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- Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company Meredith McGrath, 407-854-6612 MMcGrath@barniescoffee.com Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company is introducing a whole new coffee experience to Indianapolis with the grand re-opening of its store today in the Castleton Square Mall.

The store reopens with a remodel that showcases an extensive new collection of fine coffees, teas and other beverages, as well as a variety of high-end merchandise and appliances.

"Our goal is to be the local source for the world's finest coffees and teas. We are proud to be celebrating our re-opening just in time for holiday shopping season," said Barnie's president/CEO Phil Jones.

The Castleton Square Mall re-opening continues Barnie's commitment to update all its stores across the country.

The store, located across from Macy's, will have more of an emphasis on the guest experience. Guests will enjoy an updated ambience with an extensive collection of fine coffees and teas available for purchase. Store hours are 9:30am - 9:00pm Monday through Saturday and 11:30am - 6:00pm on Sundays.

With the re-opening, the new store will be the first to unveil the Barnie's Holiday Collection, which includes its famed Santa's White Christmas coffee, as well as merchandise and gifts starting at $10.

The Indianapolis store is the seventh store that has been remodeled since Jones re-acquired the company earlier this year. Barnie's has plans to grow the brand and is currently offering local ownership and franchise opportunities.

About Barnie's(R) Coffee & Tea Company

Barnie's(R) Coffee & Tea Company was founded in 1980 by Phil Jones in Winter Park, Florida. The company was reacquired by Jones in partnership with Jim Pugh in 2008. Barnie's has become one of America's premier specialty coffee and tea retailers, offering six roast levels and more than 20 flavored coffees. Barnie's also offers a variety of other products and programs via e-commerce and catalog divisions. Barnie's is passionate about coffee and customer service, with more than 40 company-owned and franchised retail locations and an international customer base. For more information, visit www.barniescoffee.com.

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