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GOURMET NEWS AUGUST 2014 www.gourmetnews.com Small Electrics SMALL ELECTRICS 5 2 American Love of Coffee Inspires Coffee Machines to Fit Every Need BY AMBER GALLEGOS America's coffee kick shows little signs of slowing down, and new coffee and espresso machines continue to roll out to meet the demands. Whether it's a single-cup brewer, traditional drip coffee pot or espresso maker, Americans want it. The United States is the world's biggest consumer of coffee. As of 2013, 83 per- cent of adults reported drinking coffee, with 63 percent drinking the beverage on a daily basis. Since 2010 the number of coffee drinkers has steadily increased. At that time the per- centage of daily coffee drinkers was only 54 percent compared to the 63 percent re- ported in 2013 by the National Coffee As- sociation's annual survey. Among those who do not currently own a single-cup brewer, 25 percent say they are very or somewhat likely to buy one in the next six months, as compared with 17 per- cent last year, according to the National Coffee Association's finding from this year. Gourmet coffees and espresso are in- creasing in popularity. Daily consumption of espresso-based beverages came in at 18 percent of American adults versus last year's 13 percent. As the joys of coffee are discovered by more and more people, so too are the small appliance options to serve them up with be- coming more diversified. A variety of price points, capacity levels, and brewing styles ensure that there is a coffee machine out there for every type of consumer need. GN IMUSA Electric 'Moca' Espresso Maker The IMUSA Electric 'Moca' Espresso Maker makes creating fresh, authentic espresso as easy as plugging in a cord. The Electric Espresso Maker yields a bold, robust flavor—made popular in Europe and Latin America—in a matter of min- utes. Available in two sizes (three cups or six cups) the IMUSA Electric Espresso Maker is easy- to-use, featuring cool touch handles, a detach- able base and a transparent carafe so users can enjoy watching the espresso brew. It has a sug- gested retail price of $29.99. For more information, visit the company online at www.imusausa.com or call 800.850.2501. Capresso Steam PRO This espresso and cappuccino machine appeals to budget-conscious consumers who desire high- quality espresso-based beverages every day. It can brew two to four cappuccinos or lattes in under five minutes, with advanced features that make it easy for users to personalize their brew. A unique cof- fee/steam selector allows users to adjust coffee strength to taste. A swivel frother adds the option to steam or froth large or small amounts of milk in seconds for lattes or cappuccinos. It has a sug- gested retail price of $59.99. For more information, visit the company online at www.capresso.com or call 800.767.3554. Bonavita 8 Cup Coffee Brewer Brewing time and temperature are the two most important features of a coffee brewer. The Bonavita 8 Cup Coffee Brewer brews at the ideal tempera- ture of 205 degrees, is precision timed for the brewing cycle, and has an optimal-flow shower system that saturates grinds evenly and consis- tently, resulting in an exceptional coffee experi- ence. Bonavita, an Espresso Supply Inc. brand, is based in Seattle. Espresso Supply Inc. has been a leader in the specialty coffee industry for 21 years. With the Bonavita collection the company has ex- panded into a new category of home electronics and equipment for the kitchen. It has a suggested retail price of $179.99. For more information, visit the company online at www.bonavitaworld.com or call 855.664.1252. Keurig Customized College Brewers Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., a leader in specialty coffee and coffeemakers with its in- novative Keurig ® brewing technology, is helping students and alumni brew school spirit year round with the introduction of unique college- branded Keurig K-Cup MINI Plus brewers. Avail- able in three color options – black, white or platinum – the Keurig MINI Plus college brewer is the perfect accessory that will satisfy the need to brew a great cup of coffee at the touch of a button while proudly displaying team allegiance to friends, coworkers, or rivals. Individual col- lege decals are also available for purchase sep- arately for $19.99 and can be applied to any Keurig MINI Plus brewer. It has a suggested re- tail price of $99.99. For more information, visit the company online at www.keurig.com. Nespresso VertuoLine Nespresso introduces VertuoLine™, an intelligent and innovative single-serve system delivering richly aromatic, deeply flavored, crema-topped large-cup coffee and espresso. A world-class team of Ne- spresso engineers and designers created the most intelligent, elegant and ergonomic system on the market today. VertuoLine's proprietary extraction process is called Centrifusion™. Centrifusion is a word combining centrifugal and infusion, indicating that the capsule spins and water is injected into the capsule and is infused with the ground coffee in- side the capsule. The intelligent extraction system provides an extremely high level of precision as the machine recognizes, through barcode technology, each expertly designed Grand Cru and adjusts the extraction parameters to brew each blend in the most optimal way. Nespresso VertuoLine is avail- able in three colors: red, black and chrome, and is priced at $299. For more information, visit the company online at www.nespresso.com or call 212.755.0585. Fresh Brew Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker Unlike other coffee makers with a burner that quickly bitters the taste of coffee, the Fresh Brew Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker from Zojirushi comes with a stainless steel thermal carafe that keeps the coffee hot for hours without altering the taste. The 1.5 liter vacuum insulated carafe has a 10-cup capacity. The coffee maker has a timer clock with preset functions and auto shut-off for added safety. It has a suggested retail price of $105.00. For more information, visit the company online at www.zojirushi.com or call 310.769.1900.