**HAWTHORNE COFFEE OCTOBER E-NEWSLETTER** 3562 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR 97214 (503) 230-1222 (800) 662-1533 www.hawthornecoffee.com *SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM* Did you know we have over 90 loose teas in the store, black, flavored, decaf, herbal, green and white. We also have a great selection of bagged tea from abroad including Berrys, PG Tips, Taylors Of Harrogate, Fortnum And Mason, Ty-Phoo, Bewleys and Twinings. And from the states, Exotica, Native American, Republic Of Tea, Davidsons, Dr. Stuarts to name just a few. Call to see if we have your favorite in stock or drop by for a look. We'll be happy to discuss your tea needs. *TEA FACTS TO CONSIDER* Green tea has a far higher concentration of vitamin A and C than black tea, but both appear to have protective functions separate from vitamin content. The anti oxidants in tea are shelf stable, so that "Old" tea may taste stale but will still be good for you. Temperature does not effect anti oxidant performance so iced tea is as good for you as hot. *IT WON'T BE LONG NOW* Christmas is fast approaching let us help you with your gift giving, we have baskets and boxes waiting to be filled. Choose what you like or simply give us a suggestion, either way you will have a beautiful and useful special gift for that person. Some ideas for baskets are, northwest, coffee lovers, tea lovers, chocolate lovers. You can pick up, we can deliver locally or we can ship it to you. As always complimentary gift-wrapping. *SPECIAL OF THE MONTH (Continued)* African Kansato Peaberry Coffee (.50 cents off a pound through September 2003) (The H.C.M E-Newsletter is published by "E-Mail By Permission", a service of GLFenterprises.com http://www.glfenterprise.com)