Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc.

Peet's Coffee & Tea enjoys the daily grind. The company owns and operates about 190 coffee shops in California and half a dozen other states offering java lovers about 25 types of whole bean and fresh ground coffee, including about 15 blends. Its teas run the spectrum from India black to herbal blends. The stores also offer fresh brewed coffee, biscotti, and other pastries, along with mugs and brewing equipment. In addition to its retail operation, Peet's sells coffee through retail grocery chains such as Safeway and Whole Foods, and through its own online mail order operation. The company also supplies coffee to foodservice operators.