The trouble is, it produces so much foam so quickly that the 12oz bell I bought gets completely full of milk/foam before the milk is hot enough

After about 6 months of use, the steamer runs out of pressure and shuts off before the milk is super hot.

you can do it with the stock wand if you remove the outer attachment, but sometimes the rubber bit flies off and splatters hot milk everywhere

It just runs out of steam before the milk is hot, very annoying

but I believe only the expensive espresso makers have the kind of wands that make for consistent tiny milk foam

love love love the steamed milk every morning

The shots are low on crema, but for me the more serious still problem is that I cannot froth the (almond) milk well

We like to add some hot milk using the microwave

And, of course, steaming the milk is inherently noisy

Proper measurement and tamping are definitely needed for your filter holder to easily slide/lock into place.3-Definitely purchase a good, stainless steel milk frothing pitcher.

Get a good burr grinder, good weighted tamper, nice milk thermometer, and quality beans-you won't be sorry.

If you like to reload two single shots in order to make a double, enjoy flat hot milk in your coffee, like cleaning up water leaks, and are willing to risk being exposed to residues from whatever cheap metal they used to make this, then go ahead, buy this machine.

but no foam, really, just hot milk

I used this machine for a couple of weeks as it works well, steams the milk well, and pretty fast

I used this machine for a couple of weeks as it works well, steams the milk well, and pretty fast

However, it is quite easy once you learn the simple tricks (pre-chill the pitcher, cold milk, get a good swirl going, not trying to hard -- let the auto-wand do the work)

The steamer does not have enough power and does not steam frothy milk.

Good expresso, good milk froth, fairly easy to operate

It just makes hot milk, the smell of which reminds me of when you add the milk to kraft mac and cheese

Good expresso, good milk froth, fairly easy to operate

; I never was able to figure out how to properly steam milk (may be because at the time I only tried milk substitutes like almond milk), so never was able to make a nice latte

I will say based on reviews I've read about the machine failing for others regarding cool, or luke-warm steamed milk, watery & weak steamed milk, no steamed milk, leaks from the filter & coffee maker, weak espresso shots, etc, etc

My favorite "go-to" frothing pitcher is this wonderful 12-ounce Star Milk Frothing Pitcher, which is perfect for my milk frothing/steaming

you can do it with the stock wand if you remove the outer attachment, but sometimes the rubber bit flies off and splatters hot milk everywhere

I don't use the milk steamer, instead, I bought the Breville Milk Frother, and my new favorite milk to use is Oatly brand milk which I get at a local coffee shop

The steam turns off pretty quickly so sometimes my milk is not quite as hot as I would like

If you like super bubbly milk- maybe this is for you

It takes a long time for it to warm up the milk.

However, a person unfamiliar with the appliance can't figure out what to do from those lights (in particular, the need to purge after steaming).The GoodIt heats up very quickly - after turning it on, it will be ready before you can pour milk and load your groundsGets milk hot and delivers a substantial foamCleans easily, although I've found that the purging process between steam and pumping water for espresso keeps things pretty cleanIt takes up minimal counter spaceFeels like a solid applianceThe OkayI'm not sure the cup warmer functionality actually gets warm enough to make a meaningful differencePaint on the on/off button seemed to wear off pretty quicklyMake sure you set your

The frothed milk isn't barista perfect, but very, very close

Then the milk wand broke

Pours perfect, creamy shots of espresso, makes excellent frothy milk fro capuccinos and lattes

The only qualm i have with this product is the milk frother

Leaks everywhere and doesn't froth milk well

If you like really frothy milk go for it.

The milk streamer wand works

Always use cold milk for a good froth.

At three double shots at .13 oz each per day with 4 fluid ounces of (grass fed local..expensive) milk steamed

This is better than all the other barista series milk alternatives and definitely better than even raw organic milk, which used to be my milk of choice

Great milk frother.

The EC680M vibrates enough that the glass espresso cup being filled moves!