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Molten Hot Chocolate Milk

02/16/201202/17/2012Leave a comment

Looking for a hot way to get your chocolate fix? We have just the recipe: Molten Hot Chocolate Milk. Sinfully sweet, this chocolaty drink is sure to warm your tummy and please your tastebuds.

Molten Hot Chocolate Milk

1 serving

– 8 oz reduced-fat (2%) chocolate milk

– 2 Tbs chocolate syrup

– Chocolate whipped cream

– Chocolate shavings or sprinkles

Place the heating disk in your Capresso froth PLUS and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add chocolate milk to the frothing pitcher and press the Hot button. After three minutes, remove the frother lid and add the chocolate syrup. Replace lid. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour hot chocolate milk into cups and top with chocolate whipped cream. Sprinkle whipped cream with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.

To make chocolate whipped cream, simply add cocoa powder to the cream before whipping.

Brewing the Perfect Glass of Tea

02/09/2012Leave a comment

At Capresso, we love to enjoy a freshly brewed cup of hot tea. Our line of electric water kettles offer speed, energy efficiency and safety when heating water for tea, but there are many other aspects that play a role in brewing. This Guide to Steeping Tea shares tips and suggestions to help you prepare the perfect cup of tea.

Guide To Steeping Tea

There are many factors that contribute to the perfect cup of brewed tea:

The quality of the tea leaves
Purity of the water
Ratio of tea to hot water
Correct steeping temperature for the specific type of tea
Correct steeping time for the specific type of tea
Adequate room for the tea leaves to expand and fully extract the best flavor.

Brewing Tips:

Start with fresh, cold filtered water.
Never re-boil water that has been left in the kettle as the taste could be stale or flat.
Choose a high-quality tea.
Store the tea away from the light in a dark, airtight container.
For each 6-8 ounces of water, use approximately: 1 teaspoon of tealeaves or 1 teabag. (Note: you can always adjust the amount of tea to your personal taste.)

Check out the chart below for each type of tea for accurate brewing temperature and steeping time:

Type	Water Temperature	Steep Time	Resteeping Times
Green Tea	150-160° F	2-4 minutes	2-5 steeps
White Tea	175-180° F	4-6 minutes	3-5 steeps
Yerba Mate Tea	185° F	3-5 minutes	3-6 steeps
Oolong Tea	190° F	5-8 minutes	3-6 steeps
Black Tea	212° F	4-6 minutes	Does not resteep well
Rooibos Tea	212° F	4-6 minutes	1-3 steeps
Herbal Tea	212° F	5-8 minutes	1-3 steeps

Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

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We’re celebrating World Nutella Day with a creamy and chocolaty drink that will make you want to celebrate this food holiday everyday. Grab your Capresso froth PLUS, milk and a jar of Nutella (plus a little whipped cream or marshmallows), and you’re ready to have some fun.

Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

1 serving

– 8 oz. whole milk

– 2 Tbs. Nutella

– Mini marshmallows or whipped cream

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. Wait for the frother to automatically shut off. Place Nutella in a large cup and pour the hot milk over the Nutella while stirring. Stir until Nutella is blended and top with marshmallows or whipped cream.

Note: It is best not to add the Nutella directly to the frothing pitcher as the thick, dense texture may stop the heating disk from spinning. When using thicker ingredients it is always best to add the hot milk to the ingredient in a cup than add the thick ingredient to the milk pitcher.

Almond Mocha Steamer

01/26/201206/05/2012Leave a comment

We’re nuts for almonds and chocolate, and thanks to this dairy-free Almond Mocha Steamer recipe, we can enjoy both flavors in one glass. Made in a Capresso froth PLUS, this steamer is rich, frothy, and has the perfect balance of almonds and chocolate.

Almond Mocha Steamer

1-2 servings

– 8 oz. sweeten almond milk

– 3 oz. dark chocolate, grated

– 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder

Garnish

– crushed almonds

– chocolate syrup

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth PLUS and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add almond milk to the frothing pitcher and press the Warm button. After two minutes, add the grated chocolate and cocoa powder. Replace lid and wait for the frother to automatically shut off. To garnish cups, pour chocolate syrup onto a small plate and pour crushed almonds 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 almonds. Fill cup with steamer and enjoy.

Note: If you prefer to use dairy milk, simply add ½ teaspoon of almond extract with the milk.

Brazilian Hot Chocolate

01/19/201201/20/2012Leave a comment

Classic Hot Chocolate is one of our favorite warm beverages. But in our recipe for Brazilian Hot Chocolate, we’re giving this beloved drink a twist by blending in the bold flavors of coffee, rum and orange. Try this rich and creamy drink after the kids have gone to bed.

Brazilian Hot Chocolate

1 serving

– 6 oz. milk

– 2 oz. good-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, grated

– 2 oz. strong black coffee

– 1 shot rum (optional)

– 1 strip orange peel (about ¼ by 3 inches)

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth PRO 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 three minutes, add the grated chocolate. Replace lid and wait for the frother to automatically shut off. Pour hot chocolate into cup and add black coffee and rum. Garnish with a strip of orange peel, twisting the strip to release its oils just before adding it to the cup.

You’ll Enjoy This Investment

01/12/201201/13/2012Leave a comment

Since we like money as much as cappuccinos and lattes, a recent feature by Kathy Kristof of CBS MoneyWatch caught our eye:

“If one of your resolutions is to cut costs this year, it might be worth nothing what your coffee habit is going to cost you over time. If you buy one $4 latte a day, that coffee habit will set you back $28 a week, about $120 a month and $1,460 per year. Keep that up for five years, and you’ve slurped away $7,300, not including any money you might have earned by investing your cash instead.”

She goes on to suggest that you might want to find a cheaper way to enjoy your daily jolt of joe, since the ingredients to make espresso-based drinks cost just a fraction of the coffeehouse price. (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/what-your-starbucks-habit-really-costs-you.html)

Which brings us to one of the best investments a coffee lover can make: the Capresso EC100. With this $149.99 pump espresso and cappuccino machine, you can be your own barista at home and enjoy the full taste of espresso, cappuccinos and lattes any time you want.

Combining the advantages of one-cup pod machines and traditional pump espresso machines, this full-featured machine can brew from either E.S.E. pre-packed espresso pods or pre-ground coffee. It brews one or two cups of espresso in seconds, and then it’s ready right away for frothing or steaming milk with its easy-to-use swivel frother.

Click here for more on the Capresso EC100.

To bring more of the coffeehouse to your home, pair a Capresso Burr Grinder (Model #559) with the EC100. This professional-quality coffee grinder has a suggested retail of $49.99, just a sliver of the money you’ll save by brewing at home.

Capresso EC100 and Burr Grinder (Model #559)

Froth PRO: More Than Beverages

01/05/2012Leave a comment

We’re thinking of a dish that is rich, creamy and delicious. No, we’re not fantasizing about one of our froth PRO hot chocolate beverages. We’re thinking of mashed potatoes.

Why? Because the froth PRO can be used for more than just beverage recipes.

We add frothed non-fat milk to our mashed potatoes for a creamy texture without added fat. Not only can it enhance the texture of a mashed potatoes recipe, frothed milk can also keep the dish hotter when used in place of cold milk.

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth PRO and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Simply pour the milk called for in your favorite mashed potatoes recipe into the pitcher. Do not fill past the MAX F line which is 8-oz. Place lid and press the HOT button. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Follow the recipe’s steps and add the milk to the other ingredients accordingly.

Learn about other ways you can use your Capresso froth PRO by visiting our Tips & More page.

Note: In addition to using frothed non-fat milk in our favorite mashed potatoes recipe, we also enjoy preparing the dish with a The Laughing Cow^® Light Cheese Wedge in place of butter. Try adding a Light Garlic & Herb wedge wherever your favorite mashed potatoes recipe calls for butter.

Bedtime Warm Milk

12/22/201106/05/2012Leave a comment

Sweet, creamy and utterly delicious, our recipe for Bedtime Warm Milk is the perfect beverage for a cold winter night. Enjoy a glass with a few of your favorite holiday cookies.

Bedtime Warm Milk

1-2 servings

– 8 oz. Milk

– 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

– 2 Tbs. White sugar

– ¼ tsp. Ground nutmeg

Place the heating disk in your Capresso froth PRO and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk and vanilla extract to frothing pitcher, press the Warm button and place the lid. After two minutes remove frother lid, add sugar and ground nutmeg to the frothing pitcher. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Serve in mugs.

Note: It is still debatable if warm milk actually promotes sleep, but here at Capresso we think warm milk and cookies produce the best dreams.

Argentinean Hot Chocolate (El Submarino)

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When we discovered Argentinean Hot Chocolate, we most enjoyed the chocolaty submarine. What’s that you ask? It’s a piece of dark chocolate that sinks into hot milk and slowly melts to create a wonderful glass of hot chocolate.

Argentinean Hot Chocolate - Before — Prepare a glass with your Capresso froth PRO.

Argentinean Hot Chocolate (El Submarino)

1-2 servings

– 10 oz. whole milk

– 1 Tbs. sugar

– ½ tsp. vanilla extract

– 1-2 oz. good quality dark chocolate

Place the heating disk in your Capresso froth PRO and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk and vanilla extract to the frothing pitcher, place lid and press the Hot button. After two minutes, remove the lid and add sugar. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour hot milk into cups and serve with a square of dark chocolate to serve as “the submarine.” Use a spoon to “sink” the chocolate into the hot milk and stir. As you stir, the chocolate turns the hot milk into hot chocolate.

Mumbai Hot Chocolate

11/17/201111/17/2011Leave a comment

After one sip of our Mumbai Hot Chocolate, you’ll notice the perfect combination of sweet and heat. This delectable chocolaty drink has a unique blend of spices from around the world, like cinnamon, cardamom and chili flakes. Made with the Capresso froth PRO, you’re sure to enjoy this taste sensation.

Mumbai Hot Chocolate

4 servings

6 oz. whole milk
6 oz. cream
4 oz. milk chocolate, grated
3 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbs. brown sugar
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
7 cardamom pods, husks removed & ground
Chili flakes, to serve

Place the heating disk in your Capresso froth PRO and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk and cream into the frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Hot button. After three minutes remove the lid and add the remaining ingredients, except the chili flakes. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour into small cups and sprinkle with chili flakes before serving.