Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 571.  
 
Spiced Coffee Hybrid Tea, pale lavender with brown overtones, 1990, (MACjuliat; 'Old Spice'); 'Harmonie' x 'Big Purple'; McGredy, Sam. Description.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 94.  
 
Nola Simpson. Review of Newer Roses for 1992-93 Season. Hybrid Teas.
'Spiced Coffee' (MACjuliat); McGredy 1991; 'Harmonie' x 'Big Purple'; beige and lavender; 9 reports on 11 bushes; 1-2 years; 1.1 metres; 6.7 rating. Variable reports on this new HT covering only 5 areas of the country. All agree it is an unusual rose with interesting variations in colour from coral or cerise pink buds through to variable lavender beige depending on the time of season, in the cooler weather it shows more lavender than when it is hot when it is more putty coloured, certainly different. Some growers are not happy with the plant finding it difficult to grow and only a few blooms, bad powdery mildew in prone areas and foliage often lacking in general good health. One reporter not happy at all saying it is the worst rose in the garden and is discarding. Form of flowers generally good and it is a rose that will excite comment from many and the floral artists should love it. Early days yet - lets see what next season brings forth.

Book  (1992)  Includes photo(s).
 
Cover photo. 'Spiced Coffee (Macjuliat), McGredy, N.Z. Courtesy of Egmont Roses.

p93. Nola Simpson. Review of Newer Roses for 1991-92 Season.
Spiced Coffee' (MACjuliat). McGredy, 1991. 'Harmonie' x 'Big Purple'; beige and lavender; 2 reports on 2 bushes. 1 year. 1.3 metres; no rating - too few reports. A new release of an unusual interesting colour best described as a mauve fawn, colour varies according to season - sometimes quite mauve other times more a parchment shade. Growing well so far for the two reporters from Otago and South Canterbury.

Book  (1990)  
 
p59 Nola Simpson. Trial Grounds 1990. 'Old Spice' (MACjuliat) HT. This rose had a special appeal with its shapely parchment brown coloured blooms. Not unlike Julia's Rose, but grows better and without the rust. One the floral artists will appreciate.

p126 Egmont Roses advertisement. Exclusive to Egmont Roses from Sam McGredy. Spiced Coffee' (Macjuliat) Hybrid tea. Shapely blooms of a most unusual beige or fawn overlaid with lavender and possessing a fascinating strong spicy fragrance.