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Today’s 2 chamber coffee maker
Coffee Makers after the Discovery of Coffee Drinking
After the discovery that coffee tasted good, men began to drink it in their homes. A short time later, it became a social drink. The first noted commercial coffee makers were those used in coffee houses that opened in Istanbul, Turkey in 1554. Drinking coffee from coffee makers spread to Persia and on to the Ottoman Empire and northern Africa. Next, the taste for coffee spread to Europe; it is the Dutch sailors who then spread coffee and the need for coffeemakers to the rest of the world. Coffee came to America by way of the British in the 1607. Colonists, who were mainly tea drinkers, began to drink more coffee; especially after the Boston Tea party in 1773. All this coffee drinking then inspired a need for a better coffee maker.
During the time mentioned above, coffee was made by dropping the grounds in the bottom of a “coffee pot” that now came in various shapes with a spout at the top on one side and a wooden handle on the other; some were very ornate and made of silver. Hot water was poured over the coffee grounds and boiled for a few minutes. Then, in the late 1770s, a two chamber coffee maker began to be used. Coffee grounds were put in an upper chamber. Boiling water was poured into the upper chamber that allowed only liquid to go to the lower chamber. This was an expensive coffee maker and not many people had them.
Summer Time
I hope wherever you live that you are getting beautiful summer weather. As I write these short articles on a sunny deck with a cup of coffee, I wish I could talk to you about your favorite topic. Is it about around the house stuff, planning a vacation, or summer projects you hope to get done. Whatever it may be, I am actually contemplating doing all three. I plan to paint a hallway, go on a short trip and get weeds and blackberry vines out of one flower bed area.
Let me know what your plans are about and I will give you a surprise I am sure you will like. Yes, it has to do with a coffee-making appliance or electric cordless kettle. Don’t forget letting me know about your plans for the rest of the summer. You don’t have to be any more specific than I. Mrs. Coffee.
I added this electric kettle because it boils 2 cups very quickly. Just right for gelatin, tea, hot chocolate, hot instant cereal and even instant coffee. It will can heat up to one and two-thirds quart of hot water without touching the element.
Hamilton Beach and Recipe
The weather here in the Pacific Northwest has not come yet. Some areas close to my home had some yesterday. So I thought if weather in your area is like mine, you might enjoy and coffee recipe to warm you after a long day.
Vietnamese Coffee
Directions: Quick and Easy
- Pour water into water tank of a 12 cup coffee maker.
- Place filter and coffee in filter basket and brew.
- Place 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk in each mug. Dispense coffee into mug and stir.
Serves: Six 10 oz servings
Tip: Make coffee double strength and served over ice for a refreshing treat.
New Coffee Word from Menza Challenge
If you are in the Menza group you will understand the fun in this word. If not I thought would take this new word with a different pronunciation and let you get the meaning. The word Inoculatte is the new word, which means to take coffee intravenously when you are running late. Yes, this is now a word, but a word for fun. The new pronunciation is Inocu Latte. They have taken the word inoculate and latte and put them together for the new word and the new meaning.
So the next time you are in a hurry and haven’t had your morning cup of coffee or latte yet, think about having an inoculatte. Put some fun into your weekend and have a great weekend. And… How about a latte maker?
Coffee Storage Guide
To insure your coffee is always at its best is important for not only good tasting coffee, but also for coffee that is better for you. Below is Folgers recommendation for lengths of time you kind of coffee will last if left under different conditions.
Storing Coffee according to Folgers Coffee
To properly store your coffee will help you preserve the best flavor. We recommend storing ground coffee in the refrigerator with the lid tightly closed. You can store instant coffee in the refrigerator or at room temperature, but the lid should be tightly closed. Whole bean coffee should be kept in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator, or at room temperature.
Check out this table for more storage guidelines and timelines:
| Unopened | Opened (Room Temperature) | Opened (Refrigerated) | Opened (Airtight Container in Freezer) | |
Ground
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Refer to Best-Buy Date
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One to Three Weeks
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Up to One Month
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Not Recommended
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| Decaf | Refer to Best-Buy Date | One to Three Weeks | Up to One Month | Not Recommended |
| Whole Bean | Refer to Best-Buy Date | One to Three Weeks | Up to One Month | Six to 12 Months |
| Instant Coffee | Refer to Best-Buy Date | Up to One Month | Up to One Month | Not Recommended |
New Year Coffee Recipes
As the New Year continues in its cold winter grasp, having something warm and tasty to drink comes to mind. So, to start off the New Year right, I have decided to offer 2 new recipes. Hope you like them.
Snowy Night Cafe by Hamilton Beach
Directions:
- Pour water into water tank.
- Place filter and coffee in filter basket.
- Brew in a Hamilton Beach coffee maker.
- Place 2 – 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk in each mug.
- Dispense coffee into mug and stir.
Serves: Six 10 oz servings
Brazilian Coffee from Folgers
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 can (14oz.) sweetened condensed milk
- 5 cups hot water
- 1-1/3 cups strong brewed coffee
Directions:
Combine cocoa, salt and cinnamon in 3-quart saucepan. Add sweetened condensed milk; mix well.
Slowly stir in water and coffee over medium heat; heat thoroughly but do not boil. This Brazilian coffee may be stored in refrigerator up to 5 days.
Mix well and reheat before serving.
Enjoy!
Happy New Year!!!
Whether you see the Happy New Year with snow falling or confetti flying, we at Coffee Makers Shop.com do wish you a Happy New Year. With the New Year comes hope, dreams and new goals; may all of yours come true in 2011.
There will be changes made to our store as well. Upgrading and adding new products will be on our agenda. Some of this will not happen until spring as our suppliers will not know what products until then. We are looking forward to serve you better in 2011; if you have any ideas please let us know on this blog post or at info@coffeemakersshop.com.
Thanks for all your support and comments during last year. We took what you had to say to heart and tried to improve as much as we were allowed to by internet servers.
Don’t forget to have a cup of coffee or tea while you read the blogs. Check out the tea infuser. It is a really great tea maker.
After Christmas Thoughts
Did you get what you wanted for Christmas? Was there something that you still want? Whether it was a coffee making product or not, you can still sit down relax for a moment and have a cup of coffee or tea. Hot cider may not be a bad idea either.
Christmas is over and it is time to think about the New Year that is coming. Or just relax and enjoy the moment. Whatever it is, it is always nice to know that your coffee maker can maker can make your coffee, tea or cider. Or can it? Did you know you could put a tea bag or two in you coffee maker filter and make great tea? Just check the amount of water you run through you coffee maker. Hot cider can also be made with you coffee maker. If you use a hot cider powder, put it in your carafe or mug and run the hot water appropriate for the amount of cider you want to make. Now, sit back and enjoy.
Winter Time Activities
True winter time is upon us officially today; the winter solstice. Many people, I know, feel they have ready had all the winter they wanted and more. And, the weather man is saying that there is more winter to come. May I make a suggestion? Once you are safely home and have had some dinner. Settle back in your favorite chair and read a book or listen to music. Both of these are more than listening to music and reading a book.
Both of these activities put you in another place, which allows you to relax more than participating in something that is high speed action. While you reading or listening to music, why not have a cup of your favorite tea or coffee by your side? Just take an occasional sip and you will be surprised how much better you will feel the next day if you get the amount of sleep you need as well. All you need is a hot water kettle or a coffee maker. For me at evening time, I believe an herbal tea is best. Enjoy!
New LavAzza Coffee at CoffeeMakersshop
LavAzza Ground Qualita Rossa in a brick is a medium roasted espresso that is widely popular thanks to its smooth chocolaty aroma and liquid velvet mouthfeel that is enjoyed over the world. Its rich flavor has the essential features of a real coffee that make is outstanding and easily cuts through milk, making it a perfect base for cappuccinos and lattes or as is for breakfast. Heavy on your tongue, Qualita Rossa is an expertly roasted blend of African Robusta and Brazilian Arabica beans that give body and a chocolate aroma and the natural Arabica from the Brazilian highlands give it body and a mild aroma.
LavAzza Qualita Rossa is available in 8.8oz bricks of pre-ground coffee or in a case of 20 bricks.