we got the Aerolatte milk frother and it worked great...then we changed the batteries...it seemed to work fine, but we have not been able to get milk or cream to froth. Does humidity have anything to do with it....It's a mystery!!
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Depending on how old is the battery, this problem can happen. Some times we buy batteries thinking they are new but you don't know how long the batteries were string on the shelves....it is possible that you may be dealing with humidity but only if you put the frother upside doyen after you washed it. In that case the water will run to the inside of the frother. This is a high quality frother and it doesn't change it's way of working just because of the room humidity or change of batteries (except for the reason mentioned above). I hope it helps!
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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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Try a higher fat content milk just to see how that works out. The rule of thumb is...less fat, more froth. Maybe you're getting too much froth because of the thin consistency of the skim milk. Although that still shouldn't happen. Also, do you run a cycle of water to warm up the frother before each use like is recommended? It seems like you have an over abundance of steam going into the frother. Try those two things and see what happens.
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I would say (having owned a few of these) it is likely not humidity but more likely the contact between the battery and the metal not making full contact. I have also had this experience where changing the batteries necessitated the purchase of an entirely new frother. Ikea (used to not sure any more) frother's were much the same, though they at least only cost a couple of dollars!
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I've discovered that 2% milk froths better than whole milk. Also, if I use cold water (from the fridge) instead of tap or room temperature water in the bottom, I get a much better froth from the milk. Perhaps because the milk has more time to warm up until the water starts to boil?
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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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Anyone have basic non dairy milk recipe's work with this machine? I would love to try coconut milk in a can, premade cashew milk or almond milk, a probiotic capsule and that's it. I have had it work in the oven with light on, incubating for 24 hours, but can't get it to work in this machine.
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Vanessa, maybe you're over filling it. Follow the instructions, there are a couple of markings inside to tell you how much milk to put in your Aeroccino. Good luck!!!
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Hi! I bought this over a year ago due to all the great reviews but I did not have the same experience as them. I pumped and pumped and pumped for a long time and never got a good thick amount of froth as described. I got a very thin layer of froth which dissipated in the coffee in less than 1/2 minute. So I am bewildered by the reviews and still have it in the box practically brand new �I see the other ppl said it was ice cold milk or hot and my milk was room temperature cuz I don't like ice cold milk. So maybe I'll because I didn't use the correct temperature.
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I have a cabin at 8000 ft and have no problem frothing. I find that the milk must be very fresh and cannot have been frozen to froth well, either here at 300 ft or up there at 8000. However, I use ordinary 2% organic milk, not raw. I have had problems frothing with full fat milk. Your raw milk may have a high fat content. Milk from the cow often has a higher fat content than what we buy at the grocery as full fat milk.
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I personally have never frothed almond milk, but my son has told me that it works well with his Aeroccino. In general, the less the amount of fat in your milk, the better the froth (for example, skim milk or 1% will yield better froth than whole milk). Froth results can also vary between different brands of milk.
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Search for "Nespresso Aeroccino CitiZ & Milk Frothing Froth Whisk Wisk with Pull Stem" on ebay. Several new ones for sell there for $14.95. When mine doesn't work I push down on the stem or pull it up a little and it has always started working.
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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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If the machine is working: lights are on, buttons work, and no leaking from other parts; then I would agree with the other posts. It could just be a clog in the nozzle. When I use the steamer/frother I make sure to take it apart and clean it really well. It can be a bit of a hassle, but it is surprising how much milk gets in the nozzle.
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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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Does your milk get hot or does nothing at all happen to your milk? I find that certain milks do not froth well so while I get hot milk I do not get frothy milk. Have you switched milks?
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A milk frother used high pressure steam to heat and froth. Seriously doubt this would work.