Sharper Image to Debut New, Hassle Free FLAVIA Fusion(TM) Drinks Station Throughout the U.S.

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- FLAVIA(R), the first to introduce the Brew-by-Pack hot-beverages category to the home and office, and the only system that brews direct and pure from pack to cup, announced today that its new FLAVIA Fusion(TM) drinks station is now available at all 185 Sharper Image stores throughout the United States, the Sharper Image mail- order catalog and at http://www.sharperimage.com, the Sharper Image Website.

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'FLAVIA is excited to introduce the FLAVIA Fusion drinks station to consumers through our partnership with The Sharper Image, one of the foremost retailers of new and innovative products,' said Rod Ofte, Market Director for FLAVIA. 'We believe the FLAVIA Fusion drinks station will be popular with Sharper Image customers, not only because of its great design, but because it really does make life easier, while, at the same time, offering more than 30 inspiring drinks for their every mood.'

The FLAVIA Fusion drinks station, which features a sleek design and state- of-the-art technology, gives people the ability to discover over 30 flavorful drinks, including gourmet coffees, fresh leaf teas, wellbeing options and heavenly indulgent creations such as cappuccinos, mochaccinos and chai lattes. Unlike messy or unclean coffee and tea pots, FLAVIA technology brews directly from a singleserve 'filterpack' to cup, guaranteeing that every drink is completely pure and untainted by the previous brew. In addition, the FLAVIA Fusion drinks station requires minimal to no cleaning between drinks, giving consumers total convenience.

'The FLAVIA heritage of innovation speaks for itself, as the leader in bringing single-serve brewed drinks to the U.S. in 1983 with its patented filterpack technology. The FLAVIA Fusion drinks station is by far the most robust system we found on the market today,' said Richard Thalheimer, Sharper Image Corporation (Nasdaq: SHRP) founder, chairman and chief executive officer. 'I believe the FLAVIA Fusion drinks station lets consumers indulge in coffee-house style drinks, maximizing choice and minimizing hassle, right at home.