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Coffee alternative wins Best in Show at the largest coffee festival in the Midwest

Specialty Food Association

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. January 25, 2022 – FigBrew received the People’s Choice award at the 2021 Cincinnati Coffee Festival held the weekend of October 23, 2021. FigBrew is known for Figgee, a delicious coffee alternative made entirely from figs. FigBrew founders handed out many samples of their headliner, Figgee, to festival attendees. Later in the day when the votes were in, FigBrew won the hearts of coffee lovers by a landslide.

“We loved having FigBrew at the 2021 Cincinnati Coffee Festival and are so proud of them for being voted #1 in the People’s Choice competition,” said Judi Cogen, Event Director for the Cincinnati Coffee Festival. “Thousands of guests attended this year and voted in the People’s Choice. With over 50 vendors, FigBrew’s win was significant.”

“I love seeing folks’ eyes light up just before they say, ‘Oh my, this is so good!’ when handing them a sample of Figgee or Mellow Mix,” said Marianne Whitehead, co-founder of FigBrew. “We believe this is the first time a coffee alternative has won, and won big at a major coffee festival.”

FigBrew’s products offer a delicious and healthy alternative to coffee, hot or cold, without compromising flavor. And we are happy to announce that FigBrew will be at the 2022 Winter Fancy food Show – Booth 3306. Be sure to stop by and sample the award winning Figgee.

Founded by a team of coffee lovers, FigBrew uses certified organic sundried Mediterranean figs for a smooth taste without compromising on the health advantages. Figgee is just organic, roasted figs filled with vitamins and minerals. It is 100% caffeine free and happens to taste remarkably similar to a smooth cup of coffee. Figgee has a mellow flavor with a mildly sweet after taste. FigBrew’s products are easy on the stomach because they are less acidic, while also satisfying your coffee cravings. FigBrew’s Functionals are a big hit too with Chai, Beetroot, and Matcha blends.

For more information on FigBrew, please visit figbrew.com

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About FigBrew
Adding FigBrew’s Figgee to your daily routine promotes a healthy lifestyle with a healthy coffee alternative filled with vitamins and minerals. FigBrew not only makes an award-winning coffee alternative, but it also makes your favorite cup of coffee so much better.