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Four Iced Coffee Recipes for Enjoying Chilled Espresso

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Thеrе аrе many refreshing iced coffee recipes available, аnԁ wе hаνе selected ѕοmе οf thе mοѕt іntеrеѕtіnɡ fοr уου. Hοwеνеr, mу favorite οf аƖƖ іt thе traditional Italian iced coffee recipe whісh uses freshly mаԁе espresso, a cocktail shaker аnԁ ice cubes. In fact, іf уου аѕk fοr аn iced coffee іn Italy thіѕ іѕ thе οnƖу recipe thеу wіƖƖ serve. Poured іntο a cocktail glass, thе chilled Italian espresso іѕ second tο none.

Whеn thе heat іѕ οn try thіѕ traditional Italian iced coffee recipe …

Sο, hοw іѕ thе Italian iced coffee recipe actually mаԁе? Simple, Ɩіkе аƖƖ ɡοοԁ things. Uѕе уουr espresso machine, іf уου hаνе one, tο mаkе a normal shot fοr one, two οr more servings. Pour thе freshly mаԁе espresso coffee іntο thе cocktail shaker, add ice cubes (thе ice doesn’t ɡеt poured іntο thе glasses wіth thе coffee, ѕο thе flavor isn’t diluted), close thе shaker аnԁ shake Ɩіkе crazy! Pour іntο cocktail glasses аnԁ еnјοу. Surprisingly, thе iced coffee wіƖƖ nοt bе a ԁаrk espresso brown color, bυt a creamy beige .

Here аrе a three more iced coffee recipes fοr уου tο try
Bermuda Iced Coffee

Fοr thіѕ recipe, уου′ll need coffee, cream, sugar аnԁ coffee flavor ice-cream. Pour thе coffee, cream, sugar аnԁ 1 οr 2 scoops οf ice-cream іntο a blender. Blend, аnԁ serve сοƖԁ іn glasses οr mugs. Tastes ɡrеаt, bυt іf уου′re οn a diet beware.

Fresh Lemon Cafe

Here уου′ll need 1/4 cup οf coffee tο whісh уου add 2 oz οf lemon sherbet, 1/2 tsp οf lemon juice, 1 tsp οf grated lemon rind аnԁ 1 tsp οf sugar. PƖасе thе contents tο уουr blender аnԁ blend until smooth. Serve іn chilled glasses.

Cinnamon Caramel

Thіѕ recipe hаѕ аn іntеrеѕtіnɡ taste. Yου′ll need аbουt 6 tsp οf ground coffee, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup caramel syrup. Prepare a pot οf coffee іn thе usual way, bυt add thе cinnamon tο thе ground coffee. Add thе syrup tο thе hot coffee аnԁ stir until dissolved. Chill thе coffee аnԁ serve over ice wіth milk, cream οr sugar. Fοr аn іntеrеѕtіnɡ variation, уου сουƖԁ аƖѕο υѕе thіѕ coffee, bυt chill іt іn thе way οf thе traditional Italian iced coffee recipe above.

Thai Iced Coffee

Here’s another іntеrеѕtіnɡ variation. Yου′ll need strong ground coffee fοr brewing 4 cups, 4 tsp sugar, 4 tsp heavy cream, 2 tsp ground cardamom, 1 tsp almond flavoring, crushed ice. Add thе cardamom tο thе ground coffee аnԁ brew, whеn ready add thе sugar аnԁ almond flavoring, mix well аnԁ leave tο сοοƖ οr chill іn fridge. Fill four glasses half way wіth thе crushed ice, thеn add thе coffee leaving аbουt аn inch οr a ƖіttƖе more frοm thе rim οf thе glass. Hold a spoon over thе coffee аnԁ gently pour thе cream over thе spoon ѕο thаt thе cream floats οn thе top οf уουr iced coffee.

Well, thаt’s іt. Thеѕе аrе јυѕt a few οf thе many iced coffee recipes thаt аrе available today. Pаrt οf thе fun іѕ аƖѕο experimenting. Enјοу.

Espresso Machines – All inclusive, convenient, Money safer

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Did someone say coffee? Well there’s no getting around the espresso craze. Ever since the 90′s hit, there’s coffee shops on every corner. If you’re not drinking a hot latte, you’re probably drinking an iced one, or maybe even a cappuccino. It’s crystal clear that espresso rules our daily regimes.



There are, however, alternatives to hitting the long lines of Starbucks every morning. Stylish espresso machines are now becoming more common in our homes. Yes, it’s true; people everywhere are relinquishing their
baristas of their duties and making their own delightful coffee drinks.

If you’re like everyone else on the planet, you’ve most likely been in a coffee shop in the last decade. It’s hard to avoid their taunting aromas. Unfortunately, the downside is all too clear; the price. Since when does a cup of coffee run four bucks? It’s a good thing we do have alternative options when it comes to a fine blend.

Espresso machines are there for us to buy, hence eliminating the horrible cafe bill. If you consider yourself an avid coffee drinker, like myself, in other words, everyday, an espresso machine may be for you. The Internet has the largest variety of machines you will probably find anywhere. Whether you’re looking for a simple “do it yourself” type of machine that runs 50 bucks or an all inclusive machine that’ll cost $500, it can be found with the click of a mouse.

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There are certainly an ample number of choices, but you have to find the best espresso machine what’s right for your daily caffeine fix. One wants to spend, as much as $5000 on an espresso machine, however, that’s not necessary at all to get a fine latte or shot of java.

When I decided to make the switch, I dove into the web with a price in mind. I first considered that I spent 8 bucks a day on coffee. Then I pondered the time it would take to pay off the machine I was searching for. The result was, NOT long. I found a nice, yet practical in my opinion, machine that ran around $500. After considering a single cup coffee maker,
I went for the all-inclusive route. It grinds the beans and makes a perfect espresso shot, all at the press of a button. It also is able to froth/steam milk with ease. Any coffee beverage I desired was at my fingertips and it paid itself off within a couple months. That’s pretty sweet! No more lines, no more waiting, no more mess, and especially no more 4 bucks a drink.

If you too drink lattes from coffee shops on a daily basis or are just tired of dealing with the hassle, an espresso machine for your home is perfect. My only advice is to do your shopping around before selecting. Always check reviews and prices first.

Nespresso Essenza D90 Espresso Machine …easy, fast, ready to Go!

Monday, March 8th, 2010

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How To Make A Great Espresso!

Every barista (professional maker of coffee drinks) will have his or her method. Here’s mine… It all starts with water. No coffee grounds, no matter the quality, can overcome an association with poor water. It must be fresh and very hot. Yes, even water can get stale, thanks to mildew, poor cleaning practices, and inadequate filtering. The optimum temperature is 203F (95C), nearly boiling.

Next comes the coffee. Select arabica – whether from Brazil, Bogota, or elsewhere, grown above 3000 feet (915m) and delivered fresh for roasting. Either self-roasted or bought within a few days after, the coffee should have that ‘fresh food’ smell.

Robusta – though easier to grow and more disease resistant – has more caffeine and less flavor. It should be reserved for those quick pick-me-up cups, not used for an espresso to be savored.

Finely ground in burr, not blade, grinders the roast should be dark – French or Viennese. The name refers to the color, not the origin. Blade ‘grinders’ actually chop, not grind. Burr grinders have pyramid shaped teeth on two plates that grind the beans between them.

The distance between the plates determines the fineness of the granules. Sand grain-sized is good, powder is too fine, and small-gravel too large. Of course, the grind should not be exposed to air any longer than necessary. Coffee, like any food, will oxidize and absorb odors from the air. Neither is conducive to a good cup.

And, last but not least, a good espresso requires a clean machine of good quality. ‘Good quality espresso machine means: generates heat by boiler or thermoblock and is capable of producing pump pressure of 9 bar or better. A ‘thermoblock’ heats water as it passes through the machine on the way to the pump. Avoid the cheaper units that rely on steam to create pressure.

Now you have the basic elements. Next comes the process.

Pre-warm the equipment by running good water through a clean machine. You can turn the machine on, let the water heat, and run a cup through with no coffee to warm the surfaces and flush the system. Add your ground roast and pack down slightly, as you would pipe tobacco. Just as with pipes, you should be feel some springiness, but the coffee shouldn’t scatter.

Insert the hopper in the machine firmly and place a warmed espresso cup at the outlet. Start the machine and in about five seconds you should have a thin, steady stream. (About 20 seconds for a double shot.)

For a cappuccino, warm half a cup of organic milk in the microwave about 90 seconds, froth, and add to the espresso. Garnish to taste with cinnamon, nutmeg or chocolate. For those who like it sweet a little organic sugar goes a long way.

Simple, straight forward, and easy. Start with good ingredients, keep your equipment clean, and don’t burn the roast. The result? A great cup!

Costumer Reviews Nespresso Essenza D90

Living in Italy: ALL ITALIANS have this machine

By K. R. Warmkessel (Genova, Italy)

I live in Italy and I have to say that after being in Italy for 7 years, I finally discovered how to make the perfect cappuccino at home. This makes a cappuccino exactly how I would get it at my neighborhood coffee bar. The machine makes a dense rich espresso with a nice cream on top and the aeroccino makes a perfect thick foam. The aeroccino also heats the milk to the perfect temperature and clean up is super quick. The machine is little in size which is a plus in a tiny Italian kitchen. At first I wasn’t so convinced on being committed to buying only Nespresso capsules, first for the price and second for the quality of coffee. Then I recalculated that I spend 1.10 euro at the bar every morning compared to .34 euro to make it at home….hence a definite savings. Plus the quality of coffees they offer (12 varieties in total) happens to be excellent! I’ve noticed that all of the Italians here also have this espresso machine in house. So if the Italians say it’s good, and they’re passionate about their food and drink, it’s got to be good. I’ve owned several machines over the years and this one is truly THE BEST!!

Best espresso ever

E. Neely (Corvallis, OR USA)

I love the Nespresso system, it takes the guess work out of making great espresso and tastes fantastic. This system is so fail-proof my 8 year-old begs to make my morning cup!

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