History of appearance
Before the advent of cappuccino machines, baristas had to froth milk in a pitcher by hand. For this we used a regular whisk. The first coffee machine with a steamer - a steam tap for preparing crema - was released by Acorto in 1989, and five years later the device appeared on all models of espresso machines.
The Nespresso Aeroccino frother was released in 2005. The first models were shaped like a small jug, and their functions were limited to frothing milk. Now the fourth generation of devices with advanced capabilities has appeared. The devices have a modern cylindrical shape, and the “smart” Barista cappuccino maker is able to connect to an application that sets programs online.
Appearance and equipment
Externally, Nespresso Aeroccino is a cylinder with a ribbed plastic finish. The upper part is made of stainless steel. The device is mounted on a stand from which the power cord extends. The power button is located at the bottom of the case. Inside the cappuccino maker there is a milk glass with a non-stick coating. The boundaries for different operating modes are marked on the walls.
The device comes with a nozzle with a whisk, which is held on by a magnet. Foaming occurs in two modes - cold and hot, so with the help of a cappuccino maker you can prepare not only lattes and cappuccinos, but also milkshakes. The bottom panel has a closed compartment for storing the nozzle.
Nespresso Aerocino 3
Nespresso Aerocino 4
Description of the Nespresso cappuccino maker
A Nespresso cappuccino machine is a metal container that is designed for preparing thick or airy foam for coffee drinks. It has 2 functions: frothing cold and hot milk and heating. For foaming, it is recommended to use milk with a fat content of 1-3.5%. The fattier the product, the thicker the foam.
Appearance
The Aeroccino cappuccino maker from Nespresso has the shape of a glass, its diameter is 8.5 cm. The container is made of stainless steel and stands on a stand that is connected to the network. The base has a round or teardrop shape with an additional cell intended for one of the attachments.
Externally, the device is slightly corrugated and covered with a lid with a removable insulating layer. The set includes 2 attachments with magnets: for whipping and mixing. The first one looks like a steel spring in the shape of a circle. The second is a metal disk.
There are 2 marks on the inside of the glass. The lower one indicates the permissible volume of milk for foam, and the upper one indicates the level of the liquid that is heated.
The device is turned on with a button. The light turns red when pressed quickly and blue when pressed for 2 seconds. Red color means heating the milk, and blue color means the process of whipping without heating the substance.
The equipment is small. The height of the device with the base is 19.5 cm, the bowl itself is 17 cm. The equipment comes in 3 colors: white, black and red.
The new Aeroccino 4 model has been improved. The device has a handle and control panel that are illuminated. 4 buttons on the body are designed to launch a separate function. The height of the device is 21 cm with a stand. The color of the device is steel.
Characteristics
Main characteristics:
- Power - 410-490 W.
- Frequency - 50-60 Hz.
- Voltage - 220-240 V.
- Cord length - 80 cm.
Extra options:
- Powered by electricity.
- Non-stick coating.
- Weight - 1 kg.
- Diameter - 8.5 cm.
The manufacturer's assortment also includes coffee machines with cappuccino makers - models Pure, Pixie, Inissia, Citiz.
How does the Aerocino cappuccino machine work?
The Aerocino 3 cappuccino maker is equipped with an electric motor that rotates the nozzle inside the container. A spring is attached to its lower part, which helps saturate the liquid with air bubbles. Stable foam is produced by pre-cooled pasteurized milk with a fat content of up to 3.5%. The device operates in two modes - heating and whipping. The mark on the inner surface will help determine the required amount of product.
Instructions for Aerochino:
- Turn on the device using the key.
- Pour milk to the desired level.
- Make sure the outside of the container is dry.
- Place the working part on the stand.
- Press the start button.
- Wait for the device to stop automatically.
It takes 70 seconds to froth enough milk for two cappuccinos. It will take the same time to make a hot cocktail. Preparing cold foam takes one minute. To prevent the milk from heating up, the start button must be held down for about 2 seconds.
Using heating, you can get a hot drink within two minutes. This saves time when you need to take coffee with you on the go or heat up a small amount of milk. To use this mode, you just need to remove the spring from the nozzle.
The advanced model Aeroccino 4 differs from its predecessor in its larger volume and internal ceramic coating. The control panel is backlit, and the device has the ability to automatically turn off. The jug is dishwasher safe.
Instructions for use
The instructions for the device are quite simple. There are a limited number of recommendations on how to use the unit to get the desired result.
First, the cappuccino maker is connected to the network. Then milk is poured into the bowl to the indicated mark. The amount of liquid depends on the recipe for preparing the drink. If you need to froth the milk, then it is enough to take 130 ml. To heat, the maximum volume should not exceed 250 ml. The whisk must be removed. The next step is to close the lid and turn on the device, choosing a red or blue button color. After 2 minutes, cooking will be completed.
How to clean?
The cleaning process begins with disassembling the device. When the cappuccino maker cools down, remove the screw with the spring. It is rinsed under running water and dried thoroughly.
The insulating layer is separated from the lid, and both elements are thoroughly washed. To dry them, you need to leave them on a towel. For quick results, wipe the parts with a cotton cloth. The glass itself cannot be washed under running water. It must be carefully wiped with a damp sponge and then with a dry towel.
Aeroccino 4 is dishwasher safe.
What drinks can be made in Aerochino
The presence of a cappuccino maker greatly simplifies the preparation of drinks, which for the most part can only be tasted in bars and restaurants. The foam is fluffy, persistent, with a smooth structure and perfectly withstands toppings - cocoa, cinnamon or grated chocolate. With Nespresso Aerocino you can practice latte art - decorating coffee with milk foam.
Types of drinks with frothed milk:
- cappuccino;
- latte;
- macchiato;
- raf coffee;
- mocha;
- marocino;
- Ice Latte.
Milkshakes are prepared directly in the cappuccino machine. You can add instant coffee, syrups, cocoa or vanilla to the drink. The spring will not cope with solid ingredients - in this case it is better to use a regular blender.
And a tiny digression. I still didn’t follow the local moderation rules; almost all the photos in the review about the masterpiece cream were deleted. They said there was no need for creative illustrations for use. We need photos of the boxes from all angles, and pieces of paper with page-by-page instructions(((
So I’m trying to be creative again, and if you don’t see the photo, it means I failed again.
And thank you very much to the author of zombi for the hint, otherwise I would have continued to live in sadness, sadness without the morning pleasure of a cup of cappuccino.
An espresso coffee maker has already taken root in the house. But, as always, again I want more. Just serve cappuccino in the morning, and that’s it. It turned out that we were delighted a long time ago, they invented a separate device under the formidable name Cappuccinatore. And, voila, Swiss morning joy in a Moscow kitchen.
We need boxes, pieces of paper, please.
A familiar torment with packaging. You run, you run, you hurry. You bring joy to the child. I arrived and, in anticipation of joy, hung around unpacking for half an hour. Both the cub and the donor are no longer happy. Now I dress up all the children's gifts. And the effect of surprise is preserved, and the joy will not disappear prematurely.
In our case, the packaging will not cause frustration: reliable, but fast. Once the device is stripped.
We read the instructions carefully. Well, as usual, diagonally and upside down)
We learned from the instructions, we found out... You'll never guess. That the bowl of the device must be washed before first use! And not just any way. And with hands, hands, and a soft sponge. And don't forget about the lid! Wash together with the bowl. Can you figure out what to wash or not wash - everything is mixed up in the photo))) If you can’t, the photo has been deleted.
And a funny thing from the instructions: one of the possible causes of device malfunction is dirt! So wash it, wash it thoroughly)
For those who are lazy about washing, the manufacturer has invented a new generation unit. It costs two and a half thousand more, but allows you to bathe yourself in the dishwasher.
I hope you won’t need photographs of all pages of the instructions. And without them I can say that after each use the bowl, whisk and lid should be washed. But only with caring hands. This modification does not provide for the possibility of washing the device in the dishwasher. Yes, such an opportunity is not needed. Everything is washed very easily and quickly.
What have you forgotten? The main character is a whisk! Life, annoyingly enough, consists of little things. I don’t know, this charm was invented for sleepy bears like me. Or due to technical reasons. But the whisk is not simple. No, not gold. With a magnet! When collecting the bowl in the morning, the sleepy bear will not miss the holder. It's a small thing, but it's nice!!!
And, of course, the main character should be carefully examined and washed with love.
And although not the main characters, they are important: the milk level marks inside the bowl of the device. There are two of them and both are proudly called maximum. The milk up to the lower maximum level is enough for two standard cups of cappuccino. Up to the top - enough to treat a small group of friends. BUT!!! Experience has shown that when using milk in quantities up to the upper maximum, the milk tends to escape during cooking. Sometimes the milk manages to escape.
Using the device is simple. Designed for sleepy bears crawling into the kitchen with one eye slightly open. There is no need to use your brain; one slightly open eye is enough. I poured milk to the desired level, pressed the button, the button lit up. The button goes out - the milk foam for the cappuccino is ready. And here lies another pleasant opportunity: pamper yourself with your choice of hot or cold foam. I quickly pressed the button, the button lit up red - there will be hot foam. I dozed off a little and forgot to remove my finger from the button, the button will light up blue and you will get cold foam.
—- Comparison of using hot and cold foam
Hot foam is a classic option for making cappuccino. Dense, airy.
With cold foam, the result is something between a cappuccino and a latte. But there is a twist. The foam cools your lips very pleasantly and you wake up immediately)
-- Usage
Everything is very simple to use and care. The catch is hidden in the milk. Not all milk will produce decent foam. The best candidate for making milk foam was determined by trial method: milk from PARMALAT with a fat content of 3.5%. Milk from VALIO with the same percentage of fat content is suitable as a saving alternative. For those who like less dense foam, milk with a lower fat content is quite suitable. But professional baristas insist that real cappuccino requires medium fat milk. A less dense foam from low-fat milk is prepared for lattes.
Making delicious real cappuccino at home couldn't be easier. Add or do not add sugar to the cup of prepared espresso, depending on your taste. Sugar should be added and mixed BEFORE adding milk foam! And add milk whipped into foam in the proportion of two-thirds milk (including foam) and one-third espresso. If desired, sprinkle the foam with cinnamon. And the delicious homemade cappuccino is ready!
Applicants from the manufacturer Selo Zelyonoe failed the exam completely. Milk from this manufacturer does not whip into a foam worthy of a cappuccino, regardless of its fat content.
How to check whether the resulting foam is good enough: look at the photo below. The cappuccino is ready and waiting. While I was collecting milk from storage, cutting cheese, taking photographs, the foam did not move, did not settle, and the cinnamon did not drown in the coffee. Homogeneous, without large bubbles, elastic, airy and velvety.
And another classic test of the quality of cappuccino foam. Let's break the cappuccino rule and add sugar on top of the milk foam. Let's watch. The sugar sticks to the foam and doesn’t escape into the coffee, which means the foam is what you need!
—- Alternative uses
I wanted to pamper myself exclusively, but I had to stand in line at the cappuccino machine. Children used the device in their own way: they froth milk, add cocoa or cinnamon, or chocolate, and some special gourmets do it all together. Can't get away from the device)))
And by the way. The children were generous and treated to the prepared cocoa. It turns out tastier than prepared in the traditional way by boiling milk on the stove. And faster!!! This method of preparing cocoa has many more advantages:
— children are incredibly happy about their demonstrated independence;
— the cooking process is simple and safe, does not require adult supervision. So moms can take an extra five minutes of nap);
- the milk is obtained at the optimal temperature - the cocoa will dissolve, and you can drink it right away without waiting for the milk to cool.
—- Dimensions, dimensions.
The length of the cord is an impressive 80 centimeters. It's a long snake, but I can handle it. How? Then I'll come up with an idea. For now, I’ll tell you: you can’t hide the cord in the base, because it’s tiny.
And this is a dimensional advantage! The device will fit even in a kitchen filled with all sorts of helpers.
—- Price
I don’t even know how to evaluate morning joy in monetary terms. The device cost 4,500 rubles. My brain, burdened with an economic education, is not particularly friendly with arithmetic. But I figured it out. With the average cost of one cup of cappuccino in Moscow being 200 rubles, the device will pay for itself (taking into account the costs of capsules and milk) in less than two months.
- Where can I buy
Option one. At the Nespresso boutique. I recommend visiting. Come in and feel like the Queen of England for a couple of minutes. I can’t stand pompous establishments, I’m quietly afraid of them. But the staff here is so well-trained and the design is impeccable that even I was ready to try on the royal crown. The only caveat: there are too few boutiques for a huge city.
Option two. In the Nespresso online store. Simple, lazy. But without a crown)
Oh, and by the way. When you buy equipment from Nespresso, you become a member of a secret coffee club. What membership gives you: the opportunity to try as many cups of coffee as you like, completely free. To do this, you just need to get to the Nespresso boutique. Or did your equipment become capricious in the dead of night and refuse to make coffee? Nespresso specialists are ready to solve these problems around the clock. Funny, but nice.
— A significant drawback :)))
With the advent of a cappuccino maker in your home, you want coffee around the clock. It is difficult to maintain the two-cup measure. We take comfort in the fact that two-thirds of cappuccino consists of milk)))
And a warning for coffee lovers:
- two standard (about 200 ml) cups of coffee a day are a joy for the body.
- three or four cups - the body can probably tolerate it.
- more - sooner or later the body will respond indignantly. In addition to minor dirty tricks in the form of yellow teeth to bone fractures. Did you think that the abuse of magic drinks only affects blood vessels?! Unfortunately no.
— An alternative to Swiss joy
It costs 20 times less, but it will require you to wake up and use your brain. If you are interested, I suggest you read the review by the author bobikuteplo Mixer-foamer for milk Clatronic MS 3089.
And there is an old-fashioned way to prepare milk for cappuccino. Pour milk into a glass jar, shake vigorously and wake up without coffee)))
Disadvantages of Nespresso Aeroccino
One of the main disadvantages of the device is its small volume. It’s quite easy to prepare drinks for one family, but serving coffee to a large group of guests at the same time will be difficult.
In addition, the third generation cappuccino makers cannot be washed in a dishwasher or in running water, although the manufacturer promises a certain water resistance of the device. The latest models already allow this possibility, but their price is still far from budget.
Aerocino is suitable for those who have an espresso machine at home without a steamer, as well as those who want to experiment with different flavors of an invigorating drink.
