Peet's raises offer for Diedrich Coffee

WATERBURY Vt. The bidding war for Diedrich Coffee Inc. moved from money to words Tuesday as Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. said it is weighing a response to a $32.50-per-share offer for Diedrich made late Monday by Peet’s Coffee & Tea Inc.

Emeryville, Calif.-based Peet’s early last month offered $26 in cash and stock for each share in Irvine, Calif.-based Diedrich, but was countered by Green Mountain, which bid $30 a share in cash. Peet’s countere