How does this compare in foam quality and preparation to an electric frother like the "Epica Automatic Electric Milk Frother and Heater Carafe" ?
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I don't have the Epica Automatic Electric Milk Frother and Heather Carafe but I can assume from the name the comparison is that this tool the Aerolatte Frother is manual and portable. So you froth and lightly rinse is off with water and drink your frothed drink. I hope this answer helps
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I use whole milk with 4% milk (carnation). With a semi-automatic machine You use cold, very cold milk, but in this case You can not control the quantity and size of the bubbles. For this coffee maker probably the temperature is too high and that is reason You are not getting enough foam.Here is a link for a good article about this http://coffeegeek.com/guides/frothingguide/milkIf You want more and finer foam, You could try this steel milk frother HIC Milk Creamer Frother Cappuccino Coffee Foam Pitcher with Handle and Lid, Stainless Steel, 14-Ounce CapacityFrom my point of view You can not get real espresso or real latte (cappuccino), but a different beverage.Sorry for mistases, english is not my language. I use whole milk with 4% milk (carnation). With a semi-automatic machine You use cold, very cold milk, but in this case You can not control the quantity and size of the bubbles. For this coffee maker probably the temperature is too high and that is reason You are not getting enough foam.Here is a link for a good article about this http://coffeegeek.com/guides/frothingguide/milkIf You want more and finer foam, You could try this steel milk frother HIC Milk Creamer Frother Cappuccino Coffee Foam Pitcher with Handle and... » Read More I use whole milk with 4% milk (carnation). With a semi-automatic machine You use cold, very cold milk, but in this case You can not control the quantity and size of the bubbles. For this coffee maker probably the temperature is too high and that is reason You are not getting enough foam.Here is a link for a good article about this http://coffeegeek.com/guides/frothingguide/milkIf You want more and finer foam, You could try this steel milk frother HIC Milk Creamer Frother Cappuccino Coffee Foam Pitcher with Handle and Lid, Stainless Steel, 14-Ounce CapacityFrom my point of view You can not get real espresso or real latte (cappuccino), but a different beverage.Sorry for mistases, english is not my language. « Show Less
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hi Barry, just take pref whole milk, the froth maker has two attachment for foaming. the pinner will make the foam and the inside heater will heat the milk.do not fill more than 1/4 as the foam get a lot of volume.acappucino just takes foam. aLatte milk and foam.Use a spoon to take of the foam. Otherwise pour.Jacques
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Mine DOES foam a little, but then I also use cream that is put into the cup before brewing. Be sure it is ground "fine" and you can use any brand of your choice. At least, that's what I've done. Of course, the Pods are less messy! That's why you pay more and do the work yourself. I don't mind the small cleanup afterwards as I've always cleaned up everything in and around the coffee maker, regardless.
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Again, didn't know foam was a problem. Also, can't answer to the leakage issue as mine still works perfectly after a ton of use. Maybe the other review is juicing tougher stuff. Mine works great with no complaints.
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I tried with Almond Milk from the Fresh Market (house brand), I used the big round device and turn on the froth bottom. It created a lot of foam. I hope you get good result.
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For how I use it, definitely. I just place a little creamer in the bottom of my cup, micro for 10 sec and froth away. An immersion would be way too big and powerful. This us a good frother!
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The foam doesn't get as thick as great coffee houses like Stump Town and Elysian Coffee. Hot milk feature just makes the milk luke warm after yhe set time. I have stopped using mine after trying it four times.
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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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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
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I do not know as I don't have the frothing disk attachment. I'm guessing it would be fine and that they mean it works better when using milk to make cocoa vs water??
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All you do is pour the milk in and push the button. It heats and froths at the same time, leaving a layer of foam on the top. It shuts off automatically. I usually push the button three times because I like my milk fairly hot!
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I used the froth plus with homemade almond milk and it works really, really well - thick foam just like regular milk. It does not work as well with almond or coconut milk out of a box - think it has something to do with all the additives/oils, etc...
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It does foam but you need to set it up . See manual . It does not store milk manual it shows how it works. I like this machine, I mostly use for expresso daily
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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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Not at all. This machine makes great froth. It will explain it all in the instructions. I love this machine and it just took me less than four minutes to make myself a latte, after work. I do use the Starbucks Via coffee thought and find it really easy to use. Even connoisseurs of a good latte, cannot tell the difference. Do use skim milk though, for the best froth.Good luck with giving your gift. They are lucky people.Regards, Dale.
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I actually returned this item and bought the Capresso http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=milk+frother I didn't think it was hot enough. Here is my review on the Jura http://www.amazon.com/review/R2NGKEW2J47EGJ/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm Hope this helps.