Kuissential Deluxe Automatic Milk Frother and Warmer, Cappuccino Maker

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Let me get the one flaw of this little machine out of the way, the same one others have identified: it is difficult to see the max fill line for hot foam. The solution is fairly simply; simply pour in just enough to cover the top of the frothed whisk mounting post, and never worry about squinting in early morning kitchen light again. Because the mounting post is black, it is very easy to see when you are about to fully submerge it in milk. If you want more liquid than foam, the latté line is easier to see. I have had other milk frothers, and all have been decent. This is the first one I can say is actually excellent at what it purports to do. Small, elegant-looking on your countertop, very easy to clean, fast working, kid-friendly, push-and-walk-away, and almost dead silent, it is a joy to use compared to every other frother I have owned. Generally speaking, I like to steam my own milk. I have a Kees van der Westen Speedster espresso machine in my kitchen, and it is a true steam beast [unlike most home espresso machines]. It's so good, that it is a ritualistic pleasure in the morning to steam. And for latté microfoam, it cannot be beat, even by the Kuissential. But late at night, or early on the weekend, and for complete 10-out-of-10 times reliable cappuccino foam, the Kuissential is the winner.



A couple of caveats: it will foam any kind of cow milk, including skim, extremely well. It also works well with Blue Diamond almond milk, both sweetened and flavored. The chocolate makes a great hot chocolate for the kids. But Califioa Farms almond milk is a complete bust in the Kuissential. I liked the Kuissential so much, I ordered a second one for my girlfriend's kitchen, and I tested the Califia Farms in both locations. Blue Almond, fine. Califia, no go. Also, make sure to use a non-scouring sponge for cleaning the non-stick surface. The right sponge cleans the milk skin off easily, but you don't want to scratch the non-stick surface.