I have an espresso machine and this very fancy hot chocolate mix that says to use milk. So i was thinking if i steam the milk and then add the hot chocolate mix. is that a good idea/will it taste good or should i just heat the milk up a different way? If so what way?
thanks so much =)

I have been making espresso style drinks with my french press, and dark roast coffee, lattes and mochas, but I don't get the foam on the top like at a coffee shop, are there any ways to steam milk with out the fancy equipment? I've tried boiling it in the microwave, but still no foam.

The steam just doesn't seem to channel that way any more.

We've been experimenting with our espresso machine, and I've been wondering what it would be like to steam chocolate milk instead of plain milk. Has anyone tried? How did it go?

i'm getting an espresso machine with a milk frother. does this steam the milk or.. what?

I have a black Krups Capuccino/Espresso machine that is only about 6 months old. I have run vinegar through it multiple times, and descaled it with water, yet the steam frothing pipe will not unclog! It has reached a point where nothing comes out of the frother, and I have to release the pressure by forcefully opening the top of the coffeemaker.

Without using the attachment on an espresso machine.
I worked at Starbucks and I know how to steam milk with the aide of a machine, but I was curious if there was any other way.

As a college student, the daily trips to Starbucks are breaking my bank. I would like to purchase an espresso machine for myself. I would prefer to spend under 0. I know that this won't allow me to get the best quality, but it's the most I am able to spend. I really only need to be able to steam the milk and produce 1-2 shots of espresso at a time. If anyone has an espresso machine that they love/hate, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or advice. Thank you.

I have a small espresso machine, the Mr. Coffee from Wal-Mart. I'm having trouble steaming the milk the correct way. I guess it's getting steamed well enough, but when I pour the drink it is always luke-warm at best, usually it's cold. I thought it may be because the milk is still cold, I dunno. Does anyone have any tips on making espresso drinks the correct way?!
I steam the milk untill the steam stops coming. The machine does kind of suck, I have to brew at least 2 servings to get any kind of steam, it just quits before the milk is hot enough I guess.

I have gotten an espresso machine.

As soon as turned the machine on, I cranked to steam and nothing came out.

This is a used espresso machine by the way.

Any ideas?
Yes I filled it with water.

How long should I wait for the pressure to build up?