This makes coffee, espresso and cappuccino. How do you do the cappuccino? You have to just brew espresso and handle the milk separately, right?
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The version I have at work doesn't have a separate milk function, so you'd have to do the milk separately unless you were getting one that had the milk already in the pod. (IE, one of those versions of cappuccinos that aren't really "real" cappuccinos.) I don't think that this specific type of brewer has a milk frother attachment, although some of the newer or smaller versions would.
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I haven't tried it that way, though I usually shake my milk before pouring it into a mug to heat it, then I transfer the milk to the frother, fill my mug with coffe, and pour the warm frothed milk onto my coffee. I use a ratio of about 3:1, almond milk and flavored half&half; (usually coffeemate); It works fine for my expectations of a latte with froth on top. If you want a cappaccino, then I don't think this device is a good fit. I'm very happy with a bit of froth on top...very much like when you order a latte from a coffee shop. Hope that helps!
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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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We microwave with the pitcher almost full, then pour most the milk into the coffee, and then froth. The amount one can froth, ie up to the fill line, wasn't enough for 4 shots of espresso. This way is easier than multiple rounds of frothing and is frothy enough for us.
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I am not exactly sure what you mean. 95% of the reason I wanted this machine was for espressos but on occasion when I do make something else, I portion my milk for a single use application depending on what I am making... When you figure it out I would love to know how you went about making a cordadito though?
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the milk is only steamed for cappuccino, not hot enough for cocoa. You can get very hot water if you use the cocoa that you mix with water
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Hello, I don't have a cappuccino maker, but I used to. I think you would put the pumpkin pie sauce in the milk before you froth it and then add the frothy mixture to the coffee. I just love it in my coffee as is! Enjoy!
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No. They share the same boiler. I usually have my espresso ground and pressed into the brew basket while my milk is steaming. That way I can brew the shot directly after the milk is ready. It works out well. I have had this machine for two years now and I love it! No problems whatsoever.
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I did that with the first one. Tastes like strong coffee with a little sweetness. Doesn't taste anything like espresso. I had the next one mixed with just a little milk (about an inch in a 12oz glass) and it barely tasted like coffee.
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You can only froth a small quantity at a time, enough for one or two cappuccinos, or three to four macchiatos. Pouring in too much milk will make the foam overflow. We typically make one cappuccino at a time and several in a row...
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Yes, you can brew a regular cup/mug of coffee and if you find it too strong you can simply run some more water through a second time. I often heat up some milk in the microwave and use the cappuccino/latte sign to get a mug of coffee...it is easy, fast and delicious !
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Push the coffee button and when the coffee has been dispensed, move your cup to the Cappuccino area on the right, rotate the dial to dispense milk and push the button in the middle of the dial to start hot milk/foam flow, which will continue until the same button is pushed to manually stop the flow. Enjoy.
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you might find you get better results overall if you use a small pitcher for the espresso and then add it into the cup after you have your milk in there (I don't have these cups, I just love coffee :D )
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For frothing milk to then *put on top of cappuccinos* in their cups, the milk needs to be either hot or very cold. In-between won't froth well. And fat-free milk works the best. I didn't think I'd like "cold" froth on my quite hot coffee, but the froth isn't really "cold" and surprisingly the temperature and texture difference actually add to the experience for me.
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This unit is basically GREAT for Choccino, Mocha, Capuccino, and all the flavored drinks. My son LOVES it in the morning. If you want a unit just for espresso and straight coffee, buy the Nespresso. You have more choice of coffee varieties.
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Yes, depending on what type of coffee you want, you sometimes need more than one disc. From what I can tell, the milk is more a liquid pasteurized milk product (it doesn't need refrigeration). It has a slightly different taste than normal milk I think. There is a different milk pod for lattes and cappucinos. It's convenient and if you're like me and don't drink milk (and any milk you buy goes bad before you use it up).
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I do. I mean I give the two pods, especially espresso a second run in different cup for quick shot, or to make a bolder flavor. You can pull off grande latte if you two shots and heat fresh milk. So good. Coffee I just use it once depending on strength falls on how much water you use. But I've noticed third time is no charm. In fact I found 90% of me running it through a 3rd time, the lever exploded even with my arm putting pressure, and had hot espresso grounds and water shoot at my face and hand. Once is right, twice is nice a little light, third gives you the bird.