Cappuccino maker (auto-cappuccino maker) is a special device designed for frothing milk into milk foam (for espresso-based drinks: cappuccino, latte), as well as for heating and boiling water, tea, etc. It can be attached to a coffee machine or be autonomous.

A cappuccino maker is usually connected to a tube for pumping fresh milk directly from a bag or container. Steam is supplied to the cappuccino maker, which heats the milk inside the cappuccino maker and at the same time draws a small amount of air inside (through a calibrated hole).

How does a coffee machine cappuccino machine work?

Cappuccinator - a device for whipping milk foam for preparing espresso-based drinks: cappuccino, latte, latte macchiatto. The picture shows it as a nozzle that attaches to the steam wand of the coffee machine.

The operating principle is based on simplest design a spray bottle that mixes steam with milk. Cappuccino makers are divided into automatic (auto-cappuccino maker) and mechanical (panarello). The difference between them is that the automatic cappuccino maker has a gap adjustment for the hole through which the milk is supplied. In addition, the automatic cappuccino maker is equipped with a tube that is lowered into a container of milk.

From this container, due to the pressure difference in the spray chambers created by the rapid movement of steam, the milk is drawn into the cappuccino maker, where it is mixed with steam. In the case of a mechanical cappuccino maker, the milk is foamed in a separate container for frothing milk - “pitcher”, and the resulting foam is moved into the cup independently.

Steam for frothing milk or heating water is created in a separate boiler or a separate heating element as part of the main boiler. It is fed into the cappuccino machine under a certain pressure. Steam and milk are mixed directly in the cappuccino maker, resulting in milk foam.

— a nozzle for making milk foam, a type of cappuccino maker developed by Saeco.

Panarello is not too different from an automatic cappuccino maker. Both of them are a simple atomizer design, with the help of which steam is mixed with milk. In physics, such systems are called hydrodynamic, since the behavior of vapor and liquid in them is described by Bernoulli's law. The whole difference between them lies in the presence of an automatic cappuccino maker that adjusts the gap of the hole through which the milk is supplied.

Types of cappuccino makers

An automatic cappuccino maker is one that operates with minimal human intervention. The automatic cappuccino maker is equipped with a tube (hose) that is lowered into a container of milk. Milk is drawn from this container automatically when steam is supplied to the sprayer. Due to the pressure difference in the chambers of the atomizer, created by the rapid movement of steam, the milk is drawn into the cappuccino maker, where it is mixed with the steam.

The video below clearly shows the operation of a coffee machine with an automatic cappuccino maker.

There are also mechanical cappuccino makers. When working with them, milk is whipped with a rotating whisk driven by steam supplied under pressure. Here the cappuccino maker is truly mechanical, or more precisely, steam-mechanical.

Working with the cappuccino maker

Installing a cappuccino maker

Remove the panarello attachment if it is on the hot water/steam wand.

• Loosen the round nut of the cappuccino maker;
• Place the cappuccino maker on the steam/hot water supply pipe;
• Tighten the nut securely.

Frothing milk

The milk frother should be located above the liquid collection tray. Turn the hot water knob for a few seconds to drain the remaining water from it.

• Close the regulator;
• Place the silicone suction tube into a suitable container or directly into a milk carton located next to the coffee machine;
• Place a cup under the cappuccino maker;
• Turn the steam control knob, the frothed milk will start flowing out of the cappuccino maker;
• By lifting the pin on the cappuccino machine, you can adjust the density of the foam;
• To receive best result be sure to use cold milk.

After use, the cappuccino maker should be cleaned of any remaining milk.

Cleaning the cappuccino maker

Place a container with clean drinking water next to the cappuccino maker, and place the silicone one inside this container. Then prepare about 250 ml of hot water.

Complete cleaning of the cappuccino maker looks like this:

• Unscrew the nut from the cappuccino maker;
• Remove it from the steam/water wand;
• Disconnect the hinge part;
• Open the lid, remove the pin and silicone tube;
• Clean all parts of the cappuccino maker under running drinking water;
• Put it back together;
• Install the cappuccino maker on the steam/hot water supply pipe;
• Tighten the nut tightly.

A cappuccino maker is also called an auto-cappuccino maker and is used to prepare lattes or cappuccinos. Its main function is to produce milk foam by frothing milk. In addition, this device can heat or boil water for tea and coffee. The cappuccino maker allows you to connect to a coffee machine or work in standalone mode.

1. How does a cappuccino machine work?
2. Types of cappuccino makers.
3. Instructions for use.

How does a cappuccino machine work?

This device is made in the form of a spray bottle, to which a plastic tube is connected. Through it, fresh milk from a bag or other container is pumped into the machine. Then the cappuccino maker is filled with steam, and air enters it through a calibrated hole. The machine uses steam to heat the milk and then mixes it with air, resulting in warm milk foam.

Such devices can be automatic or mechanical. They are also called autocappuccino maker or pannarello. The difference between them is insignificant. Their difference lies in the hole gap regulator, with the help of which milk enters the machine. One is automatic, the other is not. Also, for the automatic cappuccino maker, a special straw for dispensing milk is provided.

The video shows the operation of a Saeco coffee machine with an automatic cappuccino maker

In an auto-cappuccino machine, milk automatically enters the container through a tube. This occurs due to the pressure difference in the chamber of the device, which appears from the movement of steam. IN mechanical version device, the milk must be sent independently into a separate whipping container - “pitcher”. Then pour the resulting foam into the cup yourself.

Coffee machine with pannarello

Steam for mixing with milk is created in a special place - a boiler. It may also appear in a separate heating element, which is part of the boiler. Steam is supplied to the device under pressure, where the mixing process takes place.

Another type of cappuccino maker is the pannarello. This is an attachment that allows you to make milk foam. It is not very different from an automatic cappuccino maker, since it is also made in the form of a spray bottle, but the main difference is the presence of automatic adjustment of the gap of the hole through which the milk enters the mixing container. The mixing process is a physical phenomenon that operates according to Bernoulli's law, which is why this phenomenon is called hydrodynamic.

Types of cappuccino makers

The cappuccino maker, which does not require much human intervention, is automatic. Much has been thought out in it so that there is minimal contact with human hands while the milk froth is being prepared. To do this, the device was equipped with a special hose, which must be lowered into a container of milk. Then everything happens automatically. Thanks to the internal pressure of the device, the milk enters the atomizer, where it is mixed with steam.

An alternative option for an automatic cappuccino maker is its mechanical type. Its job is to beat the milk with a whisk, which is powered by steam.

Instructions for use

In order for the cappuccino maker to work correctly and correctly, you must follow the instructions and perform the following actions:

The device needs to be installed. First you need to remove the Panarello nozzle, if it is installed on the tube through which the hot water or steam

1. Now you should loosen the round nut on the cappuccino maker.
2. Put on the water and steam supply tube.
3. Tighten the nut.

Now you can froth the milk. Place the cappuccino maker over a container where the liquid will collect, and drain the remaining water from the device.

1. Now you should close the regulator.
2. Connect the container with milk and the cappuccino maker with a silicone tube.
3. Place a cup under the device.
4. Turn on steam.
5. Adjust the level of foam density using the pin on the cappuccino maker.
6. Always use cold milk only. This way the result will be the best.

After the procedures have been completed, the cappuccino maker must be cleaned. To do this, you need to connect the device and the container with a tube clean water. Now prepare 250 ml of hot water.

The cleaning process is as follows.

NB! The most main idea at the beginning, in order to cut off comments in the style of “I can’t whip anything”: the result of whipping greatly depends on the milk! Absolutely not everything will be whipped into a dense, fine, stable foam, even in the best beater. In my experience it whips better.

Quick table of contents:

I decided to expand the topic about milk frothers, they are also frothers, they are also Aerochinos, they are also electric cappuccino makers, they are also glasses for frothing milk, which I have already touched upon in the material. I’ll tell you, so to speak, in more detail, which milk frother is better to buy and why.

First, I will briefly repeat the theory. Overall, a stand-alone milk frother is a fairly simple device. They are all made according to approximately the same patterns. Yes, there is a division into a couple of groups, but general principle They have the same method: heat and mechanically beat the milk. Either we don’t heat it and beat it, or we heat it and don’t beat it. In any case, for this purpose they all have an incandescent spring and a rim in the form of several plastic rays.

The first key division into classes of electric cappuccino makers is the presence or absence of a milk container

1. The cheapest frothers - without milk container

They are a hand-held electric whisk: a handle, usually rubberized for a more secure grip, from which protrudes a long sting with a whisk spring at the end. Inside small motor, which rotates the whisk. In stores they are sometimes called mini milk mixers.

Power is supplied from batteries, usually 2 AA. The plus is that there is no wire getting in the way, yes.

These cappuccino makers cost a ridiculous amount of money – a couple of hundred rubles. The prototype was probably a similar foam frother from IKEA. In any case, they are all the same, both in appearance and functionality, and in quality.

The main disadvantage of such devices, besides the fact that you need to hold the entire process, which takes up to a minute (don’t believe the advertisement about 20 seconds), holding it in your hands while holding down the power button - they do not heat the milk. Therefore, there are a lot of physical movements, first heat the milk (for example, in the microwave) to the desired temperature, make sure that it does not run away and is not cold, then stand holding this cappuccino maker - in short, as for me, this is hemorrhoids.

The second (or is it the third?) sad fact is the relatively low quality of such milk whippers, all of them. As a result, their service life leaves much to be desired; some work for just a couple of weeks. Or the power button fails right out of the box, which you just have to hold for the entire process. It’s good that for such a price you can take them once a quarter or several at once, as a reserve.

Since such whisk beaters are purchased primarily because they are cheap, I see no point in dividing the selection of prices by model - here.

2. A higher quality and more expensive class of milk frothers - milk frothers with a milk container

A typical milk frother can both heat and froth milk.

I advise you to immediately move on to this class when considering the purchase of a milk frother for cappuccino and other dairy drinks, bypassing the previous “toys”.

Foam frothers with a container and heating of milk are also called aerocino, after the specific name of such a device from the Nespresso company - Nespresso Aeroccino. Such electric frothers are included in the set of Nespresso capsule coffee machines (for example,).

Milk frothers with a container are something like a teapot into which milk is poured, and inside the bowl there is a mechanical whisk with a spring. This mechanical whisk is set in motion, thereby whipping the contents. There is a hidden disc heating element under the bottom of the container.

As a rule, the main module is installed on a circular stand to which power is supplied. It turns out that it can be removed without a cord. The design is the same as that of ordinary kettles for boiling water.

The advantages of such cappuccino makers are obvious: pour in milk, select the operating mode (usually with one press) and walk away, the device will do the rest itself and stop. They work very efficiently. Typically, all such devices have 3 modes:

1. Foaming and heating milk. The same mode can be used to make hot chocolate or cocoa!
2. Heating milk and other liquids. For lovers of lattes and other drinks without milk foam.
3. Frothing milk without heating. For cold milkshakes and the like. Let me draw your attention: cold milk is always frothed worse!

Milk frothers have a key distinction: magnetic drive or mechanical

Yes, all aerocinos are divided into two subtypes: with a magnetic whisk and with a regular one, which is driven by a mechanical shaft. The first ones, magnetic ones, are definitely better. They have several advantages:

• Work quieter
• More convenient to clean, since the bowl inside is cast, without protrusions or gaps, while the drive shaft sticks out in the center from the bottom and interferes with wiping the container.
• More reliable. In the sense that all these cappuccino makers are made in China. And I’ve come across reviews where the drive models have a siphonic shaft gasket inside the housing - one of the most common reasons failure of such equipment.

I think that you should take magnetic ones, if you think the same, then skip it. But because manual drive models are cheaper, I'll start with them

2.1. Milk frothers with internal container and mechanical whisk drive

Oursson MF2005, Kitfort KT-709, First FA-5440

The whole trinity are the same eggs, viewed from different sides. There are other clones of this type. The capacity of First 5440 and Oursson MF-2005 is 200 ml for heating and 100 ml for foaming, which is not enough. Kitfort KT-709 has 300 and 150 ml, respectively. Power for all is 450 W. Oursson is notable for its 5 different colors to suit any kitchen interior. Efficiency is average, quality too.

Prices for Oursson MF2005, Kitfort KT-709 and First FA-5440 milk frothers:

Gastrorag DK-003, Gretti MF-11, Hurakan HKN-MF115

A more solid-looking foam frother with a steel body, which actually easily retains fingerprints and other contaminants. Volume 240 ml for heating and 120 ml for foaming, power 500 W. A normal option for price/quality in this class. Prices for these foamers:

2.2. The best milk frothers, in my opinion, are those with a magnetic whisk drive

I’m omitting the expensive “designer” models, moving on to the most balanced in terms of price/quality, and, therefore, the most popular on the Russian market.

Delonghi Distinta EMFI is the standard from Delonghi.

High-quality workmanship and materials, brushed steel case, on which dirt is not visible, stylish appearance, different colors for every taste (I know, at a minimum, black EMFI.BK, white EMFI.W, bronze EMFI.BZ and copper-colored EMFI.CP). Capacity 280 ml for heating and 140 ml for foaming, power 500 W. Good for absolutely everything except the price:

Delonghi EMF2 Alicia

Everything is the same in a plastic case, black or white, but cheaper:

CASO Fomini Jet

A very successful form factor, in my opinion. Previously, there were many clones in such a case, for example, Vitek VT-5000 or Oursson MF 2500, but now there is only one Caso left on sale, apparently. Capacity 250 ml for heating and 130 ml for foaming, power 500 W.

Prices for foam frother CASO Fomini Jet:

Clatronic MS 3654

In my opinion, this is a good, capacious foam frother with a magnetic drive. He really has strengths– capacity up to 700 ml of heated milk and 350 ml of frothed milk. Power 650 W. Decent quality of workmanship and materials. Not the entire block with the motor is removed, but only the bowl - this is convenient, this means that it can even be washed in the dishwasher without fear of damage electronic stuffing, a real trump card. Prices for Clatronic MS 3654 milk frother.

Thanks to the development of technology, we no longer have to prepare coffee ourselves, because we can entrust this task to a coffee machine. It will help you prepare delicious and aromatic coffee at home, but if you are a macchiato or latte lover, then you cannot do without a cappuccino maker. In this article we will look at best models and tell you what types they are divided into.

Species

Currently, all cappuccino makers are divided into three main types:

1. Mechanical. It looks like an additional device that you buy yourself for a coffee machine. By appearance This device resembles a regular kitchen mixer. It does its work using batteries and a metal whisk made in the shape of a spring. You lower the attachment into the milk sachet and beat at high speed.
2. Auto. The main device of an automatic cappuccino maker is a tube-shaped nozzle, which you insert into the desired container of milk yourself. Under high pressure The milk passes through a straw and mixes with steam, after which it turns into foam with a thick consistency.
3. Manual. Here the milk is frothed due to the action of steam: steam is released through a special tube into the bowl with the contents. high pressure, which causes it to whip into a foam of strong consistency. Devices of this type almost always have an additional separate container.

Rating TOP 7 best cappuccino makers

We selected for quality among a large number of models and decided to organize for you a rating of the best cappuccino makers, among which were the following models:

1. De'Longhi EMFI.

Let us dwell on the parameters and main advantages of each specified model.

The foam whipper has a medium power value, thanks to which it copes well with preparing cappuccino. It uses two functions: cold and hot foaming. This manufacturer’s solution allows you to prepare a large number of different hot drinks. The set includes two removable attachments that expand your cooking capabilities.

Pros

• good power value (450 W);
• the work uses the functions of cold and hot foaming;
• The kit includes two replaceable nozzles;
• at the end of whipping, the device turns off automatically, which ensures a good degree of safety;
• The inner bowl has a high-quality non-stick coating.

Cons

• not found.

Price: from 1,000 to 1,600 rubles.

cappuccino maker KITFORT KT-709

I purchased a high-quality cappuccino maker at a discount and am very pleased with its use. It copes remarkably well with the processing of milk of any degree of fat content. I most often use it to make hot chocolate or add it to coffee. The product turns out airy, tender and very tasty. After use, the device can be easily washed from grease under normal running water. Thanks to its compact size, it takes up no space at all. The long power cable allows you to carry the model freely and there is no fear of pulling or pulling out the wire.

Nowadays, you don’t have to go to a coffee shop or bar to enjoy the real taste of coffee. Market household appliances offers wide range coffee machines, with which you can prepare a flavorful drink at home. Many people prefer a drink with added cream or milk. An automatic cappuccino maker will help you prepare a latte or macchiato in your own kitchen.

Cappuccino maker - what is this device?

Standard coffee machines can only make espresso or Americano. In multifunctional models there is additional option- frothing (foaming) milk. With its help you can make cappuccino, latte, macchiato and other types of coffee with milk foam.

There are several types of devices for frothing milk. Each buyer has the opportunity to choose suitable model, with which you can prepare your favorite drink. In addition, on the Internet there is detailed description How to make an automatic cappuccino maker with your own hands.

Types of cappuccino maker

Coffee machines can be equipped with the following types of cappuccino maker:

• Mechanical;
• Manual;
• Steam (automatic).

Mechanical device

It is a mechanism that is produced separately from the coffee machine. The mechanical device resembles a regular kitchen mixer. As a rule, the device runs on batteries. Beating is done using a metal whisk in the shape of a spring. The nozzle is lowered into a container with a dairy product and beats, working at high speed.

Those who have watched baristas at work making cappuccino have probably noticed how the barista pours milk into the frothing container. Milk pitchers made of metal are considered the most durable and practical. Ceramic pitchers are commercially available, but they are more often purchased for decorative design kitchens. Ceramics is too fragile a material, so experienced coffee drinkers prefer to use metal pitchers.

Note! The device is used not only for making milk coffee, but also for other drinks that use milk foam in the recipe.

Another option for a mechanical milk frother: a container with a whisk built into the jug or bowl. The electric cappuccino maker works on the principle of a blender. The milk is poured into the bowl, the lid is closed, and after pressing the start button, churning occurs. Foamed milk is poured into the finished coffee.

Advantages of a mechanical device:

1. Even if you don’t have a coffee machine at home, you can make real milk coffee.
2. Affordable price.
3. Easy to clean and assemble.

Negative points:

1. The milk remains cold because the device is not equipped with a heater.
2. The milk foam quickly disappears.

Manual cappuccino maker

Using this device, milk is frothed using steam. Through a hot steam supply tube called a “panarello”, steam under high pressure is released into the cup containing the milk product, causing the milk to be whipped into a strong foam. Most often, coffee machines with a manual cappuccino maker are not equipped with a separate container. Milk is poured into a cup, placed under the panarello, and after whipping, the foam is poured into the finished coffee.

Why choose coffee machines with Pannarello:

1. The foam is prepared quite simply.
2. Can be used required quantity milk.
3. The model is equipped with the function of whipping and heating milk.
4. Easy to care for.

Negative points:

1. Manual mode is used.
2. The process needs to be constantly monitored.

Automatic (steam) device

In an automatic cappuccino maker, the main device is a special nozzle. The built-in pump has a nozzle in the form of a tube, which is inserted into a container into which milk is first poured. Under pressure, the tube sucks in milk, which mixes with steam and turns into thick milk foam. After this, the foam is served directly into the cup of coffee.

Advantages of an automatic device:

1. There is no need to monitor the process; it happens autonomously.
2. Coffee machines that have automatic functions for frothing milk are easy to operate.
3. Milk foam is served into a cup of coffee already hot.

Negative points:

1. High price.
2. Difficult maintenance: the coffee machine is disassembled after each use, all components are washed and dried.

Which cappuccino maker should you choose?

The choice of model depends on individual needs. If you rarely drink coffee or prefer espresso, you can purchase mechanical coffee equipment for exceptional cases. In the case when all family members are fans of milk coffee, it makes sense to purchase more expensive model coffee machines with built-in automatic milk frother.

Often the consumer is faced with the question of which device to choose: a manual cappuccino maker or an automatic one?

Which mechanical milk frother is better: automatic or manual?

Automatic milk frothing occurs in multifunctional coffee machines and carob coffee makers. Automatic system does not require any additional manipulations. You just need to pour milk, water, fall asleep coffee beans. After this, all that remains is to place the cups for the drink and select the appropriate mode on the control panel. The coffee machine itself will prepare an aromatic drink with surprisingly delicate foam.

A machine with a manual cappuccino maker requires certain actions to prepare coffee: you need to monitor the milk level and constantly keep the cup in a certain position. If you incorrectly calculate the amount of milk, foam can spill out of the container and burn your hand.

Those who have been using a manual cappuccino maker for a long time claim that the experience of making foam from milk comes quickly. But if you are a connoisseur of comfort and do not want to participate in the process of making coffee, it is better to choose an automatic model. Many manufacturers produce coffee machines with the function of selecting the density and amount of foam from dairy products.

Rating of models on the market

Choosing a coffee machine is quite a difficult task, because the household appliance market is saturated with all sorts of manufacturers who offer various types devices for making coffee. To do right choice, it is necessary to determine what functions and technical parameters should be present in a particular model. It is also advisable to familiarize yourself with the rating of the presented models, which is compiled based on customer reviews.

Machines with Panarello attachment (manual mode)

• Polaris PCM 1527E. It is a carob type coffee maker with a durable metal body. The control is electronic, you can make two servings of hot drink at once.
• De`Longhi ECAM 23.120. Counts the best option coffee machines in their price range. Equipped with a built-in coffee grinder, adjustable amount of coffee, control the strength and select the temperature of the drink. There is a nuance that is present in almost all coffee machines of this type: when grinding beans, it makes a fairly loud sound, so it is unlikely that you will be able to drink milk coffee at night without waking up your household.
• Philips Saeco HD 8743, 8745. A compact and easy-to-use device that will fit perfectly into the interior of any kitchen. Pre-brewing will help preserve the aroma and richness of the coffee beans. You can prepare one large serving of your favorite drink or two small cups of cappuccino. Among models from competing manufacturers, it is considered the best in its price segment.

Automatic devices

• Bosch TAS 3202/3203/3204/3205 SUNY. A capsule machine that can be used to prepare a variety of coffees, including lattes and cappuccinos. Doesn't take up much space and is easy to manage. As additional functions adjusts the temperature of the drink and the amount of finished coffee.
• Automatic cappuccino maker Saeco expert per Automatica (Saeko expert). A coffee machine designed to prepare several types of coffee, including latte and macchiato. Easy to use, with backlit display. Special containers for milk and chocolate are available. When choosing an automatic cappuccino maker, many people choose Saeco expert.
• Delonges Nespresso Latissima Touch. Special capsules are used to prepare coffee. A coffee maker with an automatic cappuccino maker features rapid heating after turning on the coffee machine. It is also equipped with a warning system when descaling is required. A significant disadvantage of this model is that Nespresso capsules are quite expensive, so not everyone can afford to enjoy their favorite drink every day.

Note! Craftsmen They suggest trying to make an automatic version of a cappuccino maker yourself. But it is unlikely that a home-made automatic cappuccino maker will replace professional equipment with which milk is whipped into a dense, delicate foam.

You can prepare it at home delicious drink with milk, using almost any coffee machine equipped with a steam function. You can also use mechanical milk frothers even if you don't have a coffee maker or coffee machine at home. But there are basic rules that will help you prepare the perfect drink:

1. Preference should be given to milk with a high protein content (at least 3.5%).
2. Chilled milk is used.
3. Cappuccino will turn out even tastier if you choose natural milk.
4. Coffee must be of high quality.
5. All coffee making equipment must be thoroughly washed.

It is quite possible to make surprisingly smooth milk coffee at home, even if you are not a professional barista. It is enough to purchase a special device that will help whip the milk into a soft, airy foam. There is a wide range of cappuccino makers on sale; it is also possible to make an automatic homemade cappuccino maker. All you have to do is make the right choice.