I'm trying to get the great level of froth you get at the coffee bars from my small coffee maker at home. The steam spout at the coffee bars doesn't look any different, but all I manage to get is a small level of froth. I've tried tipping the container to one side, but it just seems that when the milk is heated all the way through I just get a volcano action going on i.e. milk starts flying everywhere.
2006-11-24 20:11:28 · 6 answers · asked by Richard_Webb71 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
The trick is to start with cold milk - once it boiled you won't get any froth.
Fill your jug (at least 1 1/2 pint size) about half way and hold it so the tip of the steamer spout is just under the surface of the milk, and against the edge of the jug. Hold the jug at an angle of approx 30 degrees with the steamer tip against the side of the jug that's facing down (not the handle side)
Turn on the steam making sure it doesn't splash and gently rock the jug as you create the froth on the surface of the milk. Again, make sure it doesn't get too hot or you'll not get any froth.
I hope this makes sense, good luck and don't forget to top your cappuccino with a little sprinkle of chocolate!
2006-11-24 20:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by The Wandering Blade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
funny you ask this as i bought a coffee machine yesturday .
The milk frothed in a cafe normally is steam heated which froths it i didnt need a high priced coffee maker that had a steamer but mine heats the milk from the hotplate and then you lift the jug up to a frother.
when you have heated the milk put the steamer/frother just below the level of milk that should work .
Had 3 milky coffees since yesturday lol i Love them!! kids 2 hot chocolates oh must get some fresh on now ...
2006-11-24 20:21:29 · answer #2 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with cold whole milk, fill the pitcher about a third of the way, and tipping it at an angle start slowly moving the pitcher up and down. Make sure the steam wand doesn't get too submerged or completely taken out of the milk when moving the pitcher up and down. You should generally stop when the milk gets heated to 140 degrees, any more and your milk will get too much steam.
2006-11-24 20:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bypass to ikea they sell a small battery powered whisk and it extremely is stunning for making a frothy coffee!!that's my way: fill a mug 3/4 packed with milk and positioned it to warmth in microwave.make up a small quantity of coffee with warm water and whilst the milk is heated use the whisk to froth the milk then upload coffee to the milkand its comparable to a cappucino or a latte!!
2016-12-29 11:04:17 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EASY ! Notice they only use a METAL cup to do it ? also the lower the fat content, the higher the milk will rise when steamed, (use low fat milk & a metal cup when you slowly add the steam, then bring up the steam when she starts to boil).
2006-11-24 20:22:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one of the little battery operated frothers! Available from Whittard, they're great and easy to use. I use it for my hot chocolate and it works a treat!
Check this out!
http://www.whittard.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=115451&cid=ce5060&language=en-GB
2006-11-24 20:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋