what is the disadvantage of using this type of handheld frother, as opposed to a jug that heats and froths at the same time?
1140342
I really like this little dynamo. The advantage for me is that you can froth the milk that is already heated in a coffee mug (microwave); there is no jug to clean and the Aerolatte takes up much less storage space (fits in a drawer) than the much larger jug. It will also whip up a little heavy cream quite nicely for a fancier cup of coffee.
1140343
Desmond, disadvantages, would be is that you have to find an alternitve way to heat your cream and you have to stand and hold the frother.The advantages are, I can toss it into my backpack, suitcase or motorcycle for a long two week ride.It won't compare to a nice home unit, but for me, I saw a flight attendant having an expresso with wonderful frothy cream on top and she didn't have to leave the airplane.
815350
Not quite sure, but it's pretty simple to use. Put a battery in the frother, heat up the milk (microwave or I prefer heating milk in a pot on the stove), fill up to the line and hold the button until desired foam stiffness. Btw, this is amazing. I have an automatic frother I purchased at sur la table, and this is way better (and half the price).
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.
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.
1199653
You may not be getting a dense froth before stopping. I use non fat milk it froths best and I warm the froth in the microwave 20 seconds so it does not cool my coffee.
180115
I Have tried this with the almond milk and I didn't like it, didn't do so well. My problem with this frother is that the finish is coming off and I don't like that even though I don't scrub it with anything harsh. Love the way it froths tho. Wish I could get one with a stainless steel finish.
2025030
There is a heat setting for the coffee under program, not sure if it affects the frothing wand. Could just froth the milk longer with the wand.
86854
I never operated the frother without using at least the minimum amount of milk. I just dispose of any heated milk i don't use. I'd rather do that than take a chance of possiby damaging the frother.
697873
I haven't used any of the ones listed above. It is rather difficult to find a place to "test" frothers (at least where we live). When I purchased it was based on reviews I read and my needs. I still LOVE this frother and would purchase another.
748841
I use them both altho I think the froth whip is thicker and is used with heat? Not really sure, I only know that I LOVE my Froth Au Lait!!!
1428532
I bought the Update International EP-12 stainless steel frothing jug 12 ounce on Amazon.It works well as its not too deep.
1189343
I see no reason for not being able to warm milk directly in the unit. I would leave the frother out of the vessel when doing so. Be careful when handling vessel--it is on stovetop and it is not insulated--it will get hot.
612670
Using as a travel not a good idea. The froth is created by magnetic bottom and so the bottom of the "cup" is really hot so you can get burned. Better to use separate cups.
1683425
A milk frother used high pressure steam to heat and froth. Seriously doubt this would work.
748269
Yes, that is only for frothing. I hardly use it because it is already well frothed without that extra piece! If you put your hot chocolate for 4 mins, it is well frothed, that is, for me anyway.
1669100
You put the milk in your coffee cup and on the side of this machine there's a 'frother' - turn a knob and the frother spits out steam to foam up and heat your milk. Works OK but be really careful not to snak the frother. It's plastic and prone to breAking. Also your coffee cup needs to be not too big or else you'll run into trouble trying to get it out from under the frother tube once the frothing is done.
393144
I have only used the frother on the cappuccino machine and hand held frothers like this. You need to warm the milk first for this. It works as well as the machine attachment and is easier to use because you can see exactly where, in the cup, it is. It takes a minute or less to froth.