I need my coffee, and milk, to be super hot. Is this a good machine choice for that?
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It depends. When setting with no froth, the milk only gets to about 110-115 def f range, but it gets much hotter in the max froth setting at about 145 deg f. I find the Latte acceptably hot if I set the coffee to the hottest setting, and the milk to the first froth setting above the no froth setting. This low froth setting delivers milk in the 125 deg f range which when mixed with the hottest coffee setting delivers a very acceptable cup with only a little froth such that I'd still classify it in the Latte range (vs. a Cappuccino with lot's of frothed milk). Of course, some could argue my Latte is really a Cappuccino. It depends. When setting with no froth, the milk only gets to about 110-115 def f range, but it gets much hotter in the max froth setting at about 145 deg f. I find the Latte acceptably hot if I set the coffee to the hottest setting, and the milk to the first froth setting above the no froth setting. This low froth setting delivers milk in the 125 deg f range which when mixed with the hottest coffee setting delivers a very acceptable cup with only a little froth such that I'd still classify it in the Latte range (vs. a Cappuccino with lot's of frothed milk). Of course, some could argue my... » Read More It depends. When setting with no froth, the milk only gets to about 110-115 def f range, but it gets much hotter in the max froth setting at about 145 deg f. I find the Latte acceptably hot if I set the coffee to the hottest setting, and the milk to the first froth setting above the no froth setting. This low froth setting delivers milk in the 125 deg f range which when mixed with the hottest coffee setting delivers a very acceptable cup with only a little froth such that I'd still classify it in the Latte range (vs. a Cappuccino with lot's of frothed milk). Of course, some could argue my Latte is really a Cappuccino. « Show Less
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Yes. At first I thought the milk seemed luke warm. Then I found a solution. Simply heat your coffee cup! Fill your coffee cup with very hot water and let it sit while you prepare your drink. Then dump the water out of your cup before adding espresso and milk. Piping hot latte every time!
725045
I have the same machine and i think you should let it run for 15 minutes to get the whole machine to get hot and then start make you coffee and it will be around 180F..
1930515
Not a good idea ! It is intended for water. Milk would most likely ruin it due to the fact that it has to run through the machine.If you want to heat milk you would be better off using a small pot on the stove or the microwave.
1896678
Yes it does heat the milk and gives a really nice froth. Low fat and skim milk work best.
1584498
Sorry, I actually returned my machine. I didn't think it got the milk hot enough (I use a thermometer typically). Where I live I have to descale pretty regularly (I now have a Giro - it tells me when to do it). But I think regardless of your water source the repeated boiling of water creates a buildup whether or not there's a water filter in place (not sure about that).
1066227
This machine has been great. I use it in my cafe in Mexico. Its on all day and makes alot of coffee. I did buy a stainless steel frothing so I could make certain espressos. I have a couple of extra of all excersories. They are much cheaper in the States. I also have a themostat to tell me how hot the milk is.
5381
I have found that it brews best at the 4 cup mark. The coffee is wonderfully hot, just the way I like it. It takes a little longer than your standard electric --- but well worth the extra couple of minutes it takes.
1229144
Espresso machines are not designed to make coffee as hot as a conventional drip brewer or percolator. Espresso in Europe is not consumed as such hot temperatures and they don't put cold milk in their espresso so the temperature is right where it should be. If you are making lattes, the steamed milk will be plenty hot and compensate. If you are using this machine to make regular coffee, it's not really the right machine for that. I know it has an option to make a full cup or american cup as they say but it's not designed to make a scalding hot cup of Joe like regular machines
1677052
I like hotter coffee also. My solution is to run a cup of plain hot water from the machine into my cup to preheat it. I pour this out and then make my regular brew cycle. Seems to work for me.
1684288
I wouldn't. The bottom surface area is small so it would get very hot very quickly. With the frother the heat conducts outwardly to the container quickly as the milk heats. If you heat it from the outside in the milk might not warm before the unit becomes unmanageably hot.
516524
I too like strong bot coffee For strength, add a littleextra. Coffee does stay hot in the 45 minutes it takes for me to drink 2 big mugs . It is a cheap machine, bit works well if you are not looking for any featured, metal pot helps, but is thin. Will use this tip it breaks. Then buy something better
2105274
The coffee is hot enough. I had two of these units fail on me, however. (Which is too bad because I really liked them while they worked.)
655401
Yes!! It works amazingly well. I have had this machine for over a year now and Iove it!! Friends frequently want just the frothed milk and they are amazed at how perfect every drink turns out. Every cup is hot and perfect. I do maintain it well though; whenever it says to descale the machine I do as instructed. Very easy to maintaine. I would never live without one now and it paid for itself after six months!!
2067163
I froth the milk for 3 minutes before I brew the coffee. The milk is very hot and the coffee is very hot when it is dripping. When it's all finished the latte is actually too hot to immediately drink. We love this machine. Makes two big mugs. The only milk that it doesn't froth good is chocolate soy milk. Don't know why because it will froth regular soy milk very well.
148226
Absolutely! I put it on a medium heat and wait until it just starts to steam - fat free milk, believe it or not, foams the best. After ten pumps, let it sit about 2 minutes then take the top of and swirl to incorporate all the foam. I actually even put the coffee in with the milk and it is like dessert!
655400
I do steamed milk 1st so hot coffee on top!!'Only thing wrong w/ machine is I use it 2 much!!!! It's so easy to use !!!!! No more expensive lattes et al!!