วันพุธที่ 30 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2554

Aerolatte Milk Frother, Satin


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Rating: 4.2

List Price : $19.99 Price : $14.75
Aerolatte Milk Frother, Satin

Product Description

Frothing milk has never been easier than when using the Aerolatte, a stylish and convenient hand held frother. Attractively designed with a chrome finish, it operates on two included AA batteries to quickly froth milk, and does not rely on steam. It's small size makes it highly portable and easy to store, and is especially great for frothing individual cups.

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This cute handheld milk frother is fun and easy to use; British celebrity chef Nigella Lawson recommends it over steam-driven frothers. Plus, in addition to its most popular use--creating delicate foam for homemade cappuccinos, lattes, or hot chocolates-- the Aerolatte milk frother can be used for other, equally yummy treats. An enclosed recipe sheet offers ideas for fruit "shakes" and coffee frappes that can be made with any kind of cow, goat, sheep, soy or rice milk! Some restaurant chefs even froth milk to foam garnish earthy soups.

The frother is easy to use, with a simple black toggle button to turn it on. Hold the stainless steel head just below foam level to keep froth building. The shape of the steel-toned, satin-finished handle is curved in the right places and flattened on the sides for a comfortable grip. When it's time to replace the batteries, a black ridged cover slides off to reveal the battery chamber. (It’s important to use alkaline batteries with the Aerolatte milk frother.)

To clean, turn the frother on and dip the whisk in hot soapy water; rinse well, and turn again briefly to spin dry. Wipe the handle with a damp cloth; do not immerse handle in water. The whisk is not removable from the battery handle. The milk frother measures 8-1/2 by 1-1/2 inches. Two AA alkaline batteries are included, as well as a recipe and instruction sheet. Aerolatte guarantees the Original Steam-Free frother for five years. --Garland Withers


  • Handheld, battery-powered milk frother
  • Works well with cold or hot milk for delicious drinks
  • Streamlined construction made from polished, stainless steel
  • Simple 1-hand operation with results in 20 to 30 seconds
  • Includes 2 AA batteries; rinses clean for storage; 5-year warranty


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261 of 263 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This works so well, it's INSANE (see my photos), January 2, 2008
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I just got the box from Amazon, pulled out my new Aerolatte, removed the protective cover from the battery compartment (yeah, it even comes pre-loaded with a pair of "aerolatte" double A's!), and put about 2 oz of NON-FAT (skim) milk in a glass.

I nuked the milk for about 20 seconds, pulled it from the microwave, stuck the aerolatte in the glass and pushed the switch.

DANG!!

Nearly INSTANT foam. GOBS of it. It formed PEAKS!! You could make small milk-animals out of it.

I really can't believe how well this thing works. The only thing that would ruin it for me is if it simply fell apart after a few uses, but frankly, with a little bit of care, it looks like it'll hold up. We'll see.

But in the meantime, call me Doctor Foam.

-Jonathan Sabin


UPDATE ***9 MONTHS LATER***

Notwithstanding the complaints of people who claim that their aerolatte lasted about 5 minutes, I just... Read more
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178 of 188 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Works well when the batteries are new. But you can froth milk in French Press!, February 9, 2008
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This review is from: Aerolatte Milk Frother, Satin (Kitchen)
I have owned this for about 5 years. I use a stover top espresso maker which works about as well as electric steam type. I have found that the electric pump type that are less than $250.00 don't work that well, and take up too much counter space in a small kitchen. This does work, but I found something that froths milk much better than this and much faster.

Use a small Bodum 4 cup French Press. Put your milk in the French Press (not the same one you are making your coffee in. Get a second smaller one) and rapidly work the plunger up and down for about 10 to 20 seconds. You have frothier milk in less than half the time and you won't need to change batteries every two weeks.
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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars it works, February 1, 2005
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This works amazingly well. We've used it for a poor-man's latte by microwaving milk, then frothing it to simulate steamed milk, then mixing it with various coffees. We've also used it to froth hot chocolate. Doesn't work that well for making whipped cream.
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วันอังคารที่ 29 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2554

Cuisinart EM-100 1000-Watt 15-Bar Espresso Maker, Stainless Steel


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Rating: 3.6

List Price : $270.00 Price : $139.95
Cuisinart EM-100 1000-Watt 15-Bar Espresso Maker, Stainless Steel

Product Description

Imagine a cup of your favorite espresso, cappuccino or latte - hot, rich, fresh and flavorful- anytime you want it. The stainless steel Cuisinart Espresso Maker is the real thing and looks like the professional it is. Make espresso in your own kitchen, then use the stainless steam nozzle and frothing cup to turn it into cappuccino or latte. You can even heat the cups on the warming plate on top-just like the pros! 15 bars of pressure guarantee perfect results!

From the Manufacturer

The Cuisinart EM-100 Espresso Maker

The Cuisinart EM-100 espresso maker
The Cuisinart EM-100 espresso maker

Cuisinart lets you prepare gourmet quality espresso at home! With a system that allows you to pre-select serving size, 15 bars of pressure for maximum flavor and the option of using ground espresso or pods, you're in control. A separate steam function and stainless steel nozzle make it easy to froth milk for cappuccinos and smooth lattes. With a removable drip tray and cover, and a filter holder with a locking mechanism clean up is quick and easy.

The Quest for a Perfect Espresso

It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements critical to the perfect cup:

Element 1: WATER

When brewing espresso, make sure the water flows through the filter at the correct pace. The water flow can be adjusted by varying the pressure with which the coffee is taped in the filter or by altering the grind of coffee. If the speed of the water is slow the coffee will be over extracted and will be very dark and bitter, with a spotted and uneven creme (froth) on the top. If the speed of the water flow is too fast, the coffee will be under-extracted and the supreme flavor will not develop. The coffee will be diluted and there will be an inadequate amount of crème on the top.

Element 2: COFFEE

While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve the same great quality of coffee you receive at a cafe, you need to use the same quality beans. If you choose to grind your own beans, buy the beans fresh and whole, only about a two week supply at a time for maximum freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken, its flavor degrades very quickly. If it is not practical to buy smaller supplies, we recommend you separate larger amounts of beans and store them in airtight containers in a cool, dry area. They should not be kept for longer than 1 month as flavor will diminish. Do not refrigerate or freeze coffee beans.

Element 3: GRIND

The grind of the coffee is critical for proper flavor extraction. If using a pre-ground coffee, be sure to purchase an espresso grind that is specifically for espresso/cappuccino machines. If the grind is too fine, over extraction and bitterness will occur with a spotted and uneven crema on top. If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too rapidly and there will be an inadequate amount of crema on the top of the espresso.

Element 4: TAMPING THE COFFEE GROUNDS

If you choose to use ground espresso instead of pods, tamping the coffee is a very important part of the coffee making process. Use the scoop supplied to fill the filter basket, then using the tamping tool, tamp down the grounds with moderate pressure. Add more coffee and tamp again if necessary to bring coffee to level. Do not overfill the filter basket. The ground coffee should be tamped with moderate pressure. If the coffee is not tamped securely, there is a chance the water will flow through the coffee to rapidly and the coffee will be under-extracted. Note: if the coffee is tamped too firmly, the water will flow through the coffee too slowly and the coffee will be over-extracted.

Scoop/Tamping tool
The combination coffee scoop/tamping tool.

Features and Benefits

    Cup warming plate
    Cup warming plate.
    Multi-function knob
    Multi-function knob.
  • Water reservoir lid
  • Removable 53-ounce water reservoir
  • Large cup warming plate
  • 15-bar pump
  • Heating light: Will illuminate indicating that espresso machine is adjusting the temperature of the heating system.
  • Steam/Hot water knob: To use the hot water function, the Steam/Hot Water Knob must be turned the 'double drip' setting.
  • Function knob: Three settings - steam, hot water, make coffee.
  • Portafilter holder: Can be used with ground or pod espresso. Has two positions, lock and unlock, for ease of cleaning.
  • Brew head: For easy fit of the portafilter holder.
  • Commercial steam wand: Use to steam milk for cappuccinos and lattes.
  • Removable drip tray: Removable drip tray with grate.
  • Cleaning pins: Used to clean any excess milk that gets stuck inside the steam wand or any coffee particles that get stuck inside the filter basket.
  • Stainless frothing pitcher: Used for steaming milk for cappuccinos and lattes.
  • Measuring scoop/tamping tool: Use one side as a coffee scoop and the other to compact the coffee grounds in the filter basket prior to brewing.
  • Filter baskets: Use the one cup filter for a single espresso and the two cup filter basket for the double espresso, and the pod filter basket for espresso pods.

Guide to the Perfect Espresso

  1. You may want to preheat the cups by filling them with hot water; this will help preserve the crema of the espresso. Set the cups aside.
  2. Select the appropriate filter basket and insert it in the portafilter handle.
  3. Using the measuring scoop place finely ground coffee in the filter basket holder. Use one scoop for one cup and two scoops for two cups, or place espresso pod into filter basket holder.
  4. Rest the portafilter handle with the filter basket in position on the countertop. Using the tamping tool, apply moderate packing pressure. Add more coffee and tamp again if necessary to bring coffee to level.
  5. Brush any excess grounds form around the edge of the filter basket.
  6. Secure the portafilter holder onto the brew head.
  7. Check to see if the espresso machine is ready for use. Remember that if the heating light is on, the espresso machine is still adjusting the temperature of the heating system. Turn the function knob clockwise to the picture of the cup espresso setting to start the pour and turn it back to the off position to stop.
  8. Check the espresso pour and serve immediately.
Milk steaming wand
Milk steaming wand.
Guide to Milk Texturing

Milk texturing is the steaming of milk. The steam does two things: it heats the milk and mixes air with the milk to form a creamy texture. As with learning to make an espresso, perfecting the art of milk texturing takes time and practice. Easy to follow steps are outlined in the Instruction Booklet.

Using the Hot Water Function

When using the hot water function make sure that the steam/hot water knob is in the double drip hot water setting.

Place the cup or container under the steam/hot water nozzle and turn the function knob to the steam/hot water setting. Once you have dispensed the required amount, stop the hot water by turning the function knob to the off position. Remove the cup or container and swing the steam/hot water wand over the drip tray to catch any drips of water.


  • Espresso maker with 15 bars of pressure for perfect coffee drinks
  • Brews 1 to 2 cups from either ground espresso or pods
  • 53-ounce removable reservoir; porta-filter holder; cup-warming plate
  • Steam nozzle; frothing cup; removable drip tray; tamping tool included
  • Measures 8-1/5 by 11 by 12-5/9 inches; 3-year limited warranty


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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Machine - positives and negatives, December 7, 2007
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This review is from: Cuisinart EM-100 1000-Watt 15-Bar Espresso Maker, Stainless Steel (Kitchen)
I purchased this machine at a Kohl's for roughly $220. I think it's of an exceptional quality for the price.


Positives: #1 Well built (it's actually quite heavy)
#2 easy to use, filters allow for a single or double shot to be made - also comes with a pod filter but I've never used it
#3 large water reservoir that has allowed me to make 4 or 5 espressos and steam milk too
#4 comes with a DVD that teaches you how to use it (much easier than reading the booklet) - this is especially helpeful if you're new at making your own drinks
#5 easy to clean
#6 has a warming plate on top (good if you need to make more than one double shot cups or two single shot cups
#7 espresso has a good taste (although I think this has as much to do with the quality of the coffee you're using) The machine actually does produce a good amount of crema for the price you pay
#8 Stainless steel frothing picture is just the right size for one latte or... Read more
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86 of 88 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, Yummy, Great Design, January 6, 2008
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Spiralina (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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We had a Krups combo coffee pot/espresso machine and after several espresso calamities in a row, I gave up and got this Cuisinart. So far it has been great! It seems that there used to be only basic espresso makers or extremely expensive ones on the market, with nothing in between. But the Cuisinart satisfies the coffee connoisseur on a budget by making truly wonderful espresso and more.

One of my frustrations with our last model was the "perfect froth" tip, which was disastrous to say the least. I just need a basic steam wand and I can take it from there, and the Cuisinart fits the bill - it steamed and frothed my milk easily and quickly. Just be careful to use less milk than you might think, because the volume doubles in no time. I'll probably switch to a larger pitcher than the one that comes with the Cuisinart, though it's fine to start out.

A couple tips to get started: the instructions say the heating light should come on right away, but it didn't for... Read more
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109 of 116 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Coffee, but Have a Backup Plan Too!, March 3, 2008
This review is from: Cuisinart EM-100 1000-Watt 15-Bar Espresso Maker, Stainless Steel (Kitchen)
I like my coffee. In fact, I freely admit to being a coffee addict. And before I say anything else, let me say that this machine makes great coffee. With the right beans and a bit of practice, you can beat the taste of any coffee shop with this.

That said, I am glad, I still have my french press, because sometimes this machine decides to be difficult. It usually starts if you tamp your coffee too hard. The coffee maker is then unable to pass water through and ceases up completely. Make sure you watch what you are doing, so you can stop it from trying if necessary. Now, the real problem with this is, that you will have a very hard time removing the basket, as long as there is still pressure inside. It takes somewhere between 5-10 minutes at least, before the pressure has gone down enough, that you can pry the basket off (watch for exploding coffeegrounds, if you didn't wait long enough).

To make matters worse, the machine seems to have a hard time recovering... Read more
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วันอาทิตย์ที่ 27 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2554

12oz Frothing Pitcher stainless steel


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Rating: 3.9

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12oz Frothing Pitcher stainless steel

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The Saeco FRO-TH12 12 oz. frothing pitcher is a necessary tool for creating coffeeshop espresso drinks using an at-home machine. Made of stainless steel with a soft matte finish, the Saeco frothing pitcher holds enough milk for two cappuccinos. The Saeco FRO-TH12 functions seamlessly Saeco espresso machines equipped with a Saeco Pannarello steam wand or Cappuccinatore kit.

Stainless Steel
The elegantly designed Saeco frothing pitcher is made of 100% stainless steel with a subtle matte finish.

Milk Types
The Saeco 12 oz. frothing pitcher is safe to use with any type of milk or soy product.

Easy Pour
The Saeco frothing pitcher is designed to be easy to pour, it has a sturdy handle and weighs less than a pound.


  • Used to froth milk for creamy espresso drinks, like lattes, cappuccinos, and americanos
  • Made of pure stainless steel which resists corrosion
  • Pitcher can be chilled before frothing
  • Sturdy handle for easy pouring and gripping
  • Molded spout helps pour milk in an even stream


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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice build quality but too small., February 21, 2009
This review is from: 12oz Frothing Pitcher stainless steel
This is a decently built pitcher, but too small for good frothing action -- tends to spill over. A 20 oz. pitcher seems to work better.
This pitcher's dimensions are: about 2.65" wide at the top, about 2.8" wide at the bottom and about 3.6" deep.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid pitcher, September 17, 2007
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A. D. Sian (Glendale, CA) - See all my reviews
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Very small. Steams enough milk for 1 serving of double-shot latte. When deciding on size, always measure liberally. Take into account that steamed milk usually doubles in size if done properly.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not really enough for frothing, October 18, 2007
This review is from: 12oz Frothing Pitcher stainless steel
This is an ok size for creating a small 2 cup cappaccino with the Mr Coffee Cappaccino Maker. This size does not give you very much frothing room for larger drinks and I will probably purchase the 20oz size soon. The quality is excellent, sturdy stainless steel and heats the milk alot quicker than a ceramic mug I have been using. Get this for making smaller drinks but if you want more frothing room I would get the 20oz or even larger.
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