Do you love cappuccino, but are you sure that it is almost impossible to make it at home? We are willing to bet that modern coffee machines have such a device as a cappuccino maker, with which you can prepare your favorite drink in a matter of minutes without leaving your home. How to choose a milk frother and how to use it?
What is a cappuccinatore?
Manufacturers of coffee machines have supplemented the functions of the machines. Now you can make your favorite cappuccino drink at home. This will require a special nozzle. It is attached to a tube through which steam escapes.
To make the foam thick and persistent from cream or milk, they must first be cooled. The texture of the foam directly depends on the fat content. The higher it is, the more resistant it turns out.
The convenience of using the cappuccinatore, reviews of which are only positive, lies in the "Steam preparation" option. On this function, the milk drink is actively whipped until the formation of foam begins. With the help of a cappuccinatore(panarello) the strength and density of the foam is controlled, and the coffee and foam are mixed.
Coffee machine for home grain with a cappuccinatore: features of choice
Choosing a coffee machine? Then it is worth paying attention not to its characteristics and variety of functions. Love plain coffee? It is worth choosing a regular apparatus, in addition to which there are various devices for diversifying your favorite drink.
There is also a bean coffee machine for home with cappuccinatore. It is small in size and not very powerful. On average, such devices are designed for a volume of up to two liters and 0.5 kg of ground coffee. If we take into account that only 15 g is consumed per serving of your favorite drink, this supply will be enough for almost 30 days.
The most convenient and functional machines for making coffee are considered to be machines into which grains are poured or designed for capsules. The latter option is chosen most often, since it is in the capsules that the aroma and taste of the grains are preserved for a long time.
According to reviews, the cappuccinatore, as an additional option in the coffee machine, allows you to significantly diversify the taste and texture of your favorite drink. However, this does not affect the cooking time. The cappuccino will be ready in a couple of minutes.
Varieties of cappuccinatore
Cappucinators that come as an addition to coffee machines come in different types.
Automatic
Modern coffee machines are equipped with a special boiler that not only heats water,but also contributes to the formation of steam. It is he who is needed for brewing cappuccino. The steam enters under pressure into the cappuccinatore, mixes with cream or high-fat milk, resulting in a thick foam. The whole process in the cappuccinatore takes place automatically. Also, the nozzle does not require special care. Most modern grain coffee machines for home with a cappuccinatore are of an automatic type.
Mechanical
By the principle of operation, it resembles a geyser coffee maker. Such a cappuccinatore consists of three compartments. The lower compartment is designed for water, in the middle there is a valve, in the upper one there is a lid with a steam tube. An open flame is needed to operate such a device, therefore, due to inconvenience, it is the least used by coffee lovers.
Manual
Allows you to whip up a delicious foam for a drink in the most comfortable way. According to reviews, the manual cappuccinatore has many advantages over the previous two types. Users note that such an apparatus is small in size and consists of a whisk and a handle. To make the foam thick, it is worth preheating the dairy product to 70 degrees and pour it into the dishes by a third. Such a cappuccinatore is launched by pressing a button. In this case, it is recommended to whip the foam for no more than 60 seconds. This cappuccinatore works on batteries. Therefore, you can prepare a delicious drink not only at home, but also in nature.
How to use?
In order to extend the life of the coffee machine and delight yourself and loved ones with delicious coffeedrink, you should know how to use the cappuccinatore. To begin with, it is worth removing the panarello, if installed. Next, slightly loosen the nut of the cappuccinatore and install it on the tube through which steam will be supplied. Then return the nut to its original position.
How to make a cappuccino?
- The cappuccinatore should be on top of the liquid container.
- Drain the water by turning the knob and turn off the hot water supply.
- There should be a container with a dairy product near the coffee machine.
- The cup is placed directly under the milk frother.
- The density and strength of the foam is regulated by a hairpin. By raising and lowering it, you can achieve different consistency.
- According to reviews, the cappuccinatore, which uses chilled dairy products, produces more delicious coffee in texture and aroma.
