Taylor Classic Cappuccino Frothing Dial Thermometer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Taylor Classic Cappuccino Frothing Dial Thermometer
Customer Review: Economical
Summary: 4 Stars
Plus - Easy to read, non-adjustable, very responsive
Minus - Clip does not fit the Krups XS5020 Frothing Pitcher tightly. If it did it would be 5 stars
Customer Review: Works Finw
Summary: 4 Stars
This thermometer works for the use that it was intended. A little overpriced but hard to find so I'm just glad I was able to find it any price.Customer Review: frothing thermometer
Summary: 4 Stars
Accurate readings
Convenient size
Clasp is not strong enough. It broke after using it several times to fasten it to a mug
Customer Review: I kept it.
Summary: 3 Stars
After using this thermometer to check the temperature at which water boils at sea level, I determined that it literally reads 20 degrees lower than actual temperature.
I considered sending it back, but determined that the cost of shipping wouldn't be worth it. Instead, I just heat my milk to what the thermometer reads as 140 degrees (which is actually 160 degrees), and I have frothy goodness every time. I also appreciate that this thermometer clips onto the side of my pitcher and adjusts to whatever level of milk I am frothing.
My only other beef is that the temperature range is so small. A clip-on thermometer would be great for candy-making, but it would need to register past 300 degrees (this thermometer only reads to 180--actually 200, of course).
In conclusion, it's cheap, it's convenient, and (with some very simple math and my stainless steel Aerolatte milk frother), I am able to make mounds of frothy milk for my latte.
Customer Review: Good quality but poor functionality
Summary: 3 Stars
I own several other Taylor thermometers and they are all very good quality items for their price range. However, this thermometer, though its quality is fine, lacks the temperature markings (i.e., it does not even go down to 100 F!) needed to perfect the steamed milk or frothed milk needed for lattes, cappucinos, or macchiatos. As one of the previous reviewers mentioned, once the temperature reaches 100 F, you should move the steam wand from the surface to the bottom. This is an essential step to get the perfect "microfoam" (not big soap bubbles) that makes for a fantastic latte or cappucino. Bottom line: find a thermometer that has easy to read numbers, a clip, and temperature that goes down to at least 100, but preferably lower.