Coffee & Tea
Focus on Taste: New Zassenhaus Hot & Cold Brew Infuser
Depending on country of origin, a single coffee bean can contain hundreds of flavors. Zassenhaus celebrates the rich complexity of coffee taste with the new Hot & Cold Brew Infuser.
The design stands out for its contemporary style and simplicity. With the growing popularity of cold brew coffee, coffee concentrate, and pour-over infuser methods, the Hot & Cold Brew Infuser speaks to today’s ever growing coffee trends. This multifunctional set performs double duty as both a brewer and a beautiful serving carafe.
With a 34-ounce capacity, the brewer makes up to eight cups of flavorful coffee. A micro-etched fine stainless steel filter preserves full aroma and eliminates the need for paper filters. Once the coffee is brewed to taste, simply remove the infuser.
This system excels when it comes to cold brew coffee. The fineness of the etched infuser is perfect for the extended brew time associated with cold brews. The glass carafe is 9.4 inches tall and features a large, gracefully curved handle. All components – the carafe, lid and infuser – are BPA free and dishwasher safe.
The Zassenhaus Hot & Cold Brew Infuser ships in a four-color retail box, with a suggested retail price of $54.95. It will be available for shipment this February. It can be merchandised with Zassenhaus Coffee Mills for grinding coffee beans before brewing.
Frieling, the exclusive North American distributor for Zassenhaus, has cultivated alliances with top European manufacturers to create a one-stop powerhouse of innovation and quality in gourmet kitchenware and tabletop.
For more information, stop by the Frieling booth at the International Home & Housewares Show.
illy Serves Joy For Coffee Lovers
From college students to connoisseurs, coffee lovers are sure to enjoy the X1 Anniversary Edition Espresso and Coffee Machine or Y3.2 Espresso and Coffee Machine.
In celebration of the original X1 espresso machine’s 20th anniversary, illy’s new limited edition X1 Anniversary Espresso & Coffee Machine is an evolution in form and functionality from the original Luca Trazzi design that has been sold since 1996. It is steeped in heritage, yet has undergone meticulous revisions including a profile accentuated by new curved lines and a new cup-rest that adjusts to varying heights. Available in stainless steel, red and matte black, the multi-beverage machine prepares espresso, cappuccino, coffee, and latte with ease. Its retail price is $595.
The new, compact Y3.2 Espresso & Coffee Machine prepares a perfect cup of espresso and coffee all at the touch of a button with iperEspresso coffee and espresso capsules. Elegant and functional, its compact form makes it suitable for kitchens and offices large and small. Its retail price is $149.
As the latest chapter of the revered illy Art Collection, the Maurizio Galimberti illy Art Collection features Polaroid shots of iconic Italian city views and architectural treasures including Trieste, Venice, Milan, Florence, Pisa, and Rome. The subjects are captured through a sequence of shots and imprinted on the saucer and the iconic illy ceramic cup. Retail price for the six-cup espresso set is $140; the six-cup cappuccino set sells for $170.
Gourmet Coffee Trends: A Slim-Line One-Cup for Coffee Purists
The new JURA A1 stands out for its elegance, compact design, and clear focus on a unique coffee result. This slim-line one-cup machine prepares coffee to the high standards you would expect in a coffee bar, and thanks to JURA’s exclusive Pulse Extraction Process (P.E.P.®), it also produces ristretto and espresso to the same standard.
P.E.P. optimizes extraction time to guarantee professional quality, barista-style coffee, with a thick layer of foamy crema on top. This new machine also features JURA’s Aroma G3 grinder, now twice as fast to fully preserve aroma. The touch panel makes it easy to use, offering three user-defined cup sizes and two aroma levels to choose from.
The A1 was designed with attention to detail for which JURA is known. Coffee beans are protected by an aroma preservation cover on the bean container. A CLEARYL Blue filter ensures water purity. The coffee strength can be adjusted from 6 to 10 grams, and JURA’s Intelligent Pre-Brew Aroma System (I.P.B.A.S.©) serves to maximize flavor. The coffee spout is height adjustable. Integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling programs make the machine easy to maintain. The A1 also features an Energy Save Mode (E.S.M.®) and Zero-Energy Switch to save energy.
ESPRO Expands Top-Selling Travel Press Line with New Colors
ESPRO®, creators of superior French presses and brewing accessories, is adding four new color offerings for its durable and portable Travel Press. Consumers nationwide can now purchase the Travel Press in Sky Blue, Gunmetal Grey, Sunshine Yellow and Violet Purple.
Specifically designed to be light and portable, while tough enough to survive even the most challenging outdoor adventures, the Travel Press allows coffee and tea lovers to enjoy their favorite brews anytime, anywhere. Inside, each ESPRO Travel Press is equipped with a patented double micro-filter to create a better and cleaner cup of coffee without any of the grit or sludge left behind by a traditional French press. Outside, vacuum-insulated stainless steel keeps drinks warm for four to six hours. Designed as an all-in-one model, users can brew their favorite cup right inside, seal it, and take it on the go to enjoy later. Additionally, the buffer between the filters isolates extracted coffee and tea from the grounds or leaves, to prevent over-extraction and ensure consistent, non-acidic taste. Plus, for the first time, users can opt for a pour-over method by using the optional paper filtration to deliver a quick and oil-free cup on the go.
“We have received an overwhelming response to the Travel Press from consumers and retailers,” said Bruce Constantine, ESPRO President and co-Founder, “And we are excited to expand on this model with new color offerings that are sure to impress. These new presses house all of the same technology that make all of our models so unique, with a fresh new look in time for holiday gifting and winter adventures.”
The Travel Press, which retails for $34.95, is available for purchase at Williams-Sonoma and Sur la Table retailers nationwide, as well as on Amazon. For more information about ESPRO visit www.espro.ca, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Bunn Velocity Brew BT
Using coffee brewing technology perfected over 40 years, Bunn has built a fantastic home brewing system. The unique reservoir-style unit brews up to 10 cups of high-quality joe in just three minutes, and keeps hot water available for tea and other uses, as users need. Constructed of commercial-rated materials and stainless steel accents, complete with internal stainless steel water tank and insulated carafe. Three-year limited warranty, made in the USA.
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