I've been using the Bellman for about 6 years in the caravan, probably made about 400 coffees with it. I reckon I can steam milk better with the Bellman than my espresso machine at home. I have found I get the best results by purging allot of steam first and leaving it on the heat while I steam, then I get no pressure drop.
@stevefox746911 ай бұрын
Agree with lots of venting before steaming, let it almost reach the over-release pressure stage, and leave on heat while streaming.
@clintpeterson77405 ай бұрын
how long do you purge for? I almost always end up with over foamed milk that doesnt mix with the espresso
@AdventureCampingAustralia5 ай бұрын
@@clintpeterson7740 I fill the cup I'm going to use for my coffee with cold water, then steam the water until it boils, then I tip the water out of the cup leaving me with a nice hot cup to make my drink and the Belman is sufficiently purged.
@clintpeterson77405 ай бұрын
@@AdventureCampingAustralia I will definitely be trying this! Thank you
@_echo_off21 күн бұрын
Wet steam vs dry steam yep it sounds stupid though a higher temp steam is called dry and will make a much more stiff peaks version of milk vs wet that makes more liquidy version. It has to do with hihher heat and how it breaks protiens of the milk.
@EricB032 жыл бұрын
Love mine for past 2 months. My cafelat robot makes a excellent combo and forte bg. One heat up tip. Open valve and put on stove. Wait for it to release steam for around 3-5 minutes. Close valve and wait for release valve to go off. Take off stove, purge for 1 second and then you are good to to. Takes a few extra heat up minutes but I get consistent results each time and more pressure. Also water I am about 1450g including the unit.
@Elmusiico2 жыл бұрын
Below are some tips I’ve gathered from using the bellman for 7 months now. After watching this video I think I have it down, thank you, Lance. 1. Main change has been tearing less at the beginning. This has allowed my milk to get silky milky by not foaming up wayyy too much once I start whirling. 2. Something Lance forgot to mention is keeping the bellman on medium high while heating up. 3. Slightly leave the knob open during heat for precaution, enough to release a small stream of steam. This will also help the steam not be extremely hot and boil the milk in contact with the steam wand once full purge. 4. Right before full purge, close the knob for 2 sec and purge full open-close to release the excess steam/water that collects. 4. Dip the whole tip, the removable part, of steam wand below the milk and leave the bellman on top of the stove to keep the steam going. Hope this helps, I’ve been at this for seven months and I think I got it down.
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
I had mine on high heat. Never saw an issue. I have only done what I showed in the video and have gotten excellent milk every time. But thanks for the comment, regardless!
@Elmusiico2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick You are awesome and thank you for all of your videos. Patreon supporter here 🤙
@paulioricco2 жыл бұрын
Hi @Elmusico, when you say "tearing less at the beginning", what do you mean by that?
@Elmusiico2 жыл бұрын
@@paulioricco That’s the sound you hear when incorporating air. It sounds “tsssss tss tsss.” It’s small spurts of air, lance has another video where he explains it perfectly. I believe it’s the shorter video regarding milk steaming. He is awesome
@Edlouis564 Жыл бұрын
He says steam is supposed to come out of the handle area, but i left mine for a few minutes (after adding boiling water) and it doesn’t come out from there, I just here the unit clank a little from the pressure and I get scared it would explode so I release from the valve a little
@abueloraton2 жыл бұрын
What definitely makes you a genius in my view is the fact that you care enough to do a much needed and awaited review on the Bellman. Thank you.
@apPLAUd1132 жыл бұрын
for those interested, a RED steamer is a similar option with the advantage of a pressure gauge. workflow and technique will be similar to the bellman.
@adriand68832 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link? I tried searching but couldn't find it.
@dan.the.barista Жыл бұрын
Link please
@jaydotdeep Жыл бұрын
Search R.E.D Systems Steamer
@machinelearningid39313 ай бұрын
RED steamer is mokapot mod
@dailyhomebarista2 жыл бұрын
Aah man! This is so amazing! I can imagine going for a camping and just hanging out with some friends chilling at the camp, tents are all done, campfire is cozy and warm, just pulling the bellman steamer out of the bag and make some nanopress espresso for example, and just steaming some silky milky with it and drinking some lattes or cappuccinos with the boiiiis. And i just love the fact that you can make latte art with literally every equipment you use 😂I loved this video Lance and I can't wait for more latte art! Much love Pete
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment, Peter! Hope the camping trips are filled with tasty tasty capps
@pspensieri2 жыл бұрын
Great vibes right here ☕
@lintonhartfield7666 Жыл бұрын
I bought a new bellman with pressure gauge. My work flow with the Cafelat Robot is 7.5 mins including boiling kettle, hand grinding coffee, pulling shots and steaming milk. The bellman works really well.
@AlbertBrucelee Жыл бұрын
Nice. For one cup? Have you tried 2 or 3 cups?
@lor778010 ай бұрын
Do you use induction stove or gas for heating?
@yoshireincarnate16492 жыл бұрын
i have had one of these for 3-4 months now. not seen a vid yet recommend this but i have found its absolutely necessary. for the FIRST go of the day, always steam for about 10-15 seconds into some water in a mug and then reheat up to full pressure again. i've found if you don't do this then the first time i steam anything it always comes out unusably bubbly, unless you want a cappu choo choo ofc. after that it's always fine. not sure exactly why this is the case but it is the only way to go from what i've learned.
@gray_gogy2 жыл бұрын
The reason it comes out extra bubbly at first is because there is air inside the steamer. Until all the air is purged out, there will be air coming out into the milk along with steam which adds unnecessary aeration.
@yoshireincarnate16492 жыл бұрын
@@gray_gogy yh and i do the standard purging you see them all do. (i didnt feel the need to write that cos i thought it was obvious but i see now its not) my point is that it either needs to purge for literally 15 or so seconds but even then i think doing it in liquid for some reason is even better still
@julespullara2 жыл бұрын
@@yoshireincarnate1649 This video changed my bellman experience kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncuKbLx2nK2ZpZc.html
@yoshireincarnate16492 жыл бұрын
@@mielieu1513 i'll try this thanks for the ... tip :)
@QuinCarter2 жыл бұрын
Dude! Yes! I just got a flair 58 for travel and I've been looking for reviews on this! Thank you!!
@QuinCarter2 жыл бұрын
Question! Would you consider steaming while the bellman is on the stove to prevent it from losing pressure as bad?
@mithunfan2 жыл бұрын
saw the video. clicked on it in a millisecond. thanks Lance. was also looking forward to the highly scientific 'shake test'.
@perldog07 Жыл бұрын
After six months with a used cx25.... got it for my Flair based on this vid. Love it. Mine was to the door for a benjamin from ebay. Once you learn it, makes a nice latte style drink. I will buy a new cx25p if I am looking for an upgrade. Really like them. Not a pro machine or even rancilio level it seems. But far and above my 15 bar appliance.
@erikthereddd2 жыл бұрын
I like using my bellman on a counter top induction hob, it keeps the handle a lot cooler to touch. It's also convenient for setting a consistent temperature every time :)
@hotfishy Жыл бұрын
This is quite interesting, because induction will just heat the surface area that comes to contact with the burner instead the whole underside! I wish there's a small induction that can fit just this....and temp control is a great point too. Thank you!
@RonDevito5 ай бұрын
I have this steamer. Per email conversation with the manufacturer, the valve you refer to at 1:27 is a *safety release* valve NOT a readiness indicator. You do NOT want to trip that safety valve as a habit! With 600 ML water (right at the lip in the middle), it takes 17 minutes on a 5,000 BTU flame to have sufficient force to create a vortex in the milk (or alternative) that you're steaming. At 20 - 21 minutes if you haven't steamed your first pitcher, you'll be at over-pressure and that safety valve will release. I agree with AdventureCampingAustralia about leaving it on the flame till all steaming work is done.
@Chucktea232 жыл бұрын
I'm an espresso tech, and I have one of these at home. Even though I work with high pressure boilers all day long, there is something unnerving about using this thing. I constantly open it during pressurization to make sure it's not over heating. If they offered a model with a gauge, I think that would be a helpful feature. I guess I'm just a worrier... that's why they call me Whiskers.
@keenantroll51512 жыл бұрын
there are three versions of the bellman, check out the cx-25p
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Funny. I didn't get nervous at all since there is the pressure release valve.
@Chucktea232 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick Not at all? And you said the spring is rated for 4 bars aka 290 degree water? A 4 bar (54 psi) metal pressure device sitting in front of you loosely with possibly 290 degree water on top of a unregulated heat source, and you are not nervous at all? You are banking a lot on a spring and gasket to work correctly. Best of luck to you.
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Haha yep! I, too, have had my time as an espresso tech. So, I'm quite familiar with how pressure works lol. And there is always some trust needing given when working with these things. That and I've never, in the time this has been released, have seen anyone have any issues. But to each their own!
@alexyates71662 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick There are quite a few stories on the forums of tops being blown off when the release failed, quite dangerous, haven't heard of any injuries though and never had a problem with mine.
@austin_h2 жыл бұрын
@1:15 (Maybe I’ve had to much caffeine this morning idk) but the black milk steaming pitcher sitting on the counter and the two cabinet knobs in the background makes it look like a smiley face 😂 the handle to the pitcher is the smile, the pouring spout is the nose and the cabinet knobs are the eyes 😂
@adammacfarland64152 жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing out the relief valve. I don’t think the one Sir Hoffmann looked at had one. Or he didn’t know about it.
@jesusmedero20652 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you soooooo much for this I have been struggling with getting that silky milky with my bellman. This feels like a God send
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Hope it is somewhat helpful.
@jesusmedero20652 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick it was a huge help thank you so much
@jaybones6142 жыл бұрын
I like using a flame defuser when heating the Bellman or Moka pot. Protects the handle from melting
@dolorespatterson14838 ай бұрын
Best video i've seen showing me how to use my Bellman. Thank you.
@lindamonica45322 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you did this one!
@HappyAccidentVideos2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lance! Word on the street is, you have the 64mm SSP Lab Sweet clones! I would LOVE to know your thoughts on them! I just ordered some for myself. I originally wanted the multipurpose for my ODE, but they were sold out everywhere, and I found these instead. If they live up to the 80mm version, I’ll not regret my purchase.
@joshpoe93392 жыл бұрын
Was looking to buy one of these thanks for the review
@mamaharumi4 ай бұрын
It took a lot of trial and error, but mine has been going well for several years now. Use it with moka pot and aeropress. I just wish it wasn't the only non-commercial standalone milk steamer on the market. I'd kill for an electric version.
@premiumiptv722 жыл бұрын
That thing is very powerful you can underestimate it if you don't know how it works but trust me it's better than most espresso machines in steaming
@archebaldo61552 жыл бұрын
Sweet. I’ve been waiting for this!
@monika.tours.coffee Жыл бұрын
Which one is the best ? Nanofoamer subliminal .. or bellman or french press in doing best latte art plz ???
@edipisreks55352 жыл бұрын
It took a minute to get used to the quirks, but I really like my Bellman. I want to figure out a four hole steam tip for it, though.
@tgalidaVO Жыл бұрын
Why when I open the valve it blows a lot of big bubbles into the milk?
@shanewilson21522 жыл бұрын
Great video, and a great little gadget.
@keenantroll51512 жыл бұрын
I'd really like to see a review on the bellman cx-25p. It's the same thing but with a basket and percolator spout, and a pressure gauge. You can brew like a moka pot but with more control and you can get closer to espresso strength. My buddy has a cx-25 (same thing no pressure gauge) at his cabin and it's so fun to whip out lattes on for everyone in the morning
@TeKNiQ502 жыл бұрын
Great video! When you encourage us to "be gentle", does that mean we should not be opening the valve all the way so that the pressure is not at it's maximum level? Also missed your shake test!
@qawahcoffee9392 жыл бұрын
When you want to make a second drink: can you simply continue steaming? Or do you need to reheat? If reheating is needed, do you need to fill with water again?
@m_cabral2 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased a used 700W electric version of the stovetop steamer. I feel like they're under-appreciated and am unsure why they fell out of favor v.s. the stovetop model. Modern equivalents are the cheap "steam espresso" machines that operate on the same principle of a higher pressure moka pot. They simply trade the coffee valve and moka port basket for a portafilter. With the electric version I find that I do not need to manage the pressure by purging excess pressure at the start since it has a thermostat to maintain its operating temperature. It maintains its heat while steaming so I don't have weak pressure at any point. If you were to wrap the steam chamber in another tank you'd have a crude heat exchanger like you'd get on an E61 machine. This is probably why it works so well in electric or stovetop variant. It is a massive boiler compared to my Gaggia and other smaller Espresso machines. My only wish list item would be for the steam wand to be on an actuating ball so I could move it further from the body, Perhaps that's as simple as finding an appropriately sized steam wand from a professional or prosumer grade Espresso machine.
@Liv3_fps Жыл бұрын
Link to what you use?
@KNURKonesur2 жыл бұрын
Looks like something from a steampunk lab :D
@asbelljc581014 күн бұрын
Lance I want to know - if you had to pick, would you pick this or your French press silky milky? How close do you think each one gets to traditional steam wand in terms of the final product?
@texasgirl75 Жыл бұрын
Sold...!!!
@tarekrolyat2 ай бұрын
how many drinks are you able to make with one fill of the reservoir? i wonder about the volume one would be able to get out of this thing
@Andrew-wp1bz2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always Lance! Sadly I think this machine isn’t as popular as it would have been, since James didn’t exactly give it a glowing recommendation. It’s a great option for people with manual espresso machines.
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Why didn't he give it a good review? I have not seen that. If something gives me silky milky, it's solid.
@JorgeAlvarado-nx9tv2 жыл бұрын
Actually, he does not make a "bad" review, he says that it works relatively well, but he has objections, and wouldn't recommend it. He says something like this: 1.- It is a pressure machine that scares. Even the moka pot are scary and must be handled with extreme care. 2.- There is no information about the heat and pressure it generates, so you go a little blind. 3.- It has a learning curve, it is not comfortable to use at first use.
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recap. I'd disagree heartily with the third. If you have good milk steaming technique, it is a seamless transition. If you don't, well, I've got a video for that lol. I've found that even seasoned coffee people have a lacking steam style which causes them to have opinions on different steam wands. I've yet to find one I can't copy paste my halfway and quarter on. Not implying James can't, because I haven't seen his video, but I am saying I disagree with that specific synopsis.
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Also, there is info on pressure. The spring is rated to 4 bar
@JorgeAlvarado-nx9tv2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick I think he's talking to the general public, cause if you have experience with using steamers, you're not going to have any kind of problems, but if you're at home, and you go from filter coffee to a moka pot and you buy this, the results might not promising at first. And he should make more research work, obviously. This it really catches my attention and I've been wanting to get one of these for a long time, but I have to deal with imports to my country. If more awesome coffee people like you makes reviews, maybe this could become mainstream and available all around the world.
@stingrae7892 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it but how many pitchers could you steam with a single fill? My other concern is that eventually you're going to have to replace some of those o rings, and that may be tricky?
@claritean2 жыл бұрын
eventually you might want to replace gasket on the mokka pot but does anyone do that ? also orings are easily available online
@stingrae7892 жыл бұрын
@@claritean Bialetti recommends replacing their gaskets every 3 months but I've found it's more like 8-12 months (if your primary brew method). They'd probably last longer if they used silicone. Not all of us watching are in the EU/US regions so availability of replacement parts is a legitimate concern, and while you may be able to find replacement o rings, you may end up having to buy in bulk to be able to get them, or rolling the dice with international shipping/customs. So these things really depend on what needs replacing and how frequently, and I don't think anyone really covers this.
@claritean2 жыл бұрын
@@stingrae789 fair point, I'm in EU and tend to forget about other regions of don't know how the availability might be there. I personally find, all products like this should come with replacement parts (O rings and gaskets mostly) in the packaging. But the rabbit hole is so deep..
@Kikeexe Жыл бұрын
Hey mate! Greetings from Austalia! I have seen several of your videos and I have to tell you … that they are awesome!! I also got a request to see if this could happen in the near future, bellman updated their coffee machine and now they have a full espresso with milk frother included called CX25P. I got this one for home and also camping and using your techniques have help me a lot to get a better milk but … there is always an issue with the pressure, sometimes I am not sure if I should froth milk over the 2 bars or more and also espressos are a bit of a challenge depending on the pressure the machine has. A full vídeo like the ones you do with this machine would be LEGENDARY. Thanks for your great efforts and channel. Cheers
@niemag35 ай бұрын
Luv it where did you get your coffee glass, so cool! I want one.
@alib83962 жыл бұрын
Lance, could you please make a video on the difference between steaming milk from a cool touch wand (insulated) vs regular ones. How fast does the temperature rise up?
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Steaming is the same on both. Follow the same cues outlined in my milk steaming video and you'll always get silky milky.
@claritean2 жыл бұрын
Lance delivers again! those books seem to work after all ^ˇˇ^ :D
@danymeeuwissen59732 жыл бұрын
No shake test? 🙂
@OhDearBabajan11 ай бұрын
Please review their espresso maker version!
@yandeslongchamps2 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for Joshua Weissman book!
@Andrew-wp1bz2 жыл бұрын
Advertising on someone else’s channel is not cool.
@yandeslongchamps2 жыл бұрын
@@Andrew-wp1bz it's just two of my favorite youtubers
@alib83962 жыл бұрын
To not lose pressure, keep it on the stove on low heat and steam your milk.
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
I haven't had issues losing steam. Of course, continuing to make steam would keep the pressure up lol!
@thesapper262 жыл бұрын
My one complaint with this steamer is steam tip design which makes milk stains very difficult to clean even though you have wiped with a wet rag straight after steaming.
@manuelprozzi22802 жыл бұрын
The thumbnail made it look like we where gettin some sweet beatboxing. I'm am disappointed. Beyond that, great video, good to known one can use these things of the fire. Way safer.
@ashish_ramnani28 күн бұрын
Hey you have Papa's book! Do you cook too?
@hcseanwu2 жыл бұрын
Can this do two drinks nonstop
@fgzy123 Жыл бұрын
Can you share why you don't steam the milk in the pitcher you prefer to make art with?
@ggivensjr Жыл бұрын
Hi Lance, excellent as usual. Only question I have is Bellman safe? One more question, I'm not latte drinker but do like cappuccino and occasionally want to steam eggnog for a cocktail. Would you say it's worth getting a Bellman or is heating milk or nog and using hand frother good enough?
@michaelsanabria3492 жыл бұрын
Could you do a review of Bellman's stovetop espresso machine too? Had my eye on that for a bit, but nervous to get one
@rachelhunter19582 жыл бұрын
Ditto. I have one of these and would like to hear more about using it. Mine doesn’t have the pressure gauge.
@jaybones6142 жыл бұрын
Is that an ACF cup? I love that brand
@TeKNiQ502 жыл бұрын
How do you find this compares to the foam created by a french press?
@PK3DCGA2 жыл бұрын
Hey nice that you went over the Belleman ! I'll use this opportunity to ask you 2 little things. 1 : Do you know at which pressure the handle's release valve goes off at ? 2 : Since the wand is not insulated, I've found that the milk scalds and sticks to it quite easily and I clean it with my cloth being damp with boiled water; would you have any tip on that front ? As silly-simple as it sounds. Also with the hard edges of the head, I often have to take some time to really get in there to clean it off; I'm wondering if I'm making my life harder without knowing something golden ! As always, thanks for you content !
@chadgregory90372 жыл бұрын
1. for some reason i feel like 2 bar but i could be way wrong 2. the wands gonna be disgusting, its gonna suck cleaning
@PK3DCGA2 жыл бұрын
Update : I was a bit inattentive and it turns out that the safety valve in the handle triggers at 4 bars; for whoever else who might be wondering.
@GeeWit Жыл бұрын
Two years in :: I've found it best to immediately set aside the pitcher and wipe/purge the steam wand with a wet dishcloth. The released purge steam caught in the cloth helps with the quick clean. Then I'll set the Bellman on the edge of the sink and open the valve to let the remaining steam dump. Sometimes the milk does scald onto the tube or tip and I'll do a real quick twist/scrub with a plastic scouring sponge (Dobie) - that takes any scalded milk off quickly without fusing with it. Every so often I'll unscrew the tip to get the build-up under the edge of the tip where the wand threads are and run a wire through the tip holes.
@janetknowlton52282 жыл бұрын
I just got one of these and my first attempt was pretty good milk wise BUT the milk was definitely not hot enough. I was so worried about the pressure that I kept turning it off and on and releasing steam. It never got to the point where the steam was coming out the valve in the handle. There is disagreement on that handle valve. Some say it should never have steam come out as it is a safety valve only. You say it should. Should it really?
@MyStolenAimbot Жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever gotten a rainbow stain on the steam wand? Is this safe or should I clean it with vinegar?
@carsiotto2 жыл бұрын
By “be gentle” do you mean don’t open the valve all the way?
@yetsumari2 жыл бұрын
I love hands on stuff like manual grinders and manual espresso machines, as someone about to take the plunge into espresso, I am finding it difficult to find a good standalone steamer. I've been using a french press but I think I'm ready for an upgrade in quality, is this a product you would recommend?
@SQUALOio2 жыл бұрын
To be fair, I still don’t understand why there isn’t any electric version of it. I really enjoy steaming milk on my cheap coffee machine. I would love to move to a manual espresso machine, but the lack in the market of (not professional) electric milk steamer stops me from doing it 😕
@dan.the.barista Жыл бұрын
How real many minutes the steamer requires to build the right pressure to steam milk on a gas hob? 5 minutes? On elecrit plate it needs at least 20 minutes, with fire I hope it's much less...
@GeeWit Жыл бұрын
I'm two years into my Bellman. I add boiling water to the Bellman on my gas range's smallest burner at medium-high and it's right around 5 minutes to get almost to the max pressure where the safety valve releases (between 5 and 6 minutes). If the burner isn't too large and/or turned up too high, most of the burner's output hits the bottom of the Bellman and isn't lost up the sides and also the handle likely won't be too hot to use...
@BBB_0252 жыл бұрын
Seems like a steam burn waiting to happen. It seems like a bad idea to have steam holes right next to the handle😮🤔
@anthonymoscon187 ай бұрын
dude what was that espresso thing you have ?
@anthonymoscon187 ай бұрын
what is the name of the espresso machine ?
@Intentional_soundscapes132 жыл бұрын
What will be the bar pressure for the steaming wand?
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Supposedly 4 bar. Not sure i believe that, but that's what I've read the spring is rated to. Could always replace with a different spring.
@SuperSecretJohn2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the awkward ending to be used in the cover art. 🤣
@ArrogantBaSStard2 жыл бұрын
What glass is that? Really cool! Thanks!
@gorter238 ай бұрын
i had the same question :)
@stavroskypraios2014 Жыл бұрын
Is there anyone that has experience Dualit Cino Milk Steamer? Lance could you please give us your honest opinion about this machine?
@mattc4242 жыл бұрын
What are those wall ovens sir?
@bigwisu Жыл бұрын
Will the bellman heat up on an induction stove?
@calebperkins1508 Жыл бұрын
It worked on mine. If I put a fridge magnet against the base I feel a magnetic force. But apparently not all induction stovetops are compatible.
@robbiedownmusic Жыл бұрын
What percentage milk are you using Lance?
@khaledzurikat71902 жыл бұрын
can u steam twice in a row?
@sedelstein2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lance, how does the milk steamed with the Bellman compare to the Nanofoamer? Which one do you like better?
@benf3402 жыл бұрын
As someone who owns both I have to say the bellman outclasses the nanofoamer in ALMOST every way. When you foam latte-art worthy milk on the nanofoamer it looks perfect on top, but you’re left with this thin layer of foam that almost has a sort of “dryness” to it, very hard to describe. If you want foam that’s going to last you more than 1-2 sips you have to go overboard on the foam and you no longer have microfoam. The other thing is the milk cools down quite a bit while foaming with the nanofoamer, and I often had to burn my milk before foaming to end up with a cup that wouldn’t just be cool as soon as I was done. The last and most important part is that the milk would just obscure the taste of the coffee whenever I used my nanofoamer. I have no idea why, but the moment I started using my bellman I was actually able to taste my coffee and the way the flavor interacted with the milk a lot more. Very interesting. I also just find it easier to be consistent with the bellman, and the turnaround time between drinks for multiple people is a lot faster because you don’t have to reheat a small quantity of milk before the foaming is done each time. The only two areas the nanofoamer is better is portability (obviously) and the time it takes to heat up in the first place. Even if you’re just microwaving your milk it is way faster than the bellman takes to heat itself up enough to build pressure.
@sedelstein2 жыл бұрын
@@benf340 thank you for your thorough answer! Very helpful info!!
@tgalidaVO Жыл бұрын
Halfway and a 1/4. Isn’t that 3/4?
@Rose61234 Жыл бұрын
So I have this steamer (the espresso plus steam wand version) and followed your silky milky video to the letter. I keep my hand on the pitcher until too hot to touch then turn off the steam. Each time my milk is way too cold! I even have to heat it in the microwave. What am I doing wrong? My milk is silky otherwise and latte art skills are admittedly lacking, but that's irrelevant lol
@Edlouis564 Жыл бұрын
i had the same problem so started using a thermometer as I think the pitcher gets hotter than the milk itself. I try to get the milk to at least 130
@buttercup9903 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know what’s going on inside the mug.
@kevadu2 жыл бұрын
I got a Bellman to go along with my Flair 58 (since it doesn't do milk) but I gotta be honest, I haven't actually used it much. It's just kind of slow (takes a while to heat up) and awkward. Plus milk drinks were never really my priority...if they were I wouldn't have gotten a Flair 58.
@jakobw135 Жыл бұрын
Did you find that you have to replace gaskets and other stuff on the Bellman over time because they tend to break? How does this compare to frothers that use magnetic rotation to produce the final result?
@TrebleWing Жыл бұрын
Doesn't even show footage of the milk vortex.
@IncitingTheShrew Жыл бұрын
The instructions from Bellman are very different, and I think yours are slightly dangerous - the safety valve is designed to avoid an explosion and should NOT be used as an indicator of when the pressure is right. They also say to leave the steam wand open during boiling to avoid “false pressure”, and that you should have it on medium heat.
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
Cool! Good thing in the time I've used one and the thousands who have also used this method haven't had an explosion yet. Phew! Almost like manufacturers are overly cautious with their products to abstain from a law suit. 🤔
@IncitingTheShrew Жыл бұрын
Just going from their website - “Do NOT let the pressure build too high otherwise the safety valve will vent which is a loud pop and by no means should be used as a pressure indicator.” I agree with you that it’s unlikely to happen as they will have over-engineered it, but safety features shouldn’t be used as regular features, especially when you effectively have something as dangerous as a pressure bomb in your kitchen. Just because the safety’s on doesn’t mean it’s ok to point a gun at someone and pull the trigger!
@JPC3262 жыл бұрын
This look like a cool device, i dont know it its worth the upgrade from a nanofoamer ?
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Really depends. Nanofoamer will be more limiting with latte art because how dry the foam is, and workflow can be a bit odd. But it doesn't add water, so likely marginally sweeter milk
@joconnell2 жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick This is interesting. I've got the option of a cheap enough bellman cx-25 and it'd be good for me to try using a proper steam wand instead of the nano and microwave. What do you think "wet" foam adds and do you think it's easy to do back to back coffees with the bellman? I'd normally be two max. Cheers!
@chadgregory90372 жыл бұрын
Did you say fava beans? ...and a nice chianti I presume 😋🙃
@cheekster7772 жыл бұрын
Yo!
@ibate98332 жыл бұрын
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@PedroJohnston12 жыл бұрын
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@ymhyms2 жыл бұрын
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@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
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@haroldc90702 жыл бұрын
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@iamboldaslove2 жыл бұрын
To be honest, this is just a toy. I used one for 5 months. And i can say , that If you want good steamer just buy dedicated device, or espresso machine with powerful steamer… sorry but be honest to yourself 🤷♂️
@LanceHedrick2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you just aren't skilled enough. Sorry about that!
@markker82847 ай бұрын
how do you do such crematic esspresso shots at home?
@_echo_off21 күн бұрын
You mean extra crema? Use fresh roasted beans perhaps less than a week but not same day too much co2 released in same day. Also its heat and pressure if you have a quality machine that makes 8 bar at least and is sufficiently hot and your distribution of the grinds are good and youve used a decent burr grinder to an apropriate grind size not too fine not too coarse. You should get loads. Not all coffee beans are the same either. I suggest medium or light roast if you actually like coffee. It helps to have a scale with a timer and know the ratios for water vs bean and extraction time this will help you dial it in. Besides crema is just super gassy coffee oils and i always suggest to stir your shot even for a latte. Most important if you know all the basics is just using the freshest roasted beans possible but i dont suggest same day 24rs at least.