Good Coffee can be a Spiritual Experience
There is a group of cloistered monks in the state of Wyoming
who pray, work, study, meditate, and sell amazing coffee. I was doing a little
more research about these Carmelite monks and realized they are pretty much the
Jedi of the Catholic Church. They wear brown robes (kind of like the Jedi bathrobe but even cooler) and are prayer warriors in their own little
community.
I was first introduced to Mystic Monk Coffee by my brother
who won a box of the Monk Shots (Mystic Monk brand specific K-cups for Keurig
coffee makers) from his local radio station. At first he thought, "Oh
that's nice that they have a trade to help support their monastic
lifestyle." But after he tried it he realized that like many other monks
they don't just make an ordinary product, they provide a really great product
and supporting a good cause isn't the only reason to buy it.
What do they sell?
Coffee
The main product line these Jedi Monks sell contains a
variety of coffees. They sell the K-Cups for individual mugs, ground coffee,
and whole beans. There are several different flavors, roasts, blends, and
caffeine levels to suit anyone's taste. My dad loves the dark roast. I'm
excited about the fact that they have decaf, yay I can actually drink some! And
my husband sometimes enjoys flavored coffees like caramel.
Some of the blends are named in keeping with the Catholic
theme. They have "Vespers Decaf" and "Midnight Vigils
Blend". This adds to the novelty and the fun. There is even a little
picture of a prayerful monk on the box.
They do warn that their K-Cups have more coffee than the
typical ones, so they are perfect if you like a stronger cup of coffee, or else
just make 10 ounces instead of 8 ounces.
Tea
The monks also sell a variety of teas. My only complaint is
that it comes in tea bags instead of loose leaf tea, so we don’t get to use the
Death Star Tea Infuser, but there is nothing wrong with tea bags. They are
convenient. Their tea has cute names and bold flavors.
Gifts and Accessories
In addition to the delicious coffees and teas they also have
mugs and gift sets available. The assorted sizes of mugs or travel mugs have
the Mystic Monk logo on them, which is pretty cool. There are sweet treats like
chocolate covered cherries and other candies as well. All are made with the
same eye for quality as the coffee.
They also sell rosaries, religious books, medals, statues,
holy water fonts, and other spiritual gift items. There is something for
everyone.
Subscriptions
A really nice gift to give is a coffee of the month or other
type of subscription. This way the gift keeps coming every month as a reminder
of your love. The price is a little lower overall if you buy a subscription,
too.
Building Project
If you're interested in what the monks are doing with the
profits, you can have a look at their building project. There are so many men
interested in joining their religious order that they have to expand their structure.
It is going to be a really cool place in a beautiful area. Click here to learn more about the building project.
Great Gift Idea
This is a great gift for anyone who enjoys coffee or tea.
Isn't that everyone? Of course, it is a great add-on present if you are
purchasing a Keurig coffee pot for your man. Get him the Keurig for his
birthday and then a subscription or box of Mystic Monk Coffee for the next occasion.
You will really make his morning ritual special. (His afternoon ritual, too, if
he is an all day coffee drinker!)
If you aren't sure what type of coffee is his favorite,
there are sample packs available. Then you can figure out which one he loves
and load up on that for the next gift. The fact that this coffee is unique and
quite high quality makes it a very special gift for anyone who enjoys drinking
coffee.
What about your man? What is his favorite type of coffee?
Have you ever tried Mystic Monk Coffee? Tell us about it in the comments below!
