Aerolatte Deluxe Edition Milk Frother with Stand, Stainless Steel
by Aerolatte
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Aerolatte Deluxe Edition Milk Frother with Stand, Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Coffee lovers dream tool !! Awesome !
Summary: 5 Stars
I must admit, when I first heard of these immersion frothers, I was very skeptical. I had tried many frothers, cappuccino machines with built in frothers (work great first 2 times, then they always clog) and plunger frothers (can you say carpal tunnel syndrome??) etc. After much time AND much effort, there was very little reward, almost no froth and much frustration, not to mention cleanup. I tried the plunger types repeatedly to the point where I was sure I'd have blisters. Did I mention having to disassemble & clean all the frother parts after? :o)
So began my quest for an easy, effective way to obtain cappuccino style froth for my morning java. I searched java junkie message boards and decided to give the Aerolatte a try. I couldn't have been more amazed and pleased.
This little gadget runs on 2 AA batteries (included) and comes with a metal counter stand so it's easily accessible. I unboxed it and gave it a whirl, seemed sturdy and surprisingly fast. Now for the coffee test. Hmmm. So I brewed a pot (french press) of strong coffee and poured a little half & half in my mug and let 'er rip. All I can say is AWESOME!! I was totally shocked at how quick and easy the Aerolatte whipped it into froth. Seriously, comparable to the froth from Starbucks. I couldn't believe it.
The instructions recommend skim or low fat milk, which also frothed up just as thick and rich. Wow!!!! When you are finished, run the unit under under the faucet or in a cup of water to clean. Incredibly cool that you create the froth right in your coffee mug. Simple as that, no extra equipment to clean.
Be brave, experiment a little. I prefer heating my mug with sugar & half & half in the microwave for 30 seconds, froth for about 30 seconds & pour in coffee. Voila Coffee house quality cappuccino and no pots or tubes to clean. Pretty spectacular!
Details: Gotta admit, the stand that arrived with mine is cool to look at, very high-tech, but poorly designed & a tad annoying as you need 2 hands to remove the frother or put it back in. Ok, but not ideal. Luckily, Aerolatte must have realized this, as they have since redesigned the stand & replaced with an even cooler (hopefully more functional) design.
The battery life is excellent (at least 4 weeks of daily use), however I would recommend investing in rechargeable batteries and charger, as the unit is much more efficient and faster with strong batteries.
My first Aerolatte burned out after a little over a year of heavy usage. I loved it so much I purchased another. The price is reasonable as my unit was packaged with the unit, stand and matching shaker for toppings (cinnamon, cocoa, etc)
Highly recommended. You will not be disappointed! Bravo Aerolatte
Customer Review: Cool cool cap . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this aerolatte as a gift and it is absolute happiness, at such a reasonable price I must add. My mornings are all the more beautiful now that they start with a non-fat cap in the comfort of my own home, taking but a mere minute more than it would to prepare my black coffee. Lovely device. Soooo easy and sooo cheap . . . Oh and also, it froths soy milk very nicely.Customer Review: DEFINITELY WORTH IT!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this to help me save a little money. I have a Bosch Tassimo machine and to buy the Gevalia Fat Free latte discs can get a little pricey (8 lattes for $9.99). It is definitely MUCH cheaper than buying a latte at Starbuck's everyday, but with the times right now, I am looking to save maoney here and there. I only have to buy the espresso discs(16 discs for $8.99) and use the aerolatte to make my own latte's. It works great!!! I cannot believe the amount of froth this little gadget makes. I have owned it for a month and have no complaints. LOVE IT!Customer Review: Does its job -- but you need a tall glass!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is definitely great at doing what is advertised, so no complaints in the performance dept. What you do need if you're going to use this is plenty of room in your glass, as it does quite a good job of making a bit of a whirlpool in there. I'm having to pour less into my cups in order to make more room, which isn't a huge deal but it's a notable detail. So definitely go for tall glasses with plenty of room on the inside, because you'll be using this alot. With my press & this I haven't the slightest urge to go to any of these overpriced Cafes. Now with the frothy milkfoam on top I'm not missing anything out of my Cup O' Joe anymore.Customer Review: Does not live up to billing
Summary: 3 Stars
Perhaps my expectations were too high, but this has been a bit of a disappointment. Skim won't froth period, 2% will froth if cold, and whole will froth if it is tepid. If you are using this for something besides frothing milk for espresso, etc., this it might be o.k., but that is the lone reason for me for this purchase. I will be looking into an actual frother. Harder to clean up, etc., but botom line I need something that works, and this comes up just a little short.