Big Shoulders x Crafty: The Crafty Blend

The Crafty Blend

CHICAGO, IL— January 25, 2025 — Crafty, the leading provider of workplace food and beverage programs, is proud to unveil a new collaboration with Big Shoulders Coffee: an exclusive coffee blend created for Crafty clients in the Chicago and Bay Area markets. This premium roast marks a strategic addition to Crafty’s coffee offerings, aligning with its commitment to curate high-impact, high-quality pantry experiences tailored to each office community.

The new Crafty x Big Shoulders blend is roasted by Big Shoulders Coffee, recognized as the #1 Independent Coffee Shop in the U.S., and crafted specifically to fuel productivity and delight employees at scale. With flavor notes of dark chocolate, dark fruit, and nuts, the medium roast offers a bold yet balanced profile; ideal for busy workdays and discerning palates alike.

“We’re always on the hunt for ways to elevate the office coffee experience,” said Jeff Nash, Sr. Director of Operations at Crafty. “This collaboration brings together Crafty’s understanding of what energizes teams with Big Shoulders’ craft roasting expertise. It’s more than just a great cup of coffee; it’s a thoughtful touchpoint that reflects how much care we put into workplace experience design.”

Available in both 12oz bags and 5lb bulk format, the blend supports flexible office coffee setups from compact stations to full-service cafés. It’s also a nod to the value-driven curation approach Crafty champions, providing access to regional roasters who share its standards for sustainability, quality, and community impact.

“Crafty brought their expertise and went well beyond just helping us choose the right coffee machine,” said Amanda Gruber, Operations Manager at ActiveCampaign. “Their experience of designing other cafés helped us create a space that our employees loved.”

By offering this exclusive blend alongside Crafty’s full suite of office pantry solutions, including syrups, alternative milks, and office coffee machines, clients can transform office kitchens into café-level destinations. This aligns with Crafty’s strategic pantry philosophy: that great F&B programs drive traffic, spark connection, and fuel high performance.

The Crafty x Big Shoulders Coffee Blend is now available in the Chicago and Bay Area. For offices looking to upgrade their coffee program or create a standout café experience, Crafty is ready to help design a setup that keeps teams engaged and energized.

About Crafty

Crafty is a leading national provider of office food and beverage programs, helping top workplaces elevate the employee experience. Powered by an innovative, centralized platform, Crafty delivers tailored, scalable pantry services designed to meet each client’s unique needs. Since 2015, companies like DraftKings, Robinhood, and Zillow have partnered with Crafty to create workplace experiences that foster culture, connection, and productivity. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York and the Bay Area, Crafty supports over 300 client offices and serves more than 300,000 employees each month.