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I bought a Black and Decker Home Cafe machine that uses coffee pods. On the box it says you can make skinny lattes and cappuccino with it. I can't seem to find any coffee pods that make these. Does anyone know if there are any available?

well look in local stores. you may have to go to stores like Whole Foods. If none has any check online for online suppliers.

Pod Single Cup

CoffeeMakerHeaven — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:32:59 +0000

Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter

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De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker

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Universal Keurig K-cup Storage Rack 35 Capacity Can Be Used on Countertop, Inside Drawer or Mount on Wall, Chrome Finish

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Coffeeduck Classic: Permanent Refillable Coffee Filter for the Senseo models HD7810-HD7812

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San Francisco Bay Coffee One Cup for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, Fog Chaser, 36-Count

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Auto Meter 2204 Black Gauge Mounting Cup

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GlowShift GS-U01B Universal Single Gauge Metal Pod

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Cuisinart SS-700 Single Serve Brewing System, Silver - Powered by Keurig

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De'Longhi BAR32 Retro 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker

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Drink Coffee Do Stupid Stuff Faster Men's Tee Shirt in 12 colors Small thru 6XL

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Got coffee? Men's Tee Shirt in 12 colors Small thru 6XL

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Hitech - Battery Charger For Motorola HNN8148 / HNN9049 / HNN9360 / HNN9628 Batteries and Equivalents - Single Charging Bank

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Maximal Power RC Mini100-RBPOD-mini-I210 Two-Way Radio Single Charger for Icon Two Way Radio Battery BP-209 BP-210 BP-209N BP-210N

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There are literally millions of people worldwide that depend on coffee to get them going each and every day. How these people go about producing their coffee is a matter of personal preference and depends on such factors as convenience, access to electricity, desired cup quality and available space.

Regardless of the method chosen, the coffee must be ground and filtered before it's ready to be consumed. This process can become tedious for some people, since grinding beans and installing and replacing filters can be seen as additional steps that get in the way of enjoying the end product. Fortunately for these people, there is a better, more efficient alternative: the coffee pod brewing system.

A coffee pod (or coffee pad) is a device that contains ground coffee beans in its own filter. The pods contain a specific quantity of coffee beans that are meant to be infused with a specific volume of properly heated water. To maintain freshness, each pod is sealed inside an individual foil or plastic package, which can be opened just prior to use. Of course, not just any machine will accept the pods; the machine has to be designed to accept them, and some do this better than others.

Among the top rated machines, Bosch produces their Bosch Tassimo single serve coffee brewer, which currently has nearly 75 reviews on Amazon with an average rating of 4.5 stars. The machine uses Tassimo Discs, which are Bosch's own version of a coffee pod. Each disc contains a unique bar code that is read by the machine to produce a variety of different beverage types and strengths.

For those that really catch on to the coffee pod craze, there are devices available to make your own coffee pods at home, using whatever type of coffee you desire. Whether you choose to make your own or buy the pre-packaged versions, you will be rewarded with a system that is remarkably simple and clean. A simple push of a button will be the only separating you from a great cup of coffee. For more information and basic tips on how to choose the best small coffee maker including reviews of coffee accessories, please visit http://bestsmallcoffeemaker.com

Keurig B60 Single-Cup Brewer? Coffee seems watery and machine stays fairly hot....?

We just bought this yesterday. It seems like the coffee is a bit watered down. Has this happened to anyone else? Also, I left the machine on, as stated in the manual, and even after an hour it felt fairly hot. Is this normal?

I had to use 2 pods this morning to make my coffee not seem so watery. One I did on the 10oz size and the other on the 4 oz size. Seems like a waste of pods....

Keurig B60 Single-Cup Brewer . . . yep, this particular brand is a lemon. And if you like a full-flavored cup of coffee, the pod brewers are never going to do it for you. A good burr-grinder for the beans, and a good V-filter drip model is the best combo for a great cup of coffee.

Espresso Machine Stainless

CoffeeMakerHeaven — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:52:21 +0000

Bodum Brazil 8 cup French Press Coffee Maker, 34 oz, Black

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De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker

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Aeropress Stainless Steel Coffee Filter

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Straw Cleaning Brush - for reusable straws, baby sippy cup, tea pot spout etc.

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Dip-It Food and Beverage Stain Cleaner Powder, 5 Ounce (Pack of

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Vietnamese coffee filter set

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Cuisinart DTC-975BKN Thermal 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black

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Cuisinart DCC-1100BK 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black

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Cuisinart DGB-900BC Grind & Brew Thermal 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless/Black

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Roadpro RPSC-784 12-Volt Quick Cup Coffee Maker with 16 oz. Metal Carafe

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	Faema E61 Legend S2

Coleman Camping Coffee Maker

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Coleman Portable Propane Coffeemaker

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GSI Outdoors 1 Cup Stainless Mini Expresso

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The following Gaggia coffee machines are very popular as they are at the cheaper end of the range, all costing less than $450, but do a good job of making cafÃ© style coffee at home.

Gaggia 102532 Espresso-Pure Semi Automatic Espresso Machine - Black

Costing only $249 this Gaggia machine will make you any number of coffee variations. Its stainless steel boiler delivers hot water at the right temperature to make that perfect espresso shot. You can make use of the cup warmer to prepare your cup for its coffee and gaze longingly at it when it is dispensed with its thick layer of crema. Chrome plated brass parts help to keep temperatures stable and it can dispense hot water only for those occasions when you just prefer a cup of tea. For more convenience the machine is compatible with coffee pods as well as ground coffee which is useful when you are in a rush or just fancy an easy fix. It also has a frothing wand to add frothing milk to coffee variations such as lattes and cappuccinos. Its control panel is simple to understand and the 42 ounce water reservoir is easy to remove and fill.

Gaggia 16109 Evolution Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

Costing another $100 at $350, the Gaggia Evolution is evolved in numerous ways. Its slightly larger 44 ounce water tank is still easy to remove, clean and fill but the control panel is even simpler to use. There are only three buttons that you need to work the entire machine - one to turn it on, one to brew and one to steam. The boiler is made of aluminium and has two heating elements to speed up the process. Other components are made of commercial grade chrome plated brass to help keep the temperatures fully controlled. There are rubber mounts to limit the vibration noise made by the machine when in use and the machine can use pods as well as coffee grounds. The steam wand is featured as usual for when you want to add that extra sparkle to your coffees. This machine is available in two colour combinations of black and silver or silver and chrome.

Gaggia 102534 Espresso-Color Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine - Red

Looking beautiful in its stunning red colour is the Gaggia Espresso Color which is on sale for around $399. Its boiler is made of stainless steel and it can make coffee with either ground coffee or pods. It comes with a single shot and double shot filter basket for convenience and a cup warmer. If you fancy cappuccinos or lattes, the frothing wand is on hand to help with foaming or steaming the milk.

Chloe Anderson writes a blog about cooking tips for making good food, which includes recipes and reviews of kitchen equipment like espresso machines such as the best Gaggia coffee machines.

Need to determine Amps requirement for an espresso machine from Italy?

I live in Canada and received an espresso machine that came from Italy. It obviously runs on 220 power, for which I plan on running a dedicated 220 line from the fuse panel. Where I need help is I do not know how many amps it will use. I don't know whether to buy the 15amp outlet or 20 amp outlet in order to power the machine.

The information provided by the manual is the following:

Power Supply : 230V - 50Hz / 120V - 60Hz
Absorbed power : 950 W

Boiler : Stainless Steel, with 900W heating element

How many amp does the outlet need to be?
Cool, thx guys, much appreciated.

15 is fine, on a 240 line a 15 amp circuit can handle 3600 watts, well above 950.

Blend Coffee Pods

CoffeeMakerHeaven — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:06:14 +0000

Starbucks Breakfast Blend Medium Roast Coffee Keurig K-Cups, 16 Count

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Starbucks House Blend Medium Roast Coffee Keurig K-Cups, 16 Count

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Krups GPA30842 Immersion Blender with Beaker, Chopper and Whisk Attachments, Black and Stainless Steel

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Sol Guard SPF 15 Sunscreen By Caribbean - 6 Ounces

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Caribbean Solutions Sol Guard 25

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Timothy's World Coffee, Breakfast Blend K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers (Pack of 50)

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Hamilton Beach 49973 Dcm Personal Cup Pod Brewer- Red

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TWCPB7006 - Single Serve Coffee Pods

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Melitta One:One Coffee Pods, Breakfast Blend, 18 Pods/Box

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Coffee Pods, Breakfast Blend, Single Cup, 14/Box

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Brazil

The stellar quality of Brazilian coffee is a good reason for it being so famous worldwide. Brazil Bourbon Santos is the most famous of them all.

Not always regarded as the best though, Brazil is the leader in coffee bean production in the world. If this blend becomes popular that may change. Once called Bourbon and presently called Reunion, is the birthplace of the cultivar from where it got its name and it makes its present home near the port it hails from.

All of us have a romanticism within us which will be delighted with the perfect balance of dark body and bitter acids of this brew.

America

Numerous blends featuring a distinctive American style however are not grown in the US. Completing instead of competing with the feast they are made so that a traditional breakfast can be enjoyed.

Central American and Columbian beans are medium ground and roasted blend to get this brew. Instead of calling attention to them, this delicate-bodied, light on the acid and smooth will complement.

Madrugada blend from Flying Goat as well as Steep & Brew provide a fruity, clean choice. perfect with pancakes for its chocolaty, sweet blend are offered by the Supreme Bean.

Ethiopia

According to legends, Ethiopia is the native land of the Arabica plant. It is this plant that produces the coffee bean containing berry. Today Ethiopia is a name to reckon with, so far as brewing a cup of coffee is concerned.

For those who enjoy a bold brew, with fruit overtones Coffee Klatch is a dark, dark coffee from the Yirgacheffe region. The sun-drenched home of Counter Culture, a dry-processed bean of the Sidamo region will invariably come in the samplers thought. From Coffee Klatch the Belle Espresso may be the perfect choice for people who look for a delicate espresso. The profile is entrancing and complex as five different regions are blended in this.

Nicaragua

A welcomed extension to the table is the Madriz, coming from Central America, which so far as coffee producing goes is the small powerhouse that packs a mean punch. A second cup is what you will want because of the full body and pungent bouquet and it hails from Terroir Coffee.

Panama

How to find the best of Panama has been shown by Oregon, a small roaster in Portland. Perfect in a French press are the beans offered by Stumptown Coffee Roasters from Don Pachi Estate. Going down smooth this fruity and flowered brew is from the Boquete region's Geisha trees.

Hawaii

To visit this Pacific island all the excuse you need is the Java Berry Black Estate Reserve. Offering a full-flavored and smooth balance it is a blend of Kona Extra Fancy and Kona Peaberry. For the lovers of straight coffee this is the one.

Checking the worldwide coffee grower's stellar products is what you must do to 'see' a little of the world, irrespective of your original country. For an international cup's delight there are many ways.

The writer Vince Paxton is interested in areas similar to one shot coffee maker and one cup coffee machines. Sharing his passion in works, the writer affirmed his know-how on ideas related to one pod coffee machine

seattles best coffee and gevalia ..?

do they have any calories ??

i got the tassimo coffee, espresso, and hot chocolate maker and it comes with those single serve pods - do they have any calories .. i know the hot chocolate probable does but what about the plain coffee like Seattles best breakfast blend or the gevalia dark roast blend ?

No calories in coffee - it is the cream, flavorings and sugar that make those coffee shop drinks add up to 700 calories.

Roast Coffee Pods

CoffeeMakerHeaven — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:03:06 +0000

Senseo Paris French Vanilla Coffee, 16-Count Pods (Pack of 6)

Sale Price: $35.82

Melitta One:One Java Pods, Buzzworthy, 100% Arabica Dark Roast Coffee, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 4)

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Starbucks Breakfast Blend Medium Roast Coffee Keurig K-Cups, 16 Count

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Tully's Coffee French Roast, K-cups for Keurig Brewers, 12-Count Box

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Timothy's World Coffee, Breakfast Blend K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers (Pack of 50)

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	Philips Senseo HD7810/65 Gourmet Single Serve Coffee Maker + Senseo Coffee Pods

	Philips ASENHD7832K2 Senseo HD7832 Supreme Single-Serve Gourmet Coffeemaker + Senseo HD7994 T-Pod Holder - Senseo HD7003 Espresso Pod Holder - Senseo Coffee Pods Medium Roast 00703 - Senseo Coffee Pods Decaf 00701.

	Philips ASENHD7820K2 Senseo HD7820 Deluxe Single-Serve Gourmet Coffeemaker + Senseo HD7994 T-Pod Holder - Senseo HD7003 Espresso Pod Holder - Senseo Coffee Pods Medium Roast 00703 - Senseo Coffee Pods Decaf 00701.

Coffee Pods, French Roast, Single Cup, 14/Box

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Have you ever walked into a coffee shop or the coffee aisle at your grocery store and felt overwhelmed by all of the choices? There's a million different things to choose from, including the type of roast.

I've definitely been there. I've been known to walk into my favorite coffee shop and go eeny, meeny, miny, moe to pick a coffee. I always drifted towards darker roasts because they were so much smoother and sweeter. However, I've learned that the lighter roasts pack all of the caffeine and anyone that knows me, knows that I need as much caffeine as I can possibly get in ever sip.

I knew that the bean color was determined by the way they were roasted, but that was just about it and I really didn't know what it all meant.

I started to do more research and talked to several coffee "experts" so that I and now you could get the best tasting cup of coffee.

One of the first things that I learned, is that the darker a bean, the longer it was in the coffee roaster. A darker roasts tastes smoother because it has less fiber and has a more sugary flavor.

A lighter roast, that spends less time in a roaster has more caffeine, but also has a slightly bitter taste. It also has a stronger flavor because the aromatic oils don't get destroyed during the short roast.

Here's what you need to know so far:

Dark Roasts = Smooth and Sugary. Light Roasts = Bitter And Chock Full Of Caffeine.

A more in depth look:

The creation of coffee starts with raw or unroasted beans that are green. If you have a coffee roaster, you can roast your own beans and you're probably way too overqualified to be reading this article. For the rest of us, green beans are pretty much useless.

Light Roast:

Light roasts usually equals poor quality coffee because the beans are acidic, but they are full of caffeine.

A few examples:

New England Roast
Half City Roast
Cinnamon Roast - The cinnamon roast has a dry surface with no oils and the flavor is light bodied.

Medium Roast:

When they keep it in the roaster a little longer, you get a medium roast.Â It's traditionally a breakfast coffee with good level of acidity and clean finish. It has a balanced body of flavor, which I'm told is a good thing. You can find it in grocery stores and is good for drip coffee makers, or other words, it's an every day type of coffee.

Breakfast Roast - Slightly sweeter than a light roast
American Roast - Not as dark as European roasts and generally considered to have a good aroma.
City Roast - Slightly darker than the American Roast

Medium Dark Roast:

Beans that are roasted for a longer time are considered a Medium Dark Roast. They're roasted long enough to bring out the natural oil of the coffee to the surface of the bean. They have low levels of caffeine and acidity. They have a bittersweet flavor with a full body. It's commonly used in cafes and coffee shops.

French Roast - Also goes under the name dark roast. It's used to make espresso.
Continental Roast - It's slightly lighter and has a spicy body.
Viennese Roast - It spends slightly longer in the roast than American roast and has a rich, chocolaty body.

Dark Roast:

Italian Roast - This bean spends the longest time in the roaster. It's roasted until the bean is almost jet black so it has a smoky, well roasted taste and masks the natural coffee bean flavor.

One last note. Just because they're called French or Italian roasts, doesn't mean that it's actually from there, it's just referring to the type of roast.

Mike Crimmins is a coffee fanatic. He's not your traditional coffee expert or barista. He's just your average joe, looking for that perfect cup of coffee. You can learn more about coffee at his blog http://dailyshotofcoffee.com/

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Egberts Coffee Pods

CoffeeMakerHeaven — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:16:46 +0000

Senseo Decaffeinated Coffee, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 6)

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Senseo Dark Roast Coffee, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 6)

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Senseo Colombia Blend Coffee, 16-Count Pods (Pack of 6)

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Senseo Paris French Vanilla Coffee, 16-Count Pods (Pack of 4)

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Senseo Medium Roast Coffee, 18-Count Pods (Pack of 6)

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Senseo Colombia Blend Coffee Pods, 16-Count Packages (Pack of 4)

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	Philips Senseo HD7810/65 Gourmet Single Serve Coffee Maker + Senseo Coffee Pods

It was a match made in heaven, at least if your heaven includes wonderful coffee. When Douwe Egberts, the world's second largest coffee roaster, teamed up with Royal Philips Electric, one of the world's leading innovators in electronic devices, the result was bound to be sensational. The Senseo coffee pod system is the product of a partnership between two world leaders in their field with a common background.

Douwe Egberts

Egbert Douwes opened a small shop in Joure, The Netherlands back in 1753. De Witte Os sold coffee, tea and tobacco to the townspeople, and was more than moderately successful. In 1780, his son joined the family business and together, they expanded their holdings, adding more shops throughout the region.

The company prospered, and continued to grow throughout The Netherlands, but it was not until the mid-20th century that it expanded beyond the borders of its homeland. In 1948, Douwe Egberts began selling coffee, tea and tobacco in Belgium. Over the next twenty years, the company added sales in Belgium, France and Spain. In 1978, the company was acquired by international food corporation Sara Lee. Since then, Sara Lee and Douwe Egberts has become the second largest coffee roaster in the world. Familiarly known as Sara Lee/DE, the company is a subsidiary of Sara Lee and employs over 26,000 people around the world.

The Douwe Egberts brands include Pickwick tea, Douwe Egberts coffee, Piazza d'Oro espresso, Cafitesse, Pilao coffee and of course, the Senseo system. Sara Lee sells products in nearly 200 countries. The Sara Lee brands include Sara Lee, Earth Grains, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Bimbo, Kiwi, Ambi Pur, Sanex, and of course, Douwe Egberts.

Royal Philips Electronics

In The Netherlands in 1891, Gerard Philips founded a small electronics company focused on making light bulbs and other technical electronic equipment. By the 1920s, the company had begun to expand its line of products and make a name for itself as an innovator in the electronics field. In the 1920s, they began to manufacture vacuum tubes, acquiring holdings in both Germany and England as subsidiaries. In 1939, Philips began marketing their electric shaver, which is sold in the U.S. as Norelco, and which has become the standard bearer for their personal care division.

Among the other innovations that have come out of Philips are the audio cassette tape (introduced by Philips in 1963) and the compact disc (developed in partnership with Sony). Philips today is a worldwide leader in manufacture and sale of color television sets, lighting, electric shavers, medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, and one-chip TV products. Since 2001, the company has won over 60 design awards for personal care and electronic appliances.

A Beautiful Partnership

In 2001, Douwe Egberts teamed up with Philips to introduce the Senseo system, the single serve coffee system that uses a patented pad brewing system to make coffee and other hot beverages. The Senseo was first introduced in February 2001 in The Netherlands, and became available in the US in 2004.

The system uses a patented coffee pod (called a pad in some countries) that holds a premeasured amount of coffee or beverage mix and fits into the brewer. The brewer heats water to the correct temperature and dispenses the beverage after brewing. The major innovations in the Senseo were the single cup brewing system and the use of the coffee pad.

Sara Lee/DE's part of the partnership is, of course, coffee. Douwe Egberts offers a wide variety of coffee blends to suit most tastes, as well as tea in pods to fit the Senseo machine. The current blends include Sumatra, Brazil, Kenya and Colombia, each of them with the characteristics common to the named region. In addition, there are selected specialty beverages, including espresso, cappuccino and Cafe Noir, a sweet, dark blend with a chocolate finish. There are also flavored pods, which include Paris (vanilla caramel), Vienna (hazelnut, vanilla and mocha), and a number of limited edition varieties that are currently only available in select European locations. For tea lovers, Douwe Egberts offers Earl Grey and Minty Green T-pods for the Senseo.

Patent-ly Perfect

In 1998, Sara Lee/DE filed a patent in Belgium to protect their use of the coffee pad system. The patent was challenged after the Senseo hit the market and competitors realized that the patent prevented them from manufacturing coffee pods. The patent was successfully challenged in the Belgian court. As of 2004, the year that the Senseo was introduced in the US, other companies have the legal right to make and sell coffee pods that fit the Senseo system. In addition, several pod makers on the market allow consumers to make their own coffee pods. This allows flexibility in making the coffee or tea of your choice utilizing the Senseo Brewing System.

About the Author:

About Author:

Stephanie Larkin is a freelance writer who writes about topics pertaining to the food and beverage industry often discussing specific brands such as Senseo

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - The Story Behind Senseo and the Douwe Egberts Corporation

Have they discontinued Douwe egberts Cafe 'Switch' instant coffee in the uk?

was unsure where to put this question for a reply, am after instant coffee, switch, resembles egg boxes came in little pods that you squeezed, and cannot find stockists anywhere in Glasgow , have they withdrawn it I dont know?
tried asda and sainburys but they had a notice up saying this product has been discontinued. I hope it wasnt withdrawn for health reasons. Its my mums favourite and she has tried Tesco , Asda and Sainburys. But if its sold out or d/c I guess it won't be retailed anywhere once the stocks are done!

You could still get them this morning in Poundland.
That's a pound shop based in the West Midlands but all over the UK though I cannot say I have seen one in Scotland.
I use them in the office. Very handy.

Really Great Coffee

CoffeeMakerHeaven — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:14:09 +0000

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Good Earth Original Sweet & Spicy Caffeine Free Tea Bags, Net Wt 1.4 Oz 18-Count, Boxes (Pack of 6)

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Joseph's Sugar Free Maple Flavor Syrup, 12oz

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You love the great taste of coffee when you get it from your local Starbucks or coffee house, but somehow when you make it at home it's just not the same. Am I right? Well through many years of trying various methods, I believe I have found the best method for making the tastiest coffee in your own home without using expensive coffee machines or milk steamers and with a minimum of fuss. Read on to find your way to coffee heaven!

The Equipment

You will need some equipment, namely a French Press and a coffee grinder. Firstly, for the French Press, if you just want to make one or two coffees in the morning, go for the 3 Cup French Press manufactured by Bodum. You can get one of these for around $15.00. For the coffee grinder, because we are going to be using a French Press it means that the coffee does not need to be ground really finely. This means a relatively inexpensive blade grinder will do the job. You can pick up a Black and Decker or Bodum grinder for between $15.00 to $20.00 and this will be perfectly satisfactory.

Most importantly, for the best taste you will need freshly roasted coffee beans so you can get that fresh ground taste from your coffee. Pre-ground coffee is ok straight from the packet, but it goes off very quickly and there's not really anything you can do about that.

The best place to buy coffee beans is in a specialist coffee store. The beans in these stores are roasted in small batches so that the beans in the store are fresher. You should be able to pick up coffee beans from your local supermarket, however, these are likely to be mass produced and not as good a standard as beans bought from a specialist. They are still good however, and beat any other method of making coffee.

The Method

First things first, you will have to grind the coffee beans.Take your spoon that you will have got with your Bodum French Press and take a generously heaped spoonful of coffee beans. I should also mention at this point that you should find an air tight container for storing your coffee beans (preferably not glass or see-through) and keep it in a cool dry place. Spoon the beans into the top of the grinder, put the lid on then press the button to grind for about thirty seconds. The coffee will now be ground finely enough for your French Press.

Next run your cold tap for about thirty seconds and then fill your kettle with a little over how much water you are going to use for your coffee. Now boil the kettle. Once boiled, quickly pour a small amount of water into your French Press to warm it, then throw this water away. Again, quickly (this should be no more that twenty seconds from the kettle boiling) put your ground coffee into the now warm French Press.

Now pour the water you need on to the coffee. If you are only making coffee for one, only fill the press to roughly a quarter full. What we want is a really strong potent shot of coffee. Now give the mixture a really good stir, place the top on the press (don't plunge it yet) and leave to settle.

Now for your milk, take the cup you are going to use and fill to a half cup of milk. Now you have two choices. Either heat the milk for two minutes on 600 watts in your microwave, or use a milk pan on your stove. Each way is fine, although you may get tastier milk from the stove method.

For the stove method, turn the heat off just as the milk is starting to bubble up. This should also roughly take two minutes. If you made your milk on the stove, pour it into your cup now.

So your coffee should have been sitting for approximately three minutes now. I give it four minutes to be on the safe side, then press the plunger, and leave for another thirty seconds to settle. While you are waiting, add sugar to the milk if required. Now pour your coffee into your milk and stir well. You should now have a very tasty and frothy cup of coffee, just as good as if you had bought it in your local coffee shop. Enjoy.

Dave Bett is a freelance writer and coffee enthusiast. Visit his website Coffee Pods Guide which gives an overview of coffee pod machines and how to use them.

Sunday Morning Coffee Cake from the "McCalls Great American Recipes" cards - Does anyone have the recipe?

It is one of the best recipes for coffee cake and my son absolutely loves it. I would really appreciate if someone would e-mail me the recipe!!! Thanks!

Sunday Special Coffee Cake
----- Original Message -----
From: Carolann
To: phaedrus
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 4:53 PM
Subject: coffee cake

Looking for a recipe from McCalls recipe collection from 1973.
Called Sunday Special Coffee Cake.

Hello Carol Ann,

See below.

Phaed

Sunday Special Coffee Cake

1/2 c Plus 3/4 c sugar
1/4 c Plus 1 1/2 c flour
1/4 c Plus 1/3 c butter, melted
1 ts Cinnamon
2 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 ea Egg white
1/2 c Skim Milk
1 ts Vanilla

Combine 1/2 c sugar, 1/4 c flour, 1/4 c butter, and cinnamon.
Mix lightly with a fork until crumbly. Set aside for topping.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees; grease 8" square pan.

Sift 1 1/2 c flour, baking powder and salt.

In a medium bowl, beat egg white with a rotary beater until frothy.
Beat in 3/4 sugar and 1/3 c melted butter until well combined.
Add milk and vanilla.

With a wooden spoon, beat in flour mixture until well combined;
pour into pan.

Sprinkle topping evenly over batter.

Bake 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes
out clean.

Cool partially in pan or on a wire rack. Cut into squares while
still warm.

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Brewing The Perfect Cup Of Coffee

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