The
Rancilio i-steam Autofrother
(Available with the Classe
8 Tall and Classe 10 machines only)
Rancilio
i-steam automatic frothing wand
Available as an optional extra on the Rancilio
Classe 10 and Classe 8 Tall, The i-steam 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 i-steam 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 i-steam 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 i-steam is as simple as
a standard steam wand. All it need is to be wiped down
after every use. The main body of the wand is made from
high quality stainless steel, which means it is extremely
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 i-steam.
