Is it possible to just add a certain amount of milk to an espresso? I want to try to make a cortadito and am not quite sure how to go about it...
1843071
Yes, by tapping he milk contron button, you can stop the process of adding milk at any point. You can also program the buttons any way that you like.
1843072
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?
2272044
Definitely. This machine is designed to produce espresso and it has the capability to steam and froth milk. Essentially the French caf au lait and the Italian caff latte is 1/3 espresso to 2/3 steamed milk, or a three ounce double serving espresso to five ounces of steamed milk. There can be a slight learning curve when it comes to frothing the milk. Make sure you are using a fresh and cold skim or 2% milk. Bleed your frothing tube line before lowering it into your frothing pitcher. Water will dilute the milk if line hasn't been bled.
841439
You can add enough water to suit your needs. Just use the measuring guide on the carafe as to how many cups whether it be one cup or four cups. A real espresso is served in a tiny "espresso cup" so yeah, you can make about four of them or two regular coffees or cappuccinos. I've done that way without a problem. Eventually you will learn to adjust how much coffee or how much water you need to suit your taste. Unfortunately my Delongui expresso maker didn't even last a year so I am in search of another product. Good luck with yours!
1495074
Despite what it says this doesn't really make espresso, it's more of a concentrated coffee. But that's just using the default instructions. There's other methods out there, like the one I use which makes a regular cup. Do a little searching online and you'll find dozens of different "recipes".
895130
Well yes and no. If you pull cup out before it puts the espresso in the mix you might be able to pull it off. You might even be able to avoid wasting coffee by tricking it to think you are using already ground coffee (not sure). However the milk is foamed milk not just warm milk so you get about 1/2 cup of milk and its not super hot.
1124771
I'm sorry you cannot. Most machines have their very own custom pod. Go to the website to get the best selection in coffee. I absolutely LOVE this machine and the coffee variations, especially the price! Makes coffee the way they do in Italy.
2165257
I have found that 1 shot of espresso with the Rivo System is equivalent to a shot from "Starbucks". I found that I could if in a pinch, to use the same pod twice. But it sounds like you r like me & perfer "full flavor".... 3 shots, 3 pods.
1095848
Put less milk into the Aerocinno. Nespresso replaced mine and it works beautifully. But, if you put too much milk in the container it will overflow. i only pour what I will use for that cup in the machine! Good luck. I love mine!
2190055
Sorry this is late but tes it will make hot chocolate just don't put espresso in it. Use the milk frother for the milk then put the chocolate in the bottom. Pour steamed milk and a little foam on top.
1943218
It really depends on what beverage you want. It actually holds 6oz of water plus another 6oz of milk, making a 12 ounce cappuccino. "Venti" is Italian for "twenty" - a 20-oz cup. So no, you can't make a 'venti' cappuccino with it. If, however, you wanted to make an "Americano" - espresso diluted to brewed coffee strength by adding hot water - you could make one decent venti Americano or two weak ones with the six ounces of espresso this device makes.
1035693
It depends what size cup you are making. I don't use it for expresso but rather regular coffee and the portions are very small for that. Using the max amount of water and coffee you get one small U.S. size cup of coffee. It does make it fairly strong so I add plenty of milk and some extra hot water to get a full starbucks size mug of coffee. Coffee tastes great. You can use less coffee and water if you like to get a smaller amount.
250536
If it's in a liquid form you will have to adjust the other liquids in the recipe accordingly. If it is espresso ground coffee then you can substitute. Or use instant coffee, a dark roast, and increase amount by 50%. Hope this helps.
1249307
You need to add the coffee after it brews. This machine does not combine steamed milk w coffee or espresso at the same time
1569819
Does not make espresso. It is just a steamer. We only steam milk for one or two lattes at a time but it holds plenty of water to do many more.
1325129
I use an Aeroccino Plus every day (and love it). Adding flavored creamer to the milk shouldn't create a problem since the milk doesn't go through any mechanism. Rather it's just whipped up in the main bowl of the aeroccino.
1623933
You could probably use it instead of milk/cream. I have used it as a coffee creamer and it was good. Make the coffee and use it after it is made to make your latte using the steamer on your expresso machine.
1387163
You could make chocolate from powder that you place in cup and stream hot milk out of machine on it. There is not a way to have anything but milk or coffee in the machine itself. My kids do this a lot and it is tasty.