Capresso frothPRO

by Capresso

Product Features

• Two frothing and 1 heating disk
• Three temperature settings
• Dual Auto shut-off
• Large capacity, scratch resistant, ceramic coated pitcher
• Stay cool handle and see through lid

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 7 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003LXY2HA
• Item model number: 202.04
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (294 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #1 in Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso Appliances > Milk Frothers

Product Description

The Capresso froth PRO produces perfectly frothed milk, steamed milk, perfect for cappuccinos, café lattes and delicious hot chocolates…automatically. Makes delicious hot or cold milk froth instantly. Two unique frothing disks deliver maximum milk froth. Frothing and heating disks securely store in the bottom of base. Milk pitcher with scratch resistant non-stick-coating, stay cool handle and see through lid is dishwasher safe. Large pitcher accommodates 12-ounces for heating without frothing or 8-ounces for frothing. Features three illuminated temperature setting buttons: cold, hot, warm. Dual auto shut-off for safe operation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

152 of 154 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelieavable Froth, August 22, 2010

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Old Dude From Tx "Old_dude" (Dallas, Tx) - See all my reviews

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I was worried to buy this because there were no reviews on it yet. I used it today for the first time and I could not be more happy with it. It says not to fill milk past the froth indicator line inside the pitcher, I know why now. It creates the most thick rich froth that you can imagine all the way to the top of the pitcher. After you pour the heated milk out (which by the way is heated to 150 degrees checked with thermometer)you will have to spoon out the froth because it is so thick. I gave it 5 stars because it does exactly what it describes it will do. The only thing negative that I could possibly say is that I do think that steamed milk and froth is sweeter in flavor than just heated milk and froth. I make caramel macchiatos at least twice a day for my wife and myself so we do a lot of frothing. This frother will make this super thick froth in around 2 min or so and then automatically shuts off - too cool. I wait till it shuts off and then hit the espresso button on our espresso machine and then pour the heated milk, add the espresso and top with that thick froth - decorate with the caramel and kick back. I thought at first this was going to be an expensive learning adventure but now I am very happy to have bought it. It also will make thick heated and frothed hot chocolate.

179 of 189 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A MACHINE THAT RUNS HOT AND COLD, October 2, 2010

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Red Rock Bookworm (St. George Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Capresso frothPRO (Kitchen)

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Who says you can't have it all? You can have your hot chocolate and your cappuccino too with this handy, convenient little machine. I'm no Einstein when it comes to operating appliances but this gadget is easy to operate and produces the most delicious hot and cold drinks you can imagine. The frothing mechanism is unbelievable. Now I can have my cappuccino without having to pay a king's ransom to Starbucks. In addition, it's easy to clean and that's a real plus in my book. Anyone who has ever had to deal with cleaning some of those razor sharp "jig-saw puzzle" pieces you see on a lot of appliances (my blender has been known to attack) will just love the safe, user friendly frothPRO parts.

And speaking of safety, there will be no burned lips and tongue with this little machine. It has three button settings and has the ability to control the temperature of your hot chocolate by just pushing the right hand button if you just want it WARM instead of HOT. Another plus is that you can froth your milk without the heat if ICED lattes are your drink of choice. Overall, this would be an excellent addition to your kitchen or a great gift for newlyweds who love cappuccino, latte or any hot or cold coffee drinks but can't afford those "Coffee house" prices.

Now that I've listed all the pros, let me add a couple of cons.

#1 - The machine is a little pricey at the sixty dollars.
($ 35 to $40 would be a much fairer price). The machine
is a simple mechanism and made in China so there can
be no excuse like "union wages" to justify the $60 price
tag.

#2 - The power cord could have been a little longer to provide
more options as to where it can be plugged in.

#3 - Be careful not to touch the BOTTOM of the milk pitcher
once you have heated your milk and removed it from
the heating base and DO NOT set it down on a laminate
surface (like formica) because that baby is really HOT
and can leave a burn mark.

For performance and ease of operation this product falls into the 4 to 5 star range. The pricing, etc. rate 2 ½ to 3 stars. Overall rating 3 ½ stars.

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I've been waiting for!, November 1, 2010

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Ryan Mitchell (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Capresso frothPRO (Kitchen)

I am so happy I bought this machine! I have a DeLonghi espresso maker, and it makes great espresso, but the milk frother on my machine is a joke. In looking for a better milk frothing solution, I tried Aerolatte machines, but I wasn't satisfied with their weak results either. Luckily, I stumbled onto this device.

To be clear, I was seeking out very thick, creamy, meringue-like froth. My espresso machine and the Aerolatte made foam with bubbles far too large to support this type of froth, so I was skeptical when I saw that this machine advertised "meringue-like frother," yet works on pretty much the same principle as an Aerolatte frother. Nevertheless, I decided to try it out, and on its first run, it gave me exactly what I was looking for: mounds of soft, pillowy forthed milk that looked more like whipped cream or meringue. I was also left with just enough steamed milk at the bottom of the pitcher to make my cappuccino.

Making frothed milk with this machine couldn't be easier: add cold milk, put on the lid, and press a button. A few minutes later, the machine automatically shuts down when it's done. As I said, you're left with mounds of perfect frothed milk, and just enough steamed milk to finish your drink. The pitcher has a nonstick surface, so cleanup is pretty simple and doens't take much time.

My only complaint is that it's a bit difficult to remove the frothing disk from the bottom of the pitcher, and the instructions don't provide any guidance or tips. My technique is to reach down underneath the disk and just pry up one side until it pops off. The disk is quite firmly connected to the pitcher and is made of thin plastic, so it doesn't seem like the best design. Like a previous reviewer, I was initially scared that I might break the disk, but it hasn't happened yet, so maybe it's more rugged than it looks. There's a little tab that sticks up from the center of each disk--it looks like it's for gripping the disk, but I didn't have any luck removing it that way. Another complaint is that the disk-mounting assembly sticking up at the bottom center of the pitcher is like a little needle! I got a pretty bad poke when figuring out how to attach and remove the disks, and, again, I didn't see any warning in the instruction book.

Overall, however, these are very minor complaints, and I'm more than satisfied with this unit. It is a bit pricey for such a specialized machine, but if you'd otherwise be buying your coffee at a coffee shop, you'll make up the cost of the machine and then some in no time!