It’s a process that involves the whole Cups community and is a lot of fun,” Janice said. “This season, we’re really excited about our Spumoni latte. It was created by one of our managers at Cups in Madison and is absolutely delicious with strawberry, chocolate, and cherry.” 

What’s more, these mouth-watering flavors, designed specifically for your palette, are only made better by Cups’ focus on serving premium locally roasted coffee.

“We roast our own beans in small batches every week so that each time you stop by to get a cup of coffee or grab a bag of beans, it’s fresh. We use small-farm coffee beans for the best flavor,” Janice said. “And, we work closely with our roaster and supplier to get the best coffee. My roaster has worked with us for over 20 years, so we’re very dedicated to providing the best beans we can source.”

Janice said that she looked forward to seeing Cups continue to adapt to the needs of local artists and coffee lovers with each passing year. She also looks forward to enjoying her go-to café breve or mocha and getting inspired by the local art. Above all, though, she is grateful. Grateful to all the customers, baristas, and coffee lovers that make Cups feel like home. At the end of our chat, she had only this to say:

“Thank you for 30 years in this community!”

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and special offers in celebration of our 30th anniversary! 

The fan-favorite coffee combines flavors of white chocolate and cinnamon and accounts for over one-third (36%) of Cups online sales revenue during the two months it’s available for purchase. Last year, Cups sold over 2,379 pounds of the coffee, with customers purchasing the brew both in-store and online. 

Cups is a Mississippi-based franchise, and while there is a large fan base in Mississippi, coffee lovers from across the country order Frosty’s Favorite. Fans of Frosty’s live in Arizona, Illinois, California, and Montana and are sure to order the brew each season. 

On social media, Frosty’s fans across the nation share their excitement over the seasonal brew with the hashtag #frostysfavorite. 

“Look what’s brewing today all the way in Southern WV! Frosty is my favorite holiday blend,” wrote one customer, posting a photo of Cups’ signature red holiday mug positioned under a coffee maker, and a bag of Frosty’s Favorite in the frame. 

And among dozens of posts touting the coffee’s delicious flavor, there are also customers who share how their families have incorporated the brew into their holiday traditions. 

“A holiday tradition!” shared one customer on their story, posting a picture of a bag of Frosty’s next to a foamy latte decorated with pieces of peppermint over the top. 

Frosty’s Favorite, along with other seasonal flavors like Christmas Snow and Butterscotch Blitzen, will be available for purchase in-store and online until December 26. 

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About Cups Espresso Cafe: Founded in 1993, Cups Espresso Cafe has served communities across the state with quality coffee sourced from around the globe but roasted in Mississippi. With 11 locations across the state, each cafe offers a welcoming environment and a place for coffee lovers to create and be inspired. Learn more by visiting: https://cupsespressocafe.com/