First introduction

Inside the package, we find naturally the jug of Gruppe MK5002, along with the lid, the base, the stirring attachment, and the instructions for use.

The construction is quite high quality, more than what the 35-40€ price tag suggests. For maximum ease of use, it has a handle, something that unfortunately not all milk frothers have.

The device has 4 functions, for hot and rich foam, for hot and thin foam, only heating without foam, and only foam without heating, meaning cold milk foam. All of these are controlled by the selection buttons on the front panel and naturally have illumination.

The capacities are 300ml maximum for milk warming and 150ml and 75ml maximum and minimum for frothed milk respectively. There are also indicators inside the jug. 

The base is 360 degrees rotatable, preparation can be done with or without the use of the lid and obviously the device cannot be washed in the dishwasher. 

There is no removable jug, so washing should be done with caution. Obviously, it does not go in the dishwasher.

Tests

The tests were done with quantities of 75, 120, and 150ml of milk for frothed milk preparation, with more or less the same results. 

I used the most common types of milk that most people use at home, namely whole milk, low-fat milk, and evaporated milk.

In general, I noticed that for me, the ideal amount of milk for classic cappuccino and fredo cappuccino drinks was 120ml.

Hot frothed milk 

For hot frothed milk, I used both functions, with rich foam and with thin foam, and the results were very good. The device prepared the frothed milk as it should, ideally with whole milk and evaporated milk (50% milk and 50% water).

Cold frothed milk for freddo cappuccino

The cold frothed milk for cold beverages is thick and creamy, ideally made with low-fat milk and steamed (50% milk and 50% water).

Milk Frother

The device heats the milk without any problem and the cocoa powder for drinks dissolved as it should. Possibly the 300ml capacity will limit some users, depending on the drink or the number of people needed for preparation.

Final Verdict

At €30-35, the Gruppe MK5002 milk frother is an excellent choice for every use and need. It produces all kinds of milk froth satisfactorily and as it should. Although there are similar devices on the market with larger and much larger capacities at 500, 600, 700+ ml, I consider that 150-200ml are enough for 1-2 cappuccinos, a normal quantity for the average user.

The device will complement very well users with espresso machines with capsules or even with classic espresso machines but do not want to use the frothing nozzle.

One, let's say negative, of this particular device for users with large hands like mine, is a small relative difficulty in fitting the hand inside the jug for removal and especially the application of the stirring wing which is not magnetic like other models.