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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

12/20/201212/20/2012Leave a comment

You’ll feel like you’re walking in a winter wonderland with our Peppermint Hot Chocolate in hand. Made with three simple ingredients, this drink will warm your body and put a smile on your face. Serve with a sugar cookie or a peppermint stick for extra joy.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

1 serving

– 4 oz. whole milk

– 1 tsp. peppermint extract

– 2 oz. good-quality semisweet chocolate, shaved

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 peppermint extract to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Hot button. After about three minutes, remove frother lid and add shaved* chocolate. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Serve in a mug and enjoy.

*Tip: Use a vegetable peeler to shave the chocolate.

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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Peppermint Affogato

11/29/2012Leave a comment

If you enjoyed our recipe for Caramel Affogato, you’ll love our Peppermint Affogato. This sweet treat is perfect for celebrating one of our favorite winter flavors—peppermint.

Peppermint Affogato

1 serving

– 1-2 oz. espresso

– 1 large scoop peppermint ice cream

Start by placing one large scoop of peppermint ice cream into a cup and placing it into the freezer for 15 minutes to an hour to harden. Using your EC100 Espresso Machine, brew the espresso into a small cup. Once espresso is done brewing, remove the scoop of ice cream from the freezer and slowly pour the espresso shot over the ice cream. Enjoy immediately.

Root Beer Froth

11/15/2012Leave a comment

We’re frothing up the classic fountain drink — Root Beer Float — to make our tasty Root Beer Froth. This light and refreshing beverage is simple to prepare and a real treat for your taste buds.

Root Beer Froth

2 servings

– 8 oz. Root beer

– 8 oz. Non-fat milk

– 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

– Ice

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 vanilla extract to frothing pitcher and press Cold button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Fill each glass with 4 oz. of root beer and several ice cubes. Pour frothed milk directly over root beer.

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.

New Capresso EC50: Café-Quality Espresso at a Wallet-Friendly Price

11/02/201211/02/2012Leave a comment

Capresso_EC50_High Res_300dpi — Capresso EC50

Add delicious espresso-based beverages to your morning routine with Capresso’s newest pump espresso machine, the EC50 Stainless Steel Pump Espresso & Cappuccino Machine.

Priced at just under $100, the Capresso EC50 is perfect for espresso lovers on a budget. Pump espresso machines are widely recognized as superior to steam/boiler espresso machines, and this is Capresso’s first pump espresso machine at this low price point.

The EC50 features a stainless-steel lined ThermoBlock heating system for quick and precise heating. With 15 bars of pressure, it produces maximum extraction of the grinds, so every shot brewed is of café-quality.

The EC50 is equipped with a patented stainless-steel sieve for one or two shots, and a self-locking filter holder with thumbguard for easy cleaning. A removable metal warming tray keeps cups at the ideal temperature for serving. Its integrated swivel frother creates light and airy froth for cappuccinos, or steamed milk for lattes.

Use the EC50 to brew frothy cappuccinos and other bold espresso drinks featured in our Guide to Espresso-Based Beverages.

Click here to learn more about the Capresso EC50.

Caramel Hot Chocolate with Milky Way® Pieces

10/25/201210/28/2020Leave a comment

Perfect for Halloween, this sweet hot chocolate drink is inspired by our favorite candy: Milky Way^®. We took the classic chocolate and caramel flavor combination and made it into a wonderful and fun drink. Try our Caramel Hot Chocolate with Milky Way^® Pieces for a sweet treat that you can enjoy even after the Halloween candy bag is empty.

Caramel Hot Chocolate with Milky Way^®Pieces

2 serving

– 8 oz. non-fat milk

– 4 tbsp. chocolate syrup

– 2 tsp. caramel sauce, plus more for garnish

– Milky Way^®Pieces (chopped)

Place the heating disk in your Capresso froth Select and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk to the frothing pitcher and place the dial on Hot Froth . After 2 minutes, add chocolate syrup. Wait for the frother to automatically shut off. Place 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce in each cup and pour the hot milk over the caramel sauce. Top with caramel sauce and chopped Milky Way^® pieces.

Mulled Apple Cider

10/18/2012Leave a comment

Apple season is in full swing. We’re pairing this seasonal fruit with our favorite fall spices to create our version of Mulled Apple Cider. Not only is this drink is packed with flavor; the frothed milk adds a wonderful texture. Try it today — your taste buds will thank you.

Mulled Apple Cider

1 serving

– 8 oz apple juice

– 1 cinnamon stick

– 1 tsp whole cloves

– orange peel

– lemon peel

– 4 oz. non-fat milk

– freshly ground cinnamon (to garnish)

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 press the Hot button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Meanwhile, place apple juice, cinnamon stick, cloves, orange peel and lemon peel into a microwave-safe glass. Place glass in microwave and heat for 1 minute and 30 seconds on High. Remove glass from microwave. Remove cinnamon stick, cloves and peels from the glass so only the apple juice remains in the glass. (Please use caution as liquid is hot.) Spoon frothed milk over apple juice and top with freshly ground cinnamon.

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

10/11/2012Leave a comment

Craving a pumpkin spice-flavored beverage? Pass up the coffee house and prepare your own drinks at home, like our Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate. This velvety hot chocolate drink has the perfect amount of spice and is ideal for a cool fall night.

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

1 serving

– 8 oz. non-fat milk

– 2 tbsp. chocolate syrup

– 2 tsp. pumpkin spice

– Chocolate chunks

Place the heating disk in your Capresso froth PLUS and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk to the frothing pitcher and press the Hot button. After 2 minutes, add chocolate syrup. Wait for the frother to automatically shut off. Place pumpkin spice in a cup and pour the hot milk over the pumpkin spice while stirring. Stir until pumpkin spice is blended and top with chocolate chunks.

S’mores Hot Chocolate

09/27/2012Leave a comment

We took a campfire classic and turned it into a hot chocolaty beverage — S’mores Hot Chocolate. Experience chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows in a delicious new way.

S’mores Hot Chocolate

1 serving

– 8 oz. low-fat milk

– 3 oz. milk chocolate, grated

– 1 Tbsp chocolate syrup

– 1 graham cracker, crushed

– Mini marshmallows

Place the heating disk in your Capresso froth PLUS and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk to the frothing pitcher and press the Warm button. After two minutes, add the grated chocolate. Replace lid and wait for the frother to automatically shut off. To garnish cups, pour chocolate syrup onto a small plate and pour crushed graham cracker onto a separate plate. (Tip: Diameter of plates should be larger than diameter of cups.) Dip rim of cup into chocolate syrup then dip rim of cup into crushed graham cracker. Fill cup with hot chocolate and top with mini marshmallows

Easy to use and simpler to clean, there’s no reason why you can’t create new and exciting beverages everyday with the Capresso froth PLUS. Experiment with new flavors or prepare an old favorite at a different temperature by choosing one of the three temperature settings — hot, warm and cold. The possibilities are endless.