Atlanta has one or more coffee and tea manufacturers and wholesalers. Tea is a popular aromatic beverage, which is created by roasting tea leaves (the amount of roasting done may vary, depending on the kind of tea). Coffee, on the other hand, is the roasted coffee bean, which are crushed and added to water or milk. Both these beverages are consumed in both hot and cold forms, and are available in a wide variety of blends, flavors and places of origin. The manufacturer may source the raw material, and create blends for wholesale lines. They may also manufacture or supply hot chocolates, frappes smoothies, syrups and biscuits as add-ons. Wholesalers in Atlanta may provide services such as the sale of coffee machines, training for blending and making tea and coffee etc. Wholesale rates are typically lower than retail rates, as the items are bought in bulk. Wholesale customers include restaurants, grocery, specialty retailers and large national chains. They may also provide services, such as training, marketing assistance, newsletters, volume pricing, a private label program, brochures, banners and a distribution service.
