We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 9, 2012.

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on January 5

      Hey Rick! We will be putting up the sign today so feel free to drop by to pick up the beaker bundle! :)

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      Creator Lightnin' Rick on January 5

      Hello!! Can't wait to y'all open!! Any idea on when the beaker bundles will be ready to go? Thanks

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on December 19

      Hi Dr. Badala,

      Thank you for bringing that to our attention. We'll check into it and make sure we get right back with you.

      Merry Christmas!

      Leon and Areli

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      Creator DR. FRANK J BADALA on December 19

      Leon,
      Dr. Frank Badala here. I just wanted to let you know I had not received anything for the $25 pledge I made with the campaign. I really would enjoy a sample of what Cocoa Cinnamon has to offer! God Bless & Merry Christmas.

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      Creator James and Kelly Hall on August 5, 2012

      Just wanted to say that I am really excited to be a part of this and I appreciate the frequent informative updates. Thank you!

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on April 21, 2012

      Hey Rainies. Thanks for the invite. Weekends are our time out on bikeCOFFEE which is what gets us by for now. Hope it's going well.

      Leon

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      Creator Raines Cohen on April 20, 2012

      Congrats on exceeding the goal! I'm looking forward to enjoying the lounge on my next visit to town. If you want to meet others building community (and valuing good food -we'll do a community-cooked meal) in the Durham area, drop by tomorrow at the Future of Community gathering: http://www.FutureOfCommunity.org/

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on April 11, 2012

      Gracias friends! We can't wait to open and serve you all

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      Creator Alicia Torres Don on April 11, 2012

      Only more great things are on their way for Cocoa Cinnamon! Cant wait for it's luscious opening!

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      Creator Vera Reina on April 9, 2012

      Felicidades Y'all! I knew you'd do it!

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      Creator Chakeeras ByValeria on April 9, 2012

      Muchas Felicidades!!! :):) les deseo las mejores de las bendiciones para este nueva etapa de sus vidas, en el nombre de jesus. .. Un fuerte abrazo!! :):)

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on April 9, 2012

      Wow you guys are all rocking it! We are so overwhelmed in a great way! Thank you so much everyone for your kind words! We are so excited to have you on board! Thank you for helping us make Cocoa Cinnamon a better community house!

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      Creator Elizabeth on April 9, 2012

      I had my first bikeCOFFEE at the first Luchadora event at Motorco. Absolutely the best coffee I've ever had. Congratulations!! Can't wait until you open and I can walk on over for coffee and chocolate!!

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      Creator Larisa Harrison on April 9, 2012

      Congrats from Larisa and Adam of Scatterbugs Vintage!!! <3

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      Creator Saleem on April 8, 2012

      Leon for Cocoa 2012.

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      Creator heather mckinney on April 8, 2012

      Hope that helps! Scotty Sandwich and Heather Mckinney.

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      Creator yulya on April 8, 2012

      Best of luck! We are super excited for you!
      /Reuben and Yulya

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      Creator Lillie Wright on April 1, 2012

      WeEEEE! GRATS GUYS! you're somethin special! can't wait to sample next time i'm in your neck of the woods

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on March 30, 2012

      Thank you Chris!! in that sense we love glue... :)
      L & A....

      Also wanted to note...for anyone we haven't thanked personally, we are working on it. We are running the campaign, which is a full time job, working on the side to a bit in our friend's studio, working bikeCOFFEE (this Saturday at Brew Durham, then Sunday at Motoroco and DtownMarket, then the eve at the Pinhook for Pie Pushers' birthday bash. And we are actually doing the work of starting the shop. We had a productive meeting with Joe and Andy at Belk Architecture this morning. We're moving and shaking -- we will get to thank each and every one of you. For now, please know how incredibly appreciative of you helping us so much to make Cocoa Cinnamon happen! Leon and Areli

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      Creator Chris James Lorch on March 30, 2012

      Met Areli and Leon outside a concert at their bikeCOFFEE stand. Really inspired by their locally-minded and entrepreneurial spirit. There's a palpable glue that's beginning to stick Durham together and it will be great to have some chocolate and spice to add in that mix. Congrats for meeting the goal and keep it going!

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on March 29, 2012

      weee!!! Thank you so much guys! We are excited that you all are a part of making Cocoa Cinnamon happen!

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      Creator Dawn Bland on March 29, 2012

      OOPS! Center Studio Architecture is excited to see you in your new space too, but that was supposed to actually be from my account not works. teehee.

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      Creator Center Studio Architecture on March 29, 2012

      SO excited to see you guys in your new digs!

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      Creator bstier on March 28, 2012

      Woohoo! Congratulations I look forward to hearing awesome things!

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      Creator Christian M. Macy on March 28, 2012

      I am so excited to see this project get successfully backed, and glad that I finally had a moment to back it myself!

      I sincerely hope that the money keeps rolling in so that Cocoa Cinnamon can be the kind of center for community (and of course coffee and chocolate) that it seems like it could be.

      If I'm ever out that way you can bet I'll be swinging by! :-) :-)

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      Creator Dana on March 28, 2012

      a chocolate bar...in downtown durham...yes please.

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on March 28, 2012

      Thank you Aggie! That means a lot. Areli and I appreciate all of your support and chocolate ordering over these past two years! Leon and Areli

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      Creator Agnes Aicher on March 28, 2012

      I hope you reach your goal of $30,000 and more. I will pray for that. Looks like you made your original pledge amount. Best of luck to both of you and look forward to seeing the finished project one day.
      Love, Aggie :)

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      Creator Andrea Butt on March 27, 2012

      Wish I could be there to taste your chocolate drinks, sounds delicious. Maybe sometime this summer we can stop by.

      Love Aunt Andrea

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      Creator Caroline Yancey on March 26, 2012

      I enjoyed my leftover day-old Moctezuma for breakfast this morning and while it was still surprisingly delicious, I look forward to a fresh brewed weekday morning option on Greer St.
      Congratulations! A heart-felt addition to your goal: Here's to outdoor seating and interior design!

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      Creator David Solow on March 26, 2012

      Congratulations Areli and Leon! I just donated $20 for Alison Greene. We all want that outdoor seating.
      David

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      Creator claudia olivos on March 26, 2012

      Congratulations on hitting your goal! We donated a grain of sand with LOADS of good vibes, and infinite wishes for a super fantastic business...may all your dreams come true!! ~Claudia & sergio

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on March 26, 2012

      Thank you so much Clay!!!

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      Creator clay harris on March 26, 2012

      Congrats on hitting the goal! Looking forward to seeing continued progress!

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      Creator Claudia & Alberto on March 26, 2012

      Deseamos de Todos corazon que su sueño se convierta en realidad y que sea un exitoso Negocio porque se lo merecen por trabajadores que son..... que Dios lo Bendiga en este nuevo sueño de Vida.. Los queremos mucho y mucho Exito....

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on March 25, 2012

      Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for your kind and inspiring words! Leon and Areli

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      Creator Lisa Duerr on March 24, 2012

      What an adventure this is, and what adventure it will add when i come visit Durham! i look forward to coming and visiting what will be a wonderful place - your vision is wonderful and your joie de vivre infectious. All the best to you.

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on March 23, 2012

      Ceci! Muchisimas gracias por tu apoyo!!!! Mil gracias, besos y abrazos. Y tienes razon, si se puede! Solamente lo tienes que hacer! Te esperamos aqui!!!
      -Areli y Leon

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      Creator cecilia fierro on March 23, 2012

      Me encanta el proyecto...los felicito por ser tan valientes y esforzados....eso nos dan un gran ejemplo a los que nos falta valentia para emprender alguno de nuestros suenos....si se puede decimos los mexicanos....pero lo creemos??? ustedes siiii...por eso estan ahi.....y ahora a trabajar arduamente por ese sueno y a pasarlo de generacion en generacion....este sueno sera de bendicion para su familia....un fuerte abrazo desde Tijuana y espero algun dia poder visitar el lugar y probar de sus delicias.....

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      Creator Maurice, Lisa and Eli Werness on March 23, 2012

      We look forward to enjoying yummy chocolate and coffee and sweet people and Eli says he can't wait for his Robot Box. He loves Robots.....

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      Creator Isabella and Joshua Margulis on March 23, 2012

      Dear Uncle Leon and Aunt Areli,
      Here is some money from our piggy bank and we sold a few toys to help.We love you,bee bop boo bop. Isabella and Joshua xoxo

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on March 21, 2012

      Awe! Thanks Dustin! -A

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on March 19, 2012

      Thanks Ma. You are very thoughtful, sweet and supportive. We both really appreciate it. Leon and Areli

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      Creator Johanna Fontana on March 19, 2012

      Just wanted to say, how proud I am of both of you,your both so inspiring, full of life,and full of love.I use to question Grandma and say,how can you give away your last dollar and she would say when you help people it will come back to you.It feels good to give.By the way Uncle Joe pledged you $50 ,and wishes you both the best.I cant come up with an answer for who's cocoa and who's cinnamon.I believe cocoa is the strength and cinnamon is the sweetness and that stands for both of you.Well anyway so much for a short comment. Have a great day. Love You both ,Mom

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on March 19, 2012

      Hi Marc, I wrote you a quick email, but also wanted to thank you here.

      We really appreciate your contribution and are looking forward to hearing more.

      Leon and Areli

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      Creator marc Moskovitz on March 19, 2012

      I've donated and would love to chat about an idea. Can you contact me?
      Marc Moskovitz
      marcmoskovitz@gmail.com

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      Creator Rebekah Radisch on March 17, 2012

      Well, it's before midnight somewhere (just not here in Durham); would've pledge sooner if I'd been on Twitter more this week! Thanks for believing in Durham!

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      Creator Dustin Naderhoff on March 14, 2012

      I Vote for Areli to be Cocoa. Sweet and Earthy, just seems to fit.

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on March 14, 2012

      Thanks guys! Your comments are received with much love! <3 Areli and Leon

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      Creator Paul Marsh on March 14, 2012

      Good Luck! As a Old North Durham resident I'm psyched to be a backer for this project. Can't wait to welcome you to the neighborhood.

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Mar 9, 2012 - Apr 9, 2012

  • Pledge $1 or more

    16 backers

    We love ALL of your support! Let us show you by giving you A BIG digital THANK YOU and if possible, in person!!!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $5 or more

    28 backers

    Every bit counts! What you get: •A Sincere Thank you for your support, •A Cocoa Cinnamon sticker, •And a vote on who is Cocoa and who is Cinnamon (Leon or Areli).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    34 backers

    The Sweet Bird Pack, which includes: CC pin, CC postcard, CC/bC stickers, and a vote on who’s Cocoa and who’s Cinnamon. AND Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    43 backers

    You make us smile really big! You get: •Thanked like it's nobody's business, •The Sweet Bird Pack •And any drink from our menu once we open!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    16 backers Limited (4 of 20 left)

    The wonderful folks at Bound Custom Journals (http://boundforanything.com/) are ready to make your custom designed Bound Memo. Design your own from a wide range of content. Hand-made to order in Durham, NC. Check out the picture to your left. This comes with the Sweet Bird Pack and a personalized digital team badge!!!<-- they are super cute and tough!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    162 backers

    You're Grandiose! Have The Beaker Bundle which includes all of the following: • Bird Pack, • Invite to our backers party, • Any drink on our menu for you and two friends • And an 8x10” professional picture of everyone who donates $25 or more in front of the shop with us (or someone holding up your name if you live afar) • ***– You have the option of switching out the three drinks for a pack of cacao balls (including shipping in the U.S. for all Beaker Bundles)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    84 backers

    We are really feeling your love! Have these special gifts for your contribution: •The Beaker Bundle •AND a Kickstarter edition t-shirt with our new Tecui designed logo! Only backers will have this shirt!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $65 or more

    30 backers

    Electric Feel! You get even more special gifts!• The Beaker Bundle • AND a Cocoa Cinnamon Kickstarter limited edition mug hand made by Mark Kozma of Irons In The Fire of Claymakers Studio.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $70 or more

    12 backers

    Next time we see you, you're getting a high-five and a huge hug! Oh, and these:•The Beaker Bundle & How to Make a Moctezuma Gift Box (1/2lb of Organic & Fair Trade American coffee, dulce de leche, and organic cayenne pepper with instructions on how to make it----(includes shipping in the U.S.).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)

    Only 10 available and the picture will be as memorable as your donation...VERY!!! You get:•The Beaker Bundle •And a pro 8 x 10 pic of you riding bikeCOFFEE!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $77 or more

    0 backers Limited (20 of 20 left)

    A Limited Edition, specially designed for Cocoa Cinnamon, SIGNED and NUMBERED, Franco poster, a "Rediscover with Cocoa Cinnamon" a tecui "Rediscover" T-shirt and the Beaker Bundle! http://francoproject.com, http://tecuidesigns.com

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $91 or more

    2 backers Limited (13 of 15 left)

    Limited reward tote bag with tecui "Earth" design and a side pocket for your coffee cup (or whatever you could use it for) locally sewn in Durham by the amazing ladies at Seam Happy This comes with a Mark Kozma mug and the Beaker Bundle!! Supporting the 919 area! @SeamHappy, http://markkozma.com

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    53 backers

    In honor of our love for Robots and you for donating you get The Robot Box, which includes: • the Beaker Bundle, • Tecui tshirt, • AND a Cocoa Cinnamon Kickstarter limited edition mug hand made by Mark Kozma of Irons In The Fire at Claymakers Studio.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $130 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    There is only one of these and it is super special with a great story just like you! Will you be getting this? : •Special teas personally purchased in Hong Kong and Japan by Mana Ogasawara and personally delivered and enjoyed with us at Cocoa Cinnamon •+ The Robot Box

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    16 backers

    Let us promote you on our website!!! You help us, we help you! • The Robot Box • AND your name or dedication on our website as a supporter (25 character max) and you get to link it to a web address of your choosing (appropriate content only)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    14 backers All gone!

    We are buillding a strong community house for all and you are a big part of making that happen. To show that strength enjoy this Luchadora Set, which includes: • The Robot Box • A pro 8x10 photograph of you riding bikeCOFFEE, • plus a WXYC shout out! • a sipping chocolate sampler for you at Cocoa Cinnamon and up to 3 friends. • Also as part of the Luchadora Set is the opportunity to be in a staged photograph by our friend and artist David Solow inside the newly finished shop and an 11 x 14 print for you.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    THE GOLDEN MUG limited reward: Get a special "golden" Mark Kozma mug with the ability to get a free menu drink every day for a month! Plus a Tecui "Rediscover with Cocoa Cinamon" T-Shirt. Pretty cool!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $277 or more

    0 backers Limited (7 of 7 left)

    For this Limited Reward, Elijah Leed of Liberty Arts (http://elijahleed.com) has made these beautiful sipping chocolate home tray sets with spaces for and including six Mark Kozma (http://markkozma.com) ceramic sipping chocolate cups and one carafe, six organic spices from us, and six small, serving spoons. Plus the Beaker Bundle.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    1 backer

    A sweet and unique deal just like you! • The Luchadora Set • AND a chocolate made in your honor with your collaboration based on any person, place or story of your choosing. The chocolate will be featured as a special of the week once we open!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $750 or more

    0 backers

    We respect and appreciate your dedication to making this happen so we want to honor you with this awesome creation! • The Luchadora Set • AND a drink made in collaboration with you to be featured as a special of the month once the shop opens.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    2 backers Limited (5 of 7 left)

    You deserve the Cocoa Cinnamon experience and the chance to share it with your friends. After all you are contributing to your community house. We love you for this and you get:• The Luchadora Set • AND a tasting with up to 7 of your friends at Cocoa Cinnamon once it opens.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    Just because you live afar doesn't mean we don't love and appreciate you! • The Luchadora Set •A LARGE! box of assorted organic spices, teas and coffees •And a how to make a Moctezuma gift box.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $1,247 or more

    0 backers Limited (7 of 7 left)

    For this limited reward you get to treat yourself and 7 of your friends to a tasting at Cocoa Cinnamon and you get to keep the tray (specially designed in a limited edition by Elijah Leed), set & spices at the end!! Plus a Luchadoras Set!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $1,500 or more

    0 backers

    You my friend are the talk of the town! bikeCOFFEE at your party? What?• bikeCOFFEE comes to your party or gathering! (only if we can ride there). Have bikeCOFFEE serve you and your friends delicious, individually hand ground, hand brewed coffees, hot chocolate and teas at your party! And some tabla and spiced cacao balls. • Plus The Luchadora Set.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $2,000 or more

    0 backers

    Leon is doing his funk dance! You rock! To show you our dedication and gratitude • We come to your house/business (within 60 miles of Durham) and put on a tasting session of coffees, sipping chocolates, teas & accompanying spices. This is an overwhelming experience! *Note: If we can’t ride to your house we will set up with tables.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012