August 27th, 2010 by nedmarx
Coffee lovers will always tell you just how the very best coffee originates from coffee beans ground immediately before the coffee is brewed. This has become a common refrain that seasoned coffee lovers recognize by heart. It seems sensible, therefore, that no kitchen can be complete without some sort of coffee grinder equal to the challenge of transforming your preferred beans in to a good cup of espresso.
What Makes A Great Coffee Grinder?
In the world of the coffee grinder presently there are two basic styles: burr grinders and blade grinders. The difference between the two is simply how the beans are ground. Burr grinders employ, obviously, burrs, that look like plates with gears fitted. One of the burrs spins and grinds the beans against the other burr, which is immobile. Blade coffee grinders use a spinning blade to mill the beans.
On the subject of great coffee, there are particular factors…
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August 25th, 2010 by nedmarx
The Gaggia MDF Coffee Grinder is a commercial grade burr grinder equal to those found in Europe’s espresso bars and fancy restaurants. Automatic dosing allows a premeasured amount of ground coffee to drop directly into the filter holder. Pull the lever once for one cup espresso, or twice for two cups. Precision-machined grinding burrs can be easily adjusted for 34 different degrees of fineness. The large hopper holds 10 ounces of coffee beans. Easy to use and perfect results are achieved each time. Please note that most grinders are tested at the manufacturer and coffee grounds may be found in the grinder as a result.
The Gaggia 8001 MDF Burr Grinder can grind fine enough for any espresso machine and coarse enough for drip coffee. To adjust the settings just turn the bean hopper and you can visually see what setting you are on through a display on the front of the grinder.
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August 24th, 2010 by nedmarx
Although the drive-up window at your local Starbucks, Tim Horton’s, or Dunkin Donuts can be a convenient way to get a quick, easy espresso, who really wants to pay those high prices? Instead of having to do this all the time and spend so much money on your favorite beverage, why not just buy your own with the Gaggia 90951 Platinum Vision Espresso Machine? If you think about how much you spend on espresso at a coffee shop, you can see that over time, purchasing a nice espresso maker is going to save you money after just a few cups.
Although this fine Gaggia product seems a bit pricey at first glance, with all the impressive functions and outstanding beverage-making capabilities that you don’t normally see on any machine other than far more costly units, this one MORE than pays for itself quickly. With this amazing espresso maker, you’ll not only get fine espresso, you’ll also be…
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August 23rd, 2010 by nedmarx
One of the most compact One Touch automatic coffee centers available today, the C9 One Touch offers the ultimate in user-friendly technology, and is fully programmable for all coffee, frothing and all hot water functions. In just seconds, the Jura Impressa C9 grinds, tamps and brews. Without ever having to move the cup, it dispenses hot water for Café Americano or tea, and froths or steams milk for cappuccinos or lattes.
Whether you’re making one cup at a time or two, the Jura Capresso Impressa C9 One Touch lets you set temperature, volume and strength for each button, while the Auto Cappuccino System makes for easy frothing and steaming. Expect to create coffee brilliance each and every time with professional-quality features including a commercial-grade conical burr grinder, automatic cleaning cycles, bright LED display and the Clearyl water filtration system that purifies your water, while significantly reducing the need for decalcification. And with its sleek, elegant black…
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August 22nd, 2010 by nedmarx
The Gaggia Evolution espresso machine is a very nice-looking, yet compact appliance that will help you to create a really good tasting cup of espresso at home for a fraction of what you’d pay at your local coffee shop. Created by the great espresso machine maker, Gaggia, this machine is not only affordable, but gives you a great cup of coffee every time.
Out of all the machines on the market today, this appliance, thanks to its dual heating capability, has one of the fastest heating times. Despite the fact that this model features a 55 watt pump, it is extremely quiet, due to the fact that the pump is mounted on rubber mounts in order to reduce the amount of vibration.
The Evolution espresso maker by Gaggia comes with a restaurant grade filter basket, a spacious water reservoir, and a Prefect Crema Device. The water reservoir does not need to be taken out to fill,…
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August 21st, 2010 by nedmarx
If you are a coffee lover, then you know the power of freshly brewed coffee. Its smell permeates the entire house. Walking into a coffee shop is a pleasant assault of the senses. There is nothing else like it. What could be better than getting ready for work while the heady aroma of espresso wafts through your house? How about the fact that you did not even have to turn on the coffee machine to get the coffee? That’s all possible with an automatic espresso machine like the Jura Capresso Impressa J5. Imagine the pleasure that would add to your mornings. Your wake-up cup of espresso would be ready and waiting to start you on your way into the new day. There’s no doubt that would start your morning off on a positive note.
The Advantages of an Automatic Espresso Machine
Every morning when you wake, your cup of java you must make…or do you?…
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