PHILIPS L'OR Barista Coffee Capsule Machine & Milk Frother, Double or Single Capsules, Dual Capsule Recognition, 1-2 Cups, True Espresso Quality, Black (LM8014/60)

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However, Philips had to cut some corners to make it a viable option. They first opted for using a flimsy-feeling plastic on the casing, which could reduce the machine’s lifespan. They also used a single boiler. The standout detail of Secura's Detachable Milk Frother is, naturally, the stainless steel milk jug that can be removed for easy pouring. Our testers found it convenient not only when making drinks, but also for cleaning up after, as the jug is dishwasher safe. The indicator lights of your L'OR BARISTA coffee machine will help you to use, clean, and maintain your appliance. Find out what the light signals mean of your L'OR Barista coffee machine. Several factors can influence the temperature of the coffee after preparation. These tips allow you to optimize the temperature of your coffee prepared with the L'OR BARISTA machine. Cup size and shape By adding cold milk to your coffee, you lower the temperature of your coffee. For a hot latte drink, pre-heat the milk before pouring it into your coffee. Limescale build-up

The machine will dispense water until the water tank is almost empty. This may take up to 3 minutes. When we froth milk we place the tip of the steam wand on the top of the milk frothing jug and texture the milk by adding air into the top of the jug. In terms of cost per use, if you buy the XXL pods in bulk, it works out as 30p per coffee. Sure, there's also a small cost of running it added to your electricity bill, and the cost of buying a descaler once in a while, but overall I think it's well worth it because coffee's one of those small but important pleasures. Insert a capsule and lower the lever. Note: insert a L'OR BARISTA double espresso capsule if you want a double espresso or two espressos at the same time. One of the only downsides we encountered is that the temperature isn't consistent. The milk tended to end up hotter than the temperature we selected. It wasn't a major difference, though—the 140-degree setting frothed milk at 151 degrees—and the consistency of the milk froth is, by and large, more important than milk temperature.

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I like the milk frother because it’ll automatically froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes. Eliminating any manual input for frothing. However, it’s a bit loud. I wouldn’t recommend running it when other folks are asleep. Oat milk - I find oat milk the easiest to steam out of all the alternative milks on offer (that I have tried to steam), especially the barista versions (the team at Oatly are doing a grand job).

For coffee lovers who prefer their milk foam a specific way, the Nespresso Aeroccino4 Milk Frother is an excellent choice. This top-rated device offers a wide range of options for your next latte, cappuccino, and more. It has settings for cold foam, hot milk, hot medium foam, and hot dense foam. We tested each setting and were impressed all around. The foam was rich and had small bubbles that held up for several minutes—longer than the majority of milk frothers tested.

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Rinse the metal whisk, the shaft and the lid under lukewarm water, or wash them all in the dishwasher. Like the other induction models we tested, it’s necessary to be cautious of the heat pad, however, unlike other models, Bialetti has extended the sturdy plastic base around the hot part to better shield clumsy fingers. We loved the measuring lines on the inside of the jug which show you the maximum amount to put in for each drink. Perhaps the only downside is it only has one preset temperature, which may not necessarily be hot enough for some. However, this can be overlooked by the professional results and its sleek, modern design. We also measured how long each milk frother takes to heat up 180ml of oat milk and semi-skimmed milk, and if it heated to an appropriate temperature for drinking coffee and hot chocolate.