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Customer reviews for Starbucks® Electric Frother
Starbucks® Electric Frother
An electric frother that heats milk and creates foam for your favorite coffee beverages.
Overall rating:
(60 reviews) 60
Rating breakdown 60 reviews
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Star
16
31 out of 5655%of Starbucks reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Starbucks® Electric Frother
Review 1 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Suggestions when using your frothier
PostedJune 16, 2013
CoWinkEDink
From: Irvine, CA, USA
Gender:male
Age:Over 65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:Tall skinny latte
I am on frothier number 4 and have learned a lot from my experiences that I wish to share.
1. This frothier makes great foam. Be sure to unplug the frothier immediately after every use.
2. When I clean the frothier I use a soft non-abrasive pad and dish soap.
3. Do not immerse the milk frothier pitcher or base in water. The pitcher has a heating element that could short out the next time you put it on the base unit. The off/on switch of the pitcher is very fragile. Cover it with your thumb when you are rinsing the pitcher off. Gently blow on the on/off switch to remove any excess water from underneath the rubber covering.
4. If you do happen to immerse the frothier in water let the water drain through the drain holes.
5. Use a hair dryer to blow the remaining water out of the bottom of the frothier. Use the low heat setting and low blower setting.
6. Wait at least 24 hours before attempting to use the frothier again. When you plug the frothier back in say a little prayer and be sure your electrical outlet is a GFI circuit.
7. And yes, I accidently immersed my frothier in water before I realized what I had done. I followed step numbers 3-6 and my frothier recovered nicely.
8. I purchase my milk at the local grocery store in lieu of using the Starbuck milk pods. I use non-fat milk. I heat the milk in the microware for 4 minutes before pouring it in my starbucks travel mug. I pour the milk froth on top of the mixture.
9. So far, frothier number 4 works a treat. Of course, your mileage may vary. Hope this helps.
2. When I clean the frothier I use a soft non-abrasive pad and dish soap.
3. Do not immerse the milk frothier pitcher or base in water. The pitcher has a heating element that could short out the next time you put it on the base unit. The off/on switch of the pitcher is very fragile. Cover it with your thumb when you are rinsing the pitcher off. Gently blow on the on/off switch to remove any excess water from underneath the rubber covering.
4. If you do happen to immerse the frothier in water let the water drain through the drain holes.
5. Use a hair dryer to blow the remaining water out of the bottom of the frothier. Use the low heat setting and low blower setting.
6. Wait at least 24 hours before attempting to use the frothier again. When you plug the frothier back in say a little prayer and be sure your electrical outlet is a GFI circuit.
7. And yes, I accidently immersed my frothier in water before I realized what I had done. I followed step numbers 3-6 and my frothier recovered nicely.
8. I purchase my milk at the local grocery store in lieu of using the Starbuck milk pods. I use non-fat milk. I heat the milk in the microware for 4 minutes before pouring it in my starbucks travel mug. I pour the milk froth on top of the mixture.
9. So far, frothier number 4 works a treat. Of course, your mileage may vary. Hope this helps.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Love this frother!
PostedJune 14, 2013
Savannah01
From: Austin, TX
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:Tall skinny latte
I hesitated to buy this after reading some of the reviews regarding it not always working. I am pretty sure the reason some people have had issues is because they do not properly seat the lid on the frother before turning it on. Lid must me pushed down firmly in place or machine will not run. Don't let some of the reviews scare you off...this is a great machine!
I have been completely happy with this frother and have used it everyday since getting it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Love my Frother!
PostedJune 12, 2013
Jazzy
From: San Ramon, CA
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Soy latte
I bought this frother, because the milk pod option on the Verissmo system is horrible. The Verissmo should have had a milk frother attachment... This machine froths the milk beautifully and for the most part it works great. I've had the machine for about 3 months, but on two occasions, I couldn't get it started, when this happens you have to twist the pitcher around the base a few times and ensure the lid is seated properly.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Good product in theory
PostedJune 12, 2013
MikeG
From: Fort Lauderdale
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Weekly
I just bought this product at Bed Bath and Beyond. Worked about 4 times and then I got a flashing red light. Nothing in instructions about this light. Then went to the internet and found countless people with the same problem and no solution. Many people have returned the item, got a replacement and continued to have the same problem.
Also very easy to lose the foaming hoop Just falls off.
Why does Starbucks put their name on a lousy product like this one??
I am planning to return mine and get my money back.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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fast and easy
PostedMay 23, 2013
Patrice2304
From: Cypress,TX
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
easy to use makes perfect froth on the milk. easy to clean. very pleased
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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50/50
PostedMay 7, 2013
blbeachin
From: Naples, FL, USA
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:Soy latte
most of the time it works but sometimes it just doesn't for more than a week at a time. frustrating
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Great Frother
PostedApril 25, 2013
L123
From: California, USA
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
must use with milk only - no half/half for a great froth
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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So far so good.
PostedApril 24, 2013
Bob07
From: SoCal
After all the bad reviews I almost didn't buy this. I bought it on 4/10 and have had no problems at all. I'm glad I didn't heed the bad reviews.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Amazing
PostedApril 17, 2013
deecee
Gender:male
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
I am so impressed with this frother. I worked for years trying to learn to do this the old fashioned way. Now just press a button. Where have you been all my life??
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Broke
PostedApril 17, 2013
Camboy2698
From: Eureka, CA, USA
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Can't wash in water with out it breaking.
Broke same day
Broke same day
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Improved Electric Frother
PostedApril 16, 2013
ExpressoOPA
From: Benicia, CA, USA
Gender:male
Age:Over 65
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
This one replaces my Verisimo Frother. It has incorporated design improvements. The lid electrical contact space is larger making it easier to remove the lid (less tension) and reducing the stress on the contacts which caused them to break. Whatever Starbucks has done to the frother, I can now fill almost up to the Max line with 2% milk and not overflow with foam. Good job!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Very Bad Design
PostedApril 9, 2013
peregrine
From: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Gender:female
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:Weekly
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
I just threw away my second Starbucks frother, less than a month after getting it, because it started overflowing and burning the milk. The first Starbucks frother worked intermittently, then not at all. Had to return it. When it works the froth is great, but it's extremely fragile, and badly designed. Not at all worth the money or the time.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Awesome
PostedApril 3, 2013
Amanda111
From: Ridge Manor, FL
Gender:female
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Brewed coffee with lots of cream and sugar
This frother is the easiest frothing machine ever!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Not worth the money
PostedMarch 31, 2013
Sherrill
From: Californi
Gender:female
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:Weekly
Starbucks Personality:Tall skinny latte
The frother worked well at first but after 2 months of daily use it just quit working. I returned it to the store and they replaced it with a 2nd frother. This one only worked for about 3 weeks before it quit. I was able to mail it back for a replacement. We'll see how long this one lasts.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Nice foam, no heat
PostedMarch 28, 2013
LegalEagle
From: Cary, NC, USA
Gender:female
Age:25-34
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Mocha with whip
My husband bought this for me. I loved the idea of it, but I had problems from day 1. I would have a hard time to get the product to work. I had to twist the product around to have it find the perfect spot to work, and most of the time it just continued to blink. It was easy to clean and the times it did work, it created a real nice foam. Then one day, the red light kept blinking and it never turned on. A few minutes later it completely spotted working. I only had the opportunity to use the product about 5 or 6 times. Also, the milk was never hot and sometimes not even warm, but foamy.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Great Frother
PostedMarch 26, 2013
smell68
From: Milton, WA, USA
Gender:female
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:Once a day
Starbucks Personality:Mocha with whip
My husband and I love the Starbucks Electrick Frother...best part for me is the EASY clean up! We also like how much milk it's capable of heating
Thanks for the great product Starbucks
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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It just works. Makes great froth
PostedMarch 17, 2013
Park
From: Tucson
Gender:male
Age:Over 65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Soy latte
I would suggest discontinuing the sale of milk pods and promote the electric frother.
The frother and the verismo together make a great latte. The milk pod and espresso pod make a very disappointing latte.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 18 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Not Hot Enough
PostedMarch 17, 2013
Cheech130
From: Cumming, GA, USA
Gender:male
Age:45-54
Drinks Starbucks:Every other day
Starbucks Personality:A press pot of single-origin coffee
Frother works great for frothing but does not heat the milk to a hot enough temperature. End up with a lukewarm latte.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 19 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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Good at first...
PostedMarch 12, 2013
Stacey2002
From: Macon, GA, USA
Gender:female
Age:35-44
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:Tall skinny latte
I LOVED my Starbuck's frother and it worked well for the first 7 months, but then the light would turn on and off and the machine would not work. A day later, the frother would work again. This happened for about 2 weeks. Now, with much disappointment, the frother does not work at all, the light comes on, but then goes off after 5 seconds and nothing happens.
So, buyer beware. It is great when it works and really froths the milk very foamy! Now, it doesn't work at all and I miss my lattes at home. I ,too, purchased this with the Verismo machine at a Starbuck's store here in town.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 20 for Starbucks® Electric Frother
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skeptical on durability
PostedMarch 4, 2013
DWIGHT
From: So Cal
Gender:male
Age:55-65
Drinks Starbucks:All day
Starbucks Personality:A shot of espresso
it makes good foam as advertised, tough to get really clean after use, milk appears "burnt" onto sides, easy to lose spring if not paying attention. all in all just as much work to make foam from my expresso machine but this frother foam is better quality I think. last one I had lasted only 4months so im leery on longevity
No, I do not recommend this product.
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