What you need:
1 cup of hot ready to go Espresso
1/2 ea Cinnamon stick (3″ long)
4 tsp. Crème de Cacao
2 tsp. Brandy
2 tbsp. chilled whipping cream
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Quality espresso, cappuccino, latte and coffee cups can add enjoyment and anticipation to any brewing experience. You can create the feel of an old world cafe right in your kitchen with traditional thick-walled style cups and saucers, or enjoy the modern advantages of double-walled insulated glass cups to keep your brew hot longer.
Espresso or “demitasse” cups are typically sized between 2-3 oz. for those who enjoy espresso straight or possibly with a little sugar or cream cap. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: anticipation, brewing experience, coffee cups, coffee espresso, cups and saucers, demitasse cups, espresso cappuccino, espresso cups, glass cups, insulated glass, latte, little sugar, oz, quality espressoAn espresso is a high-pressure extraction of coffee from a special machine. These instructions will vary depending on the type of machine you have, but the basics are the same for all.
Things You’ll Need:
* Demitasse Cups
* Espresso Machines
* Espresso Grinders
* Espressos Beans
* Spring Waters
1. Pour cold, clear water into your machine’s water chamber and make sure the boiler cap is secured. One shot of espresso is about 1 ounce. For a double shot, use two ounces. Some machines let you make as many as four shots at once.
2. Place the coffee basket in the filter holder and lightly pack in the ground coffee. Your filter should have a measure for how much espresso you are making.
3. Brush off any grounds on the sides and top of the filter and place the filter holder in the machine.
4. Place the provided glass carafe (if your machine comes with one) under the spout and turn on the machine. The machine will heat the water to the proper temperature and force the water through the coffee grounds. Use a cup if your machine doesn’t come with a carafe.
5. When the coffee starts to flow into the cup, it should have brown foam, or “crema,” on its top. When the foam becomes almost white in color, the good-tasting liquid is no longer flowing. Remove the cup immediately.
Tips & Warnings
* Beans selected and roasted specifically for espresso are available in major grocery stores or coffee specialty shops. If you are serious about espresso, purchase an espresso grinder and grind the beans just before brewing. Otherwise, buy your espresso beans in small amounts and have the shop grind them for you. Espresso is a tricky grind - it should be very fine, but not completely powdery, or else the coffee will overextract.
* The quality of machine has a lot to do with good espresso. While some (usually expensive) home models are decent, you are unlikely to get the same quality you get at a restaurant or coffee bar with an industrial machine.
* If the top is not securely in place, the machine can explode. The water is very hot and at a high pressure.
* Be careful when handling any metal parts of the machine after it heats up. These parts can be very hot even if the machine has been switched off.
Tags: beans spring, coffee bar, coffee basket, cold clear water, demitasse cups, espresso grinder, espresso grinders, glass carafe, Ground Coffee, home models, proper temperature, spring waters, water chamberTurkish coffee is famed for the way it is made. It is prepared in an ibrik, a small coffee pot that is heated. Sugar is added during the brewing process, not after, so the need for a serving spoon is eliminated. Cream or milk is never added to Turkish coffee, and sugar is optional. It is always served in demitasse cups.
In some regions, your fortune is told by the placement of the coffee grinds left in the cup!
The art of Turkish coffee has been a tradition since the fifteenth century. Use this guide to learn Turkey’s timeless techniques for making rich, frothy brew. Then use the Koonji Fortune telling with Turkish coffee to practice reading your fortune from the coffee grounds left in your cup. A wonderful way to explore a culture from afar!
1. Pour cold water and coffee into a pot. Use 1.5 cups water + 1 huge teaspoon of finely ground coffee per person. If you want sugar, add it now. Stir it and heat on stove, on medium heat.
2. Heat the coffee mixture very slowly. It should foam, boiling very softly. Wait until the coffee has risen to the neck of the special pot — or a substantial amount if you’re using a regular pot. Then remove it from the heat and stir it. Return coffee to heat and let it rise a second time. Stir. Do it a third time.
3. Pour some of the coffee into each cup. This gives each person a fair share of the tastier foamed coffee.
4. Some people like to boil the remainder of the coffee yet another time. That’s up to you. Either way, you can then divvy the rest of the coffee liquid into the cups.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup water
* 1 tablespoon of extra finely ground coffee (powder consistency)
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, or 1 cardamom pod
* sugar (optional)
Preparation:
Bring water and sugar to a boil in ibrik. If you do not have an ibrik, a small saucepan will work.
Remove from heat and add coffee and cardamom.
Return saucepan to heat and allow to come to a boil. Remove from heat when coffee foams.
Again, return to heat, allowing to foam and remove from heat.
Pour into cup, and allow to sit for a few minutes for the grounds to settle to the bottom of the cup.[nt][nt]Cardamom pod may be served in cup for added flavor.
Turkish Coffee Tips
* Turkish coffee must always be served with foam on top.
* If you can’t find finely ground Arabic coffee, you can purchase a bag of coffee at any coffeehouse and ask them to grind it for Turkish coffee. You need to have a powder-like consistency.
* Do not stir after pouring into cups; the foam will collapse.
* Always use cold water.
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Features
* Removable coffee grounds container for an easy cleaning. Easily removable brewing.
* Easily removable drip tray
* Possibility of using ground coffee through a handy doser.
* Programmable portion control buttons.
* Digital Programming
* Twin Boiler
* Revolving plate for an easy use and maintenance.
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Specifications:
* Stainless steel boiler
* Red ABS plastic housing
* Three filter baskets included: single shot, double shot, and pod
* Chrome plated brass group head and filter holder
* Maximum water pump pressure of 15 bars
* Pannarello frothing wand
* 42 oz removable water reservoir
* 14 x 8.3 x 10.8
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Price Range: $198.95 - $198.95
Specifications:
* Housing Material: Powder Coated Carbon Steel
* Weight 20 lbs.
* Dimensions: 14.25″x8″x9.5″
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Price Range: $599.00 - $600.00
Manufacturer Part No: 30023
Model: 30023
UPC: 708461030023
* Measures 14-1/4 by 8 by 9-1/2 inches
* Coffee/espresso machine with 72-ounce removable water reservoir
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