Fino Premium Stainless Steel Milk Frother - Manual Drink Mixer With Double-Mesh Aerator - Coffee Frother Cappuccino Foam Maker, Hand Whisk For Hot & Cold Beverages, No Battery or Electric - 14 oz

I've been using this frother now for several months and it works very well. It definitely takes some practice to get it right and so I wanted to share my tips and techniques that I've learned.The biggest downside of this frother is the length of time that it takes to heat the milk. I use lactose-free 2% (which I mention as different milks react different ways). Some people heat the milk in the microwave (in a different cup, as this one is stainless steel) and then transfer to the milk frother, some people use the stove (~10 minutes). I prefer to use the microwave as it's faster. I heat in a microwavable cup and then transfer to the pitcher to finish on the stove so as not to scorch the milk on the bottom of the pitcher and since it takes a shorter amount of time there is less likely for a skin to form on top of the milk. One of the trickiest parts is getting the amount of milk just right. I tend to make one coffee at a time but this is also capable of making two. As people have mentioned, you fill the cup 1/4-1/2 (I tend to use less ~1/4-1/3). The amount of frothed milk however doesn't change as the milk tends to fill the entire cup when frothed. Therefore, the amount of milk is a bit much for one coffee or a bit too little for two but you can certainly make it work (also depends on cup size obviously). The amount of milk you add will determine how much froth is made. The less milk, the more frothy. The more milk, the less frothy.I bought a $6 milk thermometer and find it very necessary to get the milk right. It also makes the whole process much easier. Milk should be heated to between 150 and 160 degrees, though I find this particular frother works best from ~150-153. This allows the proteins in the milk to be denatured but not destroyed. Too cold or too hot and the milk does not froth. This is also what makes the milk a bit sweeter. I make the coffee when the temperature of the milk is 135-140 so that the coffee is ready when the milk is. I pour the coffee and then immediately froth the milk.Clean up is not too tough with this. I just spray the frother after each use which cleans the screen. The cup tends to accumulate burned on milk so occasionally I put a bit of dish detergent in the cup and boil water in it on the stove. It's also dishwasher safe and I run both parts through a couple times a week on the top rack.After having it a while and getting to know how it works, I really like how easy and well it works. I will likely get two more (one smaller for 1 cup coffee and one larger for 3-4 cups).

I've tried a couple of different milk frothers, and this is by far my favorite. I warm the milk gently on the stove, stirring in a couple teaspoons of sugar. Then, with a few plunges of the lid/frother, I have thick, coffee shop quality foam. Some reviewers have complained about not being able to see the milk levels, and getting an overflow, but once you use it a couple of times, you will have a great feel for the amount of milk to use. I didn't have a problem on my first try, but then again, I have used frothers before and had a good idea of how much milk I needed for one cup of espresso.I enjoy making my espresso from an Aeropress, and this manual milk frother is the perfect accompaniment. No worries about battery power, flimsy frothing sticks, or a delicate glass body. This is made of stainless steel. I love that I can heat it on the stove, because I simply do not use a microwave. I get the full depth of flavor from both my milk and my espresso!My recommendation for an inexpensive, long lasting, energy efficient home espresso system: the Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker, with this stainless steel milk frother. It's foolproof - no special techniques required to pull the perfect espresso shot or get perfect foam. It's inexpensive, and it handles a lot of use. It takes me about 5-8 minutes to get my latte made, so it does take a little extra time. But it will save you $$ and give you a satisfaction that only hand made lattes can give.Bottom line: I love it and it works great.

This is an outstanding frother. Measure enough milk to fill the pitcher about 1/3 to 1/2 full, warm the milk slightly, pump for 15 or 20 seconds. A slightly "rapid" pumping action is used, but does not to be so quick or vigorous to need any great strain or exertion.Produces very good microfoam, although there is a noticeable amount (about one part in twenty) of larger bubbles on the top. Perhaps an extreme coffee connoisseur might find this critical, but it is unlikely to be an issue for most users.Have previously owned two of the Bodum 5-oz frothers (earlier model). They worked very well. But, unfortunately, the screen/frothing element on those was overly-complicated and had a plastic part which was prone to breaking due to normal usage.In comparison, this Harold Import model is very sturdy and simple. The one plastic component is made of a type of plastic that is not so brittle and is unlikely to break from the plunging action. Of course the stainless steel (in comparison to glass) is not going to break is tipped over or dropped.The relatively lower price reflects the simple construction -- it is not fancy, it is made to accomplish the task. As an example, the handle is attached to the pitcher with a three-point spot weld -- probably wouldn't notice it, unless looking closely, but it's only to make a secure attachment, not to be artistic.This is not a product that is the result of "planned obsolescence," I expect to be using this little unit for many years.

A nice small turkish cofee pot

calienta el agua rapidisimo, muy buena calidad, voy a comprar otra mas grande

I was skeptical about this thing but after using it for about 2 months, this thing definitely gives you nice, silky, frothy milk. Milks that frothed the best to worst were: (1) Soy, (2) Cow milk, (3) Oat, (4) Almond, and (5) Cashew. I would not use the last three milk types to make lattes. The froth dissipated after microwaving. I found that about 60 pumps give adequate froth. Lately, I've been stepping two bags of tea in 3-4 tbsp of hot water. During the steep, I would froth ¾ cup of soy. Add the froth to the cup with the tea and microwave for 1 minute. Keep an eye on it during the microwave because the froth grows.

Froths full-fat milk quickly and effectively, and gets clean quickly in the dishwasher.

This can be used for heating milk of brewing Turkish (or Greek) coffee. Even though it's a little bit too thin, it does not cause any problems. In addition, it's very easy to pour coffee. I believe this is the ideal size as you can easily prepare two cups of Turkish coffee.