He encouraged Duncan, designed the new bags and helped with the logo. The company soon will move into a historical building in the downtown warehouse district near the original Duncan Coffee Co. plant. Duncan is collecting cans and other memorabilia for a coffee museum, and trying to talk to as many former employees as possible. Duncan makes about 50 varieties and blends, including decaffeinated. Houstonian Blend is the signature product.
Coffee is roasted only to order, because it begins to lose quality very quickly.
Duncan supplies coffees sold at Bering's. Duncan asked several Houston chefs and friends to share their favorite coffee recipes for Valentine's Day. Among the recipes following on Page 7 are ones from chef Robert Del Grande and Greg Martin of the new Taco Milagro and Bruce and Susan Molzan of Ruggles. To brew the best coffee, Duncan recommends using a French press pot. It's somewhat messy, but it does brew an exceptional cup of coffee.