Back to Basics CM300BR Cocoa-Latte Hot Drink Maker, Chrome

Back to Basics CM300BR Cocoa-Latte Hot Drink Maker, Chrome | Fantastic!

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highly recommended

Every improvement I ever wanted

I had a "Cocoa Motion" machine for some time until the non-stick coating started to come off the bottom. That's unhealthy, so I trashed it. The Cocoa-Latte was a gift, then, from my wife. I thought "oh, brother, another cheesy hot cocoa maker."

Boy, was I wrong.

First, this concept is not as cheesy as it seems. It really is a convenient, less-messy way to make hot cocoa and other drinks.

Second, the Cocoa-Latte improves on every component I ever complained about with the old machine. Namely:
1. The pitcher is removable for easy cleaning.
2. The pitcher has a spigot for easier dispensing of the drink.
3. The unit can have the stirrer-only turned on while you are dispensing the drink from the spigot, so has more frothy texture.
4. If you leave the unit on, it will mix until it gets to the best temperature, then it will stop. But, if you're busy changing diapers or whatever... and your drink cools off... the unit will turn back on to mix and heat your drink until you finally get to pour it.
5. The bottom of the pitcher is not a non-stick coating that can come off and be hazardous to your health. It is "non-stick," but I think it is stainless steel or something.

There is nothing I can think of that would make this unit better.

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Fantastic!

I really enjoy this handy little device. Add mix, Add Water/Milk, Turn On. It's done in just a few minutes. It couldn't be simpler.

I have one minor complaint. It is a little loud. It may be a big deal for some, but for me that doesn't warrant a lower rating. To remix and keep hot, the device will turn on occasionally (unless you turn it off). Cleaning is easy. I usually just rinse it out and let it run one cycle with just water.

I brought this to work and made a lot of new friends! ;)

Makes coffee shops obsolete

I bought this for my college-aged sister-in-law. She raved about it. She texted my husband stating she hasn't gone out for coffee since she got it. She loves it.

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Better than stovetop, but not perfect

I agree with the other reviews: it's noisy, and the temperature may be "just perfect" when you pour, but cools off fast -- you feel like you have to chug it on the spot. I prefer it a bit too hot at first, so I can sip it slowly for a while.

It's not the noisiest thing I've ever heard, but when you're making a special hot drink you're probably in a quiet, cozy mood -- the noise from the machine can be a bit jarring.

It wasn't quite as frothy as I had expected, but it does have a layer of bubbles on top, for what that's worth.

It's still better than using the stove top, where you have to sit and stir, and it still ends up boiling over.

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