Strietman CT1 - Page 15

June 25th, 2016, 5:36 pm

When you need to make milkdrinks a new Cremina is very nice but also very expensive. Also great in taste and it heats pretty quick and can be on the whole day.

#142: Post by **bas** » June 26th, 2016, 6:19 am

For an occasional morning cappuccino I just heat good quality whole milk in de Frabosk until it reaches the right temperature...and believe it or not I get perfect microfoam!

Not as convenient and it requires some practice but it is fun to do and tastewise I prefer it over steaming (I have an Elektra mcal next to my CT1 and that is a great steamer) these days.

Please do not assume that this is nonsense. Just try out yourself.

Cheers.

Bas

June 26th, 2016, 7:29 am

I also have a Frabosk and it really works well but takes more time and effort then steaming milk with an espressomachine. After frothing milk with the Frabosk I pour the milk in a Motta pitcher before pouring it on the espresso.

You need to clean the Frabosk after using it. It works well but not when you're in a hurry. If I'd make a lot of cappu's I'd never want a Frabosk for doing that but an espressomachine that can froth milk. Wiping off a steam wand takes only a small fraction of the time.

#144: Post by **bas** » June 26th, 2016, 10:44 am

Agreed Erik. But it's just a simple solution for an occasional cappuccino. And indeed pouring the milk in a pitcher makes it possible to do some latte art with the Frabosk...but you have to be patient and work for you drinks...

That is why the CT1 and Elektra are a beautiful team...

June 26th, 2016, 5:21 pm

I KNOW this excellent thread needs to get back on topic, but couldn't one just purchase an electric frothing wand of some sort?
Heat the milk to a preferred temp, dump into a steaming pitcher, and have at it?

Back on topic, will keeping the "lid on it" help to maintain constant temperature better, thus not making the stat work quite as hard? If this was "covered" (sorry

)previously, apologies.

#146: Post by **CwD** » June 26th, 2016, 5:57 pm

I keep my lid on and the temperature takes a while to fall. Definitely holds the heat much longer than lid off.

June 26th, 2016, 11:30 pm

Thanks. I am SERIOUSLY considering taking the plunge. Actually I have been a while. This excellent thread has helped edify the machines capabilities. I do 90% espresso, the other 10% pour-over/Brazen, and now the Espro P5 Press pot.

#148: Post by **RyanP** » June 27th, 2016, 2:00 am

CwD wrote:I keep my lid on and the temperature takes a while to fall. Definitely holds the heat much longer than lid off.

Yes, I've also found that to be true on my machine over the past few weeks. I now always pull the shot with the lid on. Depending on where the machine is in the cycle the temp can fall quite quickly with the lid off.

June 27th, 2016, 6:30 am

I tend to keep the lid off and have the the temperature to 91C. Works fine also. I just use the lid if I need to get from 91C to 94C because that 3C is the temperature change I've noticed with the lid on/off. Working this way I don't need to adjust the thermostat so often when I change beans.

#150: Post by **bas** » June 27th, 2016, 6:53 am

I pull with the lid on as well for the sake of stability.

But I like Erik's idea for versatility...

Anyway great machine!