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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.

Guide to Electric Water Kettles

01/25/2013Leave a comment

Do you start your day with a cup of tea? Spoil yourself with the convenience of an electric water kettle from Capresso. These electric water kettles offer more speed, energy efficiency and safety than stovetop kettles. They are perfect for tea lovers and also come in handy for preparing French-pressed coffee, heating water for yeast bread recipes and boiling water for instant oatmeal.

Capresso offers a full line of stylish electric water kettles. They all boil water in about half the time as stovetop kettles, saving time and energy. They offer numerous safety features such as boil dry protection which shuts the unit off when no water is detected, automatic safety shut-off when water has reached the desired temperature, and shut-off when kettle is removed from base. They also have heat resistant, cool-touch bottoms, which allow for placement directly on a table or countertop for easy portability and serving.

Capresso teaC100

Crafted from durable German made SCHOTT glass, the Capresso teaC100 features 5 temperature settings that heat water to the perfect temperature for extracting maximum flavor from Black, Oolong, White or Green teas. Each setting is clearly labeled on the base of the unit, taking the guesswork out of selecting temperatures.

Capresso H2O PRO

The largest model in the Capresso line, this sleek 56-ounce electric water kettle is perfect for tea lovers who like to entertain. Easy to use, its 11 digital temperature settings from 110°F to 212°F offer precise control, and its easy to use. A programmable Warm feature keeps water warm for up to 40 minutes.

Capresso H20 Plus

This beautiful glass water kettle is a focal point in the kitchen. Made of elegant German-made SCHOTT glass, the Capresso H20 Plus quickly and quietly boils up to 48 ounces of water with just the push of a button.

For more information, click here.

Holiday Recipe Guide

12/13/201212/13/2012Leave a comment

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

Bold, Flavorful Coffee

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

We’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

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.

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Lemon Almond Black Tea

11/08/2012Leave a comment

For a new spin on classic English Breakfast Tea, try our recipe for Lemon Almond Black Tea. With fresh lemon juice and hints of almond, this beverage is a delicious way to start your day.

Lemon Almond Black Tea

2 servings

– 16 oz. water

– 2 English Breakfast Tea teabags

– 1 small lemon

– 1 tsp. pure almond extract

In your Capresso teaC100, fill kettle with 16 oz. water (to the minimum fill line). Place kettle on Power Base and plug cord into wall outlet. Turn dial to Black Tea setting (212° F) and press the On/Off button to begin boiling water. When the heater and lights turn off, remove kettle and pour 8 oz. of water into each cup and replace kettle. Steep one teabag in each cup for 4-6 minutes, to desired taste. Remove teabags and add juice of ½ small lemon and ½ tsp. pure almond extract into each cup. Stir and garnish with lemon slice.

Dairy-Free Peaches and Cream Froth

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We’re enjoying these last days of summer with one of our favorite seasonal fruits: peaches. Try our Dairy-Free Peaches and Cream Froth recipe for a refreshing finish to your summer.

The Capresso froth PLUS or the froth TEC can prepare this recipe with almond milk, soy milk or other varieties for a dairy-free drink. The automatic milk frother has a unique patented frothing disk that allows it to prepare the perfect frothed consistency with any type of milk, from coconut milk to whole milk. Click here to learn more about how to achieve perfect frothed milk.

Dairy-Free Peaches and Cream Froth

1 serving

– 4 oz. sweetened vanilla almond milk

– 4 oz. iced peach tea

– Ice

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth PLUS or your froth TEC and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk to frothing pitcher and press Cold button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Place ice into a glass and fill half way with iced peach tea. Pour frothed milk on top, stir and enjoy.

*UPDATE: Use your Iced Tea Maker to make peach tea.

Add sliced peaches and sugar to the Iced Tea Maker pitcher and muddle with a wooden spoon to release the juices. Fill the pitcher with ice, and place onto the machine. Add tea bags to brew basket and close lid. After brewing, pour tea into ice-filled glass. Pour frothed milk on top, stir and enjoy.

Iced Green Tea Latte

08/30/2012Leave a comment

Searching for a cool and sweet drink for the end of summer? Try our Iced Green Tea Latte recipe. Fresh lemon adds a refreshing twist to this healthy beverage.

For the freshest taste, use homebrewed green tea. The Capresso teaC100 Water Kettle can quickly heat water to the ideal temperature for green tea (160°F), ensuring a flavorful brew. To make things even easier, the teaC100 comes with five temperature settings, including green tea. Learn more about the teaC100 here.

Iced Green Tea Latte

1 serving

– 4 oz. non-fat milk

– 1 tsp. simple syrup

– 4 oz. iced green tea

– Ice

– Lemon wedge and lemon zest for serving

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth PLUS and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk and simple syrup to frothing pitcher and press Cold button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Place ice into a glass and fill half way with iced green tea. Pour frothed milk on top and garnish with lemon wedge and lemon zest.

Battle of the Beverages Contest: Coffee vs. Tea

08/16/2012Leave a comment

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

08/10/201201/09/2015Leave a comment

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.

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.

Thai Iced Tea

06/28/2012Leave a comment

Your taste buds will be asking for more once you enjoy a sip of our Thai Iced Tea recipe. This sweet and scrumptious drink has the ideal balance of creamy and frothy milk layers, which add to its overall taste and appearance. The perfect complement to a hot summer’s day, prepare one in just minutes with a Capresso froth PLUS.

Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)

2 servings

– 8 oz. Thai ice tea (red tea) slightly sweetened

– 4 oz non-fat milk

– 4-5 Tbs. sweetened condensed milk

– Ice for serving

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth PLUS and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add non-fat milk to frothing pitcher and press Cold button. After two minutes, slowly add in sweetened condensed milk one tablespoon at a time. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Fill a glass with ice and pour iced tea two thirds of the way to the top. Pour frothed milk on top, stir well and serve.

Frothing Up Healthier Iced Chai Tea Latte

05/31/201206/05/2012Leave a comment

Summer is sneaking up on us, bringing hot weather, sunny days and refreshing cool drinks. When you’re looking to sip on a cold beverage, skip high-fat, high-sugar drinks and choose a healthier option.

We introduced our Chisto recipe a few weeks ago and today we’re sharing the nutrition facts on why it’s a healthier chai and explaining how to make a cold version.

Whip up a glass for yourself today and enjoy the fresh flavor without worrying about your waistline.

	Capresso Chisto (Hot or Iced)	Chai Tea Latte (Hot or Iced)
Size	12 oz	12 oz
Milk	Nonfat	2%
Syrup	Sugar Free Vanilla	Chai Concentrate
Calories	65	190
Fat	0 g	3.5 g
Sugar	0 g	32 g

Iced Chisto

1 serving

– 1 Chai tea bag

– 4 oz. boiling water

– 4 oz. non-fat milk

– 1 tsp. sugar-free vanilla syrup

– Ice

– Ground nutmeg and cinnamon to garnish

Using your Capresso teaC100, fill the kettle with 16 ounces of water (minimum line) and set the control to Black Tea (212° F). Once water has reached boiling, place 1 chai tea bag into a cup and pour 4 ounces of water into the cup. Remove tea bag after approximately 5 minutes, adjust steeping time to your preference. Place cup in refrigerator and chill.

Using your froth PLUS, place the frothing disk in the frothing pitcher and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk and sugar-free vanilla syrup to frothing pitcher and press Cold button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Remove cup from refrigerator once fully chilled and pour frothed milk over chilled chai tea. Add ice and garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon, if desired.