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Is it possible to by a stand alone Steam Wand ONLY

  • 09-02-2012 9:11am
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi
    Did a few searches but cant seem to find a steam wand that works on it's own (i.e. not attached to expensive machine)
    I already have a grinder and espresso pot and would like to make lattes?

    Anyone help? In dublin area


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    I looked into this before, to get a stove top steam wand was working out at €100+
    It'd be cheaper to buy a cheap espresso machine and just use the wand.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    Ok had a feeling it was going to be like that...or else hook a few bic biro tubes up to my kettle..


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,502 ✭✭✭chris85


    How about something like this?

    http://www.nespresso.com/aeroccino3/?l=en_CH


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    chris85 wrote: »
    How about something like this?

    http://www.nespresso.com/aeroccino3/?l=en_CH


    Yes I think that's exactly what i want (please be not crazy money!!)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    Ok sorry to be a pain again but where do you get the Aeroccino 3 in Ireland? ive only found them as part of a bigger unit?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,243 ✭✭✭donnacha


    Armelodie wrote: »
    Hi
    Did a few searches but cant seem to find a steam wand that works on it's own (i.e. not attached to expensive machine)
    I already have a grinder and espresso pot and would like to make lattes?

    Anyone help? In dublin area
    PPC wrote: »
    I looked into this before, to get a stove top steam wand was working out at €100+
    It'd be cheaper to buy a cheap espresso machine and just use the wand.

    Looked into this also back in the day, no joy - there is definitely a gap in the market considering most mid-range espresso machines only have a single boiler so you run into timing issues between making the espresso and then creating the micro-foam.

    OP - if you are using a Moka Pot then I'd suggest you go down the least expensive route and buy a hand milk frother from Bodum or Bialetti - you can pick them up for cheaper in TK Maxx if you keep an eye out.
    Alternatively you could try out the Hostess which possibly does the exact same thing as the Nespresso device


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭quaalude


    Armelodie wrote: »
    Ok sorry to be a pain again but where do you get the Aeroccino 3 in Ireland? ive only found them as part of a bigger unit?

    I sent you a PM there, Armelodie.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    donnacha wrote: »
    Looked into this also back in the day, no joy - there is definitely a gap in the market considering most mid-range espresso machines only have a single boiler so you run into timing issues between making the espresso and then creating the micro-foam.

    Personally I froth the milk first and then make the espresso as I find it easier to cool down the water than to wait for it to heat up.

    Also I think the espresso would lose a lot if you leave it sitting for even a few minutes.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,774 ✭✭✭Bohrio


    Armelodie wrote: »
    Hi
    Did a few searches but cant seem to find a steam wand that works on it's own (i.e. not attached to expensive machine)
    I already have a grinder and espresso pot and would like to make lattes?

    Anyone help? In dublin area

    I bought this sometime ago so I could make lattes at work

    Frother

    It is not exactly this model but close enough. Does the work I suppose!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,435 ✭✭✭Birdie086


    adrian522 wrote: »
    Personally I froth the milk first and then make the espresso as I find it easier to cool down the water than to wait for it to heat up.

    Also I think the espresso would lose a lot if you leave it sitting for even a few minutes.


    At home I think that would be the best route, recently trained as a barista and am working as one now, have a lot to learn yet, but have a new found love for coffee.
    One of the things that was stressed during training was not to leave the espresso sitting around for any lenght of time at all


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭jackbhoy


    I used one of these with a Moka pot before I got a machine, it's pretty decent once you get the hang of it:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0001RT2C4/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1329010318&sr=8-1


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,502 ✭✭✭chris85


    Interesting. I usually make the espresso and then froth the milk. Between the water heating up for frothing and actually frothing the milk it is about 2-3 minutes the espresso is one its own.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    Cheers folks, think i'll go with the Aeroccino3


  • Registered Users Posts: 16,288 ✭✭✭✭ntlbell


    Armelodie wrote: »
    Cheers folks, think i'll go with the Aeroccino3

    Did you find somewhere to purchase it from?


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,797 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    Armelodie wrote: »
    Cheers folks, think i'll go with the Aeroccino3

    You can get it in Brown Thomas in Cork and Dublin. I think it costs €70.00 but it's well worth it. It's fast and easy to clean also. Enjoy!!!!!


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