This article preserves Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' 2006 descriptions of five top coffees - Breakfast Blend, Newman's Special Blend, National Wildlife Blend, Vermont Country Blend and FT Pumpkin Spice - then explains the company's later shift toward Keurig single-serve systems and its current place within the Keurig Dr Pepper organization. It advises readers to verify current availability and branding for these blends.

A snapshot from 2006

In 2006 Green Mountain Coffee Roasters listed five top-selling coffees: Breakfast Blend, Newman's Special Blend, National Wildlife Blend, Vermont Country Blend and FT Pumpkin Spice. These descriptions reflected the company's approach then: straightforward blend profiles, seasonal flavors and partnerships with outside brands.

What those blends were like

  • Breakfast Blend: Described as a lively New England-style cup, combining bright Central American beans with sweeter Indonesian beans for citrusy brightness and body.
  • Newman's Special Blend: Sold through a partnership with Paul Newman's company, this blend paired roasted Central American coffees with darker-roasted Indonesian beans and was positioned to hold up to cream and sugar.
  • National Wildlife Blend: Marketed as an organic mix from Central and South America with chocolate and fruit notes. The product tied into wildlife-friendly claims about habitat-friendly farms.
  • Vermont Country Blend: Promoted as a mellow, toasty American-style blend that revealed itself in layers and delivered a smooth cup.
  • FT Pumpkin Spice: A limited-edition seasonal flavor intended to evoke the spices and sweetness associated with pumpkin pie.
Note: the descriptions above preserve the original 2006 marketing claims and blend concepts.

How the company evolved

Green Mountain expanded well beyond whole-bean and bagged coffee. In the mid-2000s the company invested in single-serve brewing (Keurig single-cup systems and K-Cup pods) and broadened its retail portfolio to include branded home brewing gear, mugs and related accessories. The Green Mountain brand later became closely associated with Keurig single-serve technology and today exists within the larger Keurig Dr Pepper corporate family.

What to check before buying

Product lines and brand partnerships change over time. Some blends from 2006 may still be available under the Green Mountain or Keurig brands, while others may have been discontinued, rebranded or absorbed into seasonal or private-label offerings. Also, seasonal flavors such as pumpkin spice often return in limited runs but not necessarily every year.

Quick takeaway

The five coffees above captured Green Mountain's 2006 product mix: classic breakfast blends, partner-branded coffee, an eco-themed organic blend, a mellow regional blend and a seasonal flavored offering. The company has since shifted much of its focus to single-serve formats and is part of the broader Keurig Dr Pepper portfolio, so availability and packaging have changed since then. 1
  1. Confirm which of the five named blends (Breakfast Blend, Newman's Special Blend, National Wildlife Blend, Vermont Country Blend, FT Pumpkin Spice) are still sold under Green Mountain or Keurig brand and note current product names or discontinuations.
  2. Verify current conservation or partnership claims tied to the National Wildlife Blend and whether proceeds or programs remain active.
  3. Confirm historical corporate timeline details for Green Mountain becoming Keurig Green Mountain and later being part of Keurig Dr Pepper; add exact years if needed.
  4. Verify whether the company offered a "Café Express" or similar subscription delivery service and whether a specific count (e.g., 90 blends) was accurate.

FAQs about Green Mountain

Are these five blends still sold today?
Some original blends may still be available, but product names, packaging and availability have changed since 2006. Check current retailer listings or the Keurig/Green Mountain brand pages to confirm specific products.
Did Green Mountain become Keurig?
Green Mountain became closely associated with Keurig single-serve technology and the Green Mountain brand later operated within the larger Keurig Dr Pepper corporate group.
Was the National Wildlife Blend linked to habitat protection?
In 2006 the National Wildlife Blend was marketed with wildlife-friendly claims tied to supporting bird habitat on some coffee farms; verify current conservation partnerships and certification details before assuming ongoing support.
Is FT Pumpkin Spice a permanent product?
FT Pumpkin Spice was a limited-edition, seasonal product. Pumpkin-spice coffees typically return seasonally but not necessarily every year, so check current seasonal listings.

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