I am using 2% milk for my cappuccino, and only get no more then an inch worth of foam?why? everything's clean when I making it.
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Chiumei, I believe I get about an inch of froth as well. If I got any more it would run over the edges. I hope yours is running up to the edge before it starts to settle down again. Maybe you need to try a different brand of milk. I'm lactose intolerant and I've found that using different brands of milk, will help the froth or hurt it. Lactaid is the best so far. Hope you have it in your area. I also heard, (haven't tried it yet), that if the milk is warmer (not out of the fridge), it will froth more.
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I've used 2% and whole milk and it seems I get greater foam with the full fat milk. However, I think an inch of foam is good considering the coffee and milk are blended and heated together in one tool. You might try a higher fat milk to see if you get foam more to your liking.
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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, I got a couple of new ones from Nespresso, made no difference...I just think the machine is not up tp it, I even got anew machine and more whisks...but this week, not much froth, just warm milk, very annoying...yet my friend has an old machine that works every time...need to find an antique! Good luck. Am going to put my machine on e bay...never been so disappointed, I was going to buy a machine for my sons...but they are not keen any more having seen my results.
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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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Use very cold milk and make sure the frother machine is not warm to the touch. Also try 2% or 1% milk.
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I've found that thinner fluids (fat free milk, 1% milk, etc) tend to produce bigger and therefore thinner bubbles instead of a thick, frothy, heavy foam. Whole milk, or cream(er), have ended up making incredibly thick foam with a lot of small bubbles instead of just a few big ones. This is an issue with the milk you're using. Try whole milk instead and your foam with be much frothier and will not dissolve for quite some time once added to your coffee.
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Hi there William I did as you asked and filled my Konitz Coffee bar cappuccino cup and that pour itinto the measuring cup....a smige less than 8 oz. Remember though, if you are makinga cappuccino the foam should lay over the top of the cup. Seriously! I do hope this helps.
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I'm no expert but this works for me: Fill the pot no more than half full with heated (not boiling) milk (or heat the milk right in the stainless pot on the stove). Secure the lid and pump the movable plunger up and down through the milk as fast as you can. Temperature of the milk, atmospheric pressure and pumping will affect the thickness of the foam. The result will be creamy and not stiff like meringue. Keep experimenting if you don't succeed at first!
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There are two frothed attachments: one has the round spring and the other is a little plastic piece. For lattes use the plastic piece and you can fill it to the max. For cappuccino 's use the spring but you need to keep it at the min level. Make sure lid is on good and rubber gasket is not defected. It ha happened to me on occasion . Trial and error but I love it. Hope this helps
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I'm having the same problem. I bought this specifically to froth almond milk and it doesn't at all - not even close.
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It only creates foam. I put my milk in the microwave first, then use the Aerolatte on the milk.
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It's a steam machine. Milk foams fine for me; the below answerer probably let the nozzle get blocked with old milk.
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I have had 2 of these machines (one was a replacement for the first) and they did not foam well. It basically just made some bubbles on top of the liquid (I tried creamer and milk separately with no luck). So I would answer no to this. I think the aeroccino plus (which was my first machine) foamed really well with thick foam so I would recommend that machine.
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I usually use 1 percent milk and it works great. I'm sure half & half or cream would froth even better. I love it!
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Cappuccino is about 90% low-fat milk & 10% coffee. The milk is reconstituted first, about 6 to 7 ounces. The coffee is next, about 1 to 2 ounces. The foam is not as dense or dry as a coffee shop foam due to the lower pressure [15 bars vs 19 bars or more - tap water is 2 to 3 bars]. Some people foam their own milk and use the espresso capsule for 1 to 2 ounces of coffee. Nespresso makes a good milk foamer or you can use a pan on your stove. Enjoy!
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Hi joe...I put enough milk in the Capresso, to just barely cover up the little spinner...if it doesn't froth enough for you...as sometimes it has milk left in it when you start to pour then the froth...I will turn it on again...BUT...STAND THERE WITH IT...and WATCH IT...as at that point, it could overflow. This amount of milk is enough for a big mug of coffee...I also use 1% which I understand froths better than whole milk...but I have never tried whole milk..Hope this helps...need anything else, let me know!Smiles, Rebecca
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I have noticed that it is sensitive to the milk. Try a different brand and/or fat %. I use a 1% and it works perfect each time. Also , which froth connector are you using?
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We always make cappuccino, not latte, but the foamy milk is a fine temp. We LOVE this machine and use it every day and their customer service was excellent when we did have a problem. I think you will be very happy with this machine.