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Coffee à la Carte: Easy as 1-2-3

08/08/2013Leave a comment

Can’t decide what to brew? Capresso’s new Coffee à la Carte gives you options – whether it’s a single cup of coffee or tea, or a full carafe of coffee. It’s the next generation of coffee brewing.

Fast and efficient, it brews a single cup of coffee in less than 60 seconds, and a full 42-ounce carafe in less than 6 minutes, always to the optimal temperature above 200 degrees F. Using the Coffee à la Carte is a breeze, with completely customizable brewing and sizing options. The machine features four presets for Small, Large, Carafe or Tea. Your perfect brew is just a push of a button away.

The innovative brewing system automatically adjusts to the amount of ground coffee in the filter, fully saturating it for the correct amount of time. Adjust the strength of your coffee by adding as little or as much ground coffee in the filter as you like.

While embracing the single-cup phenomenon, it also brings to the table the versatility and convenience of a classic carafe system, as well as tea brewing ability. Entertaining is easy, because brewing 42 ounces of luxurious hot coffee in the glass carafe will help you serve many guests at once.

Tea lovers will appreciate the additional tea filter, to prevent any flavor exchange between coffee and tea. Simply fill with loose tealeaves or a tea bag, and steep a cup of 5 to 10 ounces of your favorite blend.

The Coffee à la Carte is less than 7-inches wide, and the filters, carafe and drip tray are all dishwasher safe for easy maintenance.

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

Green Tea Affogato

08/02/2013Leave a comment

We’re putting a twist on the traditional affogato by using Green Tea instead of espresso. You’ll want to give this light and refreshing rendition a try.

Green Tea Affogato

2 servings

– 2 tea bags of Green Tea

– 16 oz. water

– 8 oz. low-fat milk

– 1 tsp. powdered sugar

– 2 scoops vanilla ice cream

In your Capresso teaC100, boil 16 ounces of water on the Green Tea setting. Once the water has come to a boil and the kettle has automatically shut off, pour water into a new pitcher and add tea bags. Steep for 3-5 minutes, or to your personal taste.

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth TEC and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the milk pitcher. Add milk and powdered sugar to frothing pitcher, and press the Cold button. Wait for the frother to automatically shut off.

Pour equal parts milk and green tea into large glasses, filling the glass about halfway, and stir well. Place a scoop of ice cream in each. Enjoy!

Berry Vanilla Froth

07/26/2013Leave a comment

Treat yourself to a “berry” special drink to cool off in this summer heat. The Berry Vanilla Froth is a mouth-watering recipe that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Berry Vanilla Froth
2 servings

– 8 oz. low-fat milk

– 1-2 tsp. vanilla syrup

– 8 oz. blueberry juice

– Shaved ice for serving

– Strawberries and blueberries for garnish

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth TEC and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the milk pitcher. Add milk and vanilla syrup to frothing pitcher, and press the Cold button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Place shaved ice into a glass and fill halfway with blueberry juice. Pour frothed milk on top and stir. Garnish with strawberries, blueberries, or both and enjoy. Sweeten for personal preference.

*We used Odwalla Blueberry B Flavored 6 Juice Smoothie Blend to make our Berry Vanilla Froth but any blueberry-based fruit juice will work.

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.

Frozen Hot Chocolate

07/11/2013Leave a comment

You probably love to cozy up with some hot chocolate during the winter, but have you ever thought about turning it into an icy, refreshing drink? The Capresso froth TEC makes it easy to recreate this winter classic into a summertime treat.

Frozen Hot Chocolate
2 servings

12 oz. Chocolate milk
2 Tbsp. powdered hot chocolate mix
1 cup crushed ice
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles

Place the frothing disk into the froth enhancer of your Capresso froth TEC and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the milk pitcher. Add chocolate milk to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Cold button. Slowly add powdered hot chocolate, one tablespoon at a time. Meanwhile, fill 2 glasses with crushed ice. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour mixture over the crushed ice, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or sprinkles. Serve immediately.

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.

Hong Kong Iced Tea

06/20/2013Leave a comment

Black iced tea gets a touch of sweetness in this Hong Kong Iced Tea (Dai Pai Dong) recipe. End June — National Iced Tea month — with this delicious drink.

Hong Kong Iced Tea (Dai Pai Dong)

2 servings

– 8 oz. black iced tea

– 4 oz. milk

– 4-5 tbsp. sweetened condensed milk

– Ice

Place the frothing disk into the froth enhancer of your Capresso froth TEC and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the milk pitcher. Add milk to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Cold button. Slowly add sweetended condensed milk, one tablespoon at a time. Meanwhile, pour 4 ounces of black iced tea into glasses filled with ice. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour 2 ounces of milk into each glass and top with froth. Serve immediately.

Iced Mango White Tea Latte

06/06/2013Leave a comment

Did you know June is National Iced Tea Month? We took light and fruity mango white tea and turned it into a refreshing iced latte for a warm June day.

Iced Mango White Tea Latte

2 servings

– 8 oz mango white tea, or any fruit flavored white tea (chilled)

– 8 oz non-fat milk

– ice

Place the frothing disk into the froth enhancer of your Capresso froth TEC and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the milk pitcher. Add milk to the frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Cold button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour 4 oz of tea into each glass filled with ice, then stir in 4 oz of milk.

Orange Chi Chi

05/31/2013Leave a comment

Tropical flavors shine in our Orange Chi Chi recipe. This refreshing cocktail—with or without alcohol—is best when served ice cold at a summer party or while lounging at the pool.

Orange Chi Chi

2 servings

– 8 oz non-fat milk

– ¼ tsp coconut extract

– 8 oz orange juice

– 2 oz vodka (optional)

– shaved ice for serving

– orange slices, for garnish

Place the frothing disk into the froth enhancer of your Capresso froth TEC and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the milk pitcher. Add milk and coconut extract to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Cold button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Meanwhile, fill each glass with shaved ice, 4 ounces of orange juice and 1 ounce of vodka (optional). Pour 4 ounces of frothed milk into each glass and stir.

Cold Strawberry Malt

05/24/201305/24/2013Leave a comment

May is National Strawberry Month. Enjoy this sweet fruit in our refreshing Cold Strawberry Malt.

Cold Strawberry Malt

1 serving

– 8 oz Strawberry milk

– 3 tbsp. Malt powder

– 2 tsp. Sugar

– 1 tsp. Pure vanilla extract

– 1 tbsp. Fresh strawberries, minced

– Whipped cream, for garnish

Place the frothing disk into the froth enhancer of your Capresso froth TEC and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the milk pitcher. Add strawberry milk in the frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Cold button. Slowly add malt powder, sugar and vanilla extract to frothing pitcher. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour into glass, add fresh strawberries and stir well. Top with whipped cream and enjoy.