Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Epica Automatic Electric Milk Frother and Heater Carafe
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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Total Reviews
990
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366
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Detailed Mode
Cleaning
187clean, milk, easy to use, brush, frother
+94%
-6%
" ... Frother element can be removed easily for cleaning. ... "
" ... And clean up is a breeze with a damp cloth. ... "
" ... They give you this little tiny brush, but I find its easier just to use a sponge. ... "
" ... Easy to operate, easy to clean ... "
" ... Good frother but becareful with cleaning it. ... "
" ... It's quiet and super easy to clean. ... "
" ... When I filled it to the "Min" frothing line it overflowed, But, it's easy to clean. ... "
" ... Other plus(es): It’s quiet and it’s easy to clean! ... "
Food Items
156froth, almond, frother, froths, frothed
+88%
-12%
" ... I LOVE this milk steamer. ... Also use this to make milk for Hot Cocoa. ... "
" ... This product makes perfect foamy milk for my cappuccinos every time. ... "
" ... It even froths almond milk beautifully. ... I also steam chocolate milk for a decadent hot chocolate. ... "
" ... It is quick, easy, quiet and makes excellent foam, even with 2% milk. ... "
" ... I'm using almond milk. ... "
" ... The is the best milk frother! ... "
" ... Froths regular milk and coconut milk great, works okay with almond milk. ... "
" ... I am very glad that I purchased this milk frother. ... "
Coffee
117milk, froth, tea, milk frother, epica
+100%
" ... I use it everyday with my coffee. ... I’m saving money not buying cafe au lait from coffee shops. ... "
" ... It adds a new dimension to your at home coffee. ... "
" ... The half and half I froth up comes out sweet and makes me not miss coffee shak coffee. ... "
" ... I decided to get this after spending almost 5 dollars a day on the oat milk latte of the “hot” coffee spot down the street. ... "
" ... I love my coffee so much better now! ... "
" ... My son in law is a coffee junkie. ... "
" ... So easy to use and produces the creamiest foam for my coffee. ... I stir my coffee frequently, and still have foam when I get to ghe bottom of the cup. ... It is like having coffee shop coffee at home. ... "
" ... Good for one cup of coffee. ... "
Ease of Use
109easy to clean, use and clean, clean, frother, instructions
+99%
" ... Instructions easy to understand and follow. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, nice compact size but not too small. ... "
" ... Easy to operate, easy to clean ... "
" ... simple is good. ... "
" ... Easy to clean inside and out. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to use but definitely read and understand instructions before using. ... "
" ... so follow the guide lines on the side of the can precisely or it WILL over flow. ... "
Product Reliability
102stopped working, nespresso, milk, frothing, epica
+64%
-36%
" ... This works better than a more expensive one that worked for only a year ... "
" ... I loved my Nespresso milk frother that I had for more than three years until . ... After a couple of months, I still love it! ... "
" ... So far this works perfectly for us although we have owned it only two weeks now. ... "
" ... Hope will last a long time , makes great froth ! ... "
" ... Just fired it up for the first time. ... "
" ... It took us about 5 months from the time we got it to our first time using it. ... "
" ... This was several months ago. ... It was wonderful when it worked! ... "
" ... It worked amazingly well the first several times I used it. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
92easy to use, clean, use and clean, quiet, breeze
+99%
-1%
" ... Frother element can be removed easily for cleaning. ... "
" ... Easy to operate, easy to clean ... "
" ... Good frother but becareful with cleaning it. ... "
" ... It's quiet and super easy to clean. ... "
" ... Other plus(es): It’s quiet and it’s easy to clean! ... "
" ... Easy to clean inside and out. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Cleans easily after use. ... "
Heating
85froth, heats, hot, heating, frother
+87%
-13%
" ... Also use this to make milk for Hot Cocoa. ... "
" ... I also steam chocolate milk for a decadent hot chocolate. ... "
" ... half the price of nespresso, which i have at work, and i would argue the quality is the same (with the exception of the heat level on the epica) ... "
" ... Froths beautifully, both cold and hot! ... "
" ... This is a great milk frother - heats and foams milk, silently, to a perfect consistency for 2 lattes. ... "
" ... Also own a vegan food business and i had to have drinks alongside pictures of the food. ... "
" ... it heats up milk as well. ... "
" ... I also made easy hot chocolate by adding cocoa to the milk as it was heating. ... "
Build Quality
47milk, froth, frother, teflon, stainless steel
+68%
-32%
" ... AND did I say GREAT FOAM ... "
" ... Using the foam attachment, there is more foam than milk, which is what we like. ... "
" ... It has heft, so the components are not cheap plastics. ... "
" ... How long the product withstand the use is yet to see. ... "
" ... High quality materials. ... "
" ... Feels very Heavy Duty with its metal interior and precise operation. ... "
" ... Parts fit together nicely. ... Build quality seems every bit as nice as the Nescafe I tested in a store. ... "
" ... lovely thick froth! ... "
Price
45frother, spend, half the price, nespresso, brands
+89%
-11%
" ... Don't spend a fortune for a frother, when this one will do the job for much less. ... "
" ... Gets the job done for the cost. ... "
" ... Since we use this multiple times a day we decided no big deal - we got our money's worth out of the first one - and quickly ordered a new one. ... "
" ... It had good reviews and was less than half the price. ... "
" ... If you're on the fence, jump over - you won't regret it! ... "
" ... So far, I've been very pleased with this product and can hardly believe how reasonable the cost was. ... "
" ... Other than that, it does the job and is a nice value. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
Overall performance
40quiet, frother, super quiet, machine, good job
+100%
" ... Other than that, it does the job and is a nice value. ... "
" ... It's fast and it's so quiet. ... "
" ... It worked amazingly well the first several times I used it. ... "
" ... For my wife and I, we like to enjoy a latte every now and again, and this gets the job done perfectly! ... "
" ... Quite and fast. ... "
" ... It is VERY quiet and seems to work well so far. ... "
" ... Works really well. ... "
" ... I purchased it Dec 2015 and it still does a great job. ... "
Cooling
38cold, warm, frother, froth, hot
+87%
-13%
" ... Froths beautifully, both cold and hot! ... "
" ... I liked that this made the milk warmer. ... "
" ... Works perfectly to make either hot or cold foam. ... "
" ... Gives you the choice of hot or cold froth too. ... "
" ... I've used it warm and cool for hot beverages and find it works quickly and quietly and perfectly every single time. ... "
" ... Warm and froth ... "
" ... It does both hot and cold froths and never overheats. ... "
" ... Great little milk frother/heater. ... "
As Gift
35gifts, christmas, wife, birthday, son
+100%
" ... I bought one for myself about a month ago and love it so much I bought more for Christmas gifts. ... "
" ... I bought another for a Christmas present after I tried it out for myself. ... "
" ... I got this as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... I gave him this product last Christmas and he loved it. ... But he didn't have one at work so for his birthday he received another one. ... "
" ... I gave the frothier as a gift and my daughter loves it. ... "
" ... Gift for a friend, who has used it daily since presented. ... "
" ... I bought for a gift. ... "
" ... It was a gift for my wife. ... "
Marketplace
33company, epica, thank, arrived, works
+82%
-18%
" ... i really like this frother .IT DOES AS ADVERTISED ! ... "
" ... This is by far my very fav product on amazon. ... "
" ... One thing for sure, however, I do appreciate Amazon's returns. ... "
" ... We couldn't justify a purchase like that, so we searched Amazon and found this. ... "
" ... One of my favorite Amazon purchases to date! ... "
" ... It does exactly what they advertise it does. ... "
" ... I like to bring it out when we have company. ... "
" ... I have no complaints and would buy this item again. ... "
Design
31looks nice, froth, counter, well made, kitchen
+90%
-10%
" ... Looking forward to trying it on iced coffees. ... "
" ... It has heft, so the components are not cheap plastics. ... "
" ... Also looks nice on the counter! ... "
" ... looked like white silk. ... "
" ... Feels very Heavy Duty with its metal interior and precise operation. ... "
" ... This actually looks really nice and sleek. ... "
" ... lovely thick froth! ... "
" ... I like the look and ease of the appliance. ... Would like to see the interior marks for maximum and minimum easier to see. ... "
Storage
30frother, froth, frothing, froths, frothed
+80%
-20%
" ... Doesn't take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... with the frother attachment it will whip up the milk to about 3 times the height of the original milk . ... "
" ... If you are looking for the perfect milk frother . ... "
" ... The small and compact size allows for counter storage without clutter. ... "
" ... Doesn't take too much space. ... "
" ... I always wanted machine to provide frothed milk without spending a fortune & taking up a lot of counter space. ... "
" ... My friend has a Williams Sonoma Milk Frother which we love, but it has a price tag of more than $100. ... "
" ... It makes perfect frothed milk for my espresso. ... "
Delivery
22delivery, shipping, perella, epica, delivered
+95%
-5%
" ... Thank you too for the fast delivery! ... "
" ... It works like a charm right out of the box. ... "
" ... Delivery was quick, the package was well protected. ... "
" ... It arrived yesterday. ... "
" ... Order was received quickly and accurately. ... "
" ... It arrived today! ... "
" ... The process of buying and shipping to Australia was easy, Perella's kept me updated, and delivery was quick considering it was going around the globe! ... "
" ... It did just as I was expecting and came well packaged. ... "
Returns
21replacement, amazon, frother, send, returning
+43%
-57%
" ... So I couldn't return it. ... I contacted the company and the seller but have not heard back. ... "
" ... I'm hoping they send me a replacement! ... "
" ... Had to send back and decided to get a refund, not replacement ... "
" ... I'm hoping it's a defective gasket on the lid so I sent it back and will purchase another one. ... "
" ... is there any way they can replace it . ... I would like to return this product . ... "
" ... I would return the Epica, but it is outside the return window. ... "
" ... I have never sent anything back that I purchased from Amazon so I will be checking to see if there is anything that can be done. ... "
" ... I called Amazon and returned the item. ... "
Setup
19follow, questions, read the directions, easy, followed
+100%
" ... Instructions easy to understand and follow. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to use but definitely read and understand instructions before using. ... "
" ... I appreciated the instructions that were included and also sent by email with my purchase. ... They are easy to follow. ... "
" ... Read the easy to follow warnings, cautions and instructions. ... "
" ... I had a small problem with my unit, called Epica and they quickly arranged for a replacement to be sent, no questions asked! ... "
" ... Cleaning is very easy if you follow the instructions. ... "
" ... Works exactly as stated in all the instructions! ... "
" ... The vender was extremely helpful in responding to my questions. ... "
Sound Quality
18silent, frother, epica, whirring, super quiet
+100%
" ... Great , quiet frother. ... "
" ... It's fast and it's so quiet. ... "
" ... Quiet, works well. ... "
" ... It's quiet. ... "
" ... It is completely silent while it's running. ... "
" ... It works well and it is SILENT. ... "
" ... It is so QUIET. ... "
" ... This little machine does it just right, and is quiet, too. ... "
Baking
18frothed, espresso, hot chocolate, frother, lattes
+100%
" ... We've had a semi-commercial espresso machine at home for fifteen years and have been making lattes and cappuccinos using the steam wand frother on the machine. ... "
" ... Making my own chia latte everyday. ... "
" ... I asked and she say loves this milk frother, only the milk deposit is a little small to heat milk only. ... "
" ... It's much easier than using the steam on my espresso maker. ... "
" ... I must say she has gotten very good and loves her little machine . ... "
" ... She prefers when I use this machine versus using the microwave. ... "
" ... He still prefers his gaggia machine for everything and frothing his own milk. ... "
" ... But thankfully, I said "I do" and gifts started pouring in. ... "
Capacity
17home, house, visiting, office, starbucks
+100%
" ... I purchased additional units as gifts for family and friends. ... "
" ... I'm curious to see how many of my house guests will want to order one as well. ... "
" ... I have my whole family addicted. ... "
" ... One of my family members used this product while she was visiting me and ordered one for herself. ... "
" ... I plan to order another one to take to our vacation house. ... "
" ... The Epica is small enough it doesn't take over the counter yet produces more than enough foam for his morning coffees. ... "
" ... It was waiting for us when we returned home. ... "
" ... Friends and family have also purchased after seeing ours. ... "
Features
16function, hot, feature, frothing, froth
+75%
-25%
" ... i have not tried the cool setting but i do like that it is an option. ... "
" ... Just a pinch bigger than my other one but has all the same features. ... "
" ... I like the three settings. ... "
" ... The features are the same. ... "
" ... I have only used in hot frothing mode with almond milk, but I am VERY happy with it! ... "
" ... Works fantastic for all three functions. ... "
" ... It is super quiet and has an internal timer so it stops itself. ... "
" ... I'm up earlier than my wife, so the fact that It's super quiet is a most welcome feature. ... "
For Kids
15son, daughter, wife, birthday, sisters
+100%
" ... bought this for my husband and he loves it. ... "
" ... He's used it almost daily for a year and loves it. ... "
" ... My wife loves this product so much, that she called her two sisters and they are getting one too. ... "
" ... This is the second frother we have ordered, one for ourselves and one for our daughter-in-law. ... "
" ... Kids love milk with a touch of maple syrup. ... "
" ... Wife loved this for mothers day. ... "
" ... Bought this for my mom's birthday. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my son. ... "
Comfort
14hand held, stiff foam, hand, frother, creates
+71%
-29%
" ... AND did I say GREAT FOAM ... "
" ... I use it almost every day & it always makes me smile. ... "
" ... The amount of foam this thing makes is insane, it works great! ... "
" ... Much better than the little hand held one I previously had (that broke in about 5 months). ... "
" ... It really beats those hand held foamers. ... "
" ... Makes super fine perfect foam. ... "
" ... It is small and you cannot make enough foam for two cups (or at least the amount of foam we like), but that is the only drawback so far. ... "
" ... This is so easy to use and it creates so much foam. ... "
Controls
13milk, cold, push the button, push, press a button
+46%
-54%
" ... The warm froth/ cold froth buttons no longer work and when you place the canister on the burner it automatically turns on both buttons. ... "
" ... Literally the unit I received didn't register anything when plugged in and button was pushed. ... "
" ... The button for turn it on and of doesn't work anymore, it doesn't stop by it self, the momento you put it in the base start running and to stop it you need to put it on . ... "
" ... Lines on inside for milk volume are difficult to see! ... "
" ... no need to touch the button. ... The button no longer worked. ... "
" ... PS: I once pressed the wrong button and got the cold version. ... "
" ... The problem seems to be in the frothing wheel. ... "
Battery Life
11battery operated, long time, lasts a long, lasts, long
+91%
-9%
" ... I love it and hope it lasts a long time. ... "
" ... She was skeptical at first but after a couple uses agrees that it's better than those cheap battery operated frothers ... "
" ... He has only had it for a week or so but we do love it and hope it lasts! ... "
" ... I hope it lasts! ... "
" ... Hope it lasts. ... "
" ... Now my hope is that it lasts. ... "
" ... I just hope it lasts. ... "
" ... The froth is full and firm, and lasts a long time. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 4 meters
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