#PORTABLE DRINK MIXER PORTABLE#

It’s also the machine of choice for creative consultant and writer Harling Ross Anton, whom I spotted using a slightly older model on Instagram. The heat disperses evenly, and the wide basin - larger than that of the Aeroccino - is easy to clean because there’s more room to get my hand in there with a sponge. The consistency of the frothed milk is creamy and rich, but not so thick that I don’t get any actual coffee in those first few sips. It has three modes: hot foam, cold foam, and heated milk with no foam at all (for this last setting, you just remove the stainless-steel whisk). When I tested the Chinya, which is less than half the price of the Aeroccino, I found it to be a super-solid machine. The spout is defined, too, resulting in a clean pour, which I especially like given the thicker consistency of frothed liquid. What results is a perfectly hot cup of fresh-tasting coffee. I don’t own a microwave, so when an afternoon coffee craving strikes, I simply pour a mug of cooled-down brew into the vessel (sometimes even without milk) and press the button.

The no foam setting is also much appreciated (and actually, my most used).

In my testing, I found that the dense setting produces a really luscious mouthfeel, while I use the latter when I want the majority of my oat milk to disperse into my coffee. I particularly appreciate the difference between the dense and airy settings, the former of which actually made me start drinking more espresso. The small buttons, denoted by clear illustrations, are all on the front of the machine you click one, it blinks until the liquid is done heating and/or frothing, then stops when it’s time to open and pour. The Nespresso Aerocinno has four settings: hot dense foam, hot airier foam, cold foam, and heated milk with no foam at all - so if you’re a person who likes to change up their coffee or tea drink, the range on this little machine will certainly be useful. Steam creation: Yes | Frothing technology: Electric To find the best milk frothers out there, I tested a few models and chatted with coffee pros, as well as some folks who regularly use and love the one they have. (That is, unless you have a full-on espresso machine that comes with one attached.) Though I prefer my coffee black, I’ve watched my mom froth milk for her morning latte for as long as I can remember, and I have to say, there is something quite luxurious about treating yourself to a more involved drink at home. And the fact of the matter is, if you want to froth milk for your espresso, or tea, or hot chocolate, you’re going to need a dedicated milk frother. But sometimes you do, in fact, run into a single-use item that actually does its job in a way nothing else can. No one needs a dedicated avocado or apple slicer. If you are still hungry for more blendin', check out our Best Nutribullet list or our upmarket guide to the best KItchenAid mixers.In general, I roll my eyes at one-trick-pony kitchen tools.

#PORTABLE DRINK MIXER PORTABLE#

We’ve scoured the web, read a shedload of user reviews and carefully curated this mini bonanza of the best portable blenders currently on the market. If you’re sold on the idea of joining the ever growing throng of healthniks and grabbing yourself a portable blender, then this is the guide for you. Sure, they are not anyone's idea of the Best blender overall but portable, cordless blenders gain in convenience what they lack in sheer power or size. Their most useful role is probably puréeing baby food on the fly. They’re best suited for home or office use, campsites and picnics, or whipping up simple stuff like protein shakes after a workout at the gym. Portable blenders are perfectly capable of whipping up smoothies on the go, aassuming you’re able to take the ingredients with you, and the better ones are pretty good at pulverising ice and mixing cocktails. They’re cheap to buy and you can charge them using any USB-based power pack, computer, car charger or mains plug. Portable blenders require no mains power to operate so they can be used anywhere.

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