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 When you buy Visionary Coffee and use a high quality gourmet coffee machine, you are in a position to create the best tasting coffee money can buy. With this in mind, we offer the following equipment through our partnership with Amazon.com.
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Burr Coffee Grinder
A high quality home burr grinder is an essential component in your Gourmet Toolkit. You can get one of two types of burr grinders: one with flat burrs or one with conical burrs. Both have a stationary burr, with its second burr spinning from the power provided by the motor. By gravity, the beans fall and are ground between the two burrs.
Your typical blade grinder pulverizes the coffee unevenly, making the brewing process less than perfect. With a decent burr grinder, you'll not only be creating a precision grind to enable the water to evenly extract the flavor, but you'll be able to adjust the grind to get the exact coarseness or fineness to accommodate different types of roasts and brewing equipment.
The 40mm commercial-grade conical burrs yield the consistent grind that is critical for a perfect espresso or brewed coffee extraction. It has 40 possible grind settings and claims almost no grind variation from grind to grind. It also has a front-mounted pulse button for grinding directly into an espresso brew basket. $199
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One of the best home grinders, the Solis Crema Maestro Plus G385 gives a perfect grind from very fine to coarse. A great grinder for espresso, as well as for use in a French Press. At $149, this grinder is an investment, but one that you'll cherish for years to come. Its 7.5 lb weight, gives it a rock- solid feel and stability. $149
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Although there are many home burr grinders/mills on the market, for less than $50 we recommend the Cuisinart Stainless Steel Burr Mill DBM-8. It has an 8 oz bean hopper, variable grind, doesn't get clogged and is a one touch, self timed unit that has an 8 - 18 cup settings, and is relatively maintenance free. $49.95
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With an 8 oz bean hopper, you don't have to add beans every day. This conical burr grinder can grind from ultra-fine to coarse, so its one of the most versatile in this price range. Its slow grind won't heat the beans during grinding. The grind is based on time rather than the amount being ground. $99.95.
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With its 1 pound sealed hopper, you'll be able to load up a whole bag of beans. This burr grinder can adjust from a coarse French press setting to a fine Italian espresso without overheating the beans. In stainless steel, it's a great professional home grinder. $129.95.
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Drip Coffee Maker
Now we get into a matter of preference as to the manner of brewing. Perfectly made drip coffee can be excellent when using the right coffee maker. Look for a double-walled stainless steel insulated carafe that will keep the coffee hot for hours. The water temperature should reach around 200 degrees. An even spray is needed to completely and evenly soak the grounds. An airtight or vacuum tight carafe is ideal.
Some of the fancy features found on expensive models just aren't necessary as you don't want your grounds sitting all night waiting for the machine to automatically turn on in the morning. On the other hand, the new Cuisinart drip brewer with built-in burr grinder gets close to being the perfect drip coffee maker. Our recommendations include the following:
Constructed from high-gloss aluminum alloy. Comes with a 10-cup stainless steel insulated thermal carafe, keeps coffee warm for several hours. A touchpad control panel, a digital clock/timer lets you preprogram your desired brewing time, a charcoal water filter removes chlorine and impurities, auto shut-off and pause-to-serve function! $189.99
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The DCM 485 Exclusivo has a unique design that retains heat, keeping coffee hot for hours. It also helps to preserve that fresh coffee taste. The electronic programmable control allows you to set the coffeemaker in advance, and the accuflavor selector dial lets you choose the strength of coffee. $107.89
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Perhaps the only 12 cup thermal coffee maker on the market. Again it's the double-walled stainless steel carafe that will keep your coffee hot for hours. Cuisinart has also developed a "Brew Through/Pour Through Lid" gravity system that keeps air out and a fresher flavored brew. $99.95
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French Press
Ahhh, the simplicity of the French Press. Many coffee connoisseurs prefer its straightforward ability to extract the most out of the coffee in a natural way. It's a beautiful, manual process and the equipment is relatively inexpensive.
To make the perfect French Press coffee see: The Art of Coffee.
For small amounts, the standard French press coffee maker will work great. These can be purchased just about anywhere; check your local kitchen supply store. For larger quantities, a stainless steel insulated carafe is recommended, as the glass containers dissipate heat much too rapidly. 8-Cup $30.96
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This double-walled polished chrome insulated carafe comes in 3, 8 and 12 cup sizes. It can keep coffee hot for up to 3 hours. Dishwasher safe makes it pretty easy to care for. 8-Cup $55.08
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This is a beautiful addition to your Gourmet Coffee Tools. It has a polished stainless steel finish, double wall insulation, comes in several sizes and will keep your morning coffee hot for several hours. $9.95
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Espresso Machine
The caution about espresso is that it truly is an art form which requires culinary skill. It is difficult to master, and takes time and practice to make the perfect espresso. Inferior equipment is sold everywhere and the newer advance automatic machines are quite expensive.
Be prepared to pay between $500 and $1,500 (even up to $3,500+) for a decent espresso maker. For a home machine, there is some great equipment now on the market, but shop around as prices vary quite a bit, so do your research to find the best value.
The good news is that most automatic machines include a high-quality internal grinder specifically designed for an espresso grind. Many automate the entire process from grinding to cleaning, leaving the machine ready for the next shot.
Technology rich, this machine is equipped with an LED display, in case you forgot what you had selected. It's also a beautiful machine with a good brand reputation. First off, it has an 18-bar power pump for fast continuous operation. It's got a built-in conical burr grinder with pre-infusion and a two-cup option. $898
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This is the newest and most advanced Saeco super-automatic machine. For the techno-addicts, it has a touch screen interactive digital display and the first ever ceramic grinder. It has all of the features that you'd look for in a high-end machine, including a new SBS brewing system that allows you to make an infinite variety of coffees at the twist of a knob. The water filter is designed to slow scale buildup to reduce maintenance, while extending the life of the machine. $1,199.99
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With its digital programmable menu settings, it uses the latest technology allowing you to adjust the temperature of the coffee, the water hardness and five settings for coffee strength. It touts a single-touch cappuccino and latte function. It has a water container and a milk container, large coffee bean container and internal conical burr grinder. The push button automatic cleaning function sounds great. It's a beautiful machine if you can afford it. $1,449
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In addition to meeting all of the requirements we've identified above, as you would expect, Bosch has developed an exclusive "AromaSwirl System" for maximum flavor extraction, a stainless steel boiler, and sophisticated temp control. It claims the self-cleaning function prepares the machine for the next cup in less than 30 seconds. The flexibility of the automatic functions and manual options should be appreciated by the home coffee connoisseur. $1,450
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Coffee Cup - The Drinking Vessel
Just a few words about coffee cups: Preferences are truly an individual choice from Christmas gifts to the hand made espresso cups you brought back from Italy. Recommendation: for drip coffee or French press coffee, let your personal preference be your guide.
Espresso on the other hand, if enjoyed straight with a perfect natural coffee créma, is best served using small Demitasse cups made for that purpose. When you use great tasting coffee and good equipment, you'll enjoy a tasty brew and a more authentic experience. If your only experience is the over roasted burnt taste of espressos found in most coffee shops, you're in for a pleasant awakening.
Finally, although travel mugs are essential for the car, the enjoyment of your morning coffee will be compromised because the aroma is trapped inside. If you're taking your coffee to work, we suggest you bring a thermos instead. You'll appreciate your Visionary Coffee to the fullest.
That being said, high quality glass, ceramic or even stainless steel/polished chrome drinking vessels are available in just about every decent kitchen supply store.
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