When it's time for the season of gift-giving many people choose to give coffee as one of their gifts. There is a whole bunch of different ways that one can give coffee as a gift, but one of most popular ways that coffee is given is through espresso. Espresso has long been held as one of the most popular types of coffee beverages on the market ever since the middle of the 19th Century. More than 200 years later the espresso beverage still has a handle on society and there are many espresso addicts out there.
If you do decide to give espresso as a gift, though, there are plenty of options that you have that will allow for a creative gift to a family member or friend. One good suggestion to use, though, would be to give espresso in a gift basket. Gift baskets are also another popular type of gift and coffee is one product that has long been used in traditional gift baskets for nearly everyone. Even if you don't necessarily enjoy coffee all that much chances are that you have received coffee as a gift at one point or another. Espresso gift baskets, though, include everything related to espresso and then some other accessories as well. For example, you could include some coffee beans that could easily be used in an espresso machine or you could include a coffee mug or espresso shot glasses. Since espresso shots have one-of-a-kind glass that they are usually consumed from, many people invest in a nice set of espresso shot glasses anyway.
However, if you don't like the idea of giving espresso as a gift in a gift basket, perhaps you'd enjoy the thought of wrapping different types of espresso products in wrapping paper and giving them that way. However, about the only way this method will be real popular is if the recipient is an avid coffee or espresso drinker in the first place. Chances are that if you're giving espresso to someone who doesn't necessarily enjoy coffee in the first place then your gift will be unsuccessful.
On the other hand if you know that you're buying espresso for an avid espresso drinker and coffee lover then there are all sorts of other things that you can give as gifts. Many people love to have different spices and toppings on their espresso, so a few of the spices that you could include in your montage of gifts includes ground cinnamon, whipped cream, fresh cinnamon sticks, and chocolate shavings just to name a few of the things that espresso drinkers love! There are plenty of other espresso toppings, though, and they can all be easily found down the coffee aisle of a grocery store!
All of these things are great ways to show that you have a great relationship with an espresso drinker, though, and espresso gifts are usually always well-received if they are given with the right intention! Just as you would like to get a gift of something that you love, buying espresso for an espresso junkie is also the perfect gift for them!
Selasa, 30 September 2014
Jumat, 26 September 2014
Leftover Espresso: Don't Waste It!
If you have ever had espresso then chances are that you know how costly the beverage can be. Even though many people claim that they are addicted to the beverage, some people simply avoid it altogether because of how expensive it is. However, the old saying of "waste not, want not" goes perfect with the lesson of espresso because there are so many things that one can do with a leftover espresso beverage if they find that they simply cannot consume all the espresso that they took for themselves. Here are some great ideas for the leftover espresso beverage that you have lying around instead of simply wasting it, which is what a lot of people do.
Save it for Next Time!
One idea to use is to save the espresso for the next time you're craving the beverage! This is not to say that you should save your 5-day old espresso because chances are that the flavor will be drained from the beverage by then. However, if you know that you probably will be thirsty for or craving an espresso serving in a few hours or even a day then the best thing to do would be to save the espresso. Putting it in the refrigerator for the time that it's not being consumed is just fine because it definitely won't hurt the beverage at all. When you are ready to have a sip of that nice, tasty espresso drink all that needs to be done is to heat up the drink. This doesn't mean that one should put the espresso in the microwave. On the contrary, perhaps a regular cup of coffee would do just fine in the microwave, but an espresso must be reheated through a steamer in order to have the best flavor possible!
Add Flavor to Your Baked Goods!
Even though this is probably one of the most uncommon techniques, many people actually choose to bake the leftover espresso that they have. Many people might think that adding leftover espresso to their baked good is a turnoff, but here's one suggestion where the espresso could be put to good use: brownies and cakes! Brownie mixes that have a touch of espresso mixture added to them will taste excellent, and cakes will as well. Of course the espresso mixture may be better off in a thicker batter like the brownies just because it may hold the espresso better, but experimenting with espresso in your baked goods also is a good idea!
Chill Your Drinks!
Another way to use leftover espresso is in the drinks that you'll have later. One suggestion that many people use is to make ice cubes! Espresso-flavored ice cubes can be a great addition to iced tea, milk, or even a cup of black coffee! Just because espresso is typically consumed as a warm beverage doesn't mean that you're limited to what you can do with it!
All of these things are just some of the ways in which espresso can be used as leftovers! However, realizing that espresso is good in many different ways should shed light on other possible espresso additions as well!
Save it for Next Time!
One idea to use is to save the espresso for the next time you're craving the beverage! This is not to say that you should save your 5-day old espresso because chances are that the flavor will be drained from the beverage by then. However, if you know that you probably will be thirsty for or craving an espresso serving in a few hours or even a day then the best thing to do would be to save the espresso. Putting it in the refrigerator for the time that it's not being consumed is just fine because it definitely won't hurt the beverage at all. When you are ready to have a sip of that nice, tasty espresso drink all that needs to be done is to heat up the drink. This doesn't mean that one should put the espresso in the microwave. On the contrary, perhaps a regular cup of coffee would do just fine in the microwave, but an espresso must be reheated through a steamer in order to have the best flavor possible!
Add Flavor to Your Baked Goods!
Even though this is probably one of the most uncommon techniques, many people actually choose to bake the leftover espresso that they have. Many people might think that adding leftover espresso to their baked good is a turnoff, but here's one suggestion where the espresso could be put to good use: brownies and cakes! Brownie mixes that have a touch of espresso mixture added to them will taste excellent, and cakes will as well. Of course the espresso mixture may be better off in a thicker batter like the brownies just because it may hold the espresso better, but experimenting with espresso in your baked goods also is a good idea!
Chill Your Drinks!
Another way to use leftover espresso is in the drinks that you'll have later. One suggestion that many people use is to make ice cubes! Espresso-flavored ice cubes can be a great addition to iced tea, milk, or even a cup of black coffee! Just because espresso is typically consumed as a warm beverage doesn't mean that you're limited to what you can do with it!
All of these things are just some of the ways in which espresso can be used as leftovers! However, realizing that espresso is good in many different ways should shed light on other possible espresso additions as well!
Rabu, 24 September 2014
Investing in an Espresso Machine
Espresso has long been a popular form of the coffee drink and there are millions of people all over the world that herald espresso as their favorite coffee drink. For that reason espresso is offered in all sorts of coffee shops throughout the country and some large national chains have picked up on the popularity of it as well! An example would be Starbucks. Among the many different coffee products that Starbucks offers, espresso is just one of their drinks that have gained attention all over the world. Indeed, espresso is a great coffee drink and one of the only ways that you'll be able to have an awesome espresso taste is through an espresso machine.
The actual process of making espresso is quite difficult, yet an espresso machine makes it possible via forced pressure in order to correctly make the drink. In fact, many people think that espresso is made with boiling water, however, it is not. Espresso is made with very hot, but not boiling water and even though regular coffee drinkers think that espresso is just another coffee drink, it is actually a whole different beverage genre altogether, although it can be classified as a coffee drink as many people already consider it.
If you already own a small coffee shop or even breakfast house or diner then you may actually consider investing in an espresso machine. This is just one way to attract customers to your business, but chances are that you'll have more people in your diner or coffee shop on a daily basis to have one or more shots of espresso that it will be a large part of the service you perform! In addition, even though it is possible to make espresso by hand as coffee drinkers used to do in Italy so long ago, the process today just takes too long for most people. Not only is it time consuming, but if you are making espresso by hand for a whole bunch of guests in your restaurant chances are that it won't be worth your time and effort to continually make the espresso by hand.
Another reason that you may want to invest in an espresso machine, though, is so that you'll be able to enjoy the drink yourself! Many restaurant owners do buy espresso machines so that their customers will be able to enjoy the drink, but on the other hand those same restaurant owners are able to drink the espresso by themselves! However, if you have decided that you're not going to buy an espresso machine for your business or personal wants then perhaps you may try giving an espresso machine away as a gift! Espresso machines are considerably expensive although that is one reason why it would make a perfect gift for the person you're buying it for!
All things considered, an espresso machine definitely is a great tool to invest in if you have a business to operate that includes a plethora of coffee products or you simply want to enjoy the espresso yourself!
The actual process of making espresso is quite difficult, yet an espresso machine makes it possible via forced pressure in order to correctly make the drink. In fact, many people think that espresso is made with boiling water, however, it is not. Espresso is made with very hot, but not boiling water and even though regular coffee drinkers think that espresso is just another coffee drink, it is actually a whole different beverage genre altogether, although it can be classified as a coffee drink as many people already consider it.
If you already own a small coffee shop or even breakfast house or diner then you may actually consider investing in an espresso machine. This is just one way to attract customers to your business, but chances are that you'll have more people in your diner or coffee shop on a daily basis to have one or more shots of espresso that it will be a large part of the service you perform! In addition, even though it is possible to make espresso by hand as coffee drinkers used to do in Italy so long ago, the process today just takes too long for most people. Not only is it time consuming, but if you are making espresso by hand for a whole bunch of guests in your restaurant chances are that it won't be worth your time and effort to continually make the espresso by hand.
Another reason that you may want to invest in an espresso machine, though, is so that you'll be able to enjoy the drink yourself! Many restaurant owners do buy espresso machines so that their customers will be able to enjoy the drink, but on the other hand those same restaurant owners are able to drink the espresso by themselves! However, if you have decided that you're not going to buy an espresso machine for your business or personal wants then perhaps you may try giving an espresso machine away as a gift! Espresso machines are considerably expensive although that is one reason why it would make a perfect gift for the person you're buying it for!
All things considered, an espresso machine definitely is a great tool to invest in if you have a business to operate that includes a plethora of coffee products or you simply want to enjoy the espresso yourself!
Rabu, 17 September 2014
Espresso Coffee Pods: What Are They?
Have you ever wanted an espresso machine to hurry up and give you an espresso before it was actually finished with the job? There are actually many automatic espresso coffee machines on the market today, but the automatic feature of the machines simply don't make them one bit quicker. In fact, waiting for a good ol' cup of espresso probably will even make you late for work if you get the machine started later than normal on a work day. However, there is one way to speed up the process and that is with an espresso coffee pod. If you have never tried using a coffee pod at all then you are probably in for a pleasant surprise, but an espresso coffee pod is something for all espresso beverage lovers that want their cup of espresso on-demand!
How the Espresso Coffee Pod Works
An espresso coffee drinker that likes his or her espresso made just right may be a bit skeptical at the sight of an espresso coffee pod. After all, espresso beverages are supposed to be made with care and espresso maker machines are practically the only way that can be done. On the other hand, espresso coffee pods can be a great tool for those people who are always on the go because all the flavor and benefits of the espresso stay the same.
What the espresso coffee pod is, though, is essentially like a regular looking coffee pot that will automatically make instant coffee for you. If you have ever been to the grocery store then you probably have seen the many different espresso products on the market, but one of these is the espresso coffee beans that are ground up and already pre-packaged. Essentially, these pre-packaged espresso coffee beans are the tool that you're going to use to make the espresso in the morning. The coffee beans are placed between the coffee filters and the machine is turned on, allowing a great cup of espresso to be made.
Of course, these coffee pods are also designed to work with many of the espresso machines on the market so buying them with the concern that they won't work for you is unnecessary. Many people feel that the espresso coffee pods that they can purchase in a grocery store, though, essentially has all of the same great taste that an espresso is known for. The only difference with these coffee pods, though, is the fact that the espresso is able to be made much quicker than a regular cup of espresso would take in a normal coffee espresso maker machine. Buying them regularly from the grocery store would save a lot of time, especially in the mornings when you may be rushed anyway!
If you have never tried one of these espresso coffee pods, however, rest assured that many people throughout the world use them to obtain the best cup of espresso possible, but just at a faster rate. Espresso coffee pods are readily available most anywhere, though, which makes finding them a breeze as well!
How the Espresso Coffee Pod Works
An espresso coffee drinker that likes his or her espresso made just right may be a bit skeptical at the sight of an espresso coffee pod. After all, espresso beverages are supposed to be made with care and espresso maker machines are practically the only way that can be done. On the other hand, espresso coffee pods can be a great tool for those people who are always on the go because all the flavor and benefits of the espresso stay the same.
What the espresso coffee pod is, though, is essentially like a regular looking coffee pot that will automatically make instant coffee for you. If you have ever been to the grocery store then you probably have seen the many different espresso products on the market, but one of these is the espresso coffee beans that are ground up and already pre-packaged. Essentially, these pre-packaged espresso coffee beans are the tool that you're going to use to make the espresso in the morning. The coffee beans are placed between the coffee filters and the machine is turned on, allowing a great cup of espresso to be made.
Of course, these coffee pods are also designed to work with many of the espresso machines on the market so buying them with the concern that they won't work for you is unnecessary. Many people feel that the espresso coffee pods that they can purchase in a grocery store, though, essentially has all of the same great taste that an espresso is known for. The only difference with these coffee pods, though, is the fact that the espresso is able to be made much quicker than a regular cup of espresso would take in a normal coffee espresso maker machine. Buying them regularly from the grocery store would save a lot of time, especially in the mornings when you may be rushed anyway!
If you have never tried one of these espresso coffee pods, however, rest assured that many people throughout the world use them to obtain the best cup of espresso possible, but just at a faster rate. Espresso coffee pods are readily available most anywhere, though, which makes finding them a breeze as well!
Senin, 15 September 2014
Choosing Espresso Beans for your Espresso Machine
If you are a regular espresso drinker then chances are that you know about all the different kinds of espresso beverages available. Simply put, there are dozens of ways that many people all over the world enjoy the same type of drink. Whether it's combining certain other ingredients to make a latte or adding different spices like cinnamon, there is really no end to the way that espresso can be used in a coffee drink! When it comes to making espresso, though, many people have trouble and are often confused about where to begin.
Of course, the first and foremost issue that you'll want to take care of is your espresso coffee machine. There are many different types of espresso machines on the market today. From manual espresso machines to automatic machines there are all different varieties and different prices as well. But the second thing on the list when making espresso is the coffee beans that are purchased for your drink. Considering the fact that the coffee beans make all the difference when it comes to the taste of your espresso one should pay the utmost care when buying them in the grocery or other coffee store.
Pre-Ground or Whole Coffee Beans
Choosing the type of coffee beans for your cup of espresso is very important and there are two basic kinds of beans to choose from. Espresso coffee beans usually come in pre-ground and pre-packaged servings, but they also come in whole coffee beans. Of course the whole coffee beans usually have to be ground yourself, but many people prefer grinding the coffee beans by themselves because it gives them a feeling of accomplishment as well as more control over how coarse or fine they want their espresso beans to be.
If you are like many people, however, chances are that you'll be purchasing the pre-ground coffee beans that are available in most of the grocery stores throughout the United States. Even though there is an advantage to doing this, you'll want to be sure that the packages actually fit in your espresso machine. Even though most pre-packaged and pre-ground espresso machines are made with care so they do fit in most machines, it is better to check then to end up not having any espresso in the morning because you didn't check the size of the packages!
Most of the pre-packaged espresso beans, though, will usually say whether or not they are compatible with all machines, so reading the label is also important before purchasing a specific pre-ground espresso bean package!
The best method that many people choose for their coffee beverage is to simply grind the coffee beans before they're put into the espresso machine. As mentioned, this gives them the greatest control over how the espresso will taste considering the fact that espresso is either bitter or weak depending on just exactly how they are ground! There definitely is much to be concerned about, though, when choosing your coffee beans, so making sure you look at them wisely is very important!
Of course, the first and foremost issue that you'll want to take care of is your espresso coffee machine. There are many different types of espresso machines on the market today. From manual espresso machines to automatic machines there are all different varieties and different prices as well. But the second thing on the list when making espresso is the coffee beans that are purchased for your drink. Considering the fact that the coffee beans make all the difference when it comes to the taste of your espresso one should pay the utmost care when buying them in the grocery or other coffee store.
Pre-Ground or Whole Coffee Beans
Choosing the type of coffee beans for your cup of espresso is very important and there are two basic kinds of beans to choose from. Espresso coffee beans usually come in pre-ground and pre-packaged servings, but they also come in whole coffee beans. Of course the whole coffee beans usually have to be ground yourself, but many people prefer grinding the coffee beans by themselves because it gives them a feeling of accomplishment as well as more control over how coarse or fine they want their espresso beans to be.
If you are like many people, however, chances are that you'll be purchasing the pre-ground coffee beans that are available in most of the grocery stores throughout the United States. Even though there is an advantage to doing this, you'll want to be sure that the packages actually fit in your espresso machine. Even though most pre-packaged and pre-ground espresso machines are made with care so they do fit in most machines, it is better to check then to end up not having any espresso in the morning because you didn't check the size of the packages!
Most of the pre-packaged espresso beans, though, will usually say whether or not they are compatible with all machines, so reading the label is also important before purchasing a specific pre-ground espresso bean package!
The best method that many people choose for their coffee beverage is to simply grind the coffee beans before they're put into the espresso machine. As mentioned, this gives them the greatest control over how the espresso will taste considering the fact that espresso is either bitter or weak depending on just exactly how they are ground! There definitely is much to be concerned about, though, when choosing your coffee beans, so making sure you look at them wisely is very important!
Jumat, 12 September 2014
Espresso Machines for the Office
There are all sorts of ways to liven up the activity and energy of the whole office, but one sure-fire way to make sure that your employees are active enough while doing their work is to install an espresso machine. There are all sorts of benefits that your office will have from installing an espresso machine. On the other hand, there are some important things that must be thought about before going out to buy just any espresso machine for your office. Here are some of the things that each individual espresso drinker should consider when thinking about espresso machines for his or her office:
The Price
Just as there are many different types of espresso machines that you can buy, so too are there plenty of espresso machine prices on the market. Espresso machines can be bought for $50 or $500, but it just depends on how fancy or nice you need your machine to buy. For the average office a 2-cup dispenser of espresso would probably be enough, considering the fact that espresso shots are the serving that typically fit one of these espresso machines. When looking for a 2-serving espresso dispenser the price of one of these machines will probably be around the vicinity of $150-200. Of course fancier ones that are decked out in chrome or a black finish will probably be considerably more expensive as well!
The Needs
Another issue that has to be considered before purchasing an espresso machine for the office is just how much espresso the whole office needs on any one morning or work day. Furthermore, the type of espresso machine also makes a difference, and here you'll want to consider whether you should buy an automatic espresso machine or just stick with a lesser expensive machine that may have manual controls. Of course, semi-automatic espresso machines can also be purchased that will also dispense espresso shots rather quickly. On the other hand, the amount of employees in one office will more than likely determine which type of machine is purchased. Whereas a manual machine may take several minutes to squeeze out one shot of espresso, a fully automatic espresso machine may give out espresso shots as fast as you turn around!
There are also a whole other bunch of specific issues when it comes to choosing the right espresso machine. For example, you must choose whether or not it's important for your employees to choose the setting of the grinding of the espresso coffee beans.
There are some machines that grind the beans to a fine powder automatically, but there are others that let the espresso drinker have total control over the amount of grinding that it does! Of coarse, the ones that allow the espresso drinker to have the most control over how fine or coarse the beans are ground will probably be considerably more expensive than other automatic espresso machines. Altogether, though, all of these things are very important before investing in an espresso machine for the office!
The Price
Just as there are many different types of espresso machines that you can buy, so too are there plenty of espresso machine prices on the market. Espresso machines can be bought for $50 or $500, but it just depends on how fancy or nice you need your machine to buy. For the average office a 2-cup dispenser of espresso would probably be enough, considering the fact that espresso shots are the serving that typically fit one of these espresso machines. When looking for a 2-serving espresso dispenser the price of one of these machines will probably be around the vicinity of $150-200. Of course fancier ones that are decked out in chrome or a black finish will probably be considerably more expensive as well!
The Needs
Another issue that has to be considered before purchasing an espresso machine for the office is just how much espresso the whole office needs on any one morning or work day. Furthermore, the type of espresso machine also makes a difference, and here you'll want to consider whether you should buy an automatic espresso machine or just stick with a lesser expensive machine that may have manual controls. Of course, semi-automatic espresso machines can also be purchased that will also dispense espresso shots rather quickly. On the other hand, the amount of employees in one office will more than likely determine which type of machine is purchased. Whereas a manual machine may take several minutes to squeeze out one shot of espresso, a fully automatic espresso machine may give out espresso shots as fast as you turn around!
There are also a whole other bunch of specific issues when it comes to choosing the right espresso machine. For example, you must choose whether or not it's important for your employees to choose the setting of the grinding of the espresso coffee beans.
There are some machines that grind the beans to a fine powder automatically, but there are others that let the espresso drinker have total control over the amount of grinding that it does! Of coarse, the ones that allow the espresso drinker to have the most control over how fine or coarse the beans are ground will probably be considerably more expensive than other automatic espresso machines. Altogether, though, all of these things are very important before investing in an espresso machine for the office!
Espresso Flavored Products
Perhaps one of the best types of coffee products on the market today is the espresso beverage. Many people already know that there are an infinite number of ways that espresso can be combined to make the best beverages that there is a whole market for the coffee and espresso self-proclaimed fanatics! Even if you're not an avid coffee or espresso drinker chances are that you've had the chance to taste espresso at some point in your life. In addition, chances are that you also know that there are plenty of other products on the market today that are modeled after espresso. Here are just some of the food and beverage products to try if you like regular espresso!
Espresso Mocha Drinks!
There are many places that offer customers the chance to buy espresso mocha drinks and beverages, including milkshakes. Many times these beverages are ice-cold, but supposedly it adds to the flavor of the already-popular espresso. There are many great things about espresso mocha drinks, though. First, they do taste like a regular cold cup of espresso. One example of a restaurant that includes a "Mocha Chill" is the Arby's restaurant. In very recent years Arby's Roast Beef has introduced the "Mocha Chill," which is essentially an espresso mocha beverage on ice! This beverage has turned into a very popular cold espresso drink for this fast food restaurant and will be popular for years to come as people continue to get hooked on espresso products!
Espresso Ice Cream!
Another cold product that is regularly sold in grocery stores and specialty ice cream shops is espresso ice cream. There is actually a type of ice cream that tastes like espresso. However, espresso ice cream is probably not that hard to make considering that many people add milk to their espresso in the first place. All that really needs to be done in order to churn ice cream is to add condensed milk, other minor ingredients, and then the mixture can be frozen and eaten later when it's turned to ice cream!
Espresso Candy
There are all sorts of different flavors for candy on the market today and one of these products is espresso jelly beans. One popular company that has been responsible for the production of espresso jelly beans is the Jelly Belly Bean Company, but there espresso-tasting jelly bean has literally flew off the shelves because so many people enjoy the product.
These are just a few of the espresso products that are regularly sold on the market, though, and there are plenty of other foods and beverages that are given the ingredient of espresso just to attract many different customers! For example, if you have ever taken a trip to a coffee shop then you already know the hundreds of different ways espresso can be combined to make unusual drinks! Nevertheless, espresso has long been a popular flavor for a whole lot of things and it will continue to be popular throughout the coming years!
Espresso Mocha Drinks!
There are many places that offer customers the chance to buy espresso mocha drinks and beverages, including milkshakes. Many times these beverages are ice-cold, but supposedly it adds to the flavor of the already-popular espresso. There are many great things about espresso mocha drinks, though. First, they do taste like a regular cold cup of espresso. One example of a restaurant that includes a "Mocha Chill" is the Arby's restaurant. In very recent years Arby's Roast Beef has introduced the "Mocha Chill," which is essentially an espresso mocha beverage on ice! This beverage has turned into a very popular cold espresso drink for this fast food restaurant and will be popular for years to come as people continue to get hooked on espresso products!
Espresso Ice Cream!
Another cold product that is regularly sold in grocery stores and specialty ice cream shops is espresso ice cream. There is actually a type of ice cream that tastes like espresso. However, espresso ice cream is probably not that hard to make considering that many people add milk to their espresso in the first place. All that really needs to be done in order to churn ice cream is to add condensed milk, other minor ingredients, and then the mixture can be frozen and eaten later when it's turned to ice cream!
Espresso Candy
There are all sorts of different flavors for candy on the market today and one of these products is espresso jelly beans. One popular company that has been responsible for the production of espresso jelly beans is the Jelly Belly Bean Company, but there espresso-tasting jelly bean has literally flew off the shelves because so many people enjoy the product.
These are just a few of the espresso products that are regularly sold on the market, though, and there are plenty of other foods and beverages that are given the ingredient of espresso just to attract many different customers! For example, if you have ever taken a trip to a coffee shop then you already know the hundreds of different ways espresso can be combined to make unusual drinks! Nevertheless, espresso has long been a popular flavor for a whole lot of things and it will continue to be popular throughout the coming years!
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