Customer Reviews

Bodum Schiuma Battery-Operated Turbo Milk Frother, Metal

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4 star:		(2)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

This is the second version of this stirrer that I have owned. The previous black plastic version lasted several years with daily use. I anticipate that this newer design will do so as well.

This new metal cased stirrer feels a bit more substantial in the hand and the brushed aluminum case is a bit more secure in your grip than the original plastic case item was if you have wet hands. The stirring attachment at the end of the wand is updated from an "impeller" design to a coiled metal ring design. At first I was not happy that my new stirrer would be different in this way, but with the first use it proved to be a superior mixing apparatus. It mixes the beverage as throughly as the old style did, but does so without creating the whirlpool effect as quickly. Therefore, short bursts with the stirrer will completely mix your beverage without the tendency to overflow. Of course, if you stick it in there and turn it on uninterrupted, you will make a mess. Technology can do only so much to help you.

Batteries last well in this (it uses AA's) and the base seals well to keep moisture out. It's not perfect, but easily acceptable.

My only improvement wish for this item would be for an included wall mount of some sort that the user could hang the item on after use so that the wand could dry without moisture running down it and into the motor base (as happens when it is stood on it's base after use). Over time, that little bit of moisture each day causes enough corrosion of the motor contacts and switch contacts that the item will fail. Figure out how to store it upright and it should last forever.

We love making our own lattes. One down side is that the motor inside died after six months on our first one.

I've been frothing milk for my morning mochas for about a month now and can offer my highest praise to Bodum for this gadget! It works great and is easy to clean. Two thumbs up!

I WAS IMPRESSED WITH THE FIRST ONE I BOUGHT BECAUSE IT PRODUCED SUCH A NICE FOAM AND THOUGHT IT BROKE BECAUSE ITS DESIGN MADE IT AWKWARD TO HOLD. I PURCHASED ANOTHER AND AGAIN IN A FEW MONTHS IN BROKE AGAIN. IT IS POORLY CONSTRUCTED AND UNFORTUNELY CHEAPLY MADE AND TOO HARD TO HANDLE FOR ME!

This is an amazing little tool! Makes frothy milk in seconds for lattes and mochas. Quiet, small, so easy to use and clean! I use it everyday now that I have it where I used to use my old frother once a month or so as it was inconvenient to use and clean:). I couldn't be happier!

I first bought this because of its look. The stainless finish is nice. However I was really disappoint with the batter cover design and awkward power button. The batter cover is flimsy and would pop up easily once batteries are in place. I had to return because of this flaw. This frother makes very nice and thick foam though. I may buy it again after just tried Aerolatte which doesn't make foam as good as this one.

Excellent product. It does what it is supposed to do and it does it in record time. I strongly recommend it.