how does the frother work? there is a more expensive model with a removal milk tank. is this similar?
1157193
All the nespresso frothers are the same that I have seen.. They work well and provide froth for at least two cups
1157194
The frother vessel is portable for easy access and cleaning. Has two frothing discs and works as advertised to date. Great product and coffee program. Euro style.
1157195
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.
1065057
Neither model has INTEGRATED GRINDER OR MILK CONTAINER. Makes great espresso and froths milk nicely, but one has to load from separate grinder and fill container with mill to froth!
78690
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!
1801344
The frother you just rinse with water, maybe a sponge after use. It works like a charm everytime, if you like a rich cream use whole milk 3%. The machine is easier, just remove the capsule container and rinse, you will love this machine.
239680
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
482372
I have limited experience with frothing milk but what I can say is it does a great job. Immediately after you get a mixed consistancy. Letting it sit for a min it begins to separate. Personally I prefer it mixed so I add it to the espresso quickly. The machine itself is amazing. Super easy to clean.
200366
Yes it does both, you just fill it to the line with milk and it does heat and froth by itself, it's great!
124626
I don't use it. But if I would use it. I would clean the ti daily. The frother is made of two parts. The tip and the attachment to the metal pipe. The attachment can also be removed if needed.
1054998
I can't add anything to the other responses, I love this machine; however, we've been going through different brands of milk to get the best froth. We found the whole milk froth lasted the longest. "Hood" was good but this last time it was not. Expiration date was weeks in future and we just opened the container. Any suggestions out there?
2163947
I don't know the difference, however the frothtec is wonderful! Heats milk and lots of froth!!!
526389
I worked at a coffee house part time a few years back. We would steam froth the milk in a metal jug then spoon out the froth into the drink when it called for froth only. I can't imagine that you couldn't do it the same way.
276133
In contrast to steam frothing used by coffee shops, this product (as the Nespresso and others, froths the milk by steering and mixing it with air. By doing that the end result is a very thick foam that is not hot, and depends on the starting temperature of the milk and the ambient air. The results are similar if not better than the Nespresso frother, but at half the price. The "thickness" and consistency of the foam depends on the % of fat in the milk, the more the thicker.
1956009
Sorry to say that there is something definitely wrong with the frother. It should heat the milk at the same time it is aerating it. Just pushing the button should initiate the heating element.
1369456
turn there is a switch on for the steam to run through the coffee that goes up--down if you want to froth the milk. Two different functions. No need to "remove" anything. Very SIMPLE thank goodness!
2175059
It is connected electrically to the machine . You just fill it up with milk and press the botton on the frother (press it one time: blue light=cold milk, press it twice: red light = hot milk)
136321
Yes, It works great, the frother lifts off the heating unit easy to clean, you can only make 1 cup at a time though. I love mine.
1477512
I have no problems frothing but have never used raw milk. Full cream milk is much more difficult to froth. Cannot answer why it froths cold not hot although I did return mine for a replacement as it never frothed hot but that was a fault with the machine. The replacement works well with no problems.