Thanks everyone for the advice. I usually use Horizon Organic whole or a local Organic Whole milk. I think the problem may be my thermometer. I usually stop around 130 so that the temp settles around 140...but I tried stopping around 120 and the milk had some of that sweet custardy smell and taste t...

I use a steaming thermometer and get it to 140 to 150F...and the milk tastes fine cold...The espresso tastes fine...no weird taste that would affect the milk...and when I just try the milk steamed alone sans espresso...it has very little flavor at all...Used to come out all custardy and sweet

Hey HB Hive mind! I have been using a Alex Duetto V. 1.5 for almost 8 years now and have noticed in the last year that when I foam milk it doesn't get that sweet custardy aroma and taste anymore! I usually use Organic Valley or Clover brand Organic Whole milk and used to get quite a bit

+1 Have always had a great experience with Chris' Coffee! Great products....AMAZING service!!! Wish more companies were like them! Kirk

Hey HB'ers! Based on all the rave reviews here, I bought 5 lbs of Red Bird Espresso and I've been having a devil of a time getting it dialed in! It always seems to blonde early...No matter what I've tried. My go to blend for the last year has been Vivace's Dolce blend...I have dialed in so that it's

I write and direct, mostly television these days and more and more for the interwebs. More than half my career so far has been working for and with the Muppets. I freelance mostly, doing commercials, tv movies and whatever other mischief I can get into. Making or at least drinking espresso is the on...

I make a cold Macchiato by whipping a couple of ounces of cold whole milk with one of those Spring ended milk frothers and then adding a double shot of espresso with a pinch of Stevia in it! It's cool and delicious! Kirk

Any one else tried the "Truvia" brand sweetener? I am trying to get away from the Splenda and Equal brands...and Truvia seems to be based on Stevia with some other natural ingredients. I put a half a packet in my morning macchiato and it seems to blend well with the taste of espresso. It definitely ...

Please let us know if you find someone! I live in L.A. and send my machine to NY if it needs major repairs...Would love to know of someone local! Thanks, Kirk

Just to add to the raves for French Press, I am visiting friends in Santa Barbara and made a point to visit French Press today after lunch and was VERY GLAD I did!!! The environment is welcoming and beautifully set up with dark woods and granite counter tops, high ceilings and ceiling fans to keep t...