Krups XS5020 20-Ounce Milk Frothing Pitcher, Stainless Steel
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Krups XS5020 20-Ounce Milk Frothing Pitcher, Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Good product, but quite LARGE
Summary: 5 Stars
This product is inexpensive and well constructed.
But I think I did a mistake my not purchasing a smaller pitcher. I have a Mc Coffee machine that makes a decent cappuccino and I needed a pitcher such as this one. Unfortunately, I did not notice that the size of this pitcher was too large given the length of the steamer in my coffee machine. I am the only one who drinks coffee in my household, so I usually need only a small quantity of milk for my cappuccino. But then I found out that if I use the quantity of milk I usually need, the steamer does not even touch the milk, because the pitcher is too deep.
So, I would recommend this pitcher highly if you routinely prepare at least two cappuccinos, but otherwise you may want to check carefully the size of both the pitcher and the steamer in your coffee machine before buying this product.
Customer Review: Does what it needs to do
Summary: 4 Stars
Hard to wax poetic over something as mundane as a stainless steel milk frothing pitcher so I will just say that this one gets the job done. It's reasonably well-made, nice-looking and pours without drips. The wide mouth and relatively shallow depth makes it easy to froth milk, although I would suggest that you not fill it more than halfway to avoid having to clean up a mess when the froth overflows.
I noticed that one reviewer complained that the handle had broken off of the pitcher he purchased. It appears to be spot-welded on well enough for normal use but I think that if the pitcher was dropped while full and it landed on the handle, the length of the handle could supply enough leverage to break it off. I don't think I'd worry too much about it, however, unless you tend towards being butter-fingered.
Customer Review: Get your steamed milk perfect with this attractive pitcher
Summary: 5 Stars
I paid $20 for this pitcher, but it is cheaper on Amazon. For the price I paid, I'd give it 4 stars solely because of price. But at Amazon, it is definitely a 5 star product. The reason it is important to have a stainless steel pitcher to froth your milk in is because you can get your milk to just the right temperature. You put the pitcher in the refrigerator before using to get it cold. Then when you are frothing, you know when your milk is done when the pitcher becomes hot to the touch. If you use a ceramic cup or some other container it becomes a guessing game. The lip where you pour the milk is a great feature that helps avoid any mess. The pitcher is also very attractive and easy to clean. Highly recommended.Customer Review: Love the style!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this pitcher as a gift for my brother, who is an aspiring at-home barista, from me, who is an experienced barista. Several of the pitchers on Amazon were great, but I chose Krups because the unique style really caught my attention. I love the extended handle vs. the traditional!
Other than aesthetically pleasing, it's a great pitcher. No problems so far... it is good quality and serves its purpose very well. 20oz is the minimum size, I think, for making a drink for one person. It holds the milk and gives you enough room to comfortably steam and froth. I wouldn't go any smaller. Go up from here if you intend to make more than one drink at a time. Would definitely buy from Krups again!
Customer Review: Well constructed and shapely large vessel
Summary: 5 Stars
I very much like the shape of this pitcher because it's diameter is larger than any other I've owned. I also like the angle of the handle, for that makes it easy to hold even for a larger hand. The pouring lip is nice and wide, reducing the drip of any milk which has not been frothed. My only complaint is that it is a larger pitcher and for single beverage, it can seem too large. On the other hand, it's better to have the option. I gave away my electric cap machine and use the Latte-Whip frother which is one of my favorite little kitchen gadgets. This pitcher also holds up very well to daily use with no signs of wear.