Ipswich Town-themed coffee goes on sale at Portman Road

Fancy trying 'Cuppa Towen'?

Author: Sian RochePublished 18th Aug 2023

A new Ipswich Town-themed coffee roast is on sale at Portman Road.

The club's collaborated with local social enterprise Combat2Coffee to create the bespoke brew, 'Cuppa Towen'.

It went on sale at Combat2Coffee’s Sir Bobby Robson Stand Upper bar and its FanZone van at Saturday’s clash with Stoke City.

It was developed with the help of senior members of the club, after founder Nigel Seaman hosted a tasting session to create the perfect matchday roast.

Money raised through sales will support Combat2Coffee’s work supporting veterans and prisoners with their mental health.

The multi-award-winning social enterprise is the brainchild of Royal Anglian Regiment veteran and former prison officer Nigel, who has experienced post-traumatic stress disorder after leaving the army.

He said: “All of us at Combat2Coffee are so excited to see Cuppa Towen available at Portman Road.

“It was great to hear how much the Blue Army loved it.

“Every cup sold helps veterans like me who have experienced mental ill health and aids us on our mission to reach all those in need of support.

“The club have been huge supporters and we are so thankful for their continued backing.”

Cuppa Towen is also now available in all corporate and executive areas, the Bobby Robson Suite, media room and the Playford Road training ground.

First launched in 2018, Combat2Coffee been the club’s sole supplier of coffee since the start of the 2022/23 season.

Stuart Cox, Director of Venue at Ipswich Town Football Club, said: “Helping develop this coffee with Combat2Coffee has been a fantastic opportunity for the club.

“To pick something unique for our staff, customers and stakeholders is something we have never done before.

“Cuppa Towen means we as a club are also helping to change the world, one sip at a time.”

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