Conceptualized by an International model, Icons offers Organic Coffee, most expensive "Kopi Luwak" and extraordinary nutrition rich super food assortment with a unique blend of high fashion and healthy living in the most fashionable settings
Dubai, UAE: The newly opened Lifestyle Coffee Shop "ICONS Coffee Couture" at Souk Al Bahar, Dubai is all set to change the way we think about our diet and daily caffeine fix by blending high fashion, healthy living and philanthropy into a unique brand. An international model, a celebrity pastry chef and a passion for healthy living may seem an odd combination for a culinary business venture, but then, ICONS Coffee Couture is not your regular café chain. The brainchild of German model Elena Weber, ICONS is launched to fill a gap in the regional multimillion-dollar coffee market with a new healthier approach to satisfying consumers' daily caffeine habits but with a difference.
ICONS Coffee Couture's point of difference - and the success factor - lies in its 100% organic coffee and tea menu, nutritious food options and the use of Stevia, world' first natural zero calorie sweetener and its fashionable outlook! After thoroughly researching the market and looking at each and every health secret and diets while using this knowledge to combine the best ingredients and micro nutrition-rich super foods, Icons has designed a menu that will help detox the body, improve the immune system and provide super delicious healthy assortment of food and drinks.
It's pure passion when Elena Weber, Founder and CEO talks at the launch about the creation of Icons, "We are so glad to finally present our unique concept of luxurious, fashionable and guilt-free Coffee chain with its first outlet in UAE to the world. With the launch of Icons, we have achieved a great milestone of launching WORLD'S first ever coffee shop with STEVIA-only menu. Stevia is touted as the sweetener of choice for diabetics, and a suitable alternative to sugar for those looking to engage in a healthier lifestyle. With high prevalence of obesity and diabetes in UAE and the region plus with more people dying of heart and lifestyle diseases than because of hunger, it felt only appropriate to look for an option which can provide the same great taste for our sweet and coffee cravings yet can be low on calories providing essential health benefits. It's been my dream to create something meaningful for the society and we wish to bring a healthy change more so a health movement with our exclusive concept. After all, who does not want to enjoy something sweet without feeling guilty afterwards".
"After rigorous research and with the help of our master pâtissier Stefan Kopetz, we have worked on a new style of menu, re-inventing all of our recipes as Stevia is 300 times sweeter than the regular sugar and it bakes in a different way. Stefan is pastry chef of Bayern Munich FC and a man with a reputation for having wooed a host of celebrities including football player Philipp Lahm, singer Sarah Connor and the boxing Klitschko brothers with his sensational sweets and desserts.The Frappuccino's and Hot Chocolates at Icons are just between 150 - 250 calories, compared with 750 calories otherwise available in the market, you can even enjoy a second cup purely guilt free", says Ms Weber smiling.
Ms Weber and team worked on developing the brand for two years prior to launching the idea in the market, in order to establish a franchise model with strong systems, procedures and a unique finance scheme that would make it highly appealing to potential franchisees located in the region and internationally to bring a super healthy, but joyful change!
"We have received a lot of interest to date from the GCC region in particular, where, due to the high prevalence of diabetes, healthy eating is a topical issue. We have already signed franchise agreements for six UAE outlets and are looking at several possible master franchise agreements," she says, adding, "We also have enquiries from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Turkey and Kazakhstan."
ICONS COFFEE COUTURE MENU TOP 10
- Signature drink: Hazelnut Choco Fudge Latte
- Best-selling iced beverage: Snow White Espresso Frappe(only 200 calories, compared to 800/900 calories available in the market)
- Non Coffee Best Selling Beverage: Hot Chocoloco (only 168 calories)
- Most expensive coffee fix: A cup of the ICONS Kopi Luwak
- Fresh fruity blend: Raspberry Antiox Boost
- Sweet temptation: Double ChocoMousse
- Local flavour: Date Jarcake
- Special cupcake: Raspberry Chocolate Jarcake (Cupcake in a Jar)
- One to try: Carrot Hazelnut Cake with Lemon filling
- Healthy kick: Sesame Chicken Power Sandwich
- Super salad: Veggie Tofu Protein Boost
About Stevia
Stevia is a word both for a South American honey plant and the sweetener extracted from the leaves of that plant which is much sweeter than other sugars (up to 300 times), meaning that only a small amount needs to be used. With zero calories and no sugar added you can enjoy your life with no regrets!During Elena's Argentina trip, she came across the all-natural sweetener Stevia with zero calories and thought of using this super ingredient for all sweets and coffee drinks.
Why else Stevia:
Manage Diabetes:Stevia with its zero calories doesn´t impact blood sugar at all, so it can be used in food and beverages without having to count extra carbs or being concerned about adding unwanted chemicals to a diet.
Beat Childhood Obesity:By using Stevia instead of sugar added products, it can support to avoid childhood obesity. Gaining too much weight during childhood can create irreversible stress to internal organs and diabetes.
Control your weight:Stevia compared to other foods doesn´t contain hidden sugars or chemically-constructed sweeteners which makes it easier to manage your weight!
About Icons Coffee Couture
Icons is a luxury fashion and lifestyle Coffee Shop concept created by a team of fashion lovers, models and professionals. Offering dedicated Stevia only menu, Icons aims to create a culture of wellness by providing healthier alternative to consumers for their favorite coffee and sugar cravings. Icons is positioned as the place to be, and the design team has created a brand with a stark monochromatic theme accented by splashes of turquoise for a high fashion feel. This upscale theme is continued in the beverage menu, with the team sourcing organic and ethically produced coffee beans from the finest global estates to deliver a unique beverage selection, which includes the ICONS Get Empowered organic house blend and ICONS Kopi Luwak, the world's most expensive coffee. Icons coffee is German Bio Seal certified, which is a huge step in terms of international credibility. Their house coffee is a blend from the organic farms in India and Mexico, and is roasted in Germany, while the teas are from the organic farms in China.
As a model on the catwalk frontline of an industry where appearance is everything, Ms Weber decided to explore the often-problematic relationship between the fashion world and diet, and was inspired to create something that celebrated both aspects in a wholly positive way. An internship opportunity in UAE during Elena Weber's ( Founder and CEO of Icons), university studies was the catalyst for investment into her idea, with the UAE-headquartered Oryx Holdings coming on board to bring the concept of a health-focused coffee shop chain to the UAE.
For more information, log onto Website: www.meeticons.com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/iconscoffeecouture, Twitter: IconsCoffeeCout
For enquiries on the brand and franchisee options, please contact:
Roy Weißbach,ICONSWORLDWIDE ,
Tel: +971 4 323 7100,
Cell: +971 561 066 882,
E-mail: roy@iconsworldwide.com
For media enquiries, contact
Anuroopa Mukherjee,
Email: anu.mukher@gmail.com,
Mob: +9715 6787335
Kavya Chawla,
Email: kavyachawla@gmail.com,
Mob: +9715 1483193
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