The Jura-Capresso Impressa Z5 Espresso Machine – A Coffee Lovers Dream!

Jura, founded in Switzerland, and Capresso, Inc., founded in the United States, joined forces to offer top-of-the-line Automatic Coffee Centers and espresso machines on the market today. The Jura Impressa Z5 is a marriage of high tech and class. The sleek look of its 3mm-thick undulating alloy metal front is eye-catching as well as structurally sound. The Impressa Z5 is a perfect example of Jura’s press one button technology. With the Z5’s Dual Nozzle System—one outlet for coffee and one for steamed milk-- you can brew a latte or cappuccino from beginning to end with ever having to move your cup!

 You are able to program the temperature, strength and size of your drink for each of the Z5’s eight beverage buttons and personalize those buttons with your own name creations. Any programmed setting can be overridden by using the rotary dial on top of the machine. This fabulous espresso machine makes Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Ristretto, Café lungo, and even hot chocolate and hot tea. The Impressa’s commercial, solid steel conical burr grinder has six fineness settings for any type of bean and offers quiet operation, whether at home or office.

The one-of-a-kind Clearyl water care system removes lead, chlorine, aluminum and copper to produce a better tasting coffee. The special organic additive removes virtually all carbon and eliminates decalcifying altogether. Whenever you push a button, two LED lights will illuminate your brewing area and will automatically turn off, if you have not used the machine for three minutes. The Z5 features a triple-insulated, 20- ounce, thermal milk container that will keep your milk cold for up to eight hours—make those delicious cappuccinos all day without going back and forth to the refrigerator. The machine also offers an 18-bar power pump, two stainless steel lined thermoblock heating systems, a 96-ounce removable water container, a 10-ounce coffee bean hopper and large drip tray. The Impressa Z5 is very user friendly, with a three-line LED display dialog system that has acoustical support, for refilling, rinsing, cleaning, etc. of the machine. You can even choose from these five languages: English, German, Spanish, French or Dutch. While other machines promise to bring the coffeehouse experience to you, none can deliver it with the intuitiveness, ease and precision of the Jura Impressa Z5 espresso machine! (Read more)

Espresso Cups: Quick Guide for Coffee Lovers

by Molly Peterson

If you love to drink coffee, your day is not complete without your dose of caffeine. There's something about the unique smell and taste of coffee that awakens your senses and lifts your spirits. Did you know that besides coffee itself, the kind of cup you use can affect your everyday coffee experience? For example, if you love drinking espresso, you'll enjoy it even more if you have it in espresso cups.

Also known as demitasse cup, an espresso cup is a very small cup that can hold two to three ounces of liquid. Its size is ideal for holding an espresso shot. Why use a cup made exclusively for espresso when any kind of cup will do? Coffee still tastes like coffee no matter where you put it-in a teacup, mug, or even paper cup. However, using an espresso cup can make a big difference when drinking coffee. It also serves both aesthetic and functional purposes.

Typical cups for espresso are good at maintaining the heat of your drink for hours, meaning you can have your espresso steaming for a long time while you're having a business meeting or a casual meeting with your friends at home.

Available in a wide array of stylish and elegant designs, an espresso cup makes your coffee drinking something to look forward to everyday. And isn't it exciting to use special espresso cups to serve coffee to your guests?

Made of different materials, espresso cups are designed to match the taste of every coffee lover. There are so many cup materials to choose from, including ceramic, stainless steel, and glass.

Ceramic cups are the most widely used by coffee drinkers. Some ceramic cups have classic designs, while others sport attractive paintings or art prints. If you're on the artsy side, you may want a Victorian, Italian, or Dutch blue styles for your ceramic espresso cup set.

Stainless steel espresso cups are a great choice if you want more functionality. Cups made of stainless steel can hold heat well for a couple of hours.

Some people prefer glass cups that come in various colors with attractive accents such as chrome handles.

No matter what materials for espresso cups you prefer, make sure that you choose only the finest ones. When you're shopping for cups, check if they are resistant to fading, dishwasher safe, double layered, and long lasting.