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DeLonghi ESAM6600 Gran Dama Digital Super-Automatic Espresso Machine

DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE MENU SETTINGS Allow you to adjust start time, auto shut-off and clock.You can adjust temperature of the coffee and water hardness. Plus, there are five settings for coffee strength: extra-mild, mild, regular, strong, and extra strong.Three buttons allow you to easily choose the size of cup you want: ristretto (small), espresso (medium) and large (American coffee). The three settings can be customized to your preferred taste. PATENTED SINGLE TOUCH CAPPUCCINO AND LATTE The system includes a 25 oz. milk container, two detachable lids, one for frothed milk for cappuccino and the other for steamed milk for latte. It also includes a unique automatic cleaning function with the easy push of a button. Plus, the entire container is detachable, so it can easily be placed in the refrigerator. All parts are dishwasher-safe. Place the cup under the nozzle and press the button. You'll get a perfect cappuccino or latte every time! Amounts of frothed / steamed milk and coffee are adjustable. WHAT YOU GRIND IS WHAT YOU BREW The compact and patented Direct-to-Brew System with Thermoblock technology provides excellent heat distribution and it's removable for easy cleaning. The beans are ground instantly to ensure the freshest espresso or coffee. 15 BARS of Pressure. PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY CONICAL BURR GRINDER Integrated burr grinder produces consistent, fresh and aromatic espresso or coffee. Grind settings allow you to adjust the fineness for all types of beans. INSTANT REHEAT FUNCTION Heats the core of the machine, ensuring that Magnifica maintains an ideal temperature for brewing.

Why a French Press
French press systems deliver a superior flavor profile, smoothness and finish for both coffee and tea. The XPress lid technology delivers the preferred qualities of the coffee drinking experience to everyday coffee lovers at an affordable price (compared to restaurant French press). Many coffee drinkers have never tried a French press. Even some who work in the coffee industry are not that familiar with the enhanced benefits of using a French press. With the XPress lid, operators can now bring high quality coffee to everyone inexpensively and quickly in a transportable and recyclable/disposable unit while increasing their sales and profits.

A French Press delivers a premium cup of coffee by using a system that places coffee grounds in direct contact with hot water and that offers a larger surface area for extraction. They are then pressed with mesh, not filtered with paper. Coffee brewed with a French Press captures more of the coffee’s subtle flavors and essential oils. For these reasons, enthusiasts feel a French pressed coffee is the best way to experience the flavor and aroma of quality coffees.

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Cha-cha stereo on the Nikon D1X using a Hoya R72 infrared filter. HDR processed in Photomatix and Photoshop CS2; image consists of 6 shots (3 on the left and 3 on the right).

Viewing this stereo photograph in 3-d:
Cross your eyes slowly until you see three images; focus on the middle image and you will begin to see it in the third dimension. Stereo viewing requires practice; if you cannot see it within a few minutes, come back to this image at a later time and do try again.