Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Recipes.it gift ideas: coffee!

Celebrate Christmas with your beloved one with two hot cups of strong coffee blend... or celebrate the fact that you love coffee (as we do!) by choosing a Christmas present gift that will surely delight the recipient!


$150+ CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS:


Frontgate's Nescafe Dolce Gusto by Krups uses coffee capsules to prepare your favorite milk-based coffeehouse beverages like cappuccino, latte, and café au lait in just 30 seconds. Making cafe-style coffees has never been this fast, simple, or enjoyable.
* 15 bar coffeehouse pressure for optimized taste
* Stainless-steel hot water heater minimizes heat time
* Two temperature settings and a custom strength control lever, it's easy to brew your perfectly customized cup
* Nescafe 100% Arabica beans guarantee single-serve coffee of the finest quality every time
* Capsules are available in espresso and caffe lungo (course) grinds, as well as cappuccino, hot chocolate, and latte macchiato flavors with all natural ingredients

Get Nescafe Dolce Gusto by Krups at Frontgate: link


Join illy's espresso membership program today.

Why go out for coffee when the illy a casa espresso membership program provides everything you need to prepare authentic Italian espresso and cappuccino at home, starting with the Francis Francis X5 Holiday Introductory Kit featuring the striking Francis Francis X5 espresso machine. Designed by Italian architect and designer Luca Trazzi, the X5 works with pre-measured and tamped, no-mess E.S.E. espresso pods or ground coffee and is available in a choice of three colors that make a bold statement in any kitchen. In addition to your introductory kit, you'll also receive convenient monthly shipments of illy so you never have to worry about running out, and all the benefits of illy a casa membership.

Go to illyUSA: link

Refurb ProLine® Single Carafe Coffee Maker Nkl Prl
■ Makes 12 Cups
■ Die Cast Metal Construction
■ Stainless Steel Heat Pump & Brew Basket
■ Digital Brew Timer & Clock
■ 24 Hour Programmable Timer
■ Front-Fill Reservoir
■ Automatic Shutoff
■ Audible Alert Tones
■ Time Since Brewing Display
■ Quiet Finish Brewing Display
■ Ion-Exchange Water Filter

Get the Refurb ProLine® Single Carafe Coffee Maker Nkl Prl at KitchenAid© shop: link

$50-$100 CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS:


Krups 8-oz. Burr Coffee Grinder, Black and Stainless Steel
In a handsome stainless and black combination, the new Krups GVX coffee mill lets you adjust the bean fineness with exact precision - it has 17 settings from fine to coarse so it is easily adapts to any type of coffee maker, French press or espresso maker. The container on top holds eight ounces; below is the special Burr milling system that grinds your beans to the fineness you've selected, preserving the aroma and avoiding overheating. The burr grinders can be removed for easy cleaning. The dial on front lets you adjust from 2 to 12 cups; on bottom is the removable container that fills with your freshly ground beans, ready for brewing.

Get Krups 8-oz. Burr Coffee Grinder, Black and Stainless Steel at cokking.com: link


Enjoy your coffee break in style anywhere, anytime with this nifty set. The sturdy poly canvas has a handsome Irish tweed look with simulated suede trim and antiqued brass zipper pulls. The compact design stows a brushed stainless steel vacuum flask, two insulated mugs, a small container for cream, two stainless spoons and a coordinating napkin. And an adjustable strap lets you sling it over your shoulder or across your torso. You may never pay for takeout coffee again! Designed and assembled in the USA.

Get the Coffee Tote at UncommonGoods: link



UNDER $49 CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS:


Kona Premium Coffee Extra Fancy Blend 1Lb Bag
Kona Premium Coffee Extra Fancy Blend 1Lb Bag

The highest grade Kona coffee is EXTRA FANCY - the largest beans, usually produced by the strongest trees, picked at the peak of ripeness from high elevation farms.

The Kona Premium Coffee Company is a member of the Kona Coffee Council, the official body of the Kona coffee industry. This means that our coffee is certified by the Kona Coffee Council as 100% pure Kona coffee, and each package contains their official certification sticker. We also are an approved "Estate" by the Kona Coffee Council. This additional distinction means that we completely control our product processing, from field to roasted bag. More information is available on our web site in the "about us" page and flash presentation in regard to the estate and our product manufacturing.

Get Kona Premium Coffee Extra Fancy Blend 1Lb Bag at CoffeeForLess: link

Stainless Steel Single Cup Coffee Maker
Brookstone’s single cup coffee maker brews the perfect cup—in just four minutes. This compact single cup coffee maker with travel mug brews a fresh cup you can take with you! When you’re on your own or just need an afternoon pick-me-up, why bother making a whole pot? Simply pour a mug of water into your own personal coffee maker, add coffee and press the “brew” button!

Single cup coffee maker keeps your cup hot at home, work or traveling.
Made of double-walled stainless steel, your coffee stays hot so you can take your time drinking it. Perfect for home or on-the-go, these single cup coffee makers come in handy. And they’re small enough to keep on your desk at work!

Measurements are simple with this single serve coffee maker.
Complete with a scoop that is the perfect size for one cup of coffee, this machine makes no mistakes. Enjoy your coffee the way you like it, every time. Plus, there are no messy filters to replace. Each single cup coffee maker comes with a reusable, permanent mesh filter.

Get Stainless Steel Single Cup Coffee Maker at Brookstone: link


Making Your Own Gourmet Coffee Drinks: Espressos, Cappuccinos, Lattes, Mochas, and More!

Mathew Tekulsky chronicles the history of coffee drinking, surveys the types of beans and blends available, reviews coffee-making accessories and their uses, and dispenses tips for brewing a perfect cup of smooth, flavorful coffee. An appendix lists sources for gourmet coffee beans and flavorings and coffee-making equipment. 10 line drawings.

Get "Making Your Own Gourmet Coffee Drinks: Espressos, Cappuccinos, Lattes, Mochas, and More!" at Barnes & Noble: link

Starbucks Coffees 2-lb. Starbucks Coffees Whole Bean Coffee, Starbucks Christmas Blend, Whole Bean
Starbucks Coffees 2-lb. Starbucks Coffees Whole Bean Coffee, Starbucks Christmas Blend, Whole Bean

Our festive blend of bold Asia/Pacific coffees and crisp and lively Latin American beans is back to spread holiday cheer all season long. We give this coffee a joyful, spicy warmth with a very special and rare ingredient: aged Indonesian beans.

Get it at Starbucks store: link

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