Coffee MakersWe sell and carry all major brands of coffee makers from Mr. Coffee, Keuring, Cuisinart, and much more. Plus we also carry different brands of coffee from Starbucks to Bello Gourmet Coffee.
Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks has always been a place where you can find the world’s best
coffees. But in 1971, you would have had to travel all the way to our only
store in Seattle’s historic Pike
Place Market.
In 1970 The first Starbucks opens. The name comes from Herman Melville’s
Moby Dick, a classic American novel about the 19th century whaling industry.
The seafaring name seems appropriate for a store that imports the world’s
finest coffees to the cold, thirsty people of
Seattle.
K-Cups Coffee
K-Cups come in a range of
varieties, flavored coffee, and roast and blend options. Keurig has ties to a
number of coffee roasters, tea makers and other beverage makers, which have
created K-Cup versions of their products. Many of these companies offer
fair-trade and organic varieties of their beverages.
In addition to prepackaged filters, Keurig also produces a
reusable filter called the My-K
Cup, which allows conventional ground coffee to be used. The My K-Cup is an
environmentally friendly alternative to disposable K-Cups, but compatible only
with home brewer models; it also allows the use of coffees not available in
K-cup form, which can drastically reduce both the expense and waste of K-cups.
In addition, some companies have created lids allowing users to reuse spent
K-cups. Espresso CoffeeMany individuals consider a shot of espresso coffee to be among the finer things in life. Arriving in a demitasse cup, it offers up strong aromas, a bold taste and a perfect topping of crema, which requires proper forming during the dispensing process. Brewing espresso requires a bit of practice and the right equipment. Light, medium or dark roasted coffee beans in a fine grind are also necessary components to reach the strength level that can almost literally course through veins.
In the late 1800s, the first patented espresso machine made its presence. The process of providing hot water with a forceful flow over compacted ground beans would not gain popularity in the U.S. until the mid-1950s. Three decades later, the beverage caught on with specialty retail chains producing variations that incorporated milk, foam and additional flavorings. Cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos are among the most familiar requests.
The best espresso makers operate manually by lever and piston or are pump driven. Automatic, semi-automatic and super-automatic machines are all options. Super-automatics do everything from grinding beans and creating a set serving dose to filling the cup. Steam driven moka pots for the stovetop cannot actually produce the pressure needed to provide an authentic taste. Digitals and pod machines are also available, making it easier for the home or occasional brewmeister to create tasty results. A single touch of a button is all it takes to begin and finish the process.
Freshly ground roasted coffee beans are critical to the process. Any type of bean will work, including flavors and blends. Ground beans will only retain their full strength for about two weeks. Burr grinders, as opposed to blade styles, are best for achieving the finer texturing needed for brewing. Some machines feature built-in grinding components while pod models are pre-packaged.
The typical shot is one ounce or one-and-a-half ounces. A double shot is up to two-and-a-half ounces. In addition to the art of brewing, there is a ritual to drinking. Cups with thick porcelain construction and tiny handles pair with equally sized saucers. Raise the cup and saucer together, give the cup a sniff and then take three or four quick sips. While adding sugar is acceptable, a great espresso requires nothing more than the layer of crema when it arrives. |
