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Irish Hot Chocolate

03/14/2013Leave a comment

Add a touch of green and Irish cheer to your hot chocolate with our recipe for Irish Hot Chocolate. This drink is simple, sweet and utterly delicious. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Irish Hot Chocolate

2 servings

– 8 oz skim milk

– 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream

– ½ tsp vanilla extract

– 3 tbsp. chocolate syrup

– Green sugar crystals, 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 vanilla extract to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Warm button. After about 3 minutes, remove frother lid and add chocolate syrup to the frothing pitcher. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour ½ ounce of Bailey’s Irish Cream into each mug, stir in chocolate milk mixture, top with green sugar crystals and enjoy.

Frothing Milks with Capresso froth TEC

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Whether you enjoy creamy froth for cappuccino, warm milk for hot chocolate or cold froth for iced lattes, the beautiful Capresso froth TEC^™can 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:

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

Dairy-Free Herbal Tea Latte

02/22/2013Leave a comment

At the end of a long day, we like to unwind with a calming, hot glass of Dairy-Free Herbal Tea Latte. It’s made with Sleepytime^® Herbal Tea, with a soothing blend of all-natural herbs, and Silk Pure Almond^® Unsweetened Vanilla almond milk, for a creamy texture and a touch of sweetness.

Herbal Tea Latte

2 servings

– 8 oz. Silk Pure Almond^® Unsweetened Vanilla almond milk

– 8 oz. water

– 2 teabags of Sleepytime^® Herbal Tea

Fill your teaC100 with water, set dial to 212° and press the power button. Once water has boiled, steep tea by pouring 4 ounces of water over Sleepytime teabag into each cup. Meanwhile, 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 Hot button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Fill each cup with 4 ounces of frothed milk and enjoy.

Note: If you prefer to use dairy milk, we recommend skim milk for this recipe.

Sweetheart Hot Chocolate

02/13/201302/13/2023Leave a comment

Enjoy a glass of our warm and decadent Sweetheart Hot Chocolate with someone you love this Valentine’s Day. This creamy hot chocolate drink is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat.

Sweetheart Hot Chocolate

2 servings

– 8 oz. coconut milk

– ¼ c. chocolate syrup

– 1 tsp. vanilla extract

– Whipped cream

– Red sugar crystals

Place the frothing disk into the froth enhancer of your Capresso automatic milk frother and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the milk pitcher. Add coconut milk to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Hot button. After about three minutes, remove frother lid and add chocolate syrup and vanilla extract. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Serve in mugs and top with whipped cream and red sugar crystals.

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

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In our book, chocolate and peanut butter are the perfect pair. So we used this flavor combination to create our sinfully rich recipe for Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. If you feel the same way we do about chocolate and peanut butter, this drink will not disappoint.

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

2 servings

– 8 oz. chocolate milk

– 2 tbsp Jif^® Regular Creamy Peanut Butter

– Whipped cream

– Chocolate 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 Hot button. Meanwhile, place peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 50 seconds, stirring in 10-second intervals until peanut butter has a liquid consistency. After about three minutes, remove frother lid and add peanut butter. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Serve in mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.

Coconut Nutella Hot Chocolate

02/01/201311/09/2020Leave a comment

Inspired by one of our favorite tropical flavors, our recipe for Coconut Nutella Hot Chocolate will brighten your day. Enjoy a warm glass of this rich hot chocolate and you’ll be in for a sweet treat.

Coconut Nutella Hot Chocolate

2 servings

– 8 oz. coconut milk

– 1 tbsp Nutella

– Whipped cream

– Chocolate sprinkles

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth MAX and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the milk pitcher. Add milk to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Hot button. After about three minutes, remove frother lid and add Nutella. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Serve in mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.

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.

Espresso by Capresso

01/17/2013Leave a comment

Is a bold shot of espresso your beverage of choice? Treat yourself to a gourmet espresso, cappuccino or latte at home with an espresso machine from Capresso. Our Guide to Espresso Machines will help you find the perfect unit for your needs.

Guide to Espresso Machines

Compact, yet powerful, the Capresso 4-Cup Espresso & Cappuccino Machine features a steam brewing method, plus a steam wand to create light as air froth for cappuccinos or creamy milk for delicious lattes.

The space saving Capresso Café is perfect for espresso lovers who like to entertain. Featuring two sieves, the machine can prepare one or two rich, thick cream espressos at a time. Plus, its large capacity water container (48 ounces) allows the unit to make up to 35 espressos before refilling.

Sleek and stylish, the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine makes a statement in any kitchen. The machine’s Dual Frother simplifies the process of frothing and steaming milk for specialty espresso beverages.

Priced at just under $100, the Capresso EC50 Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine is perfect for espresso lovers on a budget. The machine offers a high-quality pump brewing system at a wallet-friendly price point.

To learn more and view other Capresso products, click here.

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

01/11/2013Leave a comment

Inspired by one of our favorite holiday cookies, our recipe for Gingerbread Hot Chocolate has some spice. Enjoy a warm glass of this rich hot chocolate for a flavorful finish to your next meal.

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

2 servings

– 8 oz. skim milk

– 2 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped

– 1 tsp molasses

– ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

– ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

– ¼ tsp ground ginger

– Whipped cream

Place the frothing disk in 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 Hot button. After about three minutes, remove frother lid and add chocolate, molasses and spices. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Serve in a mug and top with whipped cream.