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Community Coffee has expanded its core product line with two new permanent flavoured coffees, Chocolate Lava Cake and Cinnamon Roll, as it responds to growing demand for dessert-inspired coffee blends.

The family-owned US coffee brand said both new medium roast flavours are available now and contain no added sugar or sweeteners. The launch broadens its flavoured coffee portfolio with what the company described as bakery-inspired profiles developed in response to consumer feedback.

Chocolate Lava Cake is described as a medium roast with semisweet and dark chocolate notes intended to evoke the dessert’s molten centre and rich cake base, while Cinnamon Roll features spiced cinnamon and icing notes designed to mirror a freshly baked pastry.

The company said both flavours are allergen-free and made using a blend of South and Central American coffee beans. It added that the development of Cinnamon Roll focused on capturing a buttery, dough-like profile, distinguishing it from its existing Mardi Gras King Cake flavour.

Kristi Crump, chief commercial officer at Community Coffee, said: “Chocolate Lava Cake and Cinnamon Roll are completely new to our lineup and are a direct result of customer feedback. They wanted the warmth and indulgence of their favourite bakery treats in every cup, so we created these 'from scratch' flavors to deliver that cozy feeling to their morning ritual."

Tom Corley, CEO of Community Coffee, commented: “For over 100 years, Community Coffee has stood for quality, family and the joy of a great cup. Adding Chocolate Lava Cake and Cinnamon Roll to our permanent lineup reflects our commitment to growing with our consumers and bringing the flavours they love into their everyday ritual.”

The new coffees are available through retail stores in the US, as well as online via Community Coffee’s website and Amazon, in ground and K-Cup formats.