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Capresso Perks Up Holiday Shopping

12/13/2013Leave a comment

Capresso has your quick gift guide to holiday shopping. Choose from professional espresso machines, stylish milk frothers or functional coffee grinders. More gift ideas available at Capresso.com.

For A Hot Chocolate Lover:

The Capresso froth TEC Automatic Milk Frother offers a quick, easy, no-mess way for your favorite chocoholic to make velvety-soft milk foam for cold and hot specialty beverages. Its large-capacity glass pitcher can froth up to 10 ounces of milk, or heat up to 16 ounces. Features 3 temperature settings—Hot, Warm & Cold—for endless beverage possibilities. $99.99.

For A Coffee & Tea Lover:

The Capresso Coffee à la Carte™ Cup-to-Carafe^® Coffee & Tea Maker combines two of the most popular trends in coffee makers—single serve and carafe-style—with a separate tea filter to rapid brew tea. Operation is easy and intuitive, with customizable brewing and sizing options. Preset illuminated brewing buttons for Small Cup, Large Cup, Carafe or Tea. $179.99.

For An Espresso Aficionado:

The commercial-grade Capresso EC PRO Professional Espresso & Cappuccino Machine features an advanced 15 bar pump boiler system and two filter choices—double spout filter and bottomless filter—that allow espresso lovers at any skill level to prepare barista-quality espresso. It comes with a 42-ounce removable water container, easy-to-read indicator lights for On/Off and Coffee/Steam, and a high-pressure commercial style power frother that creates perfect microfoam for cappuccinos and lattes. $249.99.

For A Cook Who Loves Spices:

The Capresso Cool Grind Blade Coffee & Spice Grinder makes a great addition to the kitchen of any foodie who wants freshly ground spices or coffee. It’s sleek look and improved grinding mechanism produces a low heat build-up to better preserve flavor and aroma. Black or White. $19.99.

For the Multi-Tasker:

The Capresso teaC100: For the foodie that does it all. With five easy-to-read temperature settings, ranging from 100° to 212°F, the teaC100 is beautiful unit for heating water. Tea lovers will appreciate the precise temperature settings for green, white, oolong and black tea. Home cooks will benefit from the quick and efficient heating action when preparing French press coffee, rehydrating dried mushrooms or creating a water bath for cheesecake. $99.99.

For the Coffee Expert:

Coffee connoisseurs know the best cup of coffee starts with whole coffee beans. This holiday, give a bag (or two) of the Capresso Grand Aroma Coffee Beans: a unique blend of premium beans, Swiss precision-roasted for a rich, smooth aroma with a velvety flavor. Choose from Regular, Decaf or Espresso roasts for any method of brewing. Available in 2, 6 or 12 bag options priced between $5.84 – $9.49 per bag (depending on the number of bags purchased).

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DIY Coffee Hand Scrub

10/24/2013Leave a comment

Join the DIY trend by making Coffee Hand Scrub. Ground coffee gently exfoliates and reenergizes your skin, while coconut oil and vanilla extract offer a wonderful fragrance.

Coffee Hand Scrub

4 ounces

– ¼ cup ground coffee

– ¼ cup coconut oil, liquid

– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

In your Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder, coarsely grind unflavored coffee beans. Combine ¼ cup coffee with coconut oil and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Let mixture rest in a cool, dry place for several hours, stirring occasionally.

To use, spoon a generous amount of scrub into hands and rub over skin. Rinse with warm water and pat skin dry with a towel.

Chai Poached Fruit

09/19/201308/28/2020Leave a comment

Fill your kitchen with the aroma of spice and make Chai Poached Fruit. Use the Capresso H2O Select to prepare this recipe – ideal for a sweet snack or delectable dessert.

Chai Tea Poached Fruit

4 servings

– 2 yellow peaches

– 2 Bosc pears

– 5 Chai Tea bags, we used Stash Tea

– 48 oz. water

– ⅓ cup sugar

– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Wash, peel, half and core fruit, then place in a shallow pot. Fill H2O Select with water, set the temperature to 212 degrees F and press the power button. Once water reaches a boil, pour over the fruit into the pot. Add sugar, tea bags, and vanilla extract to the pot, then stir. Let sit for 5 minutes. Turn stove on to medium heat to bring to a simmer. Do not remove the tea bags. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until fruit is just tender. Let fruit cool in liquid and then serve at room temperature – enjoy by itself or spoon over vanilla ice cream.

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Slow Poached Eggs made with help from the Capresso H2O PRO

09/12/2013Leave a comment

Looking for a new way to use your Capresso H2O PRO? Try boiling water to poach eggs for breakfast. The water kettle is safer and more energy-efficient than heating water on your stove.

Fill your H2O PRO Water Kettle with water and set temperature to 212°F. While water is reaching a boil, carefully crack the eggs into silicone baking cups. Place the baking cups into a shallow pan. Pour the water from the water kettle into the pan, being careful not to get any water into the baking cups. Cover the pan with foil and let sit for 20-30 minutes. When eggs are done cooking, use a butter knife to separate the poached egg at the edge of the cup and invert over toast. Serve and enjoy!

Note:

*Eggs taste better when cooked longer on a slower temperature. This method will take 2-3 times longer than normal stovetop cooking time but with minimal electricity. Yolks should run when broken.

For more information on the Capresso H2O PRO Water Kettle, visit Capresso.com.

Redefining the word “Cool”: New and Improved Cool Grind Coffee & Spice Blade Grinder

07/19/2013Leave a comment

Here it is, the solution to all of your grinding needs. The updated Cool Grind Coffee & Spice Blade Grinder is more than just a coffee bean grinder – it can also be used to grind your favorite spices and herbs.

The sleek new look features an improved grinding mechanism that delivers a more consistent grind. Use it to grind coffee beans right before brewing your drip, French press or percolator coffee.

With a large stainless steel grinding chamber and stainless steel blade, the Cool Grind operates efficiently with low heat build-up, preserving the flavor and aroma of your coffee. Its large 3.5 ounce capacity grinds enough beans for more than 15 cups of coffee.

Available in black or white, and topped with a clear see-through lid, the Cool Grind is easy to use. Simply fill the chamber with coffee beans or dried spice, lock the lid, and pulse until you reach your desired grind. The Cool Grind is able to grind dried spices such as rosemary, cardamom, fennel seeds, lavender and more.

Recessed cord storage is conveniently provided in the base of the grinder for simple storing. Capresso offers the fastest stopping action for maximum safety.

To learn more about the new and improved Cool Grind Coffee & Spice Blade Grinder click here.

Finding the Best Coffee Grinder & Getting the Most Out of Your Grinder

06/27/2013Leave a comment

Coffee maker. Check. Coffee beans. Check. Coffee grinder…A coffee grinder is a key part to preparing a delicious cup of coffee, in addition to the right coffee maker and style of coffee beans.

Capresso offers several coffee grinders to help you prepare the perfect cup of joe. Learn more about which coffee grinder is best for you, and ways to get the most out of your grinder.

Coffee & Spices:

The Cool Grind Blade Grinder is designed for grinding whole coffee beans for flavorful drip or percolator coffee. It features a large stainless steel grinding chamber that reduces heat build-up and preserves aroma. But don’t stop at coffee beans, this versatile grinder can also be used as a spice grinder. Use it to grind peppercorns, coriander seeds or other dried spices to make a spice rub, or try grinding flax seeds or chia seeds into powder for a healthy boost to baked goods.

For Any Coffee Maker:

The Capresso Burr Grinder offers 17 grind settings so you can select the ideal grind for any brewing device from espresso machine to French Press. This is Capresso’s most economical burr grinder and it delivers a highly consistent grind.

Top of the Line:

The Infinity Conical Burr Grinder features professional grade conical steel burrs and a full range of grind settings, from Turkish fine to coarse. The machine produces the slowest grinding action, with little static build-up and the lowest noise to deliver maximum aroma and flavor retention.

To brew the most flavorful cup of coffee, keep these tips in mind:

Only grind what you need now; don’t grind coffee beans for the whole week. Ground coffee interacts with the air around it and within hours loses a great deal of flavor.
Store ground coffee in an airtight, dark container and store in a cool and dry place.
Clean your grinder often. Coffee oils can deposit inside the grinding chamber and become rancid. We recommend cleaning daily with a damp cloth and make sure that all parts are completely dry before its next use.

To learn more about Capresso’s line of coffee grinders, please visit Capresso.com.

Mother’s Day & Capresso Coffee à la Carte

05/02/201304/25/2013Leave a comment

Searching for a gift that shows Mom you care this Mother’s Day? The Capresso Coffee à la Carte is the ideal choice.

Whether Mom enjoys a morning cup of joe, a soothing glass of tea or serving coffee to friends at a dinner party, the Capresso Coffee à la Carte combines a drip coffee maker, single serve coffee machine and a tea brewer all in one stylish, compact unit.

Mom the Coffee Lover: The machine’s innovative brewing system allows Mom to brew a single cup of coffee in less than 60 seconds. Fully customizable, the system adjusts to the amount of ground coffee in the filter, which can hold up to 12 tablespoons, fully saturating it for the proper amount of time. Brewing buttons are easy to find and operate: simply choose the preset Small Cup or Large Cup button for single cup coffee, press and hold, then the machine goes to work. Plus, the unit brews from ground coffee, eliminating the need for expensive and wasteful pods or capsules.

Mom the Tea Lover: The versatile Coffee à la Carte is a premium pick for tea drinkers. An additional filter is designated for tea, preventing any flavor exchange between coffee and tea. Mom can brew a flavorful cup of her favorite loose or bagged tea in seconds with the programmable tea button, which rapidly steeps a cup from 5 to 10 ounces.

Mom the Hostess: Entertaining is easy with the Coffee à la Carte. Mom can brew delicious hot coffee into the 42-ounce glass carafe in less than 6 minutes. The quick-heat 2.2 bar Italian-made pump system always brews to the optimal temperature, above 200 degrees F, ensuring a tasty brew for Mom’s guests.

To learn more about the Capresso Coffee à la Carte, visit Capresso.com.

Drip Coffee Maker vs. Grind and Brew: Which Home Brewing System is Right for You?

04/25/2013Leave a comment

Capresso offers unique coffee makers for the true coffee lover. Choosing a traditional drip coffee maker or a “grind and brew” model depends on what you’re looking for in your coffee brewing experience.

Capresso drip coffee makers such as the SG120 are perfect for economical coffee drinkers who want a simple yet superior coffee brewing experience. These machines use ground coffee and follow a classic home brewing technique. While simple in design and method, Capresso drip coffee makers never compromise quality and always achieve superior flavor extraction.

Capresso grind and brew coffee makers such as the CoffeeTEAM TS are drip coffee makers with built-in grinders that automatically grind fresh whole coffee beans directly into the filter immediately before brewing. Capresso CoffeeTEAM models ensure the freshest brew and can be programmed 24 hours in advance so you can have fresh coffee when you wake up without having to grind the beans the night before.

See the entire line of Capresso coffee makers at www.capresso.com.

Earth Day 2013: Go Green with Capresso Electric Water Kettles

04/18/2013Leave a comment

How do you plan to celebrate this Earth Day? Maybe you’ll plant a tree, ride your bike instead of driving, or donate to a Green cause. Reducing your carbon footprint is easier than you may think, and even the smallest changes can make a difference in the wellbeing of our environment.

One small change can start in you kitchen. Did you know that Capresso electric water kettles can boil water in about half the time as stove-top kettles, saving not only time but also energy?

Capresso electric water kettles offer eco-conscious safety features such as boil dry protection, which shuts the unit off when no water is detected, plus automatic safety shut-off when water has reached the desired temperature, and shut-off when kettle is removed from base.

Go Green this Earth Day, and all year long, with Capresso’s line of Electric Water Kettles, including the teaC100, H2O Pro and H2O PLUS.

Spring Cleaning with Capresso

03/28/2013Leave a comment

Clean the windows, organize the closet: these may be items on your spring-cleaning list. Much easier is cleaning your Capresso drip-coffee maker, espresso machine or electric water kettle, and you’ll enjoy the results every day with a fresher tasting brew.

Capresso makes cleaning easy with Capresso Cleaning Solution. Specially designed for cleaning and descaling Capresso products, it prevents limescale and minerals from building up inside the brewing system or teakettle. It also helps remove hard water stains.

Follow these simple steps and you’ll be on your way to ensuring your Capresso machine prepares its most flavorful cup of coffee, espresso or tea.

For Espresso Machines: Dissolve 1 oz (28 g) of descaler with 32 oz (1 L) of water and pour mixture into water tank. Ensure portafilter is locked in place and a large receptacle is placed under the coffee spouts to catch the Cleaning Solution. Allow all water in water tank to pass through the machine by turning the dial to brew or pressing the brew button. You may have to do this multiple times to allow all the Cleaning Solution to go through the machine. Once all Cleaning Solution has been run through the machine, rinse all parts (water tank, portafilter). Repeat the cycle two more times with fresh, clean water to fully rinse the machine.

For Coffee Makers: Dissolve 1 oz (28 g) of descaler with 32 oz (1 L) of water and pour mixture into water tank. Turn machine on to begin the brew cycle. Once brewing is complete and all Cleaning Solution has been run through the machine, rinse all parts (water tank, carafe, filter, filter holder). Repeat the cycle two more times with fresh, clean water to fully rinse the machine.

For Water Kettles: Dissolve 1 oz (28 g) of descaler with 32 oz (1 L) of water and pour mixture into kettle. Allow mixture to sit inside the kettle for 20-30 minutes. Pour Cleaning Solution out and rinse the kettle 2-3 times with fresh, clean water.

For more information, click visit www.capresso.com.