Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p7
1989. Spiced Coffee - Macjuliat. Nicknamed Julia II

Magazine  (2001)  Page(s) 14. Vol 95, Part 1.  
 
Robert Stopford writes about the new roses that are doing well in his Lincolnshire Garden. 
Vidal Sassoon (McGredy)  Another unusual colour with shading of lavender and tan and a glorious sweet fragrance.  Upright and neat in growth, it is not very vigorous but worth having for the scent. 

Book  (Dec 1998)  Page(s) 562.  Includes photo(s).
 
Spiced Coffee (MACjuliat, 'Old Spice', 'Vidal Sassoon') Large-flowered/Hybrid Tea, Russet... In cool climates, the color is more pink and lavender; in hot climates, the color is at its best -- a real putty tone...

Website/Catalog  (23 Oct 1998)  Page(s) 13.  Includes photo(s).
 
Vidal Sassoon (MACjuliat) Hybrid Tea. McGredy 1994... Shades of lavender, tan and parchment distinguish the large fragrant blooms of superb shape...

Website/Catalog  (Aug 1998)  Page(s) 10.  
 
Vidal Sassoon (MACjuliat) Hybrid Tea. McGredy 1994... tan brown flowers with pale lavender shades, strong perfume... Being selected by other breeders as a 1994 Breeders choice winner confirms the high quality and calibre of this rose...

Website/Catalog  (2 Jul 1998)  Page(s) 9.  
 
Vidal Sassonn Hybrid Tea (MACjuliat) (McGredy, New Zealand, 1994) This interesting variety has quality blooms of a pale tan-brown with lavender overtones which are also very fragrant. Known in its county of origin as 'Iced Coffee'...

Book  (1996)  Page(s) 84.  
 
Vidal Sassoon (MACjuliat, 'Old Spice', 'Spiced Coffee') Large-flowered (Hybrid Tea) bush. Description. Parentage: 'Harmonie' x 'Big Purple'. McGredy (New Zealand) 1991. Named for the hair stylist.

Book  (1996)  Page(s) 112.  
 
Nola Simpson. Final Analysis 1995-96. Hybrid Teas.
'spiced Coffee' (MACjuliat); McGredy 1991; 'Harmonie' x 'Big Purple'; beige and lavender; 49 reports on 58 bushes; 1-6 years; 1.2 metres; 6.4 rating. It would seem by the reports over the years that you either like this unusual rose or you dislike it intensely. The colour of the blooms change with the weather and time of year; when it is cooler the colour is more pink and lavender, in the hot weather it is at its best and is a real putty colour. It is an interesting rose for floral artists and those that like offbeat colours. The health of the bushes is not all that it might be for many growers and several have had difficulty getting it to grow satisfactorily with any vigour. Blackspot and powdery mildew seem to be the main problems as well as lack of vigour. Upright growth habit with a quick repeat of flowers. A rose that always excites comment from visitors and is worth a try for the sheer novelty.

Book  (1995)  Page(s) 95.  
 
Nola Simpson. Review of Newer Roses for 1994-95 Season.
'Spiced Coffee' (MACjuliat), McGredy 1991; 'Harmonie' x 'Big Purple'; beige and lavender; 11 reports on 11 bushes; 1-4 years; 1.0 metres; 6.5 rating. Variable reports again on this unusual coloured HT - some like it, others not so smitten. The colour changes according to the weather, when it is cooler the colour is more pink and lavender, in the hot weather it is at its best and is a real putty colour. Interesting rose for floral artists and those who like offbeat colours. A Feilding grower has had trouble getting it to grow and is discarding. Marlborough decrys poor plant but colour attracts comment from visitors. it can take blackspot in some areas, also powdery mildew at times, repeats well, upright growth habit, but not lusty. An interesting rose, worth trying.

Book  (1994)  Page(s) 92.  
 
Nola Simpson. Review of Newer Roses for 1993-94 Season.
'Spiced Coffee' (MACjuliat); McGredy 1991; 'Harmonie' x 'Big Purple'; beige and lavender; 12 reports on 19 bushes; 1-3 years; 1.1 metres; 6.3 rating. Variable reports again on this unusual coloured HT - some like it, others not so smitten. The colour changes according to the weather. When it is cooler the colour is more pink and lavender, in the hot weather it is at its best and is a real putty colour. Interesting rose for floral artists and those who like offbeat colours. Some of the reports find it dull and uninteresting and think it is not as good as 'Julia's Rose'. It can take blackspot in some areas, also powdery mildew at times, repeats well, upright growth habit, but not lusty. An interesting rose, worth trying.