Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts

Saturday, September 10, 2011

This Travel Espresso Maker is Made of Plastic

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Coffee is one of the beverages many people cannot live without. Coffee drinking is all the rage these days. This may be evidenced by the numerous cafes and coffee shops that have been sprouting out locally and internationally. Some may even consider it an addiction.

It may seem like a good idea to purchase from the cafe but doing it habitually may become costly. For that reason, many people purchase their own espresso machines so they could make their own coffee.

Having your own espresso maker at home is very convenient and practical too. You can make your own cuppa at home and you can make it to the taste that you prefer.

The only unfortunate thing about these machines is their size. Although brewers are now quite compact and do not take up too much space on your kitchen counter top they are still too bulky to take along when traveling. Even the stove top espresso maker is bulky to carry along.

It is a good thing Velox has thought of a solution to that predicament.

They have been crafting the finest hand-made electric espresso makers and cappuccino maker since 1922.

This travel espresso maker is definitely a good thing and a heaven sent to coffee lovers who are also frequent travelers.

In fact, it was specifically designed to be moved and work on the move. This product is able to produce hot, rich espresso without the need of a stove.

You may even brew your own coffee while you are driving. The light weight automobile version of the travel espresso brewer can be powered using your car power supply.

Simply plug it in the power system in your car and it will do all the work for you.

In order to make the espresso machine portable, Velox has made it out of plastic. The plastic is durable and light weight making it easier to take with you and it will also fit easily into your bag or your luggage.

The cases and filters are made of stainless steel with sturdy ABS top and bottom housing to give it more support and a stylish feel.

The set comes with its own travel bag so you would not have to worry abut missing a piece or part of the set.

Moreover, this equipment is also UL listed, as with all other Velox products. It also comes with a 5 year parts and labor warranty.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Travel Mugs Make Perfect Gifts For Every Occasion, And This is Why


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A travel mug is great for those of us who are not morning persons. For us, one of the best ways to begin the day is to carry a cup of hot, steamy coffee in our hands and slowly slowly wake up. Also we have a tendency to love spending our time in bed right till the alarm cries out for the third time, so obviously we do not have much time for a cup of coffee before going to work. Life is sort of hectic so typically there is no time for us to easily sit down and enjoy our mug of coffee. This is why having a travel mug is convenient as now we will relish our coffee on the go.

Most of the these coffee mugs are created using an insulated metal layer or some thick ceramic material. They are quite simple to scrub as their design and material permits for easy cleaning. Additionally they allow us enjoying the coffee for a long time. Some models can be even safely placed in the dishwasher for cleaning without any breaking or chipping problems.

Travel mugs are extremely helpful and they create for nice promotional gifts by corporations. As an example one is able to have their business logo, contact data and even a location map added on the cup. These can be handed out to customers and partners at various trade shows and fairs, and they also make for nice corporate Christmas gifts. Whether or not someone drinks coffee, they will appreciate and get pleasure from receiving these beautiful mugs. I've got a friend who has about 5 of those from varied companies, and she displays them on the living room shelf. Folks visiting continuously stop by this shelf admiring these small pieces of art.

These cups are very versatile as you don't even have to brew your own coffee. You will be able to simply purchase it from the local coffee shop and use the mug to fill it up. In several places if you've got your own mug with you, you may get a discount. There are even places where if you bring your travel cup with you every time you buy coffee from them, you'll get an extra discount as a repeat customer. It would possibly be worth a try when you go next to buy your coffee to bring your cup in and see if the discount applies to you as well.

Speaking of Christmas gift, one manner to use the travel cup is to decorate it with some connoisseur coffee beans in a cute bag which you add nicely into the cup. Wrap the whole thing with a red satin bow, have a pine branch in it as well, and voila, the gift package is ready to go.

This is why I love my travel mug. It's so versatile, it can be used in several different ways, and the fact that it is usually bought cheaply online or at the nearest gift store, makes it perfect for any occasion, be it fancy or for regular drinking use.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Travel Espresso Makers


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Are you missing that lovely home-brewed espresso when traveling? Is it hard to start the day without your morning fix?

Don't despair, the solution is simple!

All you need is a travel espresso maker!

These are also known as "stovetop" espresso makers and they are very basic devices that are fairly simple to use and care for. Traditional stovetops are set on the stove to boil the water, but newer "stovetops" are actually electric and are simply use electricity to boil the water. These are the best for travel.

As a note, stovetops remain one of the most popular ways to brew espreso in Italy, which has to say something about the quality of the espresso they brew!

In about 12-17 minutes, they create 5 cups of espresso, and this is how simple it is to use:

* Fill base with cold water.

* Place fine or very fine espresso grounds into the brew basket, then place the brew basket over the base.

* Place the basket screen on top of the brew basket to press the coffee into place.

* Screw the collection chamber on top of the base and brew basket.

* Place on stove or plug into the wall to boil water until collection chamber is full of freshly brewed espresso, then pour directly from the collection chamber into your cup to serve.

Well, I hope that gets you started with making great espresso. However, to make outstanding espresso, you should learn a little more! Head on our to our website to get a free eBook titled How to Make Espresso So Good You'll Never Waste Money on Starbucks Again!

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Travel Espresso Machines


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He forgets that a loving home brewed coffee on the road? It is difficult to start the day without your morning fix?

Do not despair, the solution is simple!

All you need is an espresso machine to travel!

These are also known as "Herd" espresso machines, and are very simple devices to operate and relatively easy to maintain. Plates are placed on the traditional cooking stove to boil water, but more recent "stove" electrical staff and are easyElectricity to boil water. These are the best for the trip.

As a note, one of the most common ways to stay in practice expressly on the hot plate in Italy, something to say about beer quality espresso that has!

In about 12-17 minutes, make 5 cups of espresso, and this is how easy it is to be used for:

* Base Fill with cold water.

* Fine Place basket or reasons expressed very well in the broth, then place the basket to basket BREWBase.

* Insert screen BREW included in the basket to push the coffee place.

* Screw the chamber hopper on the base and broth.

* Place on the stove to serve or pay the plug in, boil the water before the collection chamber is full of fresh coffee, then jump from the collection chamber in the cup.

Now I hope that you will start making great espresso. However, creating outstanding espresso, youLearning should be a bit 'more! On our head on our website a free ebook entitled "How to Make Espresso So Good You'll Never have to spend money on Starbucks Again!

http://makingespresso.com/