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Coffee Around The World

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Coffee is loved all around the world, but you may be surprised by how people take it. From Italian Marocchino to traditional Irish coffee, bring your cup on a tour to see how five places around the world enjoy their coffee. Let us know if you’ve tried any of these: We’d love to hear your favorite spins on the caffeinated classic.

Café de Olla, Mexico

Ingredients: Cinnamon Stick, Water, Piloncillo*, Coffee

Traditionally prepared in a clay pot. In a saucepan, combine water, 1 cup ground coffee, 5 oz Piloncillo and a cinnamon stick. Stir and bring to a slow boil. Remove and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain coffee out of the pan through a filter.
*Piloncillo is unrefined pure cane sugar, shaped into the form of cones.

Marocchino, Italy

Ingredients: Milk, Espresso, Cocoa Powder

Espresso is Italy’s go-to when it comes to coffee. Pull a shot of espresso, add milk and top with cocoa powder.

Mazagran, Portugal

Ingredients: Cold Coffee, Sugar, Lemons, Ice

Add ½ cup of fresh lemon juice to coffee (sugar to taste), and serve over ice.

Irish Coffee, Ireland

Ingredients: Coffee, Whiskey, Sugar, Whipped Cream

Coffee meets cocktail. Add 1 tsp of sugar and 1 shot of whiskey to hot coffee and stir. Float whipped cream lightly on top.

Flat White, Australia/ New Zealand

Ingredients: Steamed Milk, Espresso

Invented in Australia, pour steamed milk over 1-2 shots of espresso.

Frappé, Greece

Ingredients: Instant Coffee, Sugar, Water, Hand Mixer

A frothy iced drink made with instant coffee. Combine 1 tsp of instant coffee, 1 tsp sugar, and a splash of water in a glass. Using a hand mixer (or your Capresso frother), mix together. Add ice cubes and cold water.

To find out more about Capresso, visit www.Capresso.com.

Hazelnut Candy Latte

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National Gourmet Coffee Day is this Saturday. Creating gourmet espresso based-beverages at home is easy with the Capresso EC PRO, and what better way to celebrate this holiday than with this toasty-sweet hazelnut drink topped with Ferrero Rocher chocolate hazelnut pieces. Hazelnut Candy Latte 1 serving

1 ounce hazelnut syrup
4-6 ounces milk
1-2 shots of espresso
2 Ferrero Rocher chocolate hazelnut candies, finely chopped

In your Capresso EC PRO Professional Espresso & Cappuccino machine, pull 1-2 shots of espresso and set aside. Froth 4-6 ounces of milk using the EC PRO’s frother. Pour the hazelnut syrup and espresso into a large mug, and add the frothed milk. Top with finely chopped Ferrero Rocher candy pieces, and enjoy!

You can find more recipes at www.capressoblog.com and more information about Capresso products at www.capresso.com.

Tonic with Espresso

09/12/2014Leave a comment

Who’s ready for happy hour? Caffeine meets bubbly in our new Tonic with Espresso Recipe. This drink combines bitter and sweet flavors that will surely jump-start your weekend!

Tonic with Espresso

1 serving

– 6 ounces Fever Tree tonic water

– 2 ounces espresso

Start by pouring tonic water into an ice-filled glass.

In your Capresso espresso machine, pull a 2-ounce shot of espresso.

Gently pour the espresso on top of the tonic on the rocks. Make sure to pour slowly to prevent fizzing and overflowing. Serve and enjoy!

For more recipes, and to find out about Capresso products, visit Capresso.com.

Convenience Breakthrough: The New Capresso Ceramic Burr Grinder

08/08/2014Leave a comment

For those who crave the rich coffee taste that can only come from brewing with freshly ground beans, Capresso presents its first ceramic coffee grinder.

The Capresso Ceramic Burr Grinder offers precision grinding and added convenience features, such as easy-to-read measurement marks on the bean container that allow you to measure the exact amount of coffee needed. Grinding just what you need, and never too much, ensures fresh coffee taste every time.

Its grind selector offers 17 grind settings, making it ideal for a variety of brewing methods, including espresso machines, drip coffee makers, French press, pour-over methods and more.

The top ceramic burr can be removed, making it east to clean. A cleaning brush is conveniently stored in the back of the unit.

It features auto safety shut-off, which is activated when either the top bean hopper or bottom container is removed.

The Capresso Ceramic Burr Grinder, with an actual retail price of $59.99, is available at specialty and online retailers, including Capresso.com.

Iced Caramel Mocha Latte

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Cool off and Refresh with Capresso during these warm summer months. This summer we will help you beat the heat with our iced beverages, starting with this Iced Caramel Mocha Latte.

Iced Caramel Mocha Latte

1 serving

– 6-10 ounces of brewed coffee

– 6-10 ounces non-fat milk

– 2 tbsp. dark chocolate shavings

– Caramel syrup to taste

Place the dark chocolate shavings into your coffee cup and use the Coffee à la Carte to brew 6-10 ounces of hot coffee directly into the cup, using either the small or large button. Once brewed, set aside to allow chocolate to melt into the hot coffee.

Pour 6-10 ounces of non-fat milk in the Capresso froth TEC glass pitcher (be sure the frothing disk is securely in place before pouring in the milk). Place the lid on top and choose the cold-froth button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off.

Fill a tall serving glass with ice cubes, and pour coffee-chocolate mixture to fill 3/4 of the glass. Spoon the cold frothed milk to fill the remaining 1/4 of the serving glass, and drizzle with caramel syrup to taste. Enjoy!

For more recipes, and to find out about Capresso products, visit Capresso.com.

Iced Chocolate Raspberry Latte

06/23/2014Leave a comment

Need a sugar rush? Our Iced Chocolate Raspberry Latte is just the drink for you! Sweet and chocolaty, this cool drink is a sweet treat.

Iced Chocolate Raspberry Latte
2 servings

– 8 ounces non-fat milk
– 1 tbsp raspberry Jello® mix
– 1 tbsp cocoa powder
– 2 ounces espresso
– ice

Place frothing disk into the froth enhancer of your Capresso froth TEC and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the pitcher. Add milk to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Cold button. Slowly add Jello® mix and cocoa powder to the milk, then place on the lid. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour 1 ounce of espresso into each ice-filled glass, and then fill glasses with frothed milk. Stir well and enjoy!

To find out more about Capresso products, visit Capresso.com.

Mother’s Day Gifts from Capresso

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Whether your mom loves coffee, tea or espresso, Capresso offers the best in Mother’s Day gifts with high-quality espresso machines, efficient electric water kettles and stylish coffee makers.

For the Coffee-Loving Mom:

The new Mini Drip 5-Cup is a compact programmable coffee maker that quickly brews 25 ounces of Mom’s favorite coffee into a glass carafe with an ergonomic handle, brew-through lid and drip-free pouring spout. It features digital controls with an easy-to-read LCD display and 24-hour clock/timer, for programming brewing at Mom’s desired time.

For the Tea-Loving Mom:

The stylish new H2O Steel PLUS lets Mom heat water for her favorite blend of tea with ease. The stainless steel kettle boils water faster and more efficiently than stovetop kettles, giving Mom more time to enjoy teatime. This premium electric water kettle enhances the tea experience with variable temperature control. It features four temperature settings to accurately brew any type of tea, plus an innovative automatic warming function.

For the Espresso-Loving Mom:

Mom can create barista-quality espresso drinks in the kitchen with the new Capresso EC PRO Professional Espresso & Cappuccino Machine. This sophisticated machine is easy to use and allows Mom to experience the rich taste of espresso, cappuccino or latte without visiting the local coffeehouse.

For more Mother’s Day gift ideas, visit Capresso.com.

New Capresso On-the-Go Personal Coffee Maker

04/25/2014Leave a comment

Brew and go with the new Capresso On-the-Go Personal Coffee Maker. It features a 16-ounce stainless steel insulated thermal travel mug and an advanced compact brewer with full stainless steel housing that brews from either ground coffee or soft pre-packaged coffee pods.

The On-the-Go Personal Coffee Maker brews at the ideal temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit, making fresh, delicious coffee in less than four minutes. Plus, it contains a removable permanent filter, so there’s no need to deal with messy paper filters.

Perfect for running errands or bringing to the office, this travel mug fits snugly in a car cup holder. To learn more about its convenience and safety feature, visit Capresso.com.

The Capresso On-the-Go Personal Coffee Maker has an actual retail price of $49.99 and is available at Sur La Table, Bed, Bath and Beyond and www.capresso.com. Additional travel mugs are available for $25 at http://www.capresso.com

Pulling the Perfect Shot of Espresso with Capresso EC Select

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Pulling the perfect shot of espresso barista-style takes skill, patience and practice with a professional-quality espresso machine, like the EC Select.

A perfect shot looks like a “mouse tail” coming out of the bottomless filter.

he way the coffee flows out of the portafilter can help you identify the problem areas with your coffee shot and help you brew the perfect espresso.

Drips	Geysers	Blonding
Too Dark	Multiple Streams	Too Slow

(Drips) When “mouse tail” is off to one side or dripping around the edge, the ground coffee is not evenly tamped. Hold portafilter flat when tamping and apply even, flat pressure.

(Geysers) Channeling can be identified by sputters and geysers. This is caused by uneven tamping or uneven grind size. Ensure even pressure is applied when tamping the ground coffee. Adjust the grind size slightly using a conical burr grinder.

(Blonding) Blonding occurs when the shot is under extracted and is too light in color. More coffee grounds should be added to the sieve. You can also adjust the grind size a little finer to correct a light colored shot.

(Too Dark) An overly dark shot indicates too much coffee was added to the sieve or grind is too fine. Add less coffee and adjust the grind size slightly coarser.

(Multiple Streams) Overdosing of espresso in portafilter can cause multiple streams. Add less ground coffee to the filter. Adjust the grind size slightly and only one setting at a time.

(Too Slow) Flowing too slow can be an indication that the ground coffee was tamped too hard or ground coffee is too fine. Apply approximately 30 lbs of pressure (the same amount of pressure you would use when casually leaning on a table for support) when tamping the espresso into the sieve. Adjust grind size slightly coarser.

Other tips: We recommend using a conical burr grinder for precise adjustment of the grind size. Consistency of grind size is the most critical element in brewing with a bottomless filter. Adjust the grind size one step at a time to experiment to improve results. Even when you find the right grind size, you may still need to adjust from one day to another as the beans can be altered by moisture in the air.

Samoas Latte

04/03/201401/21/2021Leave a comment

We’re putting a coffeehouse twist on Girl Scout cookies with our new recipe: Samoas^® Latte. Inspired by the Samoas^® Girl Scout cookie, this recipe can be prepared in a few simple steps with your Capresso Café Select.

.Samoas^® Latte

2 servings

– 1/2 tsp caramel syrup

– 1/2 tsp chocolate syrup

– 2 oz espresso

– 4 ounces milk

– whipped cream and fudge, coconut and caramel cookies for garnish

First add caramel syrup and chocolate syrup to the bottom of a mug. Brew espresso into the mug using the Capresso Café Select and set aside. Switch the machine to frothing function and wait for the machine to heat up. Froth your milk while adding minimal air into the frothing pitcher. When frothing pitcher has become too hot to the touch, your milk is at the perfect drinking temperature. Stop the frother before removing the milk pitcher from the machine. Pour steamed milk over the espresso and syrups and mix. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a fudge, coconut, caramel cookie.

To find out more about Capresso products, visit Capresso.com.