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Coffee Milkshake

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Coffee tastes good any way you make it, even chilled and blended. Make sure you try this luxurious Coffee Milkshake recipe featuring espresso made with the Capresso EC100 Espresso Machine.

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Coffee Milkshake
2 servings

–       8 oz. milk
–       3 oz. espresso
–       ½ cup coffee ice cream
–       1-1 ½ cups crushed ice
–       Sugar (to taste)
–       Whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles for garnish

Brew 3 oz. of espresso in your Capresso EC100. Pour all ingredients into blender pitcher and place lid. Blend until creamy. Sweeten with sugar to taste. Pour into glasses, top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy!

**For a stronger coffee flavor, brew espresso with the larger 2 cup sieve.

Are You an Espresso Aficionado?

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Put your knowledge to the test. Enter your answers in the comments section below. We’ll update the blog tomorrow with the answers.

1) ___ is the top layer of an espresso shot.

2) ___ is the middle layer of an espresso shot.

3) ___ is the very bottom layer of an espresso shot.

4) Espresso was first invented in the ___ century.

5) The maximum capacity of an espresso cup should be ___ ounces.

6) The ideal time for brewing 1 shot of espresso is ___ seconds.

7) The serving temperature for espresso is ___ degrees F.

8) A shot of espresso topped with a spoonful of frothed milk served in a demitasse cup is called a ___.

9) A shot of espresso topped with 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk in a large cup is called a ___.

10) A shot of espresso topped with 2/3 steamed milk and a few spoonfuls of frothed milk in a large cup is called a ___.

11) A shot of espresso mixed with chocolate syrup topped with steamed milk is called a ___.

12) A shot of espresso topped with 6-8 ounces of hot water is called an ___.

Iced Dirty Chai

03/21/2013Leave a comment

We paired two of our favorite beverages, espresso and chai tea, to make this delicious cold drink: Iced Dirty Chai. This refreshing drink is perfect for a sunny spring day.

Iced Dirty Chai

2 servings

– 6 oz. skim milk

– 6 oz. epsresso, cooled

– 6 oz. chai tea, cooled

– 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. Meanwhile, pour 3 ounces of espresso and 3 ounces of chai tea into glasses filled with ice, and stir well. Wait for frother to automatically shut off. Spoon froth over espresso-chai tea mixture and enjoy.

Espresso by Capresso

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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.

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.

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

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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 Affogato

07/26/2012Leave a comment

For a new take on coffee and dessert, try our recipe for Caramel Affogato, a scoop of ice cream “drowned” in espresso. The classic duo creates one mouthwatering treat that is sweet and creamy, yet bold.

Caramel Affogato

1 serving

– 1-2 oz. espresso

– 1 large scoop Dulce de leche or caramel ice cream

Start by placing one large scoop of 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.

NOTE: Any combination of ice cream flavors and ice cream toppings can be used to create your own Affogato. What is your favorite combination?

Iced Kahlua Cappuccino

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With just three ingredients, Iced Kahlua Cappuccino is simple to prepare and even simpler to enjoy. Its bold flavors combine to make a refreshing drink.

Iced Kahlua Cappuccino

2 servings

– 8 oz. low fat milk

– 2 oz. Kahlua coffee liqueur

– 2 shots espresso

Place the frothing disk in your Capresso froth Select and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the frothing pitcher. Add milk to frothing pitcher and press Cold button. After two minutes, remove frother lid and add coffee liqueur. Replace lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Meanwhile, prepare two shots of espresso and pour one into each cup filled with ice. Pour coffee liqueur froth over espresso and serve.

Gifts for Mom

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Show Mom your love and appreciation this Mother’s Day with a gift she’ll really enjoy. Capresso has you covered with high-quality espresso makers, coffee machines, electric water kettles and more. Now Mom can enjoy her favorite beverage at home with a stylish and sophisticated new Capresso machine.

For the Espresso Lover:

Mom can experience the rich taste of espresso, cappuccino and latte with the Capresso 4-Cup Espresso & Cappucinno Machine. This compact machine is easy to use and allows Mom to adjust coffee strength so she can personalize her brew.

For the Tea Lover:

The elegant Capresso H2O Plus Glass Water Kettle is more efficient than a stovetop kettle, adding eco-friendly convenience to Mom’s teatime. It boils up to 48 ounces (6 cups) of water quickly and quietly.

For the Coffee Lover:

Mom can enjoy her morning cup of joe with the Capresso CM200 Coffee Maker, which brews up to 10 cups of coffee in less than 9 minutes, extracting full flavor and aroma. With a space-saving design, this coffee maker is easy to operate and fully programmable.

For more Mother’s Day gift ideas, visit www.capresso.com.

Espresso-Based Beverages At Home

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Espresso-Based Beverages At Home

Ristretto, Macchiato, Cappuccino, Mocha, Americano… Most coffee lovers have heard of these gourmet drinks at one time or another, but how many have attempted to prepare these coffee house espresso-based beverages at home?

Creating these coffee house drinks in your own kitchen is simple with our Guide to Espresso-Based Beverages. We recommend having a Capresso espresso machine and a Capresso automatic milk frother on hand when preparing these recipes.

Guide to Espresso-Based Beverages

Drink Name	Preparation
Espresso	1-1.5 ounce shot of coffee brewed at high pressure for 20-25 seconds. Espresso is the basis for many gourmet coffee specialty drinks.
Ristretto	0.5-0.7 ounce shot of coffee brewed at high pressure for less than 20 seconds. The ristretto has a very intense flavor that is bolder with more body than a traditional espresso.
Lungo	2-4 ounce shot of coffee brewed at high pressure for 45-60 seconds. The lungo is more bitter than espresso as more water is extracting the coffee’s flavor.
Macchiato	A shot of espresso topped with a spoonful of frothed milk served in a demitasse cup.
Espresso con Panna	A shot of espresso topped with whipped cream in a demitasse cup.
Espresso Affogato	A scoop of gelato or ice cream “drowned” in a shot of espresso.
Cappuccino	A shot of espresso topped with 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk in a large cup.
Latte	A shot of espresso topped with 2/3 steamed milk and a few spoonfuls of frothed milk in a large cup.
Latte Macchiato	Fill a cup with steamed milk and top with a few spoonfuls of frothed milk. Pour a shot of espresso on top of the foam to “mark” the latte.
Hazelnut Latte	A shot of espresso mixed with hazelnut syrup, topped with steamed milk and a few spoonfuls of frothed milk.
Vanilla Latte	A shot of espresso mixed with vanilla syrup, topped with steamed milk and a few spoonfuls of frothed milk.
Caramel Macchiato	Fill a cup with steamed milk and caramel sauce, and then top with a few spoonfuls of frothed milk. Pour a shot of espresso on top of the foam to “mark” the latte. Add caramel sauce to the top if desired.
Mocha	A shot of espresso mixed with chocolate syrup topped with steamed milk. Add whipped cream and cocoa powder to the top is desired.
Americano	A shot of espresso top with 6-8 ounces of hot water.