Frothing Milks with Capresso froth TEC

Whether you enjoy creamy froth for cappuccino, warm milk for hot chocolate or cold froth for iced lattes, the beautiful Capresso froth TECcan froth or heat any type of milk.

The largest capacity automatic milk frother on the market, it froths up to 10 ounces of milk or steams up to 16 ounces, for a wide variety of hot or cold beverages.

Use it with skim milk, soymilk, almond milk, coconut milk and more. See it in action:

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Which type of milk do you use with your Capresso automatic milk frother? Share your comments and recipes below.

Slim Down Your Beverages with Capresso Froth TEC™

Looking to make some healthy changes to your diet this year? The Capresso froth TEC™ can help you reach your goal.

Capresso_Froth Tec Beauty HR_72dpiThis automatic milk frother is designed to froth any type of milk for creamy lattes, delectable cappuccinos and other milk specialties. Choose from skim, almond, soy or rice milk to create a delicious low-fat version of your favorite beverage or experiment with new flavors.

Easy to use, simply pour chilled milk into the glass milk pitcher and place the lid on top. Press one of the illuminated control buttons to choose one of the three temperature settings – hot, warm and cold. Then, the froth TEC™ goes into action using a unique patented frothing disk to create up to 10 ounces of perfectly foamed milk or 16 ounces of steamed milk.

Combine organic grapefruit juice and frothed unsweetened almond milk for a tasty breakfast drink or top off your morning coffee with steamed skim milk; the possibilities are endless.  Plus, preparing drinks at home with the Capresso froth TEC™ allows you to know exactly what’s going into your beverage, unlike ordering a drink at your local coffeehouse.

To learn more about the froth TEC™, click here.

Holiday Recipe Guide

Hosting a holiday party this season? Whip up some tasty beverages with tools from Capresso. These recipes are sure to please.

 

Bold, Flavorful Coffee

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Move beyond the traditional coffee maker and brew coffee for your holiday meal with a new Capresso Coffee à la Carte. The machine brings together the convenience of a single serve coffee maker and the versatility of a carafe-style coffee maker. It also features a separate tea filter to rapid brew tea as well.

Brew coffee or tea for yourself or a crowd during a holiday meal with the Capresso Coffee à la Carte. For added flavor, use Capresso Grand Aroma Coffee Beans.

 

Hazelnut Hot Chocolate 

Hazelnut Hot Chocolate with NutellaWe’re nuts about Nutella and your guests will be too when they taste our Hazelnut Hot Chocolate recipe. Grab your Capresso froth TEC™, milk and a jar of Nutella (plus a little whipped cream or marshmallows), and you’re ready to have some fun.

The Capresso froth TEC™ can froth or steam any type of milk in its clear glass milk pitcher. It features three illuminated buttons—hot, warm and cold—that make it easy for your guests to prepare a hot chocolate, creamy peppermint latte or creative beverage of their choice in just minutes. The largest capacity automatic milk frother on the market, the Capresso froth TEC™ is perfect for entertaining, plus it makes a great gifts for hot chocolate lovers, cappuccino fans and more.

Lemon Almond Black Tea

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On a cold winter morning, we can think of nothing better than starting our day with a glass of Lemon Almond Black Tea. Traditional English Breakfast Tea lightens up with hits of almond and tart lemon flavors. It’s the perfect recipe for Christmas morning breakfast or holiday brunch.

Prepare Lemon Almond Black Tea in the Capresso teaC100. The 48-ounce electric water kettle has 5 temperature settings—from 100°F to 212°F—for brewing any type of tea to the optimal heat for extracting maximum flavor. Its contemporary glass kettle makes a beautiful addition to any tabletop; the teaC100 is sure to be a permanent fixture at your holiday gatherings.

 

For more recipes, visit Capressoblog.com. For product information, learn more at Capresso.com.

New Capresso EC50: Café-Quality Espresso at a Wallet-Friendly Price

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Add delicious espresso-based beverages to your morning routine with Capresso’s newest pump espresso machine, the EC50 Stainless Steel Pump Espresso & Cappuccino Machine.

Priced at just under $100, the Capresso EC50 is perfect for espresso lovers on a budget. Pump espresso machines are widely recognized as superior to steam/boiler espresso machines, and this is Capresso’s first pump espresso machine at this low price point.

The EC50 features a stainless-steel lined ThermoBlock heating system for quick and precise heating. With 15 bars of pressure, it produces maximum extraction of the grinds, so every shot brewed is of café-quality.

The EC50 is equipped with a patented stainless-steel sieve for one or two shots, and a self-locking filter holder with thumbguard for easy cleaning.  A removable metal warming tray keeps cups at the ideal temperature for serving. Its integrated swivel frother creates light and airy froth for cappuccinos, or steamed milk for lattes.

Use the EC50 to brew frothy cappuccinos and other bold espresso drinks featured in our Guide to Espresso-Based Beverages.

Click here to learn more about the Capresso EC50.

National Coffee Month: Time to Upgrade Your Coffee Maker

A freshly brewed cup of coffee is a simple daily pleasure for most of us, so it’s no surprise that the month of August is dedicated to celebration of this beverage. Why not make this National Coffee Month a month to remember? Upgrade your old drip coffee maker to a new Capresso coffee maker for better coffee all year.

From traditional drip to grind and brew coffee makers, Capresso offers an extensive line that consistently deliver the perfect cup of coffee.

Upgrade for Stainless Steel

With the ability to brew 12 cups of coffee in under 10 minutes, the Capresso SG120 is perfect for serving coffee to guests at a dinner party or Sunday brunch. Its beautiful stainless steel wrapped exterior makes it a focal point of any kitchen.

 

Upgrade for a Build-In Conical Burr Grinder

Featuring a built-in conical burr grinder and a sleek stainless steel thermal carafe, the Capresso CoffeeTEAM TS delivers a perfect grind and brew every time for the freshest coffee taste and aroma. A glass carafe is also available in the Capresso CoffeeTEAM GS.

 

Upgrade for Speed and Convenience

The Capresso CM200 brews 10 cups of coffee in less than nine minutes, extracting full flavor and aroma. A convenient drip stop allow you to pour a cup into a travel mug while brewing, making it perfect for the coffee drinker on the go.

 

Upgrade for a Thermal Carafe

The rapid brewing Capresso MT600 PLUS 10-cup coffee maker can be programmed to brew your morning cup of joe while you get ready for your day. Its stainless steel vacuum carafe keeps coffee hot for up to 4 hours making it ideal for households with multiple coffee drinks on different schedules.

 

To learn more, visit http://www.capresso.com.

Battle of the Beverages Contest: Coffee vs. Tea

 

Coffee or Tea: what’s your beverage of choice? Cast your vote for coffee or tea to enter to win a Capresso SG120 Coffee Maker or teaC100 Water Kettle in our Battle of the Beverages Contest. Enter on Facebook or Twitter by August 29.

 

 

Official Facebook Rules: Jura Capresso Inc. is sponsoring this Battle of the Beverages Contest (“Giveaway”) of one (1) SG120 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker ($79.99 value) or (1) teaC100 Water Kettle ($99.99). Winner can select one of the products as his/her prize. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Binding Agreement. In order to enter the Giveaway, you must agree to these Official Rules. The Rules consist of: (i) the terms and conditions on this page; and (ii) the Entry Form. If you do not agree to the Rules, you are not eligible to participate in the Giveaway or to win any of the prizes. You agree that registration for this Giveaway and/or a submission of an entry in the Giveaway constitutes your agreement to these Rules. Eligibility. The Giveaway is open to legal residents of 50 United States or District of Columbia and aged 18 or older at the time of entry. Employees and their family members of Jura Capresso Inc. are not eligible to win. Giveaway entry period begins August 16, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. CST and ends August 29, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. CST. How To Enter. To enter during the Giveaway entry period you must have a Facebook account. Search for “Capresso,” and then click “Like” to like the page. Click on the “Contest” tab below the profile picture and fill out the form. Submit a completed entry form by no later than 11:59 p.m. CST on August 29, 2012. Must use valid email address. One entry per person. Multiple entries will be void. Jura Capresso Inc. accepts no responsibility for submissions delayed or lost, howsoever caused. Winner. Jura Capresso Inc. will select a winner at random and notify the winner via email within one (1) week of the end of the Giveaway. If the winner does not reply within forty-eight hours (48) of notice, we reserve the right to select a new winner. Winner must select either the SG120 or teaC100 as his/her prize. No prize substitution or transfer is permitted, except that Jura Capresso Inc. reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value for any reason.

 

Official Twitter Rules: Jura Capresso Inc. is sponsoring this Giveaway of one (1) SG120 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker ($79.99 value) or (1) teaC100 Water Kettle ($99.99). Winner can select one of the products as his/her prize. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Binding Agreement. In order to enter the Giveaway, you must agree to these Official Rules. The Rules consist of: (i) the terms and conditions on this page; and (ii) the Entry Form. If you do not agree to the Rules, you are not eligible to participate in the Giveaway or to win any of the prizes. You agree that registration for this Giveaway and/or a submission of an entry in the Giveaway constitutes your agreement to these Rules. Eligibility. The Giveaway is open to legal residents of 50 United States or District of Columbia and aged 18 or older at the time of entry. Employees and their family members of Jura Capresso Inc. are not eligible to win. Giveaway entry period begins August 16, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. CST and ends August 29, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. CST. How To Enter. To enter during the Giveaway entry period you must have a Twitter account. To enter giveaway, go to http://www.twitter.com/capressotweets and follow Capresso. Then tweet the following “I entered the @CapressoTweets #BattleoftheBeverages for a chance to win a SG120 Coffee Maker or teaC100 Water Kettle. http://a.pgtb.me/dmZl” by no later than 11:59 p.m. CST on August 29, 2012. One entry per person. Multiple entries will be void. Jura Capresso Inc. accepts no responsibility for submissions delayed or lost, howsoever caused. Winner. Jura Capresso Inc. will select a winner at random and notify the winner via Twitter Direct Message within one (1) week of the end of the Giveaway. If the winner does not reply within forty-eight hours (48) of notice, we reserve the right to select a new winner. Winner must select either the SG120 or teaC100 as his/her prize. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Twitter. You are providing your information to Capresso and not to Twitter. The information you provide will only be used for administering this promotion and contacting the winner. No prize substitution or transfer is permitted, except that Jura Capresso, Inc. reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value for any reason.

 

Electric Water Kettles: More than Just Tea

Sweet brown sugar and crunchy almonds pair up to create a healthy and delicious breakfast that’s prepared using your Capresso Electric Water Kettle. No, this isn’t a new blend of tea, it’s homemade instant oatmeal.

The Capresso line of electric water kettles offers a range of products that are considered kitchen essentials by tea lovers. From the new and beautiful teaC100 to the sleek H20 PRO, electric water kettles make it easy to brew any type of tea. But if enjoying a hot glass of tea isn’t for you, Capresso’s energy-efficient electric water kettles can be used for much more than just brewing tea.

Try our recipe for Homemade Brown Sugar and Almond Instant Oatmeal and you’ll discover a new reason to turn on your electric water kettle every morning.

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Homemade Brown Sugar and Almond Instant Oatmeal

About three ½-cup servings

–       18 oz boiling water

–       1 cup rolled oats, finely ground

–       ⅓ cup raw almonds, finely ground

–       1 Tbs brown sugar

–       1 tsp cinnamon

–       Fresh fruit, to garnish

Fill your Capresso electric water kettle with 18 ounces of water, program to 212° F and start boiling water. In a food processer or blender, grind rolled oats and almonds (may need to grind in batches depending on appliance). Pour oats and almonds into a large bowl. Add brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix well. Once water reaches boiling temperature, combine ½ cup oatmeal mixture and 6 oz water in a small bowl and stir well. Top with fresh fruit.

Learn about other ways your can use your Capresso Electric Water Kettle by visiting our Tips & More page.

Arnold Palmer

The delicious combination of iced tea and lemonade is a classic summer staple. Enjoy this refreshing drink with sweet and tangy citrus flavors.

Arnold Palmer Froth

1 serving

  • 8 – 10 Bags of Black Tea
  • 1 cup of your favorite lemonade brand
  • Ice and lemon wedge for serving

Fill your Iced Tea Maker pitcher with ice. Fill the water tank with fresh cold water, and place 8-10 black tea bags (or your desired portion of loose black tea) to the filter basket. Push the brew button, and allow the tea to brew. Pour your tea into your glass half way. Top off your tea with your favorite brand of lemonade and garnish with a lemon wedge.

Capresso Crossword Puzzle

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.

Vanilla Froth

Love vanilla shakes but hate the calories? Try our Vanilla Froth recipe in the Capresso froth PLUS for a delicious low calorie treat that will satisfy your taste buds without any added fat.

Vanilla Froth

1-2 servings

–       8 oz. low fat milk

–       1-2 tsp vanilla extract

–       2 tsp. sugar

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth PLUS 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 vanilla and sugar. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour into glasses and serve.