Month: July 2012

Caramel Affogato

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For a new take on coffee and dessert, try our recipe for Caramel Affogato, a scoop of ice cream “drowned” in espresso. The classic duo creates one mouthwatering treat that is sweet and creamy, yet bold.

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Caramel Affogato

1 serving

–       1-2 oz. espresso

–       1 large scoop Dulce de leche or caramel ice cream

Start by placing one large scoop of ice cream into a cup and placing it into the freezer for 15 minutes to an hour to harden.  Using your EC100 Espresso Machine, brew the espresso into a small cup.  Once espresso is done brewing, remove the scoop of ice cream from the freezer and slowly pour the espresso shot over the ice cream. Enjoy immediately.

NOTE: Any combination of ice cream flavors and ice cream toppings can be used to create your own Affogato.  What is your favorite combination?

Iced Kahlua Cappuccino

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With just three ingredients, Iced Kahlua Cappuccino is simple to prepare and even simpler to enjoy. Its bold flavors combine to make a refreshing drink.

Iced Kahlua Cappuccino

2 servings

–       8 oz. low fat milk

–       2 oz. Kahlua coffee liqueur

–       2 shots espresso

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth Select and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk to frothing pitcher and press Cold button. After two minutes, remove frother lid and add coffee liqueur. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Meanwhile, prepare two shots of espresso and pour one into each cup filled with ice. Pour coffee liqueur froth over espresso and serve.

Capresso Crossword Puzzle

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Test your coffee and tea knowledge with this Capresso Crossword Puzzle. Most answers can be found on our Facebook page or blog.

 

Across

  1. A thin, foamy layer on top of a cup of espresso
  2. A highly concentrated shot of brewed coffee that is prepared by forcing hot pressurized water through tightly packed, finely ground espresso roasted coffee.
  3. A shot of espresso topped with steamed milk
  4. A shot of espresso topped with 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk in a large cup
  5. This type of tea is made by bruising the tea leaves
  6. National Coffee Day is celebrated in this month
  7. Use a Capresso Electric Water Kettle to heat water for brewing any type of this beverage

Down

  1. Cup of Joe
  2. Offers a very intense flavor that is bolder with more body than a traditional espresso
  3. A 2-4 ounce shot of coffee brewed at high pressure for 45-60 seconds.
  4. The Capresso froth PLUS can prepare beverages at three different temperature settings — Hot, Warm and ___
  5. Another name for a seed of a coffee plant
  6. Stimulant found in coffee
  7. Act of compacting espresso grounds
  8. Capresso Cool Grind can grind the seeds from the plant also known as Cilantro.