MIU #90070 Frothing Thermometer

Reviews of MIU #90070 Frothing Thermometer

1.) Good for milk checks
Reviewed by: alwynbilly Great Falls MT USA
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This is a useful product for frothing milk or hot milk checks, to prevent scalding. I use it with my Quickmill single group-head espresso machine to froth my morning milk for cappucinos.

2.) Nice thermometer
Reviewed by: Stephen White Falls Church, VA
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I use this thermometer exclusively for measuring the temperature of my espressos and cappuccinos. It works very quickly and seems accurate. No complaints, it works fine.


3.) Works great
Reviewed by: M. Skretta Virginia
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This thermometer is great for making lattes at home. It works exactly as you'd expect it and appears to be very accurate. The dial is labeled the range for "froth" so it really takes the guess work out of the temperatures (not that it is incredibly difficult to remember, but if you're an early riser like me there is a reason why you are making coffee!).

4.) FROTHING THERMOMETER
Reviewed by: JANIE ALGOMA, WI
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i LOVE THIS frothing THERMOMETER. I didn't know what a huge difference it makes when frothing. I now have stiff froth for my dry cappuccinos. It attachs nice to my frothing pitcher. Easy to read for me.

5.) The perfect frothing thermometer
Reviewed by: Russell R. Corrie Irvine, CA
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I recently purchased this thermometer after buying a brand new espresso machine. This thermometer works very well and was a great price! I especially like the handle that hooks onto the steam container.

6.) Easy to use and easy to see
Reviewed by: Harleydude Brea, CA United States
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This thermometer is a pleasure to use. It is easy to read the dial and it is easy to clip on. It is also very accurate. I have used it several times since I bought it and I am very happy with it.

7.) Great Deal
Reviewed by: Chris Fort Worth, Texas
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This thermometer was out of stock, so Amazon offered it for about 60% of the original price. The catch was I would have no clue when it would be delivered. They emailed me a few days later saying it was on it's way. I ended up getting the thermometer about two weeks later, which was definitely worth the wait to get it at 60% off.

8.) It does the Job....for 8 months. Now it's broken.
Reviewed by: M. Nguyen CA United States
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I only use it with my frothing pitcher to steam milk. The large face dial is great for those early mornings when the brian has not yet kick in. On the face of the thermometer there is a section in RED that basically indicates the proper temperature for steaming milk (between 140 - 160 degrees) before it scalds. The only complaint is that it's too long for my Krups XS5020 20 oz. Italian Style Pitcher but then it does have a clip to hook on the rim. Buy this if you want a perfect cup of cappuccino.

Update (7/4/08): This morning I noticed that it has come loose. I try to tightened the bolt but to no avail. It's now useless - the needle is not stabilized. I had it for less than a year.

I've always washed it by hand never in the dishwasher and yet it is now broken. What a disappointment.

9.) Good For The Money
Reviewed by: Kevin M. Hogan
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Reasonable price, decent quality, works as designed. I can play Barrista at my fancy Italian espresso machine and confirm my Hot Water and Fridge temps meet the health Code, LOL!

10.) Works really well
Reviewed by: Jenn MD
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So far this has worked out really well. The only thing that I didn't espect is that it is really long and doesn't fit very well in my frothing pitcher, you have to put it sideways but it works fine other then that.

11.) Large face, good accuracy, but too long
Reviewed by: C. S. Jones Portland, OR USA
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This thermometer is about average. The large dial is well marked and provides a high degree of accuracy, but the numbering and lettering use an unnecessarily small font for such a large face. The temperature reading seems very accurate when I compared it against other frothing thermometers. The primary drawback I found was that it is too large for a typical home frothing pitcher. With a six inch stem (actually slightly longer) plus the dial, it requires over 6-1/2" of clearance to use. I find myself wishing it were shorter whenever I use it. Good value for the cost.


12.) Inconsistent, needs constant calibration
Reviewed by: Must Have Coffee Bellingham, WA usa
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This thermometer has all the right features for frothing a pitcher of milk, it's a good size, and I liked the froth and scald indicators on the dial.

The problem with it is that face twists very easily on the stem, thereby 'changing' your temperature reading. Many thermometers allow you to calibrate them with a small wrench or tool, but this one will turn just by handling it. Even if you calibrate it in the morning, by the afternoon it will be off by 5-10 degrees.

I bought a couple dozen of these for my coffee shops, but ended up having to throw most away due to baristas inadvertently serving either cool drinks or scalding the milk.

13.) Loved It at First but it Broke after 2 months
Reviewed by: Rose Red California
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At first I just loved this thermometer for frothing the milk on my cappuccino. It has really big numbers which were a pleasure to read and was color coded so you could see at a glance the proper range for frothing. However after only a couple months use, the face twists, thereby changing the temperature reading. I tried everything to fix this but nothing worked. It is pretty useless like this since the temperature can be anything from 20-40 degrees off. ( I tested it on boiling water ) I don't know if the bolt that holds the long stem to the face got loose, but you can't tighten it. At first I thought it was just my bad luck, but then I noticed a few people commented on the same problem.

Features of MIU #90070 Frothing Thermometer

MIU FRANCE #90070, Made by the leading thermometer manufacturer, this "rapid response" Thermometer registers your hot beverage temperatures up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit instantly and accurately. Most effective when used with milk jug when frothing. A extra large clip included.

1.) 6" stainless steel stem;
2.) 1.75" display;
3.) Stainless Steel frame;
4.) up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit;
5.) 6.75"L x 1.75"H x 1.75"W;

Package Height x Length x Width: 10.2 in. x 10.2 in. x 3.2 in.
Package Weight: 0.1 lbs.