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Cold Takes On Tea: Recipe Round Up

08/14/2015Leave a comment

As much as we love regular iced tea, we love seeing and tasting all the ways bloggers are jazzing up this refreshing drink. From fruity to floral or minty, there are unlimited ways to make this classic beverage. Grab your Capresso Iced Tea Makers, and check out six of our favorite blogger iced tea recipes.

Also, see our popular Capresso Iced Tea recipes here!

Iced Raspberry Green Tea Limeade Via Kitchen Treaty

Summer never tasted oh-so-good.

Recipe here.

Matcha Mint Iced TeaVia LoveandLemons.com

Recipe here.

Thai Iced TeaVia whiteonricecouple.com

Recipe here.

Blueberry Iced Green TeaVia Closetcooking.com

Recipe here.

Mint Lime Tea CoolerVia Bakedbree.com

Recipe here.

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Grilling & Coffee

07/24/2015Leave a comment

Summertime and the grillin’s easy. Coffee is the best pick-me-up in the morning, but have you ever thought about using it as a spice rub for your favorite meat? Fire up your grill! We’ve gathered some great recipes that use our favorite ingredient – coffee!

Capresso grinders are great to finely grind beans for these recipes. Have you cooked with coffee before? What’s your favorite recipe?

Coffee Rubbed Rib-Eye from Food Network.

Coffee-Rubbed Cheeseburgers with Texas Barbecue Sauce from Epicurious.

Coffee Rub from Eating Well. Barbecue: Coffee-Rubbed Ribs from SeriousEats.

Capresso Coffee Spice Rub

Happy Grilling! To find out more about Capresso, visit www.Capresso.com.

Recipe Round Up: Iced Tea

06/26/201503/20/2018Leave a comment

Classic, cool and refreshing, what’s not to love about iced tea? We’re sharing our most popular recipes that will quench your thirst. Grab your Iced Tea Maker and get ready to brew; there are plenty of delicious ways to sip through the season.

TOP ROW

1) Fresh Peach Iced Tea

2) Boston Iced Tea

3) Strawberry Basil Iced Tea

BOTTOM ROW

4) Green Tea Mojito

5) Raspberry Peppermint Iced Tea

6) Blackberry Hibiscus Iced Tea

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

Iced Tea Recipe Tips

06/19/2015Leave a comment

A frosty glass of iced tea pairs perfectly with summer weather, so we’re sharing iced tea extras to kick up this summertime beverage. These twists on tea are perfect to try in our Iced Tea Maker. Do you have a favorite addition to iced tea?

Simple Syrups. Sweeten with simple syrup instead of granulated sugar to allow the sweetener to dissolve more easily into the iced tea. To make simple syrup, heat 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar until the sugar dissolves, cool before using.

– Or, jazz up your iced tea with other sweeteners such as honey, agave nectar, stevia or flavored syrups.

Have fun with fruit. Add fruits for a refreshing flair to iced tea. We suggest lightly muddling the fruit with a wooden spoon in the Iced Tea Maker pitcher to release the flavorful juices before brewing.

– If using canned or jarred fruit, add the juice/syrup from the can for extra flavor and added sweetness.

Play with herbs. Adding herbs can also kick up the flavor of your cup. Choose from lavender, mint, basil, spearmint, jasmine, chamomile, rosemary and many more for an invigorating take on tea.

Tea Cocktails. Feeling rowdy? For delicious adult tea cocktails, add 1 cup of your favorite liquor such as vodka, gin, rum or tequila directly to the pitcher.

Custom Blend. Mix different types of teas or mix flavored and unflavored tea for delicious custom blends. We suggest using half flavored tea bags and half black or green tea bags for a delightful twist.

Sparkling Tea. Shake your thirst with sparkling iced tea. To make in the Iced Tea Maker, only fill the water tank half way for brewing then add 12 oz of cold sparkling water or seltzer to the pitcher after brewing.

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

Blueberry Mango Iced Tea

05/28/2015Leave a comment

If any drink was made for leisurely outdoor sipping, it’s iced tea. Light and refreshing, this recipe makes the most of springtime flavors by showcasing mangos and blueberries. This cool twist on iced tea is sure to hit the spot this weekend.

Blueberry Mango Iced Tea

1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
1 cup blueberries
1⁄4 cup sugar or sweetener, if desired
6 black tea bags

Using your Capresso Iced Tea Maker, add mango, blueberries and sugar to the pitcher and lightly muddle with a wooden spoon to release the juices.

Fill pitcher with ice to the ice level marking and place pitcher with lid onto the machine. Place tea bags into the brew basket and close lid. Turn on machine and let brew.

After brewing, pour tea into ice-filled glasses, garnish with extra fruit, and enjoy!

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Cold Coffee Tips for Summer

05/22/2015Leave a comment

Coffee tastes good any way you make it, but during the dog days of summer, sometimes we need cool ways to get that jolt of java. Save yourself (and your wallet) a trip to the coffee shop with our tips and cold coffee extras to help you stay cool and get your buzz on.

Make extra-strong coffee in your Capresso coffee maker and chill it over night. When brewing coffee, use the maximum amount of ground coffee that will fit in your filter basket, but only fill the water tank halfway. This will concentrate your brew for extra strong flavor, which is important, since ice cubes dilute iced coffee. If a larger amount of brewed coffee is desired, simply repeat the process after the first batch has completed. Chill overnight and serve over ice the next day. Do not place the hot coffee carafe directly in the refrigerator as it could cause the glass to crack.

Coffee Ice Cubes. Make coffee ice cubes simply by filling an ice cube tray with coffee and freezing it over night. Prepare coffee as your normally would and pour over the coffee ice cubes. When the ice cubes melt, they won’t dilute the iced coffee flavor.

More: Vanilla Ice Cubes. Make vanilla ice cubes to keep your coffee sweet and cold without getting watered down. Find a great recipe from Oh My Veggies here.

Freeze it. For something new on a hot summer’s day, try our Frozen Coffee This drink is refreshingly easy.

Coffee Milkshake. A creamy treat you can make in minutes. If you love coffee ice cream and espresso, this drink is perfect drink to cool off on a warm day. Try our Coffee Milkshake for a decadent iced coffee on a sunny afternoon.

Coffee Ice Cream. Take coffee milkshakes a step further. Transform your favorite drink into a cold and delicious summer treat, with the help of Capresso Grand Aroma Coffee Beans. Find our Grand Aroma Coffee Ice Cream Recipe here.

Additional Tips:

Always add sugar and milk to the coffee when it is still hot. The sugar will dissolve better, and the cold milk will help cool down the coffee.
Instead of sugar, add flavorings such as vanilla syrup, chocolate syrup, hazelnut syrup or almond extract to create a specialty iced coffee drink. The syrups will sweeten up the coffee while adding a hint of flavor. They also dissolve better in liquid than coarse sugar.
Try sweetened condensed milk or coconut milk for a different twist on iced coffee.
Want cold iced coffee without waiting? Add coffee, milk, sugar and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain iced coffee into a glass with even more ice and server.

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

Matcha Chiller

05/13/2015Leave a comment

Since spring is in full swing, we’re using matcha powder (one of our new favorite ingredients) to create a refreshing cool treat. Matcha powder is an energy booster packed with antioxidants and nutrients, making this green frothy drink perfect for a simple pick-me-up that’s healthy and delicious.

Matcha Chiller

1 tbsp matcha powder
1 tbsp honey
1 cup milk
1 tbsp melon syrup
Sweetener and cinnamon to taste

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. Mix the milk and honey together, and add to the frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the Cold button. After two minutes, remove lid and slowly add the matcha powder and melon syrup. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour into iced filled glasses, and top with cinnamon enjoy!

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Coffee Around The World

05/08/201508/28/2020Leave a comment

Coffee is loved all around the world, but you may be surprised by how people take it. From Italian Marocchino to traditional Irish coffee, bring your cup on a tour to see how five places around the world enjoy their coffee. Let us know if you’ve tried any of these: We’d love to hear your favorite spins on the caffeinated classic.

Café de Olla, Mexico

Ingredients: Cinnamon Stick, Water, Piloncillo*, Coffee

Traditionally prepared in a clay pot. In a saucepan, combine water, 1 cup ground coffee, 5 oz Piloncillo and a cinnamon stick. Stir and bring to a slow boil. Remove and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain coffee out of the pan through a filter.
*Piloncillo is unrefined pure cane sugar, shaped into the form of cones.

Marocchino, Italy

Ingredients: Milk, Espresso, Cocoa Powder

Espresso is Italy’s go-to when it comes to coffee. Pull a shot of espresso, add milk and top with cocoa powder.

Mazagran, Portugal

Ingredients: Cold Coffee, Sugar, Lemons, Ice

Add ½ cup of fresh lemon juice to coffee (sugar to taste), and serve over ice.

Irish Coffee, Ireland

Ingredients: Coffee, Whiskey, Sugar, Whipped Cream

Coffee meets cocktail. Add 1 tsp of sugar and 1 shot of whiskey to hot coffee and stir. Float whipped cream lightly on top.

Flat White, Australia/ New Zealand

Ingredients: Steamed Milk, Espresso

Invented in Australia, pour steamed milk over 1-2 shots of espresso.

Frappé, Greece

Ingredients: Instant Coffee, Sugar, Water, Hand Mixer

A frothy iced drink made with instant coffee. Combine 1 tsp of instant coffee, 1 tsp sugar, and a splash of water in a glass. Using a hand mixer (or your Capresso frother), mix together. Add ice cubes and cold water.

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

Tips For Manual Style Coffee

04/24/2015Leave a comment

The new Capresso H2O Steel PLUS not only enhances the tea experience, it is also perfect for anyone who loves manual style coffee, such as French press or pour-over methods. Using a French press is a classic method for brewing coffee, and can make a perfect cup if you do it right. Here’s a quick how-to with some tips on how to make great French press coffee.

– The first step, and one of the most important steps, is grinding your coffee beans.

Grinding whole beans properly right before brewing is a key factor for great French press coffee. It calls for a coarse, even grind. A Burr Grinder is perfect for this; it will ensure your coffee beans are ground to the same consistency, and will prevent sediment in your cup. Pour the grounds into the French press.

– Next, heat the water to 195°F using your H20 Steel PLUS Water Kettle. Once the indicator light changes from red to blue, the water is heated to the perfect temperature for manual brewing methods.

– Pour water slowly over the grounds, and then stir the brew. Let the coffee steep for four minutes before plunging.

– Plunge the press. Press the plunger gently all the way to the bottom.

When you’ve finished pressing, drink coffee immediately. You can also pour it into a thermal carafe to keep it hot, and prevent the coffee from continuing to sit on the grounds. Enjoy!

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Mocha-Almond Joy Milkshake

04/16/2015Leave a comment

National Amaretto Day is Sunday, and we’re doing this day justice with a lightly spiked milkshake version of the Almond Joy candy bar. For a pick-me-up that also cools you down, this creamy coconutty shake combines the classic candy bar flavors with a kick of caffeine.

Mocha-Almond Joy Milkshake

– 3 cups French vanilla ice cream

– ½ cup coconut milk

– ¼ cup Amaretto

– Double shot of espresso (3 ounces total)

– Chocolate Syrup

To garnish:

Whipped cream
Shredded coconut flakes
Chopped or whole almonds

In your Capresso EC PRO, pull a double shot of espresso.

Combine the ice cream, espresso, coconut milk and Amaretto in a blender and mix until smooth.

Drizzle the inside of two glasses with chocolate syrup and pour the milkshake over the syrup. Top with whipped cream, coconut and almonds, and enjoy!

Note: For a thicker milkshake, simply blend in more ice cream or place the mixture in the freezer for up to an hour.

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