Capresso 4440.90 3-pack Charcoal Water Filters
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- Each cartridge is good for 60 uses or up-to 6-weeks
Capresso
The charcoal filter cartridge removes up to 82% of the chlorine and other impurities found in tap water, improving the taste of the water and coffee. Designed to work in Capresso Coffee Makers 437/439, 449/448, 440, 452/453
Capresso 4440.90 3-pack Charcoal Water Filters
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Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black
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- 100-watt conical burr grinder with 16 grind settings
- Commercial-grade conical burrs ensure maximum coffee flavor
- Bean container holds 8-1/2 ounces; grounds container holds 4 ounces
- Built-in timer; easy to clean
- Measures 7-2/3 by 5-2/5 by 10-4/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Capresso
Elegant, timeless design. Commercial-Grade Solid Steel Conical Burrs preserve maximum aroma and grind precisely from Turkish fine to coarse.For grinding larger quantities of coffee beans for a coffee-drinking crowd, Capresso’s commercial-grade Infinity grinder handles 8-1/2 ounces of beans at a time. Sixteen different settings–four each in the four categories of extra fine, fine, regular, and coarse–let you adjust the grind to the specific blend of coffee and method of brewing. The finest set
Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black
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Whole Latte Love unboxes and showcases the Capresso CoffeeTeam GS and TS coffee makers. The Capresso CoffeeTEAM GS is a user-friendly 10-cup digital coffee maker. This unit features a conical burr grinder, but can also brew pre-ground coffee. The impressive CoffeeTEAM GS come equipped with a 2-hour safety shut-off feature, programmable brew strength and quantities, as well as a charcoal water filtration system capable of removing more than 80% of the impurities found in tap water. With a minuscule footprint, the Capresso CoffeeTEAM GS is an ideal addition to any kitchen. The CoffeeTEAM TS features a stainless-steel thermal carafe to keep coffee hot and flavorful for hours. If you’re in a rush, the machine’s Drip Stop and Stop-and-Serve feature will let you interrupt the brew cycle to pour a quick cup of Joe. This Capresso model also comes equipped with a GoldTone filter; it is easy to clean and eliminates the need for paper filters. Learn more about the Capresso CoffeeTEAM GS at: www.wholelattelove.com and the CoffeeTEAM TS at www.wholelattelove.com
Tips:
Capresso water filter – not really necessary,
As much as I love Capresso products – this one is questionable.
You might wonder what I mean by this – well, first of all look at the costs for just three filters. Second: If you use these filters as recommended on the package (60 uses or 6 weeks) then just do the math.
Yes, you will pay in one year more than the cost of your coffee maker. I have a Capresso coffee maker that cost over $200 and I love it but cannot afford these filters.
To beat this unnecessary filter and its expense, this is what you do. Simply use filtered water. Quality filtered water will be without all the particles and contaminants that will hurt your coffee maker. Then, follow the coffee maker’s instructions regarding its cleaning – like using white vinegar to keep the system free of harmful calcification.
Manufacturers are in business to make money and they will sell you whatever you believe you must buy – these filters are not necessary!
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|Clean Water = Excellent Coffee,
Beginning with the Coffee Team Plus, Capresso introduced the concept of a water filter in the water tank of their automatic coffee makers. If you use tap water, the filter is a wonderful idea. It removes impurities and chlorine before the water is heated. Clean water and a clean coffee maker = great coffee.
The manufacturer’s recommendation is to change filters every 6 weeks or 60 pots of coffee. I usually change them every two months, or so. I imagine the effectiveness of the filter may depend on the quality of the water you use. I haven’t had a problem yet.
Usage tip: Each filter is individually wrapped in plastic to keep it fresh until opened. When you open a filter, first soak it in cold water for about 15 minutes. Then rinse it under running water for another minute or two until the water dripping from the filter is clear. If you still see black particles dripping from the filter, run a pot of water through the coffee maker, with the new filter inserted, without coffee beans and discard the water afterward, or use the water for plants (when it is cooled, of course.)
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|“Raising The Bar”,
I thought I would raise the average rating on this product: I use it for my cappresso coffee maker & grinder and works very well. As far as not working on other coffee makers it doesn’t take a genius to read a manual or even to look at the damn things. Sorry to offend anyone mistakes happen or even ignorance but rating it a zero because YOU baught the wrong product is stupidity. Thanks and enjoy the clean water = good tasting coffee!
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|Better taste, quality build, less noise & no dust!!,
I’ve been through a couple of burr grinders – the Gaggia MM and a Melitta, so when it came time to buy a new one, I knew what I didn’t want – a noisy, dusty grinder that wears out quickly. I’ve pretty much found it with the Capresso Infinity.
I did some reading, and depending on what you need, it’s amazing how much you can spend for a burr grinder – they range up to $400 and beyond. The main features I was interested in, though, were available in the sub-$200 range. For my pump espresso machine, these features included:
>consistent, even grind – for better tasting coffee
>”reduction” gearing – where the grinder motor speed is slowed down without loosing grinding torque, resulting in less static and dust
>less noise – it’s nice to have conversations while making coffee
>durable, long lasting quality – I wanted to keep my third grinder for longer than a year.
The Capresso Infinity has delivered on the first three points, and looks good regarding durability. It has commercial grade grinders, which produce an even, consistent grind. With the reduction gearing, it grinds with a nice, even drone – more like a diesel truck than a jet plane taking off. And the dust that used to fly everywhere is gone – the slower speed has virtually eliminated the static. I’ve found it easy to use as well – one twist dial that works like the old dial timers – twist to the time setting you want, and it grinds until the time expires.
NOTE – I did read where one person had a problem with the timer where he couldn’t turn it off. That may be because he tried to turn it backwards, which is not what the directions recommend. To stop grinding, you turn the bean hopper to the “no grind” mode; otherwise, you can break the switch.
Overall, I am pleased with the purchase. The only real adjustment has been figuring out the proper grind level again. The “extra fine” settings will create a fine powder that is too fine for my machine. However, once I switched to the “fine” setting, it has worked great. The amazing extra benefit is how much better the coffee tastes – the fine, even grind makes for maximum flavor extraction. So matter what grinder you buy, go for one that grinds more evenly – you’ll enjoy your coffee even more. For the price, I didn’t find one that had the combination of features (and less noise and dust!) found in the Capresso Infinity.
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|Works very well, and thanks for the gotchas!,
First, I have to thank everyone who reviewed the product for warning me about some of the design issues of the product. I read reviews to look for failings in a product and then buy if the price and performance outweighs known problems.
Now, the review. Five stars. Yes, you need to know where to be careful, but you’ll definitely enjoy the coffee.
The important stuff. This is where you have to be careful.
- Unpacking – There’s a big “PUSH” label that seems counterintuitive, but I pushed and the receiving drawer came out the back of the styrofoam. I could see how people might break this.
- Assembling – the removable burr wheel needs to be seated, mine wasn’t so the hopper didn’t seem to fit. Turn the burr until it matches up to the bottom and it drops a fraction of an inch to seat. Line up the black dot on the hopper with the mark on the right and gently push down and twist. The plastic on the hopper and drawer feels weak and flimsy, but it works fine once you have the product going.
- Grinding – 16 settings in groups of four. If 1 is extra fine and 16 is coarse, I found #4 and #5 ideal for espresso. A medium dark roast did better at #4, but a dark roast got too fine and nearly clogged my espresso filter. #13 works great with the Bodum columbia press and a medium roast and leaves barely a pinch of grounds in the poured coffee. As another reviewer said, resist the temptation of turning the timer down to zero and just twist the top to stop the grinding. After two grinds you’re trained. Oh, and there is a bit of static in the drawer but it hasn’t bothered me much. I like the sharp edge for pouring out the grounds directly into the filter basket.
- Cleaning – remove the burr wheel and dust it into the bottom, then sweep the grounds in the grinder bottom (the part under the hopper) together. I have the whole thing near the bin so I can tip it over. Leave the drawer in to catch what you sweep into the grinding mechanism. The brush they provide is small, but I haven’t had a problem.
I thought I was happy with my blade grinder, because I’d add cream and sugar to my espresso and it tasted great. But now I’m even happier because I can actually drink the espresso and french-pressed coffee straight, black. I still add a bit of cream and sugar but I’m fascinated that a sugar-head like me can drink the coffee straight.
My theory is that while a good blade grinder can make fine grounds by cutting into the coffee well, coffee shards tend to form a structure inside the espresso filter and channel water through the same tubes of coffee, pulling the bitters along because of overexposure. And a quicker path through the filter results in incomplete brewing, and, bitterness. You can tell that the blade-ground coffee creates an initial resistance and then thinner coffee flows faster.
With burr ground coffee, there are no shards over the size allowed to fall into the drawer. The espresso cake left in the filter, when dry, is uniformly packed (and not pitted or spongy like the blade-ground coffee). The espresso flows consistently, slowly and almost like syrup.
The biggest difference is the taste. You drink the unadulterated espresso and wait for a bitter backtaste, which doesn’t come. That is a perfect shot, and your blade grinder will not give you this. Unless you want to buy a strainer and sift out the coarser shards hiding in your blade-ground coffee (that _will_ work, if you don’t want to pony up the cost of this grinder).
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