A Great American Tradition (NAPSA)—Coffee is the bever- age of freedom. At the timeof the American Revolution, the colonists drank coffee as a mark of their commitment to the cause of freedom from unjust British taxation. In fact, the Founding Fathers initially met in coffeehouses to create the U.S. as we knowit today. The first coffeehouse was opened in Venice in 1645, and by 1763 there were over 200 coffee shops in the city. It wasn’t long, however, before it had become an American drink. The first wholesale coffee roasting company opened in the U.S. in 1790. Now Americans import over $4 billion worth of coffee every year, and the average adult drinks over 400 cupsin that time. Coffee mixes well with most other flavors, which maybe whyit, along with beer and peanutbutter, is one of the 10 most recognizable odors, according to a national survey. Now you can enjoy the coffee- house experience at home. The world’s first built-in capsule coffee system makes a wide variety of perfectly brewed regular or decaffeinated coffee, espresso, cappuccinoor latte at the push of a button. The easy, fast and clean Miele CVA 2000 series of coffeemakers use the exclusive Nespresso capsules to make what has been called Miele’s coffee systems bring the coffeehouse taste to your home. a perfect cup of coffee at home, the kind even a true aficionado would appreciate. Each capsule contains just enough precision-groundcoffee to brew one exceptional cup. The coffee is hermetically sealed right after grinding to preserve all its flavor and aroma for months. Hot water from a high-pressure pump inside the Miele coffee system unleashes all the intense aromas andcoffee flavor of the bean, creat- ing a rich coffee experience with every cup. And for cappuccino and latte lovers, the system offers a great perk. An innovative Cappuccinatore dispenses frothed or steamed milk into the cup as the coffee or espresso is brewed. This timesaving extra allows you to become your ownbarrista. For more information, go to www.miele.com.
