Kitanda Brazilian Espresso and Bakery to open Redmond shop

Kitanda Brazilian Espresso and Bakery will be making its return to Redmond in approximately three weeks, according to owner Rose Boff.

Kitanda Brazilian Espresso and Bakery will be making its return to Redmond in approximately three weeks, according to owner Rose Boff.

The new store will occupy the former Tully’s space at Redmond Town Center.

“We were looking for a better location — and we found it,” Boff said. “This is going to be wonderful for our business here.”

Kitanda, which previously had a store on Northeast 24th Street in Redmond for four years, currently has a store in Kirkland, which has been open for eight years.

Boff said Kitanda is focused on providing healthy food and drinks by serving 100 percent organic Brazilian coffee along with a variety of pastries, including gluten-free sandwiches and snacks. Kitanda will also be serving acai smoothies; acai is a Brazilian berry rich in antioxidants, protein and omega-6, omega-9 fatty acids and high in fiber.