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espresso machines for lattes?

I plan to buy an espresso machine to make lattes/cappucinos.. (I don’t plan to make single shots of espresso for direct consumption)… Is using a steam-driven espresso machine ok for this purpose, since lattes are mostly milk anyway.

Why does my Latte separate into three layers?

Ok, when I’ve been blessed with awareness in the mourning, and make my latte. I start by making the espresso and then steam the milk in a glass. Then I pour the espresso into the steamed milk … I get a beautiful distinct pattern: 1/3 milk (Bottom), 1/3 Espresso (Middle), & [...]

How can i make a Latte?

I dont have one of those fancy machines that steam milk. but i tkink i have evrything else. i would like if you could give me directions to a vanillia latte

Can you add myoplex powder to a latte?

I am wodering if I can mix myoplex vanilla powder to soy, then steam it to make a latte? I know some of the properties of nutrients are changed by steaming milk, but will it effect the protein? Basically I want a latte with more nutrients in the morning so I don’t have to drink [...]

How do i use this steam knob?

Today bought a Delonghi Espresso/Cappuccino Maker BCO264B. i was happy with my results but i didnt know what the steam knob did. it just kept turning and turning and turning. how do you use it?

Is it normal for steam to escape the top of a cheap espresso machine?

I bought a used cheap espresso maker without a manual. After a couple of times using it I noticed that steam would escape through the lid of the reservoir. I’m paranoid that the whole machine is going to explode or something. Is that a normal for steam to escape, and should i [...]

Espresso: Steaming vs Frothing milk on Hamilton Beach 40729?

I bought a cheap espresso machine:
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-40729-Espresso-Cappuccino/dp/B0006FU8AG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1208398730&sr=1-1
It has a frothing nozzle for steaming/frothing milk, but I don’t know the exact difference between the two. I meant I know how to froth the milk, but not how to steam it.
Anyone familiar with this machine?
to below: thanks for your answer. So to steam milk, I [...]

If I buy a $30-$40 espresso machine, will I be compromising on quality?

I want to buy one of my good friends an espresso machine for Christmas, but I don’t have a whole lot of money to spend. If I buy a – model, will I be severely compromising on quality? How good are these machines? Here’s some of the machines I’m looking at:
http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-ECM20-Steam-Espresso/dp/B0002L34KK
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Kalorik-Black-4-cup-Espresso-Maker/3476774/product.html?cid=123620&fp=F&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11544752
http://www.edigitalelectronics.com/product_info.php?products_id=23747
http://www.electotronics.com/delonghiec5steamdrivenespressocappuccinomaker.aspx
http://www.amazon.com/Farberware-FES15B-Pump-Driven-Espresso-Machine/dp/B000PKYK4W
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Kalorik-Black-4-cup-Espresso-Maker/3476774/product.html?cid=123620&fp=F&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11544752

mr. coffee espresso machine?

my espresso machine managed to "suck up" milk into the main compartment….and I have NO idea how to clean it. This is my machine:
http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/images/Mr._Coffee_Steam_Espresso_And_Cappuccino_Maker_-_Ecm150.jpg
The top of the machine is not open…..there are bars of sort crisscrossing the top…making it impossible to put my hand in, or even a scrubber or rag. When I look [...]

Which is the best espresso maker? I wanted to choose between these two.?

http://www.target.com/DeLonghi-Driven-Espresso-Cappuccino-EC140B/dp/B0000CDCMM/qid=1196546441/ref=br_1_4/602-5629587-2937442?ie=UTF8&node=13386061&frombrowse=1&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=13386061&rank=price&rh=&page=2
OR
http://shop.hbc.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=66801&categoryId=12642&langId=-1&shouldCachePage=true&top_category=12516&parent_category_rn=12547
Will both of these enable me to make a starbucks-type latte?
i.e. make espresso and then steam some milk and mix it together
One has an aluminum boiler and one is stainless steel… which is better.
Which is better… the one from target or this one:
http://shop.hbc.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=59940&categoryId=12642&langId=-1&shouldCachePage=true&top_category=12516&parent_category_rn=12547
They both seem similar… do you think that the second one would have [...]