Professional Stainless Steel Heat On/Off Froth Au Lait frother Review

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This is the first non restaurant device I have tried that didn't over flow when frothing with flavorings or liqueurs I have tried around 6 of these and they all overflow either with just whole milk or when flavorings etc. are used. (I have used the European Drinking Chocolate Machine but that's for fairly large buffets or restaurants.)
The Good:
Works well with small or large batches and gets really hot quickly.
Refresh feature works even faster.
Capacity is in a good range for most of us; even a small coffee shop or restaurant
Makes nice hot chocolate with nice froth.
Good for Chaud*, Chai or spiced cider as well as hot chocolate.
UPDATE: Even an eggnog recipe that is OK if you like hot eggnog. Their Cook is too fond of Hazelnut IMHO and I think its better with about a 1/2 oz of Triple sec and 3 oz of brandy along with some Nutmeg and Cinnamon. But I can't really recommend it as all of the Flan mixes I have found have a lot of high Fructose corn sirup Frankly I think that the High Fructose Corn Sirup will be the next trans-fat and should be avoided.
Works well for cold drinks as well.
The spicy froth is nice as a garnish on Fettuccine Alfredo but flops for Toranods.

The Bad:
If you use it with non-fat milk and let he froth really build up it will stay stiff longer; but if you start with more than 2 1/2 cps of milk you will get an overflow onto the counter. Not a big mess but a mess.
The flavor port gets liquid on its bottom and sides so while it works OK for liquids it doesn't work all that well for powders. You need to stop the machine and remove the lid.
Small amount of splatter after removing the flavor port. Lots of splatter if you remove the lid without stopping the machine.
The flavor port is very stiff and needs a little judicious filling down to make it removable.

The Ugly:
Need to remove the top to get froth out.
To get maximum froth you need to run until the machine is almost ready to shut off so the froth will be stiff and not collapse when you add chocolate etc.
Need to run the machine with water between batches and wipe down the outside with a damp towel or sponge.
A bit fussy to clean. The interior of the base may need something like Scotch Brite.
Need to give it a rest after 6 batches.
Noisy (not too bad but it would wake a light sleeper) and vibrates (again not real bad but a surprise).
Can't put in solids that are not grated, ground or finely chopped (can't be used for mulled wine or to make tea. You need to start with tea for chai or the concentrate.)
Pitcher is not bad looking but for formal occasions you need something else for serving.

* Chocolate chaud is the French or Mexican stile Hot Chocolate and is made with water and served with hot milk or cream and sugar on the side , or with Mascarpone cheese floated on top.

I strongly recommend; Hot Chocolate: 50 Heavenly Cups of Comfort;
Ghirardelli Chocolate Premium Hot Cocoa Mix, Double Chocolate, 16-Ounce Tins (Pack of 4), also the hazel nut.

I haven't tried it with any coffee as I hate coffee; can smellgreat but isn't even good as a cleanser.

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Froth Au Lait Professional Elite FALnh-S14, with award winning Froth Au Lait technology, is a Commercially Rated, NSF Approved, Automatic Hot Milk Frother. This versatile ALL STAINLESS STEEL PROFESSIONAL model with HEAT OR NO HEAT OPERATION is the ONLY FROTHER which can prepare both HOT OR COLD FROTH as well as WHIPPED CREAM. It includes a selectable heat switch to turn the unit's heater ON or OFF.Like all Froth Au Lait Hot Milk Frothers, the FALnh-S14 heats and whips milk to prepare the richest and longest lasting froth WITHOUT STEAM. It shuts off automatically when the froth reaches the perfect heated temperature. Finally, with the touch of a button, an effortless and foolproof way to prepare hot milk and the thickest froth ever for specialty hot beverages such as cappuccinos, and lattes. On a cold winter day also prepare delicious, creamy hot chocolate, chai tea, and café au lait. On a hot summer day, turn the heat off and prepare cold flavored froth for iced cappuccinos, lattes, refreshing cold beverages and low calorie fruit & dessert toppings. Prepare fresh gourmet whipped cream for decadent desserts, fruits, and so much more. This Model works alongside your coffee or espresso machine and MAKES EACH CAPPUCCINO OR LATTE A MASTERPIECE. Froth Au Lait features the Flavor Hatch, allowing you to add flavored syrups, powders and liqueurs directly into the milk. The Professional models have 2 interchangeable whips which allows you to vary the amount of froth and hot milk. It's unique REFRESH FEATURE allows milk to be re-frothed quickly.FINE RESTAURANTS ARE CHOOSING FROTH AU LAIT PROFESSIONAL MODELS OVER THE STEAMERS ON THEIR CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. SAY GOODBYE TO INCONSISTENT, POOR FROTH, STEAM, TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS. SAY HELLO TO THE THICKEST, LONGEST LASTING, AND EASIEST HOT OR COLD FROTH EVER! THE PROFESSIONAL ELITE "THE BARISTA WITH A PLUG"

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Vita-Mix 1320 Professional Series, Platinum Review

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My wife and I have two Vita-Mix blenders. We bought one at a fair 6 years ago, and picked up a new-in-the-box commercial model at an auction about 3 years ago. We have used both heavily. Vita-Mix blenders are tall (too tall to fit under typical kitchen cabinets), heavy, loud, and very, very effective. Like most, we've burned through any number of typical home blenders. The Vita-Mix blenders last.

Customer service is superb. We've had exactly one problem - the variable speed dial got really difficult to turn. With about two weeks go to on the original 5-year warranty (warranties have changed since - they're longer now), Vita-Mix fixed the base, including paying shipping both ways, and also told us to send along the container so they could make sure it was in good shape - and then replaced the blade for us.

Vita-Mix blenders come with a tamper, and a lid designed to take the tamper. Most of the time you don't need it. It comes in handy for very thick, very cold blends, like thick smoothies, ice cream, etc. You will absolutely, positively need to have a tamper - or stop and use a scraper - with ANY blender, no matter how powerful, the shape of the container, or configuration of the blades. "Tamper" is actually something of a misnomer. While it is used to tamp at times, it actually changes the mixing dynamics by effectively taking up part of the volume at the center of the container, eliminating cavitation in mixes where that's helpful.

The Vita-Mix base units are heavy because they use heavy-duty motors. Don't be taken in by competing companies' horsepower claims with lighter-duty motors with half the weight. The competitors hit higher horsepower ratings by running their motors at higher speeds. All blender motors run fast, of course, and bumping up the horsepower by pulling more amps this way can be appropriate for some motor applications, but you can't consider one factor in a vacuum. The Vita-Mix motors are heavy, and heavy motors last longer by using heavier cores and windings, both of which make the motor stand up longer to heavy use and heat without breaking down. Vita-Mix containers also employ a heavy flywheel below the blades. That, in conjunction with the heavier-duty motor, is what gives you longevity, and the ability to chop heavy stuff for years. If you look at the motor-to-container connector, you will also see that the Vita-Mix uses a larger diameter connector - less stress, more life, and lower possibility of stripping.

I do wish they were quieter, but the competitors are in the same ballpark, claims to the contrary notwithstanding. The height can be dealt with by simply storing the container away from the base (which we leave on the countertop). My only real complaint is the cost of extra containers. I'd love one of the 32oz containers, but think $100-$120 (typical price at a fair)is too much.

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"It's not a blender - It's a Vita-Mix!" Ordinary blenders can't begin to approach the speed nor the results you'll enjoy while using the powerful Vita-Mix machine. Like no other kitchen appliance available, the Professional Series Vita-Mix, multi-tasking appliance will unlock the deep rich flavor treasures hidden in all your select ingredients. You can create dishes the way professional chefs do. It easily handles the work of many appliances so you can blend, puree, chop, juice, grind and more, all in this one versatile machine! An easel-design recipe book saves counter space and is packed with over 300 full-color, easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes and tips from top-rated chefs. Instructional DVD and owner's manual included.

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La Pavoni PC-16 Professional Espresso Machine, Chrome Review

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I bought my La Pavoni in the summer of 1983 after high school. It was heavily used during college (especially finals week) and has made me superb espresso continually. This morning I made a spiced chai using it. I've been amazed with the quality of the unit. I unfortunately bought a model that had a brass and copper film that looked spectacular for about 8 months then began to peel off. It's now not terribly attractive but still pumps out amazing Java.

I estimate I've saved over $25,000 on espresso drinks while maintaining a level of quality beyond what one can get at Starbucks and similar cafes. Being from Seattle, there are now (finally) cafes and baristas locally that are passionate (neurotic) about making excellent espresso and I can't really match them, but to say the least, I'm very happy with my Pavoni.

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The la Pavoni Professional is a lever-pull espresso machine with a 38-ounce boiler capacity that makes sixteen 2-ounce cups of espresso - make one or two cups at a time. An internal thermostat controls the pressure. The unit also features a mounted pressure gauge, a dual frothing cappuccino system and a re-set fuse in case of overheating. Nickel-plated with solid brass boilers. Comes with an instructional video. About la Pavoni: Since 1905, craftsman have built each la Pavoni machine by hand using only the finest materials. Superbly polished chrome or brass finishes accent the highly efficient design. la Pavoni has set the standard for quality and style - stylish espresso machines found only in Old World cafes and now in your home or office. Each machine is designed to last for years..

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La Pavoni PPG-16 Professional Gold-Plated 16-Cup Espresso Machine, Brass Review

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I owned one of these for three years, and agree with the only other reviewer that this item is only for those who take joy in fiddling with the many variables of grind, pull speed, preheating, and coffee bean choice. If you don't want to put in all the extra effort to coax performance from a beautiful piece of Italian engineering, save your money and buy something automated.

That said, I thought a potential buyer might want to read about some of these idiosyncracies. First, no matter what you do, the first shot you pull will taste bad. Preheat, pull hot water for the first shot--nothing will change the fact that the first shot doesn't taste good. I resigned myself to wasting that first shot.

Second, if you want to pull shots soon after each other, you'll find out that this unit does not have a pressure release mechanism. So when you unseat the filter holder soon after pulling the shot, there's still pressure against the grounds, which will now *poof* blow back outward onto your fingers and the machine. You'll get used to knowing when it's been "long enough", and in a pinch you can *carefully* ease the holder out, slowly letting the pressure to escape.

With a pump espresso maker, you can pull "lungo" or "ristretto" shots, which have (respectively) larger or smaller shot sizes. Since the amount of grounds stays the same, this means more watery or stronger. But with this unit you have to live with the pull size implicit in the amount of water moved by that piston for a pull. They give you two holders, which gives you two sizes. The smaller one is the only one I ever used, which was a ristretto--a good choice, if you have to take a single choice!

Unlike most espresso machines for the home market, you have steam available all the time on that side steam wand--you don't need to switch it into "steam mode". The steam wand is a little dated in design, but I got very good results out of it. They supply you with some gimmicky steam/frothing attachments which you should ignore.

For a party, you'll run out of water sooner than you expect. The reservoir is heated up to steam and is thus under pressure. You do NOT open it until it has cooled down enough to release all the steam. So unlike those pump units, this one is really not for making a lot of shots in a row.

Let me finish by saying that although most of what I've said about this machine are its misfeatures, it is a really, really likable unit! The previous reviewer was SO right in comparing it to making a martini. I'd add that it's even more like fiddling with your stereo and speakers until you finally get it sounding *right*. With the manual pull lever you'll get a feel for what the correct grind feels like. You'll know what the right pull speed is--your muscles will start to remember it. And out will come that lovely espresso with its golden crema--what a way to start the morning!

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The La Pavoni Professional sixteen cup in brass features a 38 oz. boiler, and internal thermostat. This lever model is steam piston operated, has solid brass gold plated boilers, and a separate cappuccino spout. Includes a 1-year warranty and demo DVD.

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Bunn VLPF Professional Automatic Coffee Brewer with 2 Warmers Review

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The Bunn VLPF is one of the best coffee makers on the market. I run a little coffee
center at work, making coffee all day. It does not take very long to make a couple pots of coffee, thus reducing the time away from work.

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The Bunn VLPF is commercial brewing unit that offers the full features and quality of a restaurant brewer. This unit can brew nearly 4 gallons of perfect coffee every hour -- enough to satisfy the needs of any office or home. NOTE: This model requires a water line connection and 2-wires plus ground service rated 120V, single phase, 60Hz. This commercial unit must be attached to a plumbing line.

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Saeco 21103 Royal Professional Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Silver and Blue Review

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Unlike the review below we've been lucky in that we've had no problems with our unit.

It's been exactly 3 years since we purchased our machine and we haven't looked back. The machine was bought as we were spending $40-50 a week at Starbucks. Now we use organic milk and beans and make our own latte's at home.

The machine is super easy to use. There are various settings for the grinding and dose of coffee. I just set the dose on max and change the grind depending on what beans I use. The machine gives you 3 sizes of coffee depending on what you want. The steam wand works well but can only be used after coffee dispensing is finished. It takes 15-25sec for the steam wand to really start.. steaming. The cappuchinore on my machine doesn't work but I only tried to use it after we had the machine for 2 years so I'm not bothered too much. I also have the direct water connection to my reverse osmosis system. So I haven't had to de-scale yet and might never need to.
Another useful item is the rinsing cycle where the machine runs hot water through itself for 10mins. At the end you get to see how much "dirt" was cleaned out. Quite satisfying :)
The machine also has some idiot proof features. One is when you put in pre-ground coffee but then press the coffee button instead of the pre-ground button first. The machine makes some funky noises but then dumps everything out. I'm not proud to say I've done this more than once....

Overall through it's the best $$$ I've ever spent and would highly recommend this machine. It might not be the cheapest (or most expensive!) but you get what you pay for!

p.s. the coffee is amazing!!!!!!!!!


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Bring the coffeehouse directly into your home, business or small office with Saeco's super automatic Royal line of espresso machines. With all of the programmable features available, the Royal Professional is one of Saeco's most impressive machines. The LCD display and programmable push-button technology make it easy for anyone to become a barista. Whole beans are perfectly ground, tamped, brewed and discarded into a used grounds container. Use the steam wand or the built-in Cappuccinatore to easily froth milk directly into your cup and the bon temp-heating surface will make sure that your espresso or cappuccino cups are always warm and ready to go whenever you need them.

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La Pavoni Professional PBB-16 Espresso Machine Black Base Review

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We've only had this machine for a week now, but I'm already in love. It makes the best espresso I have ever tasted... We are coffee snobs (roast our own beans even!) and this machine is perfection. It's quiet (so nice not to hear the thunk thunk of a pump!), easy to use, etc. We thought there was going to be more of a learning curve, but after pulling a few shots, we've got it down. The foam extension isn't the best, but we're getting some pretty good foam now a week later. This machine is perfect too for people who have limited counterspace. It looks SO sexy on the counter, is easier to clean than our pump machine, and takes up so little space.

I'm in love. :) (Don't tell my husband! ;))

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Europiccola Italian made espresso maker features are many, including a 38 ounce boiler capacity. Makes 16, 2 ounce cups of espresso. It has a dual frothing cappuccino system and internal thermostat to control pressure. It also has a mounted pressure g

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