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Homemade Chocolate Brownies

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Homemade chocolate espresso brownies from the Wholesale Coffee Company

You’ve got up early to grind the coffee beans, you’ve kick-started your day with the perfect cup of espresso – now make sure that lovely, fresh leftover coffee doesn’t go to waste. Coffee is the secret ingredient in many cake recipes, and works particularly well with chocolate, adding a depth of richness and flavour.

Use what’s left in the coffee machine to make these easy Chocolate Espresso Brownies – the coffee gives a lovely, squidgy texture and a rich dark colour. It’s best to use good quality chocolate, with a high cocoa content, ideally around 70%. This will combine with the espresso to give an intense flavour hit.

Before you start:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease a 20cm square tin, and line the base with a double layer of greaseproof paper.
  • Make sure you’ve got some leftover coffee – if not, it’s time to fire up the coffee machine and maybe have a small cup just to keep you going…

You’ll need:

  • 60g butter or margarine
  • 50 g good quality plain chocolate
  • 175g sugar
  • 70g self raising flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 60g walnut pieces (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons espresso coffee

Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt it in the microwave, using 20 second burst of power and stirring between bursts to make sure the chocolate doesn’t burn.

Add the sugar, and mix thoroughly. Add all the other ingredients except the nuts, and mix to a smooth batter. Finally, add the nuts, if using.

Pour the batter into the tin, and smooth it out evenly. Bake for 30 – 40 minutes, until set round the sides and just slightly soft in the middle. Leave in the tin until completely cool, then cut into squares or bars.

These are great served as a mid-morning treat with a latte. For a decadent dinner party dessert, serve with vanilla ice cream and decorate with a couple of chocolate-coated coffee beans.

For more information on our commercial coffee machines and coffee beans visit www.wholesalecoffeecompany.co.uk

Britain – a nation full of beans

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The UK may have a reputation as a nation of tea drinkers, but according to a recent survey by coffee brand Nespresso, almost half of adult coffee drinkers believe that coffee actually has a higher social status than tea. Of the 2,081 people surveyed, 45% believed that coffee was the drink of choice for ‘ambitious high achievers’, the traditional accompaniment to late night business meetings and high pressure deals.

The survey may be tongue-in-cheek, but it seems as if the UK is really becoming a nation of coffee drinkers – many of us find it difficult to get started in the mornings without our caffeine fix, and the success of coffee bars and takeaway shops are proof of the drink’s popularity. For  aficionados, grinding their own coffee beans or buying exotic mixes from boutique coffee suppliers has become commonplace, and many people also own professional-standard machines, producing café-style cappuccinos and espressos at the touch of a button.

Part of the appeal of coffee lies in its versatility. As well as a morning pick-me-up, the health benefits of the drink are well-documented. Studies have shown that a moderate intake of coffee can help guard against Parkinson’s Disease, dementia and even some forms of cancer.

As if that wasn’t enough, it’s also great for cooking with. If you have some fresh coffee left over from your morning cup, you can use it not only as an ingredient in sweet recipes such as chocolate espresso brownies or coffee and walnut cake, but  also in savoury recipes. Adding a mixture of wine, stock and coffee to stews and casseroles gives an incredible depth of flavour, and produces a rich, glossy sauce.

With all of these benefits, it’s easy to see why the UK now spends around £650 million a year on coffee – and why we’ve turned into a nation that’s full of beans.

Visit www.wholesalecoffeecompany.co.uk to view the full range of commercial coffee machines and ingredients online with next day UK Delivery.

Beauty ideas with coffee beans

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How to reduce dark eye shadows, beat cellulite and get beautiful skin with coffee beans

We all know that coffee wakes up our minds, but coffee beans can also be applied to your skin to help get rid of dark circles, even out your skin tone and even reduce cellulite; not bad for a DIY facial.

And – there’s science to back it up. Researchers at the University of Tennessee found that when caffeine was added to skin care products such as moisturiser, skin tone became more even, less red and inflammation was significantly reduced as opposed to products that didn’t contain caffeine.

Similarly, coffee beans have also been proven to reduce the pesky orange peel effect. Mixing ground coffee beans with moisturiser won’t get rid of your cellulite completely, but researchers have found that when experiments were conducted, cellulite was reduced by 17 per cent.

So, if you’ve been working hard recently and sleep deprivation is taking its toll, a good night’s sleep might help in the long run, but for instant radiant skin from head to toe, why not try some of these DIY coffee bean skin care treatments that won’t cost you a fortune.

If you haven’t done so already, pop out to your local coffee supplier and get ready for seriously gorgeous glowing skin.

  • Coffee Cream Radiant Glow Mask

Mix two table spoons of freshly ground coffee with a good helping of natural unsweetened yoghurt and a dollop of honey – then apply generously to your face. If you’ve got some cocoa powder to hand, you can also add a few spoons and make it a mocha mask! Once you’ve finished mixing, leave it on your face for 10 minutes, wash off and hey presto – enjoy beautiful evenly toned skin.

  • Coffee Bean and Green Tea Under Eye Treatment

As the title suggests, for this one all you need is freshly ground coffee, some loose green tea leaves and disposable tea bags. Once you’ve mixed the coffee powder with the green tea, place it in the tea bags, add hot water, leave to soak for a few minutes until warm and carefully apply the tea bags under your eyes for a few minutes. You can always add a bit of cold water if they’re too hot. Take care not to burn yourself.

  • Cellulite Buster Coffee and Sugar Scrub

Mix olive oil, ground coffee beans, and for some serious exfoliation action, add some sugar to the equation. Give your dimpled parts a good massage, leave to dry for three to five minutes and rinse. Don’t expect instant results, but with time, your skin will start to look smoother.

If you’ve tried any homemade beauty or skin care treatments with coffee we’d love to hear about them. Post your recommendations and comments here.

Fresh Milk Capsule Coffee Machine

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Capsule Coffee Machine

COMMERCIAL COFFEE MACHINE | SUPER CAPPUCCINO

Introducing the new fresh milk automated capsule coffee machine.  It has a unique auto steam function which is fully programable to fit any cup size.  With its compact footprint this machine is perfect for a small cafe bar or office environment.

The super cappuccino also produces a range of espresso based drinks from espresso, cappuccino, latte, black coffee and hot chocolate.

Each capsule contains a freshly ground serving of coffee beans which is then sealed in nitrogen to ensure only the best flavour is released.

 

 

Traditional Espresso Machines

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Which Commercial Coffee Machine is right for me? | Traditional Espresso Machines 

Traditional espresso machines have long been synonymous with the ultimate quality coffee experience. Combining theatre with the artistry of a professional barista to create a perfect shot of espresso from fresh coffee grounds. Steam wands are used to heat and foam milk to the correct temperature and texture to create creamy cappuccinos, macchiatos and caffe lattes. Professional espresso machines are available in many different models with multiple brew group heads to ensure high demand periods are easily met.

Which Traditional Espresso Machine should I choose?

The Wholesale Coffee Company’s range of traditional espresso machines includes equipment from world leading Italian manufacturer, La Cimbali. Their Italian espresso machines are widely renowned as the best on the market. Available in 2 group and 3 group models; these commercial coffee machines are automatic meaning the brew groups can be programmed to extract espresso by automation ensuring the correct amount of water passes through the coffee grounds with superb results. These machines also feature La Cimabli’s patented Turbosteam wand that automatically steams and froths milk at the simple touch of a button. Barista’s please don’t fret, the traditional espresso machines in the La Cimbali range can also be used manually, designed by an Italian Barista Champion this machine is of exceptional calibre.

We also have a wide range of 1 group, 2 group and 3 group traditional espresso machines from Expobar. Featuring compact machines for sites with restricted space and retro styled machines, there is a traditional espresso machine in the Expobar range for every environment.

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Welcome to the Wholesale Coffee Company

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Wholesale_Coffee_Company_Commercial_Coffee_MachinesWelcome to the Wholesale Coffee Company | Commercial Coffee Machines

Welcome to the Wholesale Coffee Company’s blog. The Wholesale Coffee Company has decades of experience in the coffee industry, but with the digital age now the norm we felt it was time to modernise the way we do business. Our aim is to be the cheapest and most reliable online supplier of commercial coffee machines and wholesale coffee beans in the UK.

Our catalogue of professional coffee machines includes equipment from industry leading suppliers such as La Cimbali, Crem International, Rheavendors and CoffeTek to name but a few. The Wholesale Coffee Company purchases in the region of 450 commercial coffee machines and 10,000 kilos of coffee beans every month. This level of buying power enables us to pass huge savings onto our customers, providing you with the best prices in the UK.

With so many variations of professional coffee machines currently on the market, choosing the right one for your business can often be a difficult decision. There’s traditional espresso machines, super automatic bean to cup coffee machines, automated bean to cup machines, instant machines and so on. Our blog is here to provide useful information to assist you in making an informed decision on which commercial coffee machine best suits your requirements.

If you would like to speak to a member of the Wholesale Coffee Company team please call 0800 012 1226 or E-mail [email protected]

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