How do you get frothy milk?
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Water is forced thru the milk pods the same way the coffee is forced. It does foam...not a lot...but enough. It is wonderful.
601596
The milk comes in a capsule just like the coffee. It is a two step process to do the ones with milk. They are worth it. The Milk Capsule is designed in taste to go with the specific coffee capsule.
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Also the type of milk you use can determine how much froth you get. Skim milk and especially organic skim milk provides a very thick, rich froth (no fat in the milk) as you go up the scale (1%, 2% and whole) the froth decreases considerably.
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I am sure you can, however, my frother only froths enough milk for one cup.
106111
No I do not believe you can manually steam your milk. However it is very easy to just click in the froth unit right in the front and then small hose into a cup of milk. push a button and it sucks out the milk and steams it right up ...very easy! AND EASY TO CLEAN
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I've tried many different espresso/cappuccino makers over the years and none of the frother attachments were very good. Initially they were ok but they all got worse over time even with frequent cleaning of the frothing tube. I found the best way to froth the milk is to heat the milk first (in microwave or stove top) then place the milk in one of those French Press coffeemakers and pump the press up and down until the milk froths (pump about 8-12 times). It works every time regardless of the the type of milk you use (whole, 2%, 1% or skim). I hope that helps!
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I used almond milk tonight for the 1st time and it wouldn't froth at all. I finished making my latte,though cause I was curious,but it tasted bad..therefore,if you want to use an alternative to cow's milk,choose soy milk. I especially like an unsweetened vanilla kind since I like my drinks sugar-free.
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there is about a 1/8 inch metal rod connecting the lid to the plastic screen at the bottom of the rod. these 3 pieces are connected so you just lift the lid out before putting the glass container into the microwave. make sure the liquid is hot before plunging. when plunging, make sure the plastic screen goes above the top of the liquid to create more froth. i like lots of froth, so it works for me, and the froth does not dissipate. i love it.
52415
I tried the almond milk and it didn't froth up very well for me. So far my favorite is Lactose Free Milk which I heat in microwave about 20-25 seconds and then froth up....yum.
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!
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Again, depends on how yoou define 'problem.' It's not the hottest you will find but reasonable. You need to clean the inside well then let it air dry or hand dry. Surprisingly, I found that real soy milk froths better than regular milk-almond milk, not so much.
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Less than a minute. Nearly as simple as rinsing a coffee cup...The milk cup extends down half way into the frother and is coated with a really good non-stick surface. There is a small whipping mechanism in the inside of the cup which is held in place by a magnet. Just take the whipping mechanism out and run some warm water inside of the frother and lightly brush with a dish brush or rag and sometimes us a drop of dish soap and then rinse with fresh water and dry with a dish rag. One cool thing versus a steam wand is that if you don't clean it right away, because of the non-stick coating, 2 days later it's just as easy. Less than a minute. Nearly as simple as rinsing a coffee cup...The milk cup extends down half way into the frother and is coated with a really good non-stick surface. There is a small whipping mechanism in the inside of the cup which is held in place by a magnet. Just take the whipping mechanism out and run some warm water inside of the frother and lightly brush with a dish brush or rag and sometimes us a drop of dish soap and then rinse with fresh water and dry with a dish rag. One cool thing versus a steam wand is that if you don't clean it right away, because of the non-stick coating, 2... » Read More Less than a minute. Nearly as simple as rinsing a coffee cup...The milk cup extends down half way into the frother and is coated with a really good non-stick surface. There is a small whipping mechanism in the inside of the cup which is held in place by a magnet. Just take the whipping mechanism out and run some warm water inside of the frother and lightly brush with a dish brush or rag and sometimes us a drop of dish soap and then rinse with fresh water and dry with a dish rag. One cool thing versus a steam wand is that if you don't clean it right away, because of the non-stick coating, 2 days later it's just as easy. « Show Less
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Haven't tried that but I have used chocolate milk which worked perfectly. I see no reason it wouldn't froth almond milk.
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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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Kind of... to steam and froth the milk (required for a cappuccino) you would need a separate device. Nespresso makes models that have a milk reservoir that will steam and froth milk for you, but that is not this specific model. This one does espresso (one part of the cuppiccino) and coffee
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Just be sure that you have used plenty of water so that you have good steam.I have used various grades of milk and found that the lower fat content seems to be better. Also be sure that you insert the steam knozzle deep into the milk and not just on top and use lots of steam and you will have good thick froth. Good Luck
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it says you can do it, but I haven´t try it. I have try skim milk and it worked but takes longer.
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I heat my milk in the microwave (in a pyrex measuring cup) before frothing and it works just fine. I don't want to add cold frothed milk to my hot coffee. Just keep in mind that the milk volume will almost double, so the container you froth in needs room to allow for this. This is handy to take on trips too. Even camping