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September 9, 2009 4 Comments

In search of Orange Cappuccino

“Today is going down as a huge turning point in my life,” my mother told me recently.

“Oh, why?” I asked hesitantly, trying to remember if today was her wedding anniversary, divorce anniversary or some other anniversary.

“They’ve discontinued my General Foods International Orange Cappuccino!” She wailed.

General Foods International Coffees, Orange Cappuccino

I cannot remember a time in my life when my mother did not drink the General Foods International Orange Cappuccino. There was always one or two of the small rectangular tins on our kitchen counter, one full of the instant coffee mix and one containing drained grease. The tins were metal and wouldn’t melt when hot liquid grease was poured into them after cooking.

But now, just like my lamented Strawberry Shredded Wheat, the Orange Cappuccino is missing from the shelves of Target, Kroger and Meijer. When I visited the General Foods web site, they have a listing for Orange Spice Latte in the place of the the old Orange Cappuccino page. According to comments on this page, the Orange Spice Latte flavor does not taste the same.

I wish they would warn people before discontinuing a line of food. Then people could stock up and buy several cases in preparation of the loss of their favorite foods. Oh well! Farewell, Orange Cappuccino, I shall miss seeing your tins on my mother’s kitchen counter.

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  1. Jody says

    May 27, 2021 at 6:37 am

    I know what you mean. I have been searching and searching for my orange cappuccino. I tried the Maxwell House one when it is available, but it’s just not the same…thanks for sharing my same thoughts.

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  2. Jerry Mitchell says

    October 10, 2022 at 7:02 pm

    Why don’t some coffee company start producing the original orange cappuccino again. I loved this coffee but can’t find it anymore. I called a store in Canada and they have it but cannot ship it to the USA. Don’t make any sense to me. I think people should start a petition to have them bring it back.

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  3. Kathie Krekow says

    November 18, 2022 at 7:07 pm

    My daughter-in-law just sent me an update on the OC (Orange Cappuccino) situation. I have been longing for its return for years and she knew I felt alone in my loss. Now that I know the facts, I would love to be a part of a concerted effort to insure the return of OC to the cupboards and countertops of discerning drinkers!

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  4. Linda Bartone says

    March 8, 2023 at 3:16 am

    HI! My name is Linda, and I too would like the return of the Orange Cappuccino!!!

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