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Senseo coffee machine Inside the second generation Senseo coffee machine (click to see legend) Senseo pods
Senseo
registered trademark for coffee brewing system from the Dutch company Philips and Dow Egberts. The system known as coffee pods (called pads in some countries) is used for brewing coffee.
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The system was first introduced to the Netherlands in February 2001, followed by Belgium and France, Germany/Austria/Denmark, the United Kingdom and the United States, and Australia (in chronological order).[1] Senseo was designed by WELL Design.[2] According to Philips, ten million machines and four billion pads were sold worldwide by 2005.[1] by 2008 more than 20 million cars.[3]
A new model of the Senseo machine, Senseo New Generation, was introduced in select markets in 2007. This updated version allows the user to adjust the height of the mechanism to accommodate larger cups or mugs, has an indicator light feature that shows when there is not enough water for two cups (unlike the previous model which showed if there is enough water left for one cup), has larger water tank and has an option that allows the user to adjust the amount of hot water used per cup.[4]
The Senseo Latte Select machine was introduced in 2008.[3] and has a separate milk tank. The machine uses the same coffee capsules and can produce three different types of coffee with milk foam: Cappuccino, Caffe Latte and Latte Macchiato. However, these three options are not real beers, since the machine cannot produce real beers. espresso, but rather regular coffee mixed with milk foam. The machine can also produce regular coffee and has three strength settings.
In 2009, the Senseo Quadrante was introduced with a new brick design. The coffee pods remain the same, but the capsule holder is designed differently. The Quadrante Series also features a larger water tank and allows for taller mugs with three different cup holder mounting positions.
In November 2011, Sara Lee announced that she would no longer sell the Senseo product line in North America.[5][6]
Senseo pods can still be used with compatible Hamilton Beach drip coffee makers.
In January 2022, the North American Senseo electric compatible coffee maker became available to the general public again; mostly from online sources such as Daves Coffee Pods. The new Senseo Original XL HD7810 / 65 II Black USA is an upgrade from previous models and includes the following features:
- 40 US fl oz (1200 ml) XL water tank;
- Intensity selection buttons, allowing you to prepare a cup of coffee with a more or less intense taste;
- Senseo's Coffee Boost technology increases the number of water dispensing holes to 45, which the company claims will provide a more complete coffee extraction.
[7]Metal tray
History and features of the brand
Senseo Philips coffee machines first appeared in the Netherlands in 2001. Four years later, 10 million models and 4 billion filter bags for them had already been sold. Later, machines for making lattes and cappuccinos were released. Among the company's latest developments are coffee makers that simultaneously support the technology of preparing coffee from beans.
The manufacturer warns that it is impossible to get full-fledged espresso in Senseo machines. Italian coffee is prepared in carob coffee makers, in which water is forced under high pressure through finely ground beans. Coffee pods do not have such a fine grind, and the machines have a different filtration mechanism. The taste of Senseo is close to the drink that is obtained in drip coffee makers.
Senseo blends consist of Arabica and Robusta beans grown in Brazil and Central America. The exception is single varieties from certain regions. The grains are processed wet, so the finished drink acquires a delicate taste and rich aroma. Raw materials are transported in sealed bags to preserve the freshness of the product for as long as possible. The degree of roasting depends on the variety.
A characteristic feature of Senseo pods is their size, which differs from the common ESE format in a larger direction and is at least 55 mm. For this reason, Senseo filter bags can only be used in original coffee machines, as well as in drip-type machines from the American company Hamilton Beach. The capsules are made from oxygen bleached filter paper and can be recycled into garden compost.
Mixtures
Main blends: mild, regular, mocha, dark roast and extra dark, plus a decaf variety. Blends vary in overall taste across countries. Special blends from Colombia, Kenya and Brazil are blended with Arabica coffee from select plantations and cost slightly more than regular blends. There are also coffee bags with added flavors called Vienna, Rio de Janeiro, Seville and Marrakech. More recent varieties available in select European markets include cappuccino, caffe choco and espresso. Douwe Egberts Senseo has launched Hot Choco in Belgium and the Netherlands. The latest launches in Germany are the Guten Morgen breakfast blend and the Italian Caffé Crema blend. In France, Maison du café Senseo launched Noir Subtil.
Types of Senseo coffee
Classic
A classic variety made from a mixture of Arabica and Robusta, medium roasted. A balanced coffee with a medium body and soft foam.
Strong
The blend is suitable for making espresso. Arabica, which is included in the composition, adds fruity sourness, and robusta gives the finished drink strength.
Extra Strong
The mixture is designed to make very strong coffee. A drink made from beans with a predominance of robusta, highly roasted with characteristic bitterness and a long aftertaste.
Mild
100% Arabica light roast. Soft and balanced coffee of medium strength with slight acidity without bitterness. The bouquet has the aroma of candied fruits. Due to its low caffeine content, it is suitable for any time of day.
Sumatra
Single variety of Arabica beans grown on the volcanic soils of the island of Sumatra. The flavor range is bright and rich with a predominance of bread and spicy notes.
Colombian
Colombian Arabica coffee with pronounced acidity and thick consistency. Sweetness and bitterness are moderate. When milk is added, the drink acquires a nutty aroma.
Kona
The rare and expensive Hawaii Kona variety has a delicate creamy taste with nutty tones. There is practically no bitterness in the finished drink. The bouquet is dominated by fruit and chocolate shades.
French Vanilla
A mixture with added flavors for preparing dessert coffee with vanilla and caramel flavors.
Hazelnut
A blend of Arabica and Robusta with pronounced nutty and chocolate tones. A drink with a pleasant aroma and pronounced sweetness.
Patent disputes
A European Patent Application for the purpose of "protecting the shoe holder and shoe assembly",[8] i.e. the Senseo coffee capsules, was filed on September 30, 1998 by the Dutch[9] EP 0904717 is granted to the European Patent Office on July 11, 2001[ 9] The European patent has come into force in a number of Contracting States of the European Patent Convention, including Belgium.
Dispute in Belgium
On February 20, 2004, the Court of First Instance of Antwerp, Belgium, ruled in a claim between three Belgian coffee suppliers, N.V. Fort Coffiebrandery, SA Cafés Liégeois and NV Beyers Koffie v Philips and Douwe Egberts over a European patent and decided that other coffee suppliers are allowed to produce and sell coffee pods suitable for Senseo. The creators of Senseo used their patent to obtain an injunction against the sale of coffee capsules by other coffee brands, and those others responded by seeking a declaratory judgment of non-infringement. [ citation needed]
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One consideration the Belgian judge made was that the coffee capsules already existed. This ruling ended the monopoly on Senseo coffee capsules, and after this ruling, almost all coffee sellers in the Benelux country started producing coffee pods. Antwerp's decision affects patents on the capsules, but does not affect patents on the Senseo machine itself.[ citation needed
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An appeal in court changed this patent issue, and the new decision was that other coffee makers infringed the European patent in Belgium.[10]
Revocation by the European Patent Office
In the meantime, the European patent was opposed before the European Patent Office by a number of companies, including Kraft Foods[9] and on August 30, 2006, Sarah Lee's EP 0904717 Senseo pillow cover was completely canceled by the European Patent Office.[8] Suzanne Rotteweel, spokeswoman for Sara Lee in the Netherlands, said:
We are very disappointed as we have invested a lot of time, energy and money. It's a shame when you can't get some of that investment back. (...) this ruling means that we no longer have protection for our patent in Europe.[11]
Interesting Facts
The company pays a lot of attention to ensuring that coffee does not lose its properties during storage. The pods are packaged in thin plastic boxes with an additional layer of foil. The process takes place in an atmosphere devoid of oxygen, which is replaced by nitrogen. As a result, the pods retain their taste and aroma for two years.
Philips produces a number of devices that allow you to prepare drinks in Senseo models without using pods. The long-lasting Coffeeduck filter is designed for ground coffee and can be used several thousand times. There is also a device for making filter bags yourself.
References
- ^ a b
"Background Philips Senseo® reaches 10 million happy users."
Philips press release
. September 21, 2005. Retrieved May 26, 2011. - WeLL Design werd verzocht het Senseo project uit te voeren Archived 2008-09-30 on the Wayback Machine (in Dutch)
- ^ a b
"IFA Keynote Report".
Philips News Center
. August 29, 2008. Retrieved May 26, 2011. - "Coffee capsules SENSEO® HD7840 / 00 New generation."
- "Sara Lee turns off Senseo."
- "Smucker Completes Acquisition of Sara Lee Coffee."
- https://www.philips.co.uk/cp/HD7810_70/original-coffee-pod-machine
- ^ a b
Bird & Bird,
Bird & Bird helps win the 5-year European coffee war.
Dutch manufacturers have won a patent battle against Sara Lee regarding the Senseo coffee system. Archived 2007-03-11 on the Wayback Machine Press release, August 31, 2006. Retrieved September 3, 2006. - ^ a b c
Entry in the European Patent Register for European Patent No. 0904717 - "Douwe Egberts restores monopoly on the sale of coffee pads for its Senseo coffee machines" Archived 2007-09-27 on the Wayback Machine, Van Bael & Bellis on Belgian Commercial Law, Vol. 2005, No. 12, p. 7
- Stephanie Bodoni, Sara Lee Lost EU Patent on Coffee Pads for Philips Senseo
, Bloomberg, August 1, 2006. Retrieved September 3, 2006.
Interesting facts
The company's specialists monitor the quality of Senseo coffee products. To prevent loss of its taste, packaging is made from boxes with thin plastic and additional layers of foil.
Such production processes are carried out in an atmosphere where there is no oxygen. It is displaced with nitrogen. Therefore, pods can be used for up to 2 years.
Varieties of Senseo coffee
- With Robusta and Arabica beans, medium roasted beans, classic, balanced drinks with Classic. They are dense and have soft foam.
- Blend with Arabica and Robusta in Strong. Espresso is obtained with fruity acidity and strength.
- The Extra Strong blend is dominated by robusta. The resulting drinks are very strong. They are bitter. The aftertaste is long.
- With 100% Arabica, lightly roasted beans - Mild. The drinks have medium strength and low acidity. They are not bitter. They smell like candied fruit. Low caffeine content, so they can be drunk at any time.
- Single variety with Arabica, which grows in Sumatra, with volcanic soil. Sumatra drinks are dominated by bready and spicy notes.
- Colombian Arabica in sweet and at the same time bitter moderate coffee drinks Senseo Colombian. They are thick and have pronounced acidity. If you add milk, a nutty smell will appear.
- Rare and expensive Hawaii Kona has delicate, creamy flavors along with nutty tones. They are almost not bitter. They combine fruit and chocolate notes.
- Blend with Arabica and Robusta in Hazelnut. Drinks with nuts and chocolate. They are sweet, with a pleasant aroma.
- Morning drinks with crushed grains. In Breakfast. feels soft. They are fragrant.
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