Compact and Convenient: The Capresso CoffeeTEAM TS Coffee Maker/Conical Burr Grinder Combination is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know!
Featuring a built-in conical burr grinder and a stainless steel thermal carafe, the Capresso CoffeeTEAM TS 10-Cup Digital Coffee Maker is the most compact and convenient coffee maker/conical burr grinder combination on the market and it will impress you too.
Totally easy to use, you simply put your whole beans in the back left and your water in the back right and push a button. And you'll be pleased to know there are ten different settings in regards to strength (we kind of like ten...) but if you like your coffee less intense, there are nine settings that are milder. We're not sure Peachy ever found coffee that was too strong. And did you know it only takes 40 seconds to grind the beans? This is perfect for impatient Peachy. There are also settings for fineness according to how fine you want your beans-five options are presented to you. For the first use you use the coarsest setting and for light, dry beans you would use finer settings.
Capresso’s innovative direct feed technology gives this model an edge over other grind-and-brew machines that will appeal to anyone who desires coffee made from freshly ground beans. Capresso’s direct feed technology allows the coffee filter holder to stay inside the machine during the grinding. As a result, aroma is maximized and mechanical movements within the machine are reduced. The compact footprint is a function of direct-feed technology and smart design: the carafe and GoldTone filter are placed under the control panel, and the 6-ounce bean container is tucked into the top back corner.
The space-saving design doesn’t skimp on function. The professional-grade solid-steel conical burr grinder preserves more aroma than any other style grinder. By grinding beans slowly, heat is minimized, so flavor and aroma of the beans are preserved. With five grind settings, from coarse to fine, the CoffeeTEAM TS professionally grinds the preprogrammed amount of beans directly into the filter seconds before the brewing process starts. At a 200 degree F brew temperature, it brews directly into the stainless steel thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot for hours and preserves aroma.
Fully programmable, the Digital Control Panel includes an easy-to-read and illuminated LCD display and programmable clock/timer, and it offers five programmable brew amounts from 2 to 10 cups, and three programmable coffee settings (mild, medium and strong). It also includes Brew and Grind/Brew options, making it easy to choose between brewing from pre-ground coffee or grinding beans right before brewing. The pre-ground coffee option allows the user to easily brew flavored or decaf coffee whenever desired.
The machine’s charcoal water filter removes up to 82 percent of chlorine and other impurities found in tap water. The result is a better coffee flavor. An electronic indicator shows when to replace the filter.
Drip Stop, Stop-and-Serve and Auto-Safety Shut-off functions add to the convenience and safety of the new machine. A see-through window allows the user to check that ground coffee is flows smoothly into the filter holder. A detachable see-through cover allows for easy cleaning of the grinder channel.
Peachy actually does read instructions before using products and some of the instructions that they must legally have to put in entertain us...like don't put instant coffee into the bean grinder...why would you drink Instant coffee? You would only do that if you didn't have a coffee maker and once Peachy did do that when she couldn't bring all her appliances with her to Europe because of the different plugs! Of course, you only are going to put coffee beans into the coffee grinder, and stay tuned to our coffee coverage in Peachy's Pantry...you remember how much we loved the coffee show at the Javits and you all should be excited for the next one in Vienna!
The CoffeeTEAM TS with stainless steel accents has an actual retail price of $229.99. It is sold at specialty and online retailers, including www.amazon.com. This is part of the CoffeeTEAM line that also includes the Capresso CoffeeTEAM GS with glass carafe.
PRODUCT SPECS
Name/Model#:
CoffeeTEAM TS #465
Includes:
GoldTone Filter
Charcoal Filter
Color:
Black with Stainless Steel Accents
Watt/Volt/Hertz:
900W/120V/60Hz
Weight & Dimensions:
9 lbs. (H, W, L)
15 1/2" x 9 ½ "x9 3/4"
1 Year Limited Warranty for Household Use
UL Listed
For more information, visit www.capresso.com.
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How to Brew the Best Coffee
There are many components that contribute to brewing the best coffee:
• Water
• Coffee Quality & Freshness
• Coffee Grind Size
• Time
• Temperature
• Hygiene & Maintenance
Water
In addition to the actual coffee beans, water is the most important element of the brewing process. Always use
fresh, cold water that is preferably filtered. It is necessary for the water to be as fresh and pure as possible
because water makes up over 98% of your final cup of coffee. Excessive chlorine and lime will adversely affect the
taste of the coffee. Filtered water typically holds the ideal mineral content and will help give your coffee a fresh
taste.
Coffee Quality & Freshness
You do not have to spend a lot of money to get a high-quality coffee. What is most important is to find a coffee
that you like and always ensure that you keep it at its freshest. Once you open a bag of coffee beans you should
store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place that is free of odors and consume them within one week.
Never store coffee in the refrigerator or freezer as moisture can damage the flavor.
Coffee Grind Size
Ideally it is best to grind fresh whole bean coffee right before brewing. For drip coffee makers the grind should be
medium or similar to the texture of sand. If you find your brewed coffee tastes bitter, it may be over extracted or
ground too fine. Alternatively, if your coffee tastes flat, it may be under extracted or ground too coarse.
Time
The amount of time the water is in contact with the ground coffee greatly affects the taste of your coffee. All
Capresso coffee makers brew in less than 1 minute per cup. Coffee brewed for longer than 1 minute per cup has a
tendency to taste bitter. You can also experiment with the coffee grind size to help speed up or slow down
brewing. Using a finer grind will yield in a faster brew while using coarser grinds will help slow down the brewing
process.
Temperature
Water temperature during brewing will affect your coffee’s flavor and extraction. The ideal water temperature
during brewing is between 195°F - 205°F. Once the coffee is brewed into the carafe the holding temperature is
around 180°F. The serving temperature of coffee is between 155°F - 175°F depending on personal taste.
Hygiene & Maintenance
It is important to maintain the cleanliness of your coffee maker and coffee equipment. Descale your coffee maker
every 2 -3 months if you have hard water or every 6 months if you have soft water. Using a charcoal water filter
or bottled water will help reduce the need to descale as often. Ensure the spray head, gold tone filter, filter basket
and water reservoir are also clean and free of lime scale.
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