"Why I Love Peet's" Contest Winner

I just won 1 year's supply of Peet's Coffee.

Peets's said  that my story was chosen based  on originality, creativity, and relatedness.  In an email sent to me: "for twelve months you will be enjoying the subtleties of Peet’s fresh, deep-roasted coffee in our Comparative Tasting Tour.  Every month you’ll receive 2 pounds of coffee."  The package is valued at over $382.

To read my short story on why i love peets click below.

Winner #9: Jeffrey Garner

Winning Story:
I have this Sunday ritual, at least I will only admit to Sundays. For the past 10 months I bust out of bed somewhere between 6 and 7, no lie I really am that excited, descend 66 steps, and head to Peet's in Laurel Village (San Francisco), which is about 17 blocks and twenty or so cafes and processed cofferies away from where i am.

My mission: grab a medium white mocha (with whip) and a strawberry scone. Why do i go to all this trouble when cafe after cafe litter my path to Laurel Village? Why not go for convenience? Why not give in to the over-processed blends. Because of the experience. When i open the back door of the Laurel Village Peets and the warm rush of roasted beans greets me I feel like i am coming out of a deep sleep. I see the barista smiling, hear the beans grinding as the milk whistles away in a tin can of promise.

I am almost there, i tell myself. With goods in hand i am back on the path to my Sunday ritual. I want to watch the sun crest the Bay from Inspiration Point, but its only half the experience if i don't have a Peets in hand. Each Sunday morning, there I am receiving energy, joy, and peace. Sitting down on a bench that overlooks some Monterey Pines before falling off into the Bay I close my eyes and smell. Peets is right there with me. Before i sip, i hold the warm cup of life in my hand, listen to the birds, watch the Bay come alive and then I taste. Its an experience. The bold espresso flavor courageously ascends above the milky mocha. After eight years of searching for white mochas I have found the one with the perfect balance of espresso and milk, mocha and bean, froth and goodness.

Simply put: Peets is the best. I get these Sundays once a week, i want to enjoy it with the best. Peet's commitment to excellence motivates me to be good at what i do, which will involve standing before a church and speaking from my heart. I want to be ready for that moment. Peets helps me.

Comments

[telastori]

I'm thirsty now. Great imagery. I felt like I was there with you.

[aaron g]

It’s clear: you’re a true Peetecostal!

[Mark Pryor]

Great post. No wonder you won, I think I'll drive past my favorite Starbucks tonight and find me a Peets to give it a try. :-)

[Beto]

All I have drank for the past five years has been, a bold [bitter], hot, with very little non-fat milk, half a packet of sugar, cup of coffee.
I've never been persuaded to drink anything else.

I think I might try a white mocha, in the near future.

[Julio Merida]

I miss Peet's Coffee! I did however buy myself some ground coffee to take home. That's about as close to Peet's as I'll get, for now...