This is by far the best milk frother I've ever used. I've tried other ones that are almost a kettle style, but they didn't work well, were very difficult to clean, and didn't last. I've been using this Breville milk frother almost daily for over a year and it still works like the day I bought it.
This is super easy to use and clean. You just pick the disc (either latte or cappucino, depending on how much foam you want), put the milk in, and place the carafe on the stand. There's an easy to use dial on the front to select the temperature (or you can do a cold stir), then you just press the start button and wait! It shuts itself off after the temperature is reached. To clean, you take the carafe off the base and either throw it in the dishwasher or clean it manually. This unit uses induction heating, so the carafe is one piece of stainless steel - there's nothing that connects it to the base.
From using this frequently, it produces some of the best quality frothed milk I've ever had. The bubbles are nice and small and the foam is dense. This is a lot easier to use then a steaming wand that comes with most espresso makers. It also makes the best hot chocolate ever - just add the hot chocolate powder/syrup/flakes while the unit is running!
Now, the quality of the foam/froth really does depend on the milk you use. I've found that the higher the fat content, the better quality froth/foam that gets produced. Skim/0%, almond and soy produce the least amount of foam that also dissappears quickly. 2% and higher produces much more dense foam that lasts longer. However, in any case it still does a great job at heating and frothing the milk.
Overall, for the price, quality, ease of use and cleaning, I would highly recommend this!
| Brand | Breville |
|---|---|
| Model Number | BMF600XL |
| Colour | Stainless Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 16.31 x 19 x 26.39 cm; 1.57 kg |
| Capacity | 709 g |
| Power/Wattage | 5E+2 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Special Features | Compact Design |
| Item Weight | 1.57 kg |
