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Arbuckles Coffee originated in 1865 when John and Charles Arbuckle patented a means of preserving roasted coffee beans. The beans were roasted and then coated with a mixture of sugar and eggs to seal in the freshness. Sold under the name "Arbuckles' Ariosa Coffee", the one pound bags were a welcome blessing to the cowboys of the west, who were previously forced to keep a supply of fresh coffee on hand. Each bag not only contained coupons redeemable for gifts, but each contained a stick of peppermint candy. Later, the coffee bags contained Trade Cards of different topics.
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