BOSTON, April 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Face it: Moms today are way hipper than they used to be. Instead of the proverbial nightgown, flowers or chocolate for Mothers Day, ROASTe.com, the ultimate source for gourmet coffee and edgy coffee equipment offers some suggestions to rev up your Mom -- whether she's fabulous 50 or a "woman of a certain age." Enter ROASTe's world of tantalizing gourmet coffee brands from across the globe and the sexiest coffee equipment to go with it for Mothers Day gift givers who like to surprise their Moms with something a little "out-of-the-box."
From espresso machines and French presses to bean grinders, the foodie Mom, budding barista, or just plain coffee loving Mom will be dazzled by ROASTe's selection of incomparable coffee gear at every price range:
- For the Mom with a zest for living, what could be a better fit than the bright cherry red Nescafe Dolce Gusto piccolo Capsule Machine ? This new single-cup coffee solution is ideal for gourmet coffee lovers with limited counter space with a sleek design that stands out on any kitchen or office counter and easy-to-use capsules that contain everything she'll need to make hot or cold drinks. The NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® has a professional-level 15-bar pressure system (similar to coffeehouse machines) which helps to ensure that every cup is perfect with a foamy froth, rich crèma and luxurious flavor and lets you alternate between hot and cold beverages in an instant, and heat the water fresh every time, in less than one minute. Its individual capsules use only the highest quality ingredients - featuring only 100% Arabica, rich chocolate and foamy milk.
- For the Mom who loves to travel, or demands a perfect cup of coffee wherever she goes. The mypressi TWIST is a stylish, award-winning, hand-held espresso maker that will fit in her purse and change how and where she can enjoy delicious coffee and espresso-based beverages while on the road, or at home or office. Deliciously convenient and attractively priced, this espresso on-the-go companion includes a milk frother for an enticing array of espresso-based drinks: lattes, cappuccinos, mochas and more.
She worries about the trees, the earth, the birds and the well-being and sustainability of our precious planet earth and the people on it. Select from ROASTe's coffees for environmentally conscious Moms from growers who strive to ensure the integrity of their natural environments is preserved:
- Organic and fair trade Higher ground Mocha Java Coffee The Mocha Java Blend is named for two of the world's most famous coffee-growing regions, and the result is a mouth-watering African-Indonesian fusion of beans. Identified by its floral bouquet and wine-like tendencies, this dark robust roast features a silky-smooth finish with subtle notes of caramel and is rated 4.5 beans in ROASTe customer reviews.
Higher Ground prides itself on its coffees that are all organic, Fair Trade, and shade-grown. Allowing the growers to keep their family farms, the Fair Trade certification ensures that these farmers benefit from economic and educational programs, while giving them the chance to grow a high-quality organic bean. The coffee plants grow in the forest canopy's shade—guaranteeing the continued survival of the forests and natural habitat for countless plant and animal species.
- Joe Bean's Guatemala Chajul Organic Fair Trade Coffee will satisfy the Mom who loves her chocolate but cares about doing the right thing for the planet and all that lives on it. This rich and tantalizing medium roasted coffee with caramel notes from Joe Bean Coffee Roasters was rated 4.5 out of 5 beans by our customers who said it is a "perfect breakfast cup," with a definite "chocolaty after-taste," and that she chooses to drink it black without anything added as "its flavor doesn't need any help.
- Klatch House Espresso Fair Trade Organic, with its great taste and clean finish, is super sweet, suggesting hints of cocoa, nut, caramel and citrus. "Woman's Journal" selected this Espresso, rated 4 beans by ROASTe customers, as best espresso. For an extra bonus, pair this coffee or any selection with a big box of 70 % cocoa bittersweet dark chocolate, and your Mom will believe you are the wisest child ever born.
Not sure what to get your Mom? Ask her to take the ROASTe coffee "personality test." It's fun and she'll never guess what you are up to.
More About ROASTe
Founded by coffee lovers who are ever in search of the rarest specialty beans, ROASTe offers more than 1,000 artisanal and hard to find brands, whose beans are grown under the most ideal conditions, for flavor that cannot be found in the ordinary beans typically available in groceries, supermarkets or even many specialty cafes. ROASTe's award-winning beans are roasted on demand in tiny batches by devoted roasters who are passionate about their coffee crops, and are shipped fresh to discriminating coffee lovers who go to sleep at night dreaming of their first cup of full, rich coffee in the morning. One or more of these suggestions is sure to wow your Mom with how thoughtful and clever you are in your choice of Mother's Day gifts this year.
For more information on ROASTe and their coffees and equipment, go to . As the world's ultimate source for gourmet coffee and superior equipment, ROASTe is the one-stop shop for people who want the at-home gourmet coffee experience. The ROASTe mission is to make it easy for coffee-lovers to find and enjoy the perfect cup of coffee. Customer reviews and intuitive search and recommendation tools will help any Mom to navigate the world's largest selection and variety of award-winning, micro-roasted coffee, which roasters will ship directly to her door. If your Mom is feeling overwhelmed by the many coffee choices available, you can always remind her about ROASTe's rich array of original coffee content and customer recommendations that are available to help her find the "next big taste" in coffee.
Contact:
Rachelle Pachtman
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Rachelle@ROASTe.com
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