How does this compare to the automatic jug-based frothers that both froth & warm the milk? And how long typically do you need to froth for with this?
393143
I don't know about the jug-based frothers. The SlickFroth whips up a nice froth very quickly. I haven't actually timed it but I'm guessing 10 seconds - if longer, it's not much more than that. This is really one neat little device.
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I have only used the frother on the cappuccino machine and hand held frothers like this. You need to warm the milk first for this. It works as well as the machine attachment and is easier to use because you can see exactly where, in the cup, it is. It takes a minute or less to froth.
393145
I have the jug type frother, as well. I like the SlickFroth much better. With the SlickFroth, I heat the milk in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then the SlickFroth for about 15 seconds. Still, it's much faster than the jug frother, which takes about 2 minutes. One more note, I also have an AeroLatte portable (similar to Kuissential's) whisk type frother; I like the SlickFroth the BEST!
393146
I've never used the jug-based kind. I heat the milk for 1 min in microwave while I'm brewing the coffee. Takes about 20 sec. to froth, any longer and it may overflow.
856104
You will enjoy this wonderful gadget by pressing the top button. Make shure that you use non fat milk in the mug you will be using, you don't need much, and that the wisk is in the milk. Don't want splatter all over the place.I use sweetener and put it in the milk before frothing, then pour the coffee into the mug, I don't bother heating the milk but some do. You don't need to keep in plugged in all the time either. When it slows down a bit, plug it in overnight. Good luck
1395264
I'm pretty sure milk made from powdered milk should froth up fine. We use ours many times daily and it has lasted very well, btw. A large deep mug should be okay.
78689
Super easy. I just always leave the whisk in place. One button push and done.It comes with a whisk or just a stirring attachment for warm milk. I like the froth so I just always put it in the bottom.The cap holds the other attachment. All types of milk,cream,almond milk even flavored liquid creamers!! Works perfect.Tried them all and this is awesome.:-)
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I have had other separate steamer / frothers and this is the best I've found next to using the steam arm off an Espresso machine. It's hot-but it is NOT as hot as the steam arm. I think it's the trade off for the convenience.the 3rd setting heats and froths -I actually use the "normal" disc more often as I do not usually want a lot of foam. If you like foam?u will get it with the froth disc. I've hear of heating the milk in a microwave first but I think you lose some creamy texture that way. I hope this helps in your decision. I switched out my espresso machine for an Nespresso and frother for saving counters pace and the quick process with little cleanup and am very satisfied. I have had other separate steamer / frothers and this is the best I've found next to using the steam arm off an Espresso machine. It's hot-but it is NOT as hot as the steam arm. I think it's the trade off for the convenience.the 3rd setting heats and froths -I actually use the "normal" disc more often as I do not usually want a lot of foam. If you like foam?u will get it with the froth disc. I've hear of heating the milk in a microwave first but I think you lose some creamy texture that way. I hope this helps in your decision. I switched out my espresso machine for an Nespresso... » Read More I have had other separate steamer / frothers and this is the best I've found next to using the steam arm off an Espresso machine. It's hot-but it is NOT as hot as the steam arm. I think it's the trade off for the convenience.the 3rd setting heats and froths -I actually use the "normal" disc more often as I do not usually want a lot of foam. If you like foam?u will get it with the froth disc. I've hear of heating the milk in a microwave first but I think you lose some creamy texture that way. I hope this helps in your decision. I switched out my espresso machine for an Nespresso and frother for saving counters pace and the quick process with little cleanup and am very satisfied. « Show Less
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I've taken to frothing first then doing the pull of espresso. A good froth can sit for the 2 minutes or so for the pull. You might try doing a wet pull (sans coffee) then doing your froth when the light goes off then doing your pull of espresso. The water will be hotter all the way around that way.
1189345
Yes, I have. It works just fine. I warmed the milk because you can either froth milk using cold OR hot, depending on your preference. I LOVE this frother!!
815350
Not quite sure, but it's pretty simple to use. Put a battery in the frother, heat up the milk (microwave or I prefer heating milk in a pot on the stove), fill up to the line and hold the button until desired foam stiffness. Btw, this is amazing. I have an automatic frother I purchased at sur la table, and this is way better (and half the price).
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It should warm and froth the milk at the same time. If you just want to just warm it, switch out the coil with the other replaceable spinner on the underside of your lid. Does that help?
200367
Yes, it both heats and froths , just plug it in and wait a bit , you're done!
1157195
I don't know about the more expensive model, only this one. The frother is pretty cool if you don't like standing and steaming milk. There's a little spinner doodad inside. You put in milk, cover it, and turn it on. It steams the milk and shuts off when it's ready. Only issue for me is that cleaning the top means taking off the rubber thing that makes a tight seal, and I hope it doesn't get stretched out from cleaning. Otherwise, the thing is amazing.
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I followed the directions and got great froth. After the coffee begins to drip into cup, push lever to the left and froth. You will need a stainless steel pitcher. I use almond milk mostly but skim or 1% milk work great too. I recommend taking off the aerator tip as well. It makes too much foam before you can get the milk hot enough. Keep tip of nozzle close to the surface of the milk.
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I use at minimum 1/2 cup to max 1 1/2 cup cold 1% or 2% milk. Heat it up stirring occasionally but not to boil as it can burn. i put the cover on when the milk is heated and you will see the froth forming under the top after a few pumps. The more you pump the thicker the froth gets. I pour off some of the milk into my coffee then really pump the remaining milk to get that beautiful creamy topping which you can scoop out. Just have to pump the heck out of it. You will be shocked if you do it right. It's pretty cool. Hope this helps someone.
1189348
Sarah, yes I can warm the milk/cream. I love this frother, would recommend it for sure!
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Warm the milk, keep the frother at the top of the liquid......and we tip the cup a bit as we froth. Sometimes it doesn't froth for us either.
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You hold the button on - it only takes about 30 seconds to froth the milk (I use non-fat half & half, and heat it first for 45 seconds in the microwave - perfect!)
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Although low fat milk products will be easier to froth than high fat creams, there's a lot to know about frothing milk! I've had mixed (and frustrating) results since I started frothing and after some research, I've have narrowed down the must do things to make good frothed coffee: #1 Your milk product MUST be super fresh. I dig thru the cooler at the supermarket to find the farthest out expiration date I can! Just because it's not expired, doesn't mean it's fresh. #2 Make sure your milk is just out of the refrigerator cold. Because I drink more than one cup of coffee, I used to let the milk container sit on the countertop between cups. BIG mistake. Put it back in the frig and keep it cold. #3 Make sure your coffee is ready for the froth before it's done frothing. The bubbles you create will immediately begin to disappear when the frother stops moving. When removing the pitcher from the frother, swirl the pitcher in your hand, keeping it moving on the way to your cup. #4 Finally, depending on your coffee machine, your coffee might be too hot. If the froth hits coffee that's too hot the bubbles will disappear. I make a generous amount of froth and then add about 1/4 of it to the coffee and use a spoon to mix it in, tempering the coffee a bit, then slowly adding the remainder of foam on top. It's an art but worth mastering in my opinion. Good luck!