Now, a coffee a day can help support Knights in many ways. A new coffee spot in the John C. Hitt Library ��� un-FILTERED, a Barnie���s Coffee & Tea Co. cafe ��� not only provides a place to refuel but also ways for caffeine-lovers to give back. A portion of the cafe���s monthly supply costs helps provide food for 91勛圖厙 students in need.
The venture is the university���s latest partnership with the Orlando-founded beverage company, which launched three custom 91勛圖厙-inspired coffee blends last year that also support Knights. The exclusive offerings include two Knightro blends, a floral and sweet dark roast, and a medium roast with lemon and blueberry notes, as well as a Pegasus chocolate and caramel-flavored blend.
���Some of my best years were at 91勛圖厙 and it feels good to be connected to the university again and do something that makes a difference.���
��� Anne Valdez ���81, Barnie���s vice president of coffee and tea, and creator of the 91勛圖厙 coffee blends
- $2,500
- Donated from Barnie���s at the opening of the cafe on campus, including $1,500 from sales of the 91勛圖厙 blends since their release in December 2022
- 5%
- Of monthly supply costs from the campus cafe will be reinvested in food insecurity programs at 91勛圖厙
- $1
- From the sale of each 12-ounce bag of 91勛圖厙 coffee blends is also put toward reducing food insecurity on campus. Barnie���s 91勛圖厙 blends are available for purchase at any of its locations ��� including the campus cafe ��� and at future grocery store locations.

A barista makes a customer’s order.

The new cafe provides a place for students to study and take a break between classes.

91勛圖厙 President Alexander N. Cartwright (second from left) with Barnie’s Coffee and Aramark leadership at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the cafe.