Caramel Cinnamon Latte

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Make your day sweeter with our Caramel Cinnamon Latte. This drink features some of our favorite ingredients — espresso, caramel and cinnamon — and is easy to prepare in your froth TEC.

 

Caramel Cinnamon Latte

 

Caramel Cinnamon Latte

2 servings

–       8 ounces non-fat milk

–       2 tsp caramel syrup

–       1 tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra for garnish

–       4 ounces espresso

–       whipped cream

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 and caramel syrup to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Warm button. After about 2 minutes, add ground cinnamon to the pitcher. Wait for frother to automatically shut off.  Pour 2 ounces of espresso into each glass, and then fill glasses with steamed milk. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Enjoy!

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

Capresso H2O Steel Electric Water Kettle

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Style meets speed in the new Capresso H2O Steel Electric Water Kettle. Faster, safer and more energy efficient than any stovetop kettle, this contemporary 57-ounce capacity cordless water kettle is the first model in the Capresso line to combine beautiful stainless steel housing with streamlined, one-switch operation.

Capresso H2O Steel

The Capresso H2O Steel offers an easy way to boil water for tea, hot chocolate, French press coffee and more. With a simple push of a button, the power switch is illuminated and the unit begins to heat the water. Upon reaching a boil, it automatically shuts off. A Micro Filter spout traps particles so they do not disrupt the purity of the beverage.

This kettle is designed for a fast, yet quiet boil. The low-noise, stainless steel-heating element is concealed in the base of the kettle. Water gently comes to a boil setting the stage for the serene act of preparing a hot beverage.

The Capresso H2O Steel has a suggested retail price of $49.99 at http://www.capresso.com.

Capresso offers a growing selection of electric water kettles ranging from $49.99 to $99.99. For more information, visit http://www.capresso.com.

Lucky Charms® Latte

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Bypass green beer and Irish coffee this St. Patrick’s Day and enjoy a sweet, non-alcoholic drink. Our Lucky Charms® Latte is “leprechaun approved.”

 Lucky Charms Latte

 

Lucky Charms® Latte

2 servings

–       8 ounces non-fat milk

–       1 tbsp vanilla syrup

–       4 ounces espresso

–       2 tbsp Lucky Charms® cereal

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 and vanilla syrup to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Warm button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off.  Pour 2 ounces of espresso into each glass, and then fill glasses with steamed milk. Top with frothed milk and cereal. Enjoy!

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

Guest Recipe: Butterscotch Hot Chocolate from Megan at CountryCleaver.com

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We’re holding onto winter with a deliciously sweet hot chocolate recipe from Megan at CountryCleaver.com.

Megan’s blog features mouthwatering country cooking and baking recipes, beautiful food photography and styling, fun stories and adorable photos of her dog, Huck. We partnered with Megan on a review of the Capresso froth TEC and she created a wonderful Butterscotch Hot Chocolate recipe.

Butterscotch Hot Chocolate

Butterscotch Hot Chocolate from CountryCleaver.com

1 serving

Place the 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 Warm button. After about 2 minutes, slowly add hot chocolate mix. Wait for frother to automatically shut off.  Pour into a glass, and top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

Tips for Brewing Espresso with a Bottomless Filter

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Showcase your espresso brewing skills with the EC PRO and its bottomless filter.

A bottomless filter produces a shot of espresso with a thicker, richer crema because the coffee has less contact with the portafilter. The filter also preserves the natural coffee oils to make a tastier brew.

While using a bottomless filter requires a little more skill, we’ve got some tips to help you with your technique so you can brew barista-style.

  • Use a burr grinder to ensure consistency of ground coffee. The right grind size depends on the type of coffee bean; adjust grind size as necessary.
  • Always start the process of extracting with a clean, dry portafilter basket.
  • Even distribution of coffee grounds is critical to avoid uneven extraction.
  • Fill portafilter so it is slightly overflowing and use fingers to evenly distribute grounds and level.
  • An even tamp means an even extraction. Rest the flat section of the bottomless filter on the side of a countertop to level the filter when tamping for even distribution.
  • Aim for a 20-30 second extraction and adjust the time of the brew by changing the grind size.  For a faster brew, use a coarser grind.  For a slower brew, use a finer grind.

For more tips and information about using the EC PRO’s bottomless filter, visit Capresso.com.

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

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Share a warm drink with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. Our Red Velvet Hot Chocolate is sweet, delicious and filled with love.

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Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

2 servings

–       10 ounces milk

–       2 tbsp hot chocolate mix

–       ¼ cup dark chocolate, shaved

–       2 tbsp powdered sugar

–       Red food coloring

–       whipped cream, for garnish

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 Warm button. After about 2 minutes, slowly add hot chocolate mix, dark chocolate, sugar and 6-8 drops of red food coloring (or enough to turn mixture red). Wait for frother to automatically shut off.  Pour into glasses, and top with whipped cream.

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

Make Your Own Affogato

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We’re creating a unique dessert with just 2 ingredients: espresso and ice cream. Brew espresso with your Capresso EC PRO, then pour into a glass over your favorite flavor of ice cream or gelato. It’s simply delicious!

Affogato 

Affogato

1 serving

  • ½ cup ice cream or gelato
  • 1.5 oz. espresso

Scoop ice cream or gelato into a glass, add espresso and enjoy!

 

Suggested flavor combinations:

  • Talenti Old World Eggnog gelato and espresso
  • Peppermint ice cream and espresso
  • Chocolate gelato and espresso
  • Vanilla ice cream and espresso

For more information on the EC PRO, visit Capresso.com.

Coffee Spice Rub

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Create a unique blend of spices with the Capresso Cool Grind Coffee & Spice Grinder, including our Coffee Spice Rub. Use the Cool Grind to grind whole coffee beans, whole peppercorns and sea salt for the recipe listed below.  The grinder unlocks the fragrance and flavor of spices to help you make a delicious and aromatic meal.

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Coffee Spice Rub

1 serving

  • ½ teaspoon light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Five Pepper Blend peppercorns, ground
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, ground
  • ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon coffee beans, ground
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Mix ingredients. Use as seasoning for a 2-3 ounce steak.

If using Cool Grind to process several different dried herbs or spices in one unit on the same day, we recommend cleaning the unit after each ingredient to prevent flavor transfer.  Simply unplug the grinder, wipe out the bean hopper and lid with a damp cloth and dry. Processing a small amount of uncooked rice can also aid in absorbing flavor.

 

For more information on the Cool Grind, visit Capresso.com.

Crème De Menthe Hot Chocolate

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Crème de menthe and peppermint schnapps add a minty kick to this hot chocolate recipe.

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Crème De Menthe Hot Chocolate

2 servings

–       10 ounces non-fat milk

–       2 tbsp hot chocolate mix

–       ½ tsp crème de menthe

–       1 ounce peppermint schnapps

–       whipped cream and peppermint candy, for garnish

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 Warm button. After about 2 minutes, slowly add hot chocolate mix, crème de menthe and peppermint schnapps. Wait for frother to automatically shut off.  Pour into glasses, and top with whipped cream and peppermint candy.

 

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