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Distinctions by Russell Hobbs

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New from Russell Hobbs the Distinctions collection consisting of a kettle, a toaster and a coffee maker, available in 3 colours: black, ocean blue and titanium.

A commitment to retro and quality design

The Distinctions kettle features a 1.5L capacity and rapid boil zone indicators that allow you to boil only the amount of water you need. It has a perfect pouring spout and an ergonomic handle and also incorporates lighting on the power switch during boiling.

The Distinctions 2-Slice Toaster has been created with longer slots to fit bread slices up to 170mm, while also ensuring thicker slices and buns up to 28mm are toasted. Offers adjustable browning control, lift-and-view, extra-raise, defrost, reheat, and cancel functions. To highlight its illuminated countdown timer that makes it possible to know how much is left for the toast to be ready, depending on the selected toasting setting.

The collection is completed with the Distinctions coffee maker, which has automatic dispensing for one or two services with a manual option to customize the coffee. Its thermoblock heater allows you to optimally control the temperature and quickly switch between preparation and steam. It includes a 15-bar pressure pump and a rotating steam wand to steam or heat milk. It is suitable with a single, double filter holder or with ESE capsules and its innovative illuminated panel allows you to check the state of preparation or heating of the coffee.

The three products are made of brushed stainless steel and incorporate painted and polished details

WMF Perfection

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WMF, Germany company and a brand of Groupe SEB, has recently launched WMF Perfection, its new fully automatic coffee machine. This innovation, combines sophisticated design, French manufacturing, ultra-customized options and a very high coffee quality.

Made in France in the Mayenne factory, with quality and durable materials (Cromargan surface®, stainless steel 18/10 marketed by WMF since 1930), the device has an elegant and sober design. WMF Perfection not only makes a name for itself with its functionality but also with its elegance. Its LED mood lighting puts it in the spotlight. In addition, WMF Perfection is designed to be easily disassembled and reassembled and carries the commitment “15 years repairable at the right price“.

Moreover, thanks to the large touch screen and the front access, its use is very intuitive. There is no need to move the machine to fill the water tank or to remove the coffee grounds container, everything is accessible from the front of the machine. It has alerts to facilitate handling and the self-cleaning circuits have received the “Hygiene” label from TUV Rheinland, an internationally recognized German organization.

Illycaffe X1

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Illycaffè presents the new X1 Anniversary ECO MODE coffee machine with Iperespresso capsule system. Thanks to the Eco Mode with fast-heating technology, the product is always ready to dispense coffee, steam or hot water, without waiting times related to heating, ensuring significant energy savings, with a saving of about 50% compared to the previous generation of X1 Iperespresso. In addition, the appliance is equipped with buttons for individual preparations, a steam wand for frothing milk and dispensing hot water and an analog display. The fast-heating technology also allows user to make several preparations in succession and the Iperespresso system ensures high and constant quality, minimizing cleaning and maintenance operations. Iperespresso X1 Anniversary ECO MODE, available in two versions, was designed by the architect and industrial designer Luca Trazzi.

Ufesa limited edition

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Ufesa has teamed up again with La Vecina Rubia to launch a new limited edition collection with an exclusive design.

The collection, very faithful to the style of La Vecina Rubia, consists of an air fryer, a 3-in-1 sandwich maker and a toaster. Three elegant appliances of the highest quality, with original designs and with pink as a hallmark.

The 3-in-1 sandwich maker, with its triple functionality, allows you to prepare personalized La Vecina Rubia sandwiches, as well as helping to cook delicious waffles and even grilled dishes, easily changing their plates. With a power of 900 W, it also has non-stick plates, a light temperature indicator, a safety lock and a cool-touch handle. In its design you can see one of the iconic phrases of La Vecina Rubia, “Getting up early is beautiful.”

The retro toaster from La neighbor Rubia X Ufesa, also accompanied by the design “Getting up early is beautiful”, is ideal for preparing two toasts at the same time, as well as for defrosting or reheating. It has an electronic toasting selector, time control, a crumb tray and wide slots for the thickest toasts with an automatic centering system.

Under the motto “You can’t like everyone, you’re not a croquette” the third appliance of this limited edition is presented: a digital air fryer with a 2 l capacity, with 1,200 W of power and 6 pre-set programs for frying , toast, roast, bake, reheat and keep warm. It should be noted that it incorporates a digital control of time and temperature so that cooking is a simple task. In addition, it comes with an exclusive fridge magnet and one of the five delicious croquette recipes by La Vecina Rubia.

Colourful coffee experience with the Krups Nespresso “Vertuo Pop”

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The new Nespresso “Vertuo Pop” from Krups transforms the black and white everyday coffee routine into a colorful experience and impresses with its compact design.The compact (25 cm high) Krups Nespresso “Vertuo Pop” is the perfect accessory for a stylish kitchen thanks to its high quality and stylish color variants. It is available in three color variants: “Spicy Red”, “Aqua Mint” and “Coconut White”.

No compromises – despite the smaller size

The “Vertuo Pop” uses the patented “Centrifusion™” technology. It reads the barcode on the “Vertuo” capsule and adjusts even the smallest setting, extracting every detail of the various coffee specialties – from the aroma to the crema. The machine includes four cup sizes and offers versatility combined with quality: With just one push of a button, it dispenses the cup sizes espresso, double espresso, gran lungo and mug.

Once connected, the device always stays up to date, ensuring a smooth and consistent coffee experience. Another bonus: updates to the machine for new coffee specialties can be conveniently carried out from the smartphone.

Reduced ecological footprint

According to Krups, the “Vertuo Pop” has very low energy consumption and is made from 35% recycled plastic. The box consists of 99.5% plastic-free material and is recyclable. Nespresso is also committed to sustainable coffee quality along the entire value chain. As part of the “AAA Sustainable Quality” program, this includes, among other things: sustainable cultivation, fair payment for farmers and agroforestry.

The aluminum capsules can be recycled again and again. Furthermore, by the end of 2022, the capsules for the home will be made with at least 80% recycled aluminum. Also by the end of 2022, every cup of Nespresso coffee should be completely CO2-neutral, certified by the “Carbon Trust”. Nespresso initially wants to achieve this through offsetting, i.e. the purchase of carbon credits from forest protection and clean energy projects in coffee-growing countries

Sage coffee machine

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The hot new product of the premium brand Sage, whose main domain includes lever coffee machines with an integrated grinder, The new model The Barista Express Impress, codenamed SES876BSS, enjoyed considerable attention on the spot. This is a more affordable solution The novelty is a smart dosing system that automatically calculates and adjusts the amount of coffee based on the last grinding and tamping. A lever on the side of the coffee machine is then used for tamping, which will help the user to pace the ground coffee correctly so that the puck has a smooth surface and the extraction takes place in an optimal way.

Coffee drinkers in Germany

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Many people cannot do without the beloved hot cup of coffee in the morning or a quick espresso in the afternoon. Coffee machines of all kinds have enjoyed a sharp increase in popularity since the beginning of the pandemic. This is not surprising, since the coffee machine product segment offers almost all types of preparation – from classic filter coffee to espresso and cappuccino to cold brew – and thus everything a coffee connoisseur’s heart desires.

For International Coffee Day on October 1st, current market figures show the popularity of the versatile coffee machines:
Between January and August 2022, almost 865 million euros were sold in the coffee machine segment. This is an increase of 20 percent compared to the pre-pandemic period of January to August 2019. Fully automatic coffee machines with a sales increase of 28 percent and espresso portafilter machines with a sales increase of 68 percent made the biggest contributions. A trend towards higher-priced machines can be observed, because the growth rate in the number of pieces is 17 percent for fully automatic coffee machines and 47 percent for espresso portafilter machines.

“In times of the pandemic, when consumers have increasingly focused on their own homes, they have also invested in home appliances. This is also evident in coffee, the Germans’ favorite hot drink. The barista feeling at home is also very popular at the moment,” explains Dr. Sara Warneke, Managing Director of gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH.

In Germany, filter coffee ranks first in terms of popularity, as the coffee consumption study by the German Coffee Association shows. In 2021, 46 percent of households drank filter coffee, followed by 31 percent who prepare their coffee with fully automatic coffee machines. Almost five percent use a portafilter machine, but the proportion is increasing.

Coffee is and remains the favorite drink in Germany, with consumption increasing every year.
According to the German Coffee Association, 169 liters of coffee were drunk per person in 2021 (2020: 168 liters). This corresponds to around 500 million cups, which were consumed across Germany last year more than in 2020.

De’Longhi supports World Coffee Research and Slow Food

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De’Longhi, world leader in the production of coffee machines, announces two new strategic partnerships with World Coffee Research (WCR) and Slow Food Coffee Coalition (SFCC).

Taking advantage of the experience of these organizations, De’Longhi aims to make its contribution to the coffee sector as a whole with initiatives to protect the quality of the offer and to safeguard the environment where coffee is grown, so as to improve living conditions of farmers and the business practices they use. These partnerships represent a crucial stage in the brand’s sustainability path and contribute to the De’Longhi Group’s sustainability strategy.

New from Braun: PurShineSMALL APPLIANCES

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The new breakfast collection “PurShine” from Braun, consisting of a filter coffee machine, toaster and kettle and available in the two colors white and black.
Braun is presenting “ PurShine ”, an elegant, user-friendly breakfast range consisting of a filter coffee machine, kettle and toaster , available in black and white . Braun describes: “The devices are characterized by the classic, functional Braun design. Brushed stainless steel elements enhance every kitchen.”

The KF 1500 WH/BK filter coffee machine prepares up to 10 large cups of coffee in one brewing process. The coffee machine is equipped with the OptiBrew system , which, thanks to the balanced relationship between temperature, brewing time and extraction of the coffee powder, is intended to ensure an excellent coffee taste and an even aroma. Thanks to the special design of the aroma jug, the coffee should also stay warm longer. Thanks to the automatic switch- off, the device simply switches itself off after 40 minutes.

Breakfast collection PurShine filter coffee machine KF 1500 WH/KF 1500 BK: 49.99 euros RRP.

The WK 1500 WH/BK kettle has 2,200 watts and a capacity of 1.7 litres. Water level windows on both sides with dual scale allow you to accurately boil the amount of water you need. With the rapid boiling system, 200 ml of water can be boiled in 45 seconds. The wide front opening should allow easy and direct filling directly from the tap.

Breakfast collection PurShine kettle WK 1500 WH/WK 1500 BK: 44.99 euros RRP.

The 2-slot PurShine toaster HT 1500 WH/HT 1500 BK has eight browning levels and a defrost and warm -up function . Braun says: “Thanks to intelligent heat control, every piece of toast is toasted perfectly.” There is also a manual lift function for smaller slices of bread .

Fulgor Milano Pro coffee machine

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The Fulgor Milano Pro coffee machine features 30 automatic programs and allows you to choose among 3 coffee temperatures, 5 intensity levels (extra strong, strong, medium, light, very light) and 5 types of cups (espresso, short, medium, large, pot). The built-in machine is equipped with a cappuccinatore (tool for cappuccino) and allows the dispensing of steam and hot water (to prepare tea, infusions and herbal teas). In addition, it also includes the coffee grinder (thus allowing the use of coffee beans), the liquid collection tray and the LED lighting. The selection of the settings, then, is simple thanks to the TFT touch display and cleaning takes place through automatic programs. Finally, the presence of special warning lights alerts when there is no water and coffee, when it is necessary to clean and when it is necessary to replace the anti-limescale filter.