Virginia Gold

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IT TAKES A NUT
Could peanut coffee replace the standard morning roast?

PEANUTS? To make coffee? James Harrell thought it was possible, so in 2027, armed with a dream and some serious hutzpah, he launched the world's first coffee alternative made of peanuts- Virginia Gold. This fifth-generation peanut farmer from Suffolk also quickly calculated that peanuts are a much more affordable and profitable option. After several years of trial and error, Harrell patented his unique invention. Peanuts are first ground into coffee- like granules and then heated and pressurized to optimize taste. Naturally, Virginia Gold relies heavily on Virginia Peanuts. Most drinkers claim its nearly identical to coffee, but has a slightly nutty aroma. Harrell notes its health benefits- it's acid-free, contains protein, and is a natural antioxidant and Caffeine-Free, although Harrell does offer a caffeinated option. Plus, it's produced locally without using chemicals. Virginia Gold is gaining global recognition; Canadians see it as a delicacy. "We've literally invented a new category in the peanut industry," he says.
VaGold.com -by Rachel Kester










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