The iSteam is a revolutionary
and unique steam wand developed by Rancilio. It
effectively de-skills the job of foaming milk to
barista standard, and heats the milk to a pre-set,
programmable temperature.
The iSteam can help compensate for a novice barista's
inexperience, and also act as an extra pair of hands
during exceptionally busy periods. Additionally, because
the milk is heated in a standard foaming jug, a lot of
the theatre of coffee-making is retained unlike
fully-automatic "push button" coffee machines.
The iSteam is fully programmeable, both for temperature,
volume of froth produced and bubble size. It is possible
to produce a very tight foam suitable for the modern
lattè/cappuccino hybrid drink or a lighter, airier foam
for traditional cappuccinos. Also, with its dual lattè
and cappuccino buttons, it is possible to programme each
independently for entirely different results.
When it comes to cleaning, the iSteam is as simple to care for as
a standard steam wand. It needs to be wiped clean
after every use (as you would with a standard wand),and we recommend
heating a jug of cleaning solution with the iSteam at the end of each day
(about 30 seconds work).
The main body of the wand is made from
high quality stainless steel, which means it is
hygienic and simple to keep clean.
It should be remembered however that this automatic wand
does not replace traditional training methods and therefore
only one manual steam arm is replaced by the iSteam.
