The thermometer is another crucial, yet commonly, overlooked tool for espresso lovers. Clip it to the inside of the frothing pitcher and watch the dial. Using a thermometer takes the guesswork out of frothing and steaming. Note: These thermometers are a commercial style. They do not have an absolute zero point. The dial may rest as far back as the 200° mark when cool.
Tip: Your milk should reach (but not exceed) 160°....
A frothing (steaming) pitcher is a necessity for anybody making espresso-based drinks. All of our pitchers are constructed of quality stainless steel and come in four different sizes. The smaller 12oz pitcher works great for some of the Super Automatic machines with short wands such as the Jura or Capresso models. The 20oz pitcher is the most popular pitcher for home use, since it fits nicely under most steam wands and is large enough to produce enough froth for two drinks....