> J.L. Hufford

The DeLonghi EC702 espresso machine is a combination of sharp design and smart brewing technology. The stainless steel body is next to impossible to find at even twice its price, and the EC702 also sports a stainless steel-lined boiler for longer life and better tasting espresso. DeLonghi blessed the EC702 with a powerful 15 bar pump suitable for all espresso extractions and even a large water tank for such a compact unit. The patented cappuccino frother is perfectly matched for the home user who wants rich creamy milk froth without the steep learning curve. Additionally, the DeLonghi EC702 can brew both freshly ground espresso beans and E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) pods, so you can have your cake and eat it too! As an added bonus, the EC702 even grants you space to store, and pre-warm, a few cups on top for the ultimate convenience!

The Pasquini Livia 90 Semi-Automatic is essentially a commercial espresso machine scaled down for home or light commercial use. The Livia 90 employs heat exchanger technology, widely recognized as the worldwide standard for proper espresso brewing. This boiler technology allows you both brew espresso and steam milk at the same time and allows you to make multiple milk based drinks without pausing to reheat the boiler. Pasquini built the Livia 90 rock solid from the ground up with a heavy duty steel frame and stainless steel body surrounding the large copper boiler and brass brew group. The Livia 90 is a "pourover" unit with a huge water tank that holds nearly a gallon. Just plug it in, add water, and the Livia is ready to use. Brew Italian quality espresso and froth milk in seconds, or create a delicious cappuccino or latte. NSF-Certified.

The Pasquini Livia 90 Automatic is similar to a commercial espresso machine, but is scaled down for home or light commercial use. It is one of few units that let you program your cup size, so it will stop automatically when finished. The Livia 90 employs heat exchanger technology, widely recognized as the worldwide standard for proper espresso brewing. This boiler technology allows you both brew espresso and steam milk at the same time and allows you to make multiple milk based drinks without pausing to reheat the boiler. Pasquini built the Livia 90 rock solid from the ground up with a heavy duty steel frame and stainless steel body surrounding the large copper boiler and brass brew group. The Livia 90 is a "pourover" unit with a huge water tank that holds nearly a gallon. Just plug it in, add water, and the Livia is ready to use. Brew Italian quality espresso and froth milk in seconds, or create a delicious cappuccino or latte. NSF-Certified.

Looking for a stainless steel espresso machine that's also great with pods? The Ascaso Steel UNO "Special Edition" Versatile is right up your alley. Featuring the same brass boiler and temperature gauge as the beautiful Dream machines, the Steel UNO "Special Edition" heats rapidly and offers burnout protection with its special heating element. The added 3-Way solenoid valve relieves brew pressure to help dry out your used ground coffee. Frothing milk is simple and quick, and as part of the Versatile family, the Ascaso Steel UNO "Special Edition" can brew espresso from both ground coffee and E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) pods. While a powerful espresso maker for home, the Steel UNO "Special Edition" is also a great office machine because of both the pod brewing and the burnout protection in case someone forgets to turn it off at night.

Blend faster while making less noise with the Vita-Mix Touch & Go 2 Blending Station MP. Its new XP container and blade work with the redesigned 2 HP motor to create perfectly blended drinks in mere seconds, without overheating. The Blending Station has an ultra-quiet sound shield that lets you place your Vita-Mix on your front counter without disturbing customers with excessive noise. The Touch & Go 2 allows you to set 6 signature drinks and to choose from 34 preset recipes, each with custom blending times and speeds. Or choose manual blending at any speed. Your customers will beg for more of your consistently smooth, delicious frozen drinks. Choose from the on-counter model or the in-counter mount to save on space. The Vita-Mix Touch & Go 2 Blending Station MP is NSF-Certified and UL-listed to ensure compliance with health regulations.

The Capresso Ultima eliminates all the inconvenient steps of conventional espresso machines - no more complications with tamping, hot filter holders, or cleaning and rinsing of clogged porta-filter sieves. The Ultima is the only non Super Automatic machine that has an internal brew group and not a portafilter. It is easy to use and keeps the mess to a minimum. Say goodbye to knock boxes and coffee grounds on the counter. Just fill ground espresso coffee to your liking (one or two scoops) into the machine, turn and pull the coffee lever down, and switch on the pump. Although the Ultima lacks a portafilter, it is still considered a semi-automatic, since you control when to start and stop the water flow through the espresso grounds.

Spare your ears, and those of your customers, with the Blendtec Smoother Q-Series Commercial Blenders. Known as the strong, silent type, the Smoother Q features a patented polycarbonate sound enclosure that reduces blender noise by 10 decibels, that's a 50% reduction in sound! Both your staff and customers will be able to carry on a normal conversation while the Smoother Q is running, and the new hinge design is not only more durable, but also dramatically lowers the amount of overhead space needed to open the door. With its programmed No-Tend blending, you can perform other tasks and return to a perfectly blended beverage. Configure your Smoother Q with your choice of a 13 or 15 Amp motor, or for extreme heavy-duty blending, choose the 20 Amp Smoother. The Blendtec Smoother Q comes standard with (2) 64 ounce BPA-Free blending jars, but the 15 Amp model can be configured with the extra-large 3 Quart polycarbonate jars complete with 4 inch blades.

With its new glass carafe, the Capresso MG600 coffee maker is without a doubt the best coffee maker under $100. Built upon the legendary Capresso heating system, the MG600 brews 10 cups of coffee consistently at 200 degrees in under 8 minutes to extract the maximum aroma from freshly ground coffee beans. Its stainless steel body resists corrsion and fingerprints, and its new glass carafe boasts an ergonomic handle and a 2 hour auto-off warming platform. The Capresso MG600 offers additional conveniences such as programmable auto-on brewing, a pause and serve drip stopper, a special aroma function for smaller pots, and a reusable and dishwasher-safe goldtone filter. The Capresso MG600 has a 1 year warranty with shipping paid both ways.

You found it! This is Vita-Mix's Super feature-packed blender with over 500 uses! Vita-Mix Professional is the professional chef’s power tool – producing silky smooth purees, grinding whole spices & grains, chopping vegetables and more. Vita-Mix Professional outlasts other blenders 3 to 1, and for many well-known chefs, the Vita-Mix blender has become essential in the "back-of-the-house " (kitchen) and the "front-of-the-hous e" (bar). The Vita-Mix Professional is a workhorse, puréeing quicker and smoother than any blender or food processor you have ever used, and more versatile than most other blenders in its class, with variable speed control that allows you to chop, grind or blend different ingredients at exactly the right speed.

Welcome to the world's most compact espresso bar! The Pasquini Livietta T2 espresso machine and Lux grinder combine, with a fashionable two drawer base, to create a powerful partnership that produces perfect espresso. The Livietta is a semi-automatic espresso machine with two heating elements that allow you to brew and froth simultaneously. It is loaded with the commercial features necessary for proper espresso brewing. Do not let yourself be fooled by the Lux grinder's small size. Inside sits a heavy-duty motor that drives commercial grade conical burrs. Find the perfect grind setting on the Lux with its infinite grinder fineness settings to achieve thick layers of crema atop each shot of espresso. Both the Livietta T2 and the Lux sit atop a polished stainless steel two drawer base that offers storage and a knock box. This triumphant trio will provided your home or office with coffee shop espresso for years to come.

The Capresso CoffeeTEAM TS (465.05) offers the highest level of performance, features, and value for a thermal coffee maker with built-in grinder. The CoffeeTEAM TS starts with acclaimed conical grinding burrs found in the premium Jura-Capresso super automatics to grind your coffee consistently and without heating the beans. The new grinding chamber and chute is then sealed off for brewing, thus eliminating the need for a swing-arm style basket. The potent 1000 Watt heating system provides you with a full pot of coffee in 8 minutes and maintains the crucial 200 degree brewing temperature while its stainless steel vacuum thermal carafe preserves the flavor of your coffee by keeping it hot for up to 4 hours. Finish it off with a new easy pour lid and dripless spout, and the Capresso CoffeeTEAM TS reveals why it is the cadillac of coffee makers.

Blendtec manufactures very powerful blenders, and only a handful of their commercial units come equipped with sound dampening features. For some, the only drawback has been the level of noise generated. As we all know, more power equals more noise. Thankfully, your solution to excessive noise is here! The Whisper Blend sound enclosure for Blendtec reduces the noise you hear from your blender to the sound level of a conversation. It does this by not only creating a barrier to lock in noise, but by also absorbing the very vibrations that make the sound in the first place. The Whisper Blend is made of durable, impact-resistant plastic (nearly a quarter-inch thick!) that was engineered specifically to fit any standard Vita-Mix blender. In addition to its easy clean design and heavy-duty hinges, the Whisper Blend has airflow openings to provide fresh air to cool the motor. The Blendtec Whisper Blend is also good at containing spills and is easy to clean. Please note that the Whisper Blend does not come with a Blendtec blender.