Archive for September, 2010
Toastess Steel Black Coffee and Spice Grinder
Toastess presents an electric grinder for grinding coffee beans, spices, and more. It has a small 1-4/5-ounce (50-gram) capacity with a powerful yet quiet motor. The fast blade speeds are for grinding quickly and uniformly without burning the coffee or the fine spices. This Toastess grinder has a pulse control that is great for small amounts and for getting the exact grind you want. It has an auto shut-off for safety and a convenient cord wrap to keep your counter cord free.
This Toastess blade grinder measures: 41/5″W x 41/5″D x 82/7″H and weighs 2 lbs. It also comes with a one year manufacturer warranty (Be sure to send in your registration card; this starts the warranty) and is UL listed.
Responses from you!
Today, I am hoping someone has responded to Monday or Tuesday questions. If not, then here is the first new product at CoffeeMakersShop.com.
Toastess presents a black 1.7 liter cordless jug kettle. This electric jug kettle quickly boils 2 cups to 1-2/3 quarts of water, which is 1.7 liters at the click of a switch. It has a water-level gauge window so you can see exactly how much water is in this standup kettle with a snap-close lid. This kettle boils water faster than stovetop or microwave. The auto shut-off turns off the kettle when the water comes to a boil, when the kettle is removed from the power base or when still plugged in, but dry. The concealed element makes for easy cleaning; hand clean with soap and water. The base has a cord wrap, while a removable Aquascreen® filter is included with this kettle.
This Toastess Jug Kettle comes with an instruction manual, a one year limited manufacturer warranty (Be sure to send in your registration card; this starts the warranty). It measures 9.5 “H by 8.9 “W by 6.5 “D. Its shipping weight is 4 pounds.
What do you want to talk about or know about?
What do you want to talk about or know about?
I have been writing about different items in my “shop” for a year now. I thought it would be a good time to listen to you. What would you like to learn something about in the shop or that has something to do with something in the shop. I am looking forward to your responses. P.S. tomorrow is information about two new products if nobody replies to yesterday’s blog question. “Do you practice some kind of time management?” Yep, you guessed it; time for a break. Today, it’s time for a lunch break with fresh ground coffee; cleaned the house this morning.
Time Management
Ever think you don’t have enough time? In the midst of fixing up our home, working at another place, keeping my “shop” up to date with info for this blog, and singing in the choir at church, which includes rehearsals, I still find time to do extra stuff. Like visit a friend or write to friends on my e-mail list. As I turn 70, I find all this quite refreshing. Refreshing! A friend said. Yes, refreshing. It all comes down to “time management.” Do I have a strict schedule for time management? Absolutely not! Creating a list of what I need to do? Yes, that keeps me on tract. I know how long what I need to do takes and do it throughout my day. This keeps from sticking to one thing too long and thus gives me “breaks when I do something else. Do you practice some kind of time management? I would love to hear yours. Have a great week; I know I will. Now, it is time for an instant cappuccino break. Tomorrow, what do you want to talk about or….?
Semi-Automatic Automatic
Espresso Machine Sale
Today, I am letting you know that we have a Special Sale on espresso machines at Coffee Makers Shop.com. First, the prices were lowered and an additional 5% off is added. We offer three types of espresso machines: Semi-automatic and Automatic. The semi-automatic espresso machine offers varying amounts of selections, but the learning curve of how you like your coffee is also varies. The automatics are just that; you make a few selections and it does everything except empty the “dump” box. The “dump” box is the box that holds the spent coffee grounds. Come take a look, at the great prices and variety of machines. They will not last long as there is a limited supply.
Filter Papers for Coffee Makers
Coffee filters are actually a coffee-brewing utensil even though they are most often thought of as an accessory. They come in different sizes and configurations to fit different brew baskets. They are usually made as disposable paper that is made from wood pulp, which in the case of filters is made into a thick fibrous sheet. This is then further processed to become creped paper. This creping, as it is called, allows the coffee to seep through the filter and go down the filtration funnel of the coffee maker. This paper is often bleached, but is also available unbleached. There is some concern about using bleached filter papers because of the bleaching process residue left in the paper.
The different sizes common in the United States are cone-shaped filters numbered 2, 4, and 6, as well as basket-shaped filters in an 8 to12 cup size. Other considerations that should be noted for these filters is there strength, compatibility, efficiency and capacity. Enough strengh so the filter does not tear or rip during use. It also needs to be strong enough to hold its shape once it is in the filter basket. Compatible to the shape of the filter basket so that can filter will not disinigrate and keep all the grounds from getting in the coffee beverage, as well as remove the oily components called diterpenes (die-tur-peens) that are present in unfiltered coffee and appear to increase risk of coronary heart disease. Efficiency is determined by the size of coffee grounds that are kept out of the coffee beverage. Few people care for the grit that comes from even the smallest coffee grounds. Capacity is the amount of flow that the fillter allows into the coffee maker. The ideal is reaching the best balance of efficient flow and capture of particles and high capacity.
Filter Papers for Commercial Coffee Makers
Commercial filter papers and permanent filters are a must for good tasting coffee. These filters cut out the small particles on coffee grounds and take a certain amount of acidity in the coffee. However, unlike home filters, commercial paper coffee filters do not come as unbleached filters. They do, however, offer brew baskets with a permanent stainless steel screen.
Paper coffee filters for brewers come in three sizes: 12 cup with a 4.5 inch bottom and 2.625 inch sidewall; an 8 cup brewer with a 3 inch bottom and 3 inch sidewall and a Universal Filter that is 1 size to fit all (3 inch by 3.125 inch). Urns on the other can only use paper filters do to there makeup. Coffee urns come in five different sizes to fit 3 gallon urns, 5-6 gallon urns and 9-10 gallon urns that reach a diameter of 18 to 25 inches. The last one is a special 10 gallon urn and satellite coffee brewers and iced tea brewers and has a diameter of 14 inches. Shuttle brewers have an option of a gourmet stainless steel brew basket, which eliminates the use of paper filters. The argument as to which is better seems to be paper filters as that is what is offered the most because of consumer demands.
Cold Powdered Beverage Dispensers
Cecilware Cold Powdered Cappuccino and Specialty Beverage Dispenser requires a .25” water line and a 120 volt connection. A nylon auger runs quietly and continuously to carefully whip the product into a delicious, creamy drink. These ambient powder cappuccino and specialty beverage dispensers have a vacuum steam removal system VSRS that ensures the powdered mix remains dry to eliminate clogging, caking and bridging. Model GB3M5.5-LD-LT has three hoppers that each holds 5.5 lbs of powdered beverage, which will serve sixty-two 6 ounce servings. This model also comes with the option of a portion control. The GB3M10-IT-LD-C holds one 10 lbs or two 5 lbs. bags. Added ice is needed for these fast flow dispensers that will dispense 30% faster, which reduces wear and tear on the major components. These ready to serve dispenser accepts 2 non-carbonated beverages and is approved for dairy products such as fresh milk, chocolate milk, French vanilla and mocha. This machine conforms to NSF20 standards, and the mixed product including the nozzle remains chilled at all times. These dispensers weigh 100 and 90 lbs. empty and take a 34’ x 11” x 22” space.
Labor Day
Today is Labor Day to honor all those who labor or have labored. For me it is a special day. Some years ago I gave birth to my first daughter on – you guessed it – Labor Day. She still thinks it is funny. Anyway, what does this have to do with coffee or tea? Labor Day was set aside as a day of rest for all the laborers, i.e. those who work or worked at a job. So, what do you do to rest? I love to sit down with a good book, crossword or sudoku puzzle and finish the task it presents. At the same time, I love to have a cup of hot coffee or hot herbal tea to drink as I work at the task. Since it is the fall, how about a hot apple herbal tea with a touch of cinnamon? All it takes is an electric tea kettle or a simple drip coffee maker. Hope you do enjoy your day and the weather is nice enough for you to enjoy the outdoors too.
Cecilware Bag-In-Box Ready to Serve Dispenser
All you add is ice to the Bag-In-Box or Bag-In-Basket ready to serve dispenser model RTS2 from Cecilware. This fast flow dispenser dispenses 30% faster, which reduces wear and tear on the major components. The “new” bag-in-box ready to serve dispenser accepts 2 pre-chilled 2.75 gallon non-carbonated beverages and is approved for dairy products such as fresh milk, chocolate milk, French vanilla and Mocha. This machine conforms to NSF20 standards, which requires the entire pack including the nozzle remain chilled at all times. This also meets the needs of today’s retailers.
This Bag-In-Box Ready to Serve Dispenser model RTS2 keeps the beverages between adjustable temperatures of 35°F to 50°F. The bag or basket area is 15.75” high x 5.5” wide x 12.5” deep. It comes with an electrical line cord and 5-15P plug. Also included is your choice of a graphic panel (specify “Cappuccino/Iced Coffee” or “Fresh Milk”) and two flavor labels.
The choices for the flavor labels are: Chocolate, Fresh Milk, French Vanilla and Mocha.