It was months ago when I first saw the Capresso froth PRO Automatic Milk Frother in action at a trade show.  I was intrigued then, but I am REALLY impressed now!  Even with the unlimited supply of various frothing mechanisms I have here in the office, nothing is as simple and effective as this new gadget. 

When I need hot milk for a cup of chai or hot chocolate, the normal routine of warming up an espresso machine, filling a milk pitcher, finding a thermometer, steaming for several minutes, and doing all the cleaning / dishes has been replaced with a quick 3 minutes of pour milk into the included container, place on the unit base, and push button.  The froth PRO even shuts off automatically so I can walk away without worry of scalding the milk or overflowing the pitcher!  It also has fill markings on the inside of the container which is convenient.

Other stand-alone milk frothers that have come and gone on the market have been disappointments -- usually a battle to heat the milk to a temperature other than luke-warm or too much / too little froth.  The froth PRO heats to between 155 - 165 °F on the hot setting and about 140 °F on the warm setting.  And it has interchangeable discs for milk with velvety froth or just straight-up steamed milk.

Because the froth PRO has a removable lid and wide top opening -- making it super easy to clean -- this time I even added the chai powder in with the milk to eliminate the mixing step.  The chai mixed-in beautifully!  No more awkward tubes and difficult cleaning that other stand-alone frothers require.

This is definitely a must-have product for winter.  I'm already thinking of my next drink!

At JL Hufford, we have recently added many new delicious Plentiful Pantry gourmet food items!  One item in particular which makes a tasty treat on a hot summer day is the Plentiful Pantry Key Lime Cheesecake Bars!

This dessert is light and NO BAKE!  Don't worry about turning that oven on to heat up your house, or your cheesecake falling while baking in the oven!  All you have to do is mix butter with a cookie crust, press into a baking tin, mix the cheesecake bar mix with the listed ingredients, let it set in the refridgerator and you have a delicious dessert!

Check this mix and many other Plentiful Pantry items out today!

Having never used anything but a superautomatic espresso machine, I was slightly hesitant to venture into the world of Rancilio.  Grinding, tamping, brewing, steaming- all processes which are vastly simplified for customers with super machines.  However, for those espresso consumers who wish to perfect their own espresso shots through these methods, a semi-automatic machine is really the only way to go.

Don't be afraid to use these machines!  I practiced and brewed on the Rancilio Silvia V3 and had a lot of fun.  My shots were definitely not something you would get from an italian cafe, but with practice tamping, perfecting my grind size, and timing on the silvia, I know that I would enjoy a much better shot of espresso than could be brewed from any super automatic machine.

You hear that semi-automatic machines are more "difficult" to use.  While they do require more work on the consumer's part, it is actually quite fun and not ad difficult as you might think.  If you are in the market for a semi-automatic espresso machine, seriously consider the Rancilio Silvia V3.  This machine has the high quality standards of the Rancilio name and comes with an extra 1 Year service contract (for a total of 2 years of service).

Check out the V3 today and happy brewing!

New Xelsis Espresso machine from Saeco

Our new Xelsis machine is a top of the line espresso machine offering some great features.  From the top of the machine to the bottom our customers are provided with the highest quality of specifications in fully automatic espresso machines.

One major feature which is attractive to consumers is the multi-function and multi-user ability.  This allows for six different individual users to create six personalized, one-touch berverages on their profile.  Not only that, but this touch interface provides a wide, easy-to-read display which allows one-touch functionality and intuitive handling.  The usabilty becomes even easier with the Xelsis milk carafe which automatically froths milk into your cup.

The Saeco brewing system allows you to customize your drink as it allows you to choose the strength and consistency of your coffee by the turning of a dial.

With all of these features and many more, the Xelsis from Saeco is arguably one of the highest quality fully automatic one-touch espresso machines available through JL Hufford.

Click here to view specifics and make your purchase today!