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Braun KF590 Impressions Digital 10-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

List Price: $89.99 By: Braun - Model: KF590 Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $249.95

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Features:

• Programmable 10-cup coffeemaker with 24-hour timer for wake-up coffee
• Fast-brewing technology; brew-pause function; filter basket-release button
• 54-ounce glass carafe with water-level indicator and non-slip open handle
• Dishwasher-safe parts; permanent gold-tone filter and Brita water filter included
• Measures 14-1/8 by 7-1/2 by 13-2/7 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 178 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Miss my old Braun... 3 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I recently purchased the Braun KF590 to replace my 11 year old Braun coffeemaker. It works fine-makes good coffee once you figure out just how much coffee you need to use to get it "just so" (just so=works for you, since everybody's coffee tastes are unique). I miss the coffee flavor selector my old one had. I have found the right amount of cups to coffee ration, so for me now it's fine. I sought out another Braun because it lasted so long, but it was quite a chore to locate one, and I'm very disappointed in the pricepoint. I guess I could feel better about the 100 bucks if it lasts at least half as long as it's predecessor. And yes, my little filter release button is flaky...apparently it likes to have weight in the basket in order to function properly. After all, it's only plastic, and not a big bother to guide the empty basket out. In the long run, my guidance will help the little button stay intact. So overall, makes pretty good coffee, costs a bit more than it should, keeps it hot longer than 2 hours when programmed (another feature I wanted-I hated being boxed into a 2 hour time frame on my lazy Saturday mornings). I have not experienced the "burned" tase you can get from it being on the hotplate so long, another feature I enjoyed with my old one.Overall, not too bad, unless it breaks...

Editorial Review:

This stylish coffeemaker calls for ultimate coffee enjoyment thanks to its brewing technology delivering hot, fully extracted and aromatic coffee. The exclusive Brita® water filter further improves the flavor by reducing chlorine, but also prevents calcification.

Nespresso CitiZ D120 Automatic Espresso Maker and Milk Frother, Limousine Black With Nespresso Capsule holder, And Bodum Copenhagen White Mug's

By: Nespresso - Model: D120MILKBK Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $349.00

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Features:

• Nespresso D120 Citiz Limousine Black Espresso Machine & Milk Frother
• Swissmar Capstore Vista 20 for Nespresso Capsules
• Two Bodum Copenhagen Porcelain 12OZ. White Mug's

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Well worth the $$, No more Starbucks!! 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

We started looking for a "portable" coffee/espresso machine about 6 months ago to double in our RV so we didn't have to lug our Capresso around. Even though we loved the style of the CitiZ we opted to try 3 less expensive pod machines which were immediately returned because either the machine leaked, the coffee wasn't hot enough or tasted AWFUL. We kept going back to specialty stores to recheck the CitiZ but he held out because of the price and I held out because I just wasn't comfortable with the non-recyclable semi-empty pods. We both were concerned about price fixing because the capsules are only available through Nespresso. Seems despite the cost he truly fell in love with it because he surprised me with one for Christmas! I was still struggling with the recycle issue up to the point when he gave me a cup of what the beautifully styled upscale machine had produced....OMG it was the best froth, foam, espresso, latte I have ever had and I've been to some swanky specialty shops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle. He purchased the wooden box that has 36 capsules in it and between that and the variety pack that came with ours, 6 adults were satiated with espressos, lattes and cappuccino's not to mention the great hot chocolate (just add chocolate milk or syrup with milk in frother) for the kids all weekend.
As for price fixing and delivery of the capsules; we haven't had a problem. I think there is a $6 shipping charge, and you do have to purchase a minimum of 5 sleeves (10 capsules in each sleeve) and delivery time is fast-two days! We order more sleeves so it cuts the cost of repeated shipping's. For the foamer/frother there are two magnetic pieces a small foam thing and a little whip for awesome foam. There are fill lines inside the foamer that make it easy to use. Add the capsule under the chrome lever and the capsule is punctured when you push the lever back in place. The buttons to the left and right of the lever can be programmed to 'auto fill' espresso & latte or his & hers, when your done lift the lever and the spent capsule drops into the reservoir, push a button to flush out the system, rinse out the foamer and turn off the machine. No they don't have tea or hot chocolate like the low line machines, if you want tea, just push the water button and add your own teabag. You do have to empty the used capsule reservoir after about 6-8 uses otherwise it will overflow with water that drains from the capsules. There is a little ledge for an espresso cup that lifts so you can put a regular size cup or use the espresso cup and just pour the contents into your travel/tall mug. As for saving money from Starbucks or Peets; the capsules may be 55cents/each BUT don't forget to take into consideration the increase expense in milk you will be going through! Seriously we love this machine so much we have gone from using 2gal milk/week to 5! NO LIE. I am addicted. I have not had one cup of regular coffee from our Capresso since I got this machine! You really have to use 2% milk or chocolate milk for Mocha's I tried the NF and 1% but it doesn't froth, the Soy/Almond milk froths a bit but tastes kinda burned. Although there is a water reservoir in the back of the machine that is very easy to access I do wish it had an additional water adapter like refrigerators do so you don't have to fill it up. The parts are easy to remove and clean, be careful not to use anything other than a soft moist clean cloth on the tower so as not to scratch it. And it does take a bit of added time to clean out the frother after use, at least rinsing between cups so as not to burn the next batch of milk. If you are looking for a real home espresso machine and want the ease of premeasured capsules Nespresso CitiZ is the way to go. It is well worth every dime!!! Don't like black-Kitchen Kaboodle and probably a couple other specialty shops (not Williams-Sonoma) have it in Fire Engine Red! Enjoy!!

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CitiZ&milk is equipped with an Aeroccino, dedicated to milk based lovers. Intuitive and user friendly, CitiZ&milk prepares an infinite number of coffee recipes at the touch of a button.

This Set Includes
* Nespresso D120 Citiz Limousine Black Espresso Machine & Milk Frother
* Swissmar Capstore Vista 20 for Nespresso Capsules
* Two Bodum Copenhagen Porcelain 12OZ. White Mug's

Kalorik EXP-20737 Aqua Line 1250-Watt 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Maker

List Price: $199.99 By: Kalorik - Model: EXP-20737 Amazon Marketplace: 4 new & used starting at $59.99

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Features:

• 1250-watt modern-looking espresso maker with high-quality 15-bar pump
• Mechanical control switch; 2 stainless-steel filters; steam nozzle for frothing milk
• Polished stainless-steel housing with chrome and decorative frosted-glass accents
• Removable water tank; cup warmer; measuring spoon and tamper included
• Measures approximately 10 by 8 by 10-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

not such a happy camper 2 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this about a month ago and would be happier with it except for two problems: Within a few seconds of turning on the switch and the coffee begins to pour, the filter holder releases for no reason. The handle of the filter loosens or turns from the "locked" position and it spits steam and coffee all over the place. I've tried everything...finer grind, tamping the coffee very firmly into the filter. And I make sure that the filter holder is cranked over as far as it will go. It doesn't seem to lock into place and that appears to be a design flaw. This problem doesn't happen all the time. Just about 50% of the time. It's always a great celebration when I get my coffee made without drama. I emailed Kaloric and have yet to receive a response. Also the frothing leaves a lot to be desired. It takes forever to get the milk heated and before it is heated it starts to make big, huge bubbles instead of the lovely froth one expects (and yes, I've tried everything from soy to no fat and low fat). And I know the proper way to froth the milk. I had no problem with the last machine I owned. There are some excellent videos on YouTube that show good techniques.

I solved the hot-coffee issue by filling my cup with water and giving it a good heat-up in the microwave just before making my espresso. I'm sure I won't hear from Kaloric. And I have carefully read their pathetic manual several times. I'm going to work with this machine a bit longer before I throw up my hands. It is a well built, nice looking machine; and if the filter holder would stay in place, I could live with the frothing issue and then maybe I'd like it as well as some of these other reviewers. If anyone has a solution for my problem of the filter releasing on its own, please let me know.

Editorial Review:

In the art of coffee, this espresso maker is a masterpiece. Beautifully styled in polished stainless steel with chrome and glass accents, this machine features a high-quality, 15-bar pump and powerful steam frother for authentic café flavor on your countertop. One-year warranty.

DeLonghi EC270 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Machine, Black and Stainless

Amazon Price: $134.95 List Price: $280.00 Usually ships in 24 hours By: DeLonghi - Model: EC270 Amazon Marketplace: 8 new & used starting at $124.99

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Features:

• Espresso machine with stainless-steel boiler and 15 bars of pump pressure
• Dual-function filter holder accommodates Sempre Crema Filter and ESE Filter
• Self-priming system; 2 thermostats for brewing and steaming; adjustable frother
• 35-ounce water tank; cup warmer; removable drip tray ensures quick cleanup
• Measures 12 by 8-1/5 by 12-4/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Leaking water tank- defective mess!! 1 out of 5 stars.
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I was thrilled with this machine for the first 3 weeks, then the water tank began leaking all over whenever the machine was brewing. It's a mess, the other reviews are accurate about the water leaking problem! I called DeLonghi, who claimed they never heard of this problem and advised me to return the machine. (I will also report that the customer service email address on their website isn't valid, and their customer service reps are not helpful and abrasive!!) I wanted an Italian machine, but this clearly wasn't the way to go. It sounds like a design flaw and they continue to sell defective equipment.

Editorial Review:

DeLonghi EC270 Espresso Maker is a 15 bar pump-driven machine containing a stainless steel boiler and a 35-ounce/1-liter removal water tank with a convenient water level indicator. This espresso maker has a patented dual-function filter holder and patented adjustable cappuccino system frother, both perfect for making the ideal cappuccino, latte or any other frothy milk drink. This machine also includes a removal drip tray and two separate thermostats. The self-priming operation enables the barista to make a favorite beverage quickly and easily with no annoying start-up preparation.

BonJour Oval Frother with Stand, Silver with Pink, Susan G Komen

Amazon Price: $19.95 List Price: $19.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: BonJour - Model: 53866 Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $19.95

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Features:

• Battery operated automatic frother produces rich, creamy froth in seconds
• Perfect for cappuccinos, lattes and mochas
• Features a soft-touch push down button and chrome stand; easy to use and convenient to store
• Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included)
• Silver with pink push button; $1.50 of proceeds go the Susan G Komen foundation

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great Frother 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This little frother that uses 2 AA batteries works great. I no longer need to go to Starbucks to get good frothed coffee! This is a better design in many ways than the original frother which used 4 AA batteries and had a spinning disc that looked like it could double as a Dremel tool. That one worked well, but if you touched your mug with it, marred the ceramic glaze.

This is a much better design, like a mini wisk, and it is a really good price.

Love it!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I Love this frother. I use it for my coffee every morning. Its easy to clean and keep out of the way. Its also pink so its very cute.

Editorial Review:

In just seconds, Bonjour's automatic frothers produce rich creamy froth for your favorite coffee drinks. Experience gourmet, boutique style coffee house coffee and froth that will leave you wanting more! This battery operated frother adds an expert touch to lattes, cappuccinos and macchiatos. The soft-touch push down button and chrome stand make this easy to use and convenient to store. Silver with pink push button. $1.50 from each frother will be donated to the susan g komen foundation. Powered by 2 AA batteries.

Lello Ariete Burr Coffee Grinder

Amazon Price: $49.99 List Price: $59.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Lello - Model: 45800 Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $49.99

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Features:

• Burr coffee grinder with 16-grind setting from drip coffee to pump espresso
• 100-watts of power; grinds coffee for 2 to 10 cups then stops automatically
• Low RPM speed motor grinds evenly to prevent beans from burning
• Hopper holds up to 1/2-pound of whole beans and removes easily for cleaning
• Measures 6 by 8 by 11 inches

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 82 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Great grinder 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

We've been using this grinder for a year now. Daily, sometimes 2-3 times daily. It continues to perform well. Yes, it's loud - it's a grinder. Setting the grind coarseness is easy. Clean up is easy. We are very pleased with this product.

3.5 years of service 4 out of 5 stars.
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I purchased this in July of 2006. It has worked well for three and a half years. In that time we've made about 1400 to 1500, 10 cup pots of coffee. It is very loud and has a high frequency component to the sound that can be very penetrating. Plan to leave the room. I have tools in my wood shop that are more quiet. Grind is pretty consistent. It has a wide range of grinds but doesn't get as fine as I would like for espresso. I've used it almost exclusively for drip grind which is does quite well. As with many plastic-bodied units, it can develop a static charge while grinding which can result in quite a mess when you pour the ground coffee out.

Just recently we had a problem with the cutters shifting and I'm afraid the unit is at the end of it's life. I made a temporary fix but I'm looking for a replacement. My investment ended up being about 3 cents per 10 cup pot which I think is very fair. Because of that, I would rate it a good investment for the price.

Coffee technology is addictive. My previous grinder was a blade unit that sold for about half the price of this one. My next grinder will be quieter and be more facile at finer grinds, but I expect to pay at least twice as much as this one for the new unit. This really is a nice grinder for people early in their coffee addiction. It did what we asked it to do and held up for a reasonable period of time.

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Lello Ariete Burr Coffee Grinder

Gaggia 90500 Titanium Super Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver

Amazon Price: $798.95 List Price: $999.00 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Gaggia - Model: 90500 Amazon Marketplace: 8 new & used starting at $798.95

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Features:

• Automatic espresso machine
• A stainless steel lined brewing boiler and additional steaming boiler; 15 bar pump
• 60-ounce water reservoir; built-in conical burr grinder; 18 adjustable grind settings
• Frothing wand; rapid steam for froth with no wait time; 8-1/2-ounce bean hopper; cup warmer
• Measures 11 by 15-3/8 by 15-1/6 inches

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

By combining first rate technology, contemporary style and a solid steel construction, Gaggia has created the ultimate coffee center. The Titanium boasts a cobalt blue LCD and seven push buttons that operate many of the features on this well-built machine. Five temperature settings, an on/off timer and clock, three coffee volume settings, pre-infusion, and a pre-grinding feature are all programmable using the cobalt blue LCD. The Gaggia Titanium is also equipped with two boilers to eliminate wait time between brewing and steaming, known as the Rapid Steam system. The stainless steel-lined brew boiler offers increased durability as well, and will ensure your machine continues to produce great tasting espresso for years to come. With features like the automatic frothing attachment, stainless steel turbo frother, bypass doser, adjustable coffee strength and grind settings, you will be brewing and steaming coffeehouse style drinks like a seasoned barista. For the easiest way to froth and steam milk, the Titaniums automatic frothing attachment draws milk out of an external container, froths it, and dispenses it directly into your cup. And if youd like something different than the coffee you have in the bean hopper, the Titaniums bypass doser allows you to add pre-ground coffee directly into the espresso machine a fantastic feature for those who entertain. Simply stated, the Titanium is the coffee lovers answer to all their dreams.

Miallegro 1090 Coffee Maker 12-cup Automatic Drip

List Price: $39.90 By: Miallegro - Model: 1090 Amazon Marketplace: 2 new & used starting at $29.99

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Features:

• Tender Loving Coffee: 12 cups of delicious coffee or 36 demitasse cups, for the home or office (48 oz.)
• Attractive Italian design, heat-resistant carafe and wire-storage system when not in use.
• Environmentally-friendly with a permanent filter and automatic shut-off after 2 hours.
• Illuminated power light for safety and anti-drip system when removing carafe. 15 month warranty!!
• 750 Watts of power to perk up a cup of coffee you'd be proud to share with your friends.

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Great simple coffee maker 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

This is the third Miallegro product I've bought, and like it as much as the other two. I got their MiTutto hand blender (real powerful!) and a fan before. Since they looked stylish and have held up well, I decided to go for this coffee maker. I had a Senseo before, but thought the pads were a bit pricey - so I wanted something easy and simple but still looked good.

The coffee maker doesn't really come with any bells n' whistles - instead, it's just easy to use, pretty reliable and shuts off automatically after an hour or so. I do like the permanent filter that's included - no need to buy the paper ones any more. I just take it out and rinse the grinds out in the sink.

One drawback is that it doesn't seem to really make 12 big cups. I started poking around, and it seems they're basing it on European-sized coffee cups, which are smaller than the big American ones. So, expect to make about 9 or 10 Yankee-size cups o' Joe.

So, i'm still very satisfied with my Miallegro purchases and will probably buy from them again.

Editorial Review:

Tender Loving Coffee - the MIALLEGRO 1090 COFFEE MAKER brews up to 12 delicious cups of coffee to enjoy the start of a new day, to have a quiet break, to chat about business, or just to share a moment with friends. Very attractive and heat-resistant carafe. Anti-drip system that lets you enjoy your cup of coffee even before brewing is complete. Includes safety system with power indicator and environmentally friendly automatic shut-off after 2 hours. Wire-storage system. Thermal hot plate to keep your coffee piping hot and ready to share with your family and friends. An excellent coffee maker to give you a TLC moment...

Back to Basics CL400BR Cocoa Grande 60-Ounce Hot-Cocoa Maker

Amazon Price: $38.88 List Price: $49.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Back to Basics - Model: CL400BR Amazon Marketplace: 20 new & used starting at $24.98

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Features:

• Family-size hot-cocoa maker mixes, heats, and froths up to 60 ounces of hot cocoa or lattes
• Push-button controls--heat and high speed, heat and low speed, cancel, and froth/dispense
• Reheats beverages to ideal serving temperature before shutting off automatically
• Nondrip dispensing spout with on/off lever; cord storage; measuring scoop inside lid
• Measures approximately 8 by 9-1/2 by 14 inches

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Promising, delivers yet fails to keep delivering 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This is the third purchase I've made on Amazon.com for a Back to Basics hot cocoa maker. I've purchased two of the smaller size models in both plastic and stainless steel. They enable me to heat and serve hot milk lattes, hot cocoa and even chai. All of these B2B products share one basic and fundamental design flaw--they do not have a non-stick surface and are impossible to keep clean after the milk burns and scalds onto the bottom metallic heating plate. Other than that they are quite perfect in a variety of ways:

1. quickly and thoroughly mixes your ingredients (if you are making hot cocoa or anything else you'd like to have hot and well mixed)
2. creates a nice rich frothy foam on top of the milk in the container that you can then spoon onto drinks and top off your beverages (lattes, hot cocoa, machiattos, etc.).
3. maintains a constant hot temperature of your beverage over time that is safe enough (~140 degrees) for extended holding periods when you choose to both mix and hold your hot cocoa, milk or other mixture in the pitcher itself and leave it sitting atop the heating motor...

However, you pay a steep price every time you use one of these to it's full potential--scraping burnt milk off the bottom of the container that has built up on and adhered onto the metal heating plate.

I've contemplated some ideas to get around this scalded milk issue: I called Focus Electrics Group LLC and talked to them about the problem, asking that they develop up a non-stick product line (they said they'd discuss it at their next design meeting) but they offered no solutions and asked me to tell them if I found one! The possible home fixes I've thought of but not yet tried so far are:

a. spray the heating plate with PAM or another odorless, tasteless non-stick application each time
b. immediately empty the container when the mixture is done and do not use it to dispense or hold any milk products (i.e. mixing only)
c. try to season the heating element with a non-stick coating, like a cast iron skillet (doubtful because you have to heat the element hotter than it currently goes when making hot chocolate and the plastic container it is set in would melt).

The simple facts are that using these B2B products requires quite a bit of ongoing cleaning effort for a very good result. It leaves you enjoying the fruits of your labor but then wishing for much better at cleanup.

I'm frustrated enough to write a review because I believe such a good product could be a great product. However, apparently the company doesn't care as much as I do, or maybe they've found it's just too expensive to put a non-stick coating onto their products (and of course fix the other durability issues cited by other reviewers). Unfortunately, I'm currently returning my 60 ounce unit to Amazon because it stopped heating milk... yes, the paddle still spins, but no hot anything anymore.

So this product gets three stars in a cursed / blessed existence--I still want the muddled value from it because I can't find anything else out there to do the job it can do and that I want done. I wish this company or a competitor would figure this out because I'd gladly pay double for a better unit that actually worked like a charm and lived up to the potential of what this product can do in fits and starts...

Editorial Review:

Invite the whole family for hot drinks in minutes. Mix, whip and froth your delicious instant cocoas and lattes in the new 60-ounce family size cocoa grande by back to basics.

Aerolatte Original Steam-Free Milk Frother with Stand

List Price: $24.99 By: Harold Import Company, Inc. - Model: 015 Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $19.95

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Features:

• Steam-free milk frother; ideal for lattes, cappuccinos, milkshakes, and other drinks
• Turns hot or cold milk into froth in 20 seconds; works directly in mug or glass
• Brushed-aluminum exterior; food-grade, stainless-steel whisking head; durable shaft; liquid-resistant seal
• No pumping or winding; easy-to-carry; hand-wash only; includes chrome stand and 2 AA batteries
• Measures 8-3/4 inches long; comes with 5-year guarantee

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Zowie! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I've purchased three of these and the oldest one still works. You'll keep finding more reasons to use this!

Great as Health Shake mixer too 5 out of 5 stars.
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We actually use this "frother" to mix up our health shakes...and it works VERY well. Our health shakes are about 3 oz of powder and 8 oz of water...mixes in about 5 secs

Good if you don't have a cappuccino machine 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I don't have an espresso/cappuccino machine so I needed something to froth my milk. I bought the aeropress espresso maker (which works great by the way) and needed something to froth the milk to make cappuccinos. I usually just use non-dairy french vanilla creamer and froth that. It works great for that and the froth lasts for quite a while. I made a cappuccino, drank about half of it, and then it sat for about an hour and it still had froth. Now I've also tried this with 2% or reduced fat milk and whole milk and it works well, but the froth doesn't last very long. Maybe thats just the nature of it. Since I've never had a cappuccino machine, I can't say for sure. But all in all, a good product.

Editorial Review:

"ARROLATTE" ORIGINAL STEAM-FREE MILK FROTHER WITH STAND 8-3/4" long Steam-free milk frother; ideal for lattes, cappuccinos, milkshakes, and other drinks Turns hot or cold milk into froth in 20 seconds; works directly in mug or glass Brushed-aluminum exterior; food-grade, stainless-steel whisking head; durable shaft; liquid-resistant seal No pumping or winding; easy-to-carry; hand-wash only; includes chrome stand and 2 AA batteries