Dualit Milk Frother | Hot milk, hot & cold frothed milk | Ideal for lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, hot chocolate & milkshakes | 84135

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Cons: Its design won't suit every kitchen; it's chunky; it can't handle chocolate other than in powdered form.

Originally from Dorset, Heidi’s simple pleasures include finding new and unique ways to rid her life of stray pet hairs and telling anyone who’ll listen that tea tree oil is a natural disinfectant. All in all, this is a hot drink delight that’s perfect for serious hot chocolate fans or anyone looking to add a touch of cosy finesse to a winter dinner party. In the market for a Christmas present for a loved one? The Velvetiser would be at the very top of our list for sweet tooths. Anyone for a hot cocoa?Overall: ★★☆☆☆. The red design might suit your kitchen, but the chief limitation that it can't handle flaked or cubed chocolate means this is limited solely to making cups of instant hot chocolate, one at a time. Barista appears to build on the form and style of the Aeroccino (which has such a delicate coating it can't be used with chocolate), and adds in the ability to load recipes in from the app. You can still use the sleek on-device touchscreen to select from a bank of 20 recipes if you don't want to (or can't) pair the device to your phone. Glamour: ☆☆☆☆☆. None. It's a hunk of plastic and metal that chomps up valuable worktop real estate.

Ease of use: 2/5 (The instructions are much too complicated to figure out, but once you have the hang of the machine, it is easy; too much unavoidable wastage) Effortlessness: ★★★★★. It's a doddle to use, and clean-up is relatively breezy. The best bit? It makes two cups in one go, saving time. All you need in addition to the liquid (water or any type of milk) chocolate of your choice is a means to heat the liquid up (a kettle for water or a saucepan/microwave for the milk). Overall: ★★★☆☆. Despite the versatility of the setup, and the fact it can handle many forms of chocolate, making hot chocolate this way is still a faff. It doesn't make life easy in any way. But for its negatives, there are also positives. The number of cups you can make in one go is limited only by the size of your pan. Plus, you can heat the milk to your preferred temperature. Best of all, you can use a wide variety of chocolate grades, from powders through to bulkier chocolate buttons.Dualit Electric Milk Frother - has three settings to froth milk for smooth hot chocolate, as well as iced coffees, lattes and cappuccinos Pros: You can control the heat; you can make several cups in one go; it is easy enough to wash up afterwards, although burnt-on milk isn't fun to scrub off. If you’re a devotee of this most tastiest of drinks, you’ll be used to slaving over a hot stove, slowly heating milk and stirring in cocoa powder, watching it like a hawk so it doesn’t boil over, trying to find and remove any non-dissolved clumps… there’s none of that fuss or mess with the Velvetiser. You just plug it in, add your chocolate and your milk (dairy, plant-based or even water, if you prefer), and press the button. In two and a half minutes you’ll have a perfectly blended, silky-smooth hot chocolate, ready to pour into one of the Podcups, or your favourite, just-for-me mug.