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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

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Fall’s favorite flavor. Use your froth MAX to create this ultimate holiday treat.

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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

2 servings

  • 8-oz. milk
  • ¼ cup freshly grated chocolate
  • 2-3 tbsp. of your favorite pumpkin spice syrup, to taste
  • Whipped cream, to taste

Add milk to your froth MAX.  Place lid and press the Hot froth button. After about 90 seconds, remove frother lid and add freshly grated chocolate shavings and syrup to taste. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Serve in mugs and top with whipped cream. Enjoy!

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

Coffee Ice Cubes

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Make these coffee ice cubes simply by filling an ice cube tray with coffee from your SG220 and freezing it over night. Prepare coffee as you normally would and pour over the coffee ice cubes. When the ice cubes melt, they won’t dilute the iced coffee flavor. If you prefer, you can also pour milk or creamer over the coffee ice cubes for a refreshing treat.

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

New Mini Kettle & Back-To-School Giveaway

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Mini but mighty – we’re giving away four of our new mini kettles! Perfect for dorms, small kitchens, travel and more.

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Advantages are:

  • 16-oz capacity is perfect for small kitchens, offices, and travel
  • Eliminates water waste by boiling only what you need
  • Micro filter spout traps any particles before they reach the cup ensuring the purest serving
  • Illuminated indicator light shows when kettle is heating
  • Water level window with ounce markings for easy filling
  • Cool-touch handle and drip free pouring design
  • Heat-resistant base sits safely on any surface
  • Concealed low-noise heating element
  • Dry boil protection
  • Safety auto shut-off and thermal cut-off
  • Cord clip makes it easy to wrap and store the cord when not in use or traveling

Giveaway Details:

The Capresso Mini Kettle has an actual retail price of $39.99 and is now at www.capresso.com.

The New Ultima PRO – For The Perfect Espresso, Every Time

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What makes a perfect espresso? It has to be hot, with rich, concentrated coffee flavor and a thin layer of foamy crema on top. It’s easier than ever to bring espresso perfection into your home with the Capresso Ultima PRO.

The Ultima PRO makes it easy to brew delicious espresso and cappuccinos. Here are some of its advantages:

  • 15-bar pump that provides optimal pressure for rich crema, the thin layer of foam that is the mark of a perfectly brewed espresso.
  • Illuminated buttons that are easy to program for one or two espressos.
  • Self-tamping portafilter provides perfect espresso tamping automatically.
  • The high-pressure frother is ideal for preparing cappuccinos and other specialties, while the hot water function can deliver hot water for Americanos or tea.
  • 34 oz. removable water tank for added convenience.

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The Capresso Ultima PRO has an actual retail price of $199.99 and is now at www.capresso.com.

Gingerbread Latte

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Skip the coffee shop line and recreate this special holiday treat at home. Full of warm winter flavors, our Gingerbread Latte recipe is the perfect beverage for a cold day. Enjoy with cookies for an extra holiday touch!

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Gingerbread Latte

1 serving

  • 1 shot of espresso (approx. 2 ounces)
  • 3-4 ounces cold milk
  • ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of molasses
  • 1-2 gingersnap cookies for garnish or dunking!

Using your Capresso Espresso & Cappuccino machine, pull one long shot of espresso (approximately 2 ounces). Combine the espresso, cinnamon, ginger, molasses and sugar in a large mug or latte cup and stir well with a small fork.

Next, pour 3-4 oz. of cold milk into your Capresso frothing pitcher and use the steam wand to froth or steam the milk to your liking. Once the milk is ready, pour on top of the espresso mixture and stir.

Garnish with a crumbled ginger snap cookie. We also recommend an extra ginger snap for dunking – YUM!

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

Pear White Iced Tea

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Take summery iced tea into fall and winter by taking advantage of seasonal fruit. You can’t go wrong with the flavor of fresh pears in this delicious and easy recipe for Pear White Iced Tea – perfect for a crisp autumn day.

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Pear White Iced Tea

  • 1 can of sliced pears in juice (15 oz)
  • 8 white tea bags

Using your Capresso Iced Tea Maker, add sliced pears and juice to the pitcher. Fill pitcher with ice to the ice level marking and place pitcher with lid onto the machine. Place tea bags into the brew basket and close lid. Turn on machine and let brew. After brewing, pour tea into ice-filled glasses, and enjoy!

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

Fun Facts About Coffee & Tea

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Find out more about what you’re brewing in your Capresso machines every morning with these fun facts about coffee and tea!

 

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1) A coffee plant can live up to 200 years. When sprouting, the top of the plant looks like a little seed, which grows into a bushy plant that can live for two centuries. – Via Huffington Post

2) Approximately 85% of tea consumed in America is iced. – Via TeaUsa.com

3) Any type of coffee roast can be used to make an espresso; the grind size and preparation are what makes it an espresso. – Capresso Espresso Facts

4) Espresso has 1/3 less caffeine than drip coffee. – Capresso Espresso Facts

5) There are two primary types of coffee cultivated for drinking: Arabica and Robusta. – Via Good Housekeeping

6) To extract the best taste from your tea start every time with fresh, cold filtered water. Never re-boil water that has been left in the kettle as the taste could be stale or flat. – Capresso Guide to Steeping Tea

7) In 2014, Americans consumed over 80 billion servings of tea, or more than 3.60 billion gallons. – Via TeaUsa.com

8) Used tealeaves are good for growing roses and ferns, and can be used to help lower the soil’s pH. For more on Tea in the Garden, view our blog post here.

 

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

Cold Takes On Tea: Recipe Round Up

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As much as we love regular iced tea, we love seeing and tasting all the ways bloggers are jazzing up this refreshing drink. From fruity to floral or minty, there are unlimited ways to make this classic beverage. Grab your Capresso Iced Tea Makers, and check out six of our favorite blogger iced tea recipes.

Also, see our popular Capresso Iced Tea recipes here!

 

Iced Raspberry Green Tea Limeade Raspberry-Green-Tea-LimeadeVia Kitchen Treaty

Summer never tasted oh-so-good.

Recipe here.

Matcha Mint Iced TeaIMG_0120Via LoveandLemons.com

 Recipe here.

Thai Iced Teathai-iced-tea-recipe-2Via whiteonricecouple.com

Recipe here.

Blueberry Iced Green TeaBlueberry Iced Green Tea 500 6487Via Closetcooking.com

Recipe here.

Mint Lime Tea Coolerlime-mint-tea-cooler_231Via Bakedbree.com

Recipe here.

 

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

Blueberry Mango Iced Tea

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If any drink was made for leisurely outdoor sipping, it’s iced tea. Light and refreshing, this recipe makes the most of springtime flavors by showcasing mangos and blueberries. This cool twist on iced tea is sure to hit the spot this weekend.

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Blueberry Mango Iced Tea

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1⁄4 cup sugar or sweetener, if desired
  • 6 black tea bags

Using your Capresso Iced Tea Maker, add mango, blueberries and sugar to the pitcher and lightly muddle with a wooden spoon to release the juices.

Fill pitcher with ice to the ice level marking and place pitcher with lid onto the machine. Place tea bags into the brew basket and close lid. Turn on machine and let brew.

After brewing, pour tea into ice-filled glasses, garnish with extra fruit, and enjoy!

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

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.